Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013
From Federal Produce Policy - Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK) introduced H.R. 1947 that reforms and continues agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018.WRDA passage essential for economic growth
Water Resources Development Act pushed by agriculture groups May 15, 2013 American Farm Bureau Federation - Passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (S. 601), is essential to America’s economic growth, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. In a joint letter with 20 other agricultural groups, AFBF told members of the Senate that passage of WRDA would authorize new projects for flood protection, port improvements and upgrades to the nation’s aging locks and dams infrastructure. [More]Welcome New Members
Thank you for being a part of the ASFMRA! Help the ASFMRA welcome our new members. The ASFMRA appreciates every member for choosing the Society as the association you desire to affiliate with. The ASFMRA continues to make every effort to offer member services which will be of benefit to you professionally and personally. We are recognizing new members of the Society on a monthly basis. You may recognize your fellow peers in the following list and we encourage you to welcome them into the membership [More]Fed Bank Economists Warn “Wealth Effect” Decline in Land Values
From LandOwner - The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City just tossed cold water in the face of the land market with its recent report titled: “The Wealth Effect in U.S. Agriculture.” Written by Jason Henderson, bank vice president, and Nathan Kauffman, economist, the report delivers an important reminder to farm operators, landowners and lenders as agriculture prepares for a projected decline in net farm incomes in 2014 and beyond.7 big questions for the farm bill debate
Gary Schnitkey, University of Illinois and Carl Zulauf, Ohio State University - Farm Bill markup likely will begin soon in both the Senate and House Agricultural committees. Much of the focus for traditional program crops will be around three programs: a revenue program, a target price program, and a supplemental crop insurance program. While the exact nature of the programs will depend on negotiations, what is almost certain is that the programs' rationale will be risk management. Given a risk [More]ASFMRA Ag News
ASFMRA Ag News – Vol. 8, Issue XI - [May 14, 2013]
- Fed Bank Economists Warn “Wealth Effect” Decline in Land Values – LandOwner
- Open data a treasure trove for world agriculture? Southwest Farm Press
- Public lands ranching at issue in court battle over CA oysters – Agri-Pulse
- Young Professionals Network Event at SEW
- Welcome New Members
- Testified in Court Lately? What You Need to Know
- Chapter News
- News from the Appraisal Foundation
- Women in Agribusiness
- Call for Papers
ASFMRA Ag News – Vol. 8, Issue X - [April 30, 2013]
- Farm land prices: A correction maybe, not a bursting bubble - Delta Farm Press
- 870,000 acres of California almonds all-time record – Western Farm Press
- YPN Communications Seminar, Networking & More!
- ASFMRA is Successful and Growing
- Relentless drought takes heavy toll for third straight year
- In Memory of DeLoyd Quarberg
- ASFMRA Joins AVE
ASFMRA Ag News – Vol. 8, Issue IX - [April 23, 2013]
- Rare Delta Farmland Auction Brings $17,544,00 – LandOwner
- Sorghum expecting historical production increases – Agri-Pulse
- YPN Presents to 285
- Leonard Meador, AAC, Leads Tour at Blue Skies in Ghana
- President Obama’s new ag initiatives? – Kiplinger Agriculture Letter
- Renew & Pay Your Dues Online
- Registration Open for Summer Ed Week Download a brochure for Student Career Day.
- Response to “A Wakeup Call for the Valuation Industry: Is anybody listening?
- Chapter News
- In Memory – Charles L. Pilmer, AFM, ARA
- News from the Appraisal Foundation
ASFMRA Ag News – Vol. 8, Issue VIII - [April 9, 2013]
- A Wakeup Call for the Valuation Industry: Is Anybody Listening?
- Corn Will Continue as King of U.S. Crops - The Kiplinger Agriculture Letter
- Ag Indexes report positve sentiments about current conditions, negative outlooks about future
- Iowa Farmland Posts Another Increase
- N.D. Farmland Posts Another Increase
- Take the Poll and Join the discussion on LinkedIn – Four year degree requirement for appraisers
- Welcome New Members
- KC Conway, Chief Economist with Colliers International Confirmed for Annual Meeting
- Communications Survey
- Save the Date – Nov 14 for Ed Foundation Auction
- Badtke will bring appraisal experience to DATCP Board
- News from the Appraisal Foundation
ASFMRA Ag News – Vol. 8, Issue VII - [March 26, 2013]
- Two More “Good” Years; Then What? Leverage is the Key - LandOwner
- Farmers will seed the most acres in over a decade – The Kiplinger Agriculture Letter
- Appraiser Licensing & ASFMA Designation Change Coming in 2015
- Prices Paid for IL Farmland Continue Upward Ascent
- California Chapter Releases “Trends”
- Chapter News
- In Memory – Paul N. Craig
- News from The Appraisal Foundation
- Communications Survey
- All Star Newsletter
ASFMRA Ag News – Vol. 8, Issue VI - [March 12, 2013]
- U.S. Ag importers will pocket more cash – Kiplinger
- FAPRI baseline report: corn prices drop, net farm income remains strong – Agri-Pulse
- ASFMRA’s Ethics Requirement Update
- Cost Approach for General Appraisers – Online!
- Ag college enrollment up, but job gaps remain – Agri-Pulse
- New AFM, Matthew Foos
- Fred Greder appointed to Iowa Real Estate Appraiser Examining Board
- Colorado Chapter Meeting & Education – April 11-12 in Ft. Collins
- News from The Appraisal Foundation
- 2013 National Land Conference – Land: The Real Deal
- FHA Webinar – 3/20/13
- Beyond the Bean Magazine
ASFMRA Ag News – Vol. 8, Issue V - [February 26, 2013]
- USDA’s Record Farm Income Forecast Bullish for Land Values - LandOwner
- Crop Insurance to Take Top Billing – Kiplinger
- U.S. meat exports racking up banner numbers as Japan eases restrictions
- Concerns build over Western snowpack
- Do You Know What to do After You’ve Testified in Court?
- Welcome New Members
- Ask the Expert -What to Expect from a Professional Farm Manager
- Updated–Appraiser’s 2012 Guide to Green Building Now Available
- Staffing Changes
- Veteran Consultants Launch “GROW: The Family Business Advisors”
- OUTLOOK 2013 – California’s Premiere Agribusiness Conference