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Feral swine rooting across Mid-South
2018-05-31 19:12:00| Beef
As sounders of feral swine continue roaming across Mid-South states, evidence of their presence is easily found.
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Venture capital targeting Mid-South agriculture
2015-07-30 00:43:25| Agriculture - Topix.net
Memphis Business Journal 's cover article for the July 24 print edition provided an overview of the agricultural economy in Tennessee and the impact it has at the local, state, national and global levels. Emily Brackstone , a shareholder in the Memphis office of the Baker Donelson law firm, recently answered questions regarding the increase in agriculture startups, venture capitalism and trends she is noticing in the farm sector.
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The economics of farming in the Mid-South
2015-07-24 19:37:03| Agriculture - Topix.net
In Tennessee the agriculture industry has an economic impact measured in the billions of dollars with commodity crops dominating the sector. This week's centerpiece article provides a snapshot of the current state of commodity farming, the role Memphis's own Agricenter International plays in the global marketplace and how the East Arkansas Planning and Development District and the Memphis-Shelby County Office of Sustainability intend to build local food production via a 20-year plan titled: Delta Roots: The Mid-South Regional Food System Plan.
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Fine tuning crop irrigation in the Mid-South: Part III
2015-07-21 02:29:51| Waste Management - Topix.net
Bubba Simmons wrapped up his comments to producers attending the Monsanto Water Conservation Field Day, held on his farm July 7, by talking about flow meters and center pivots. Flow meters are being used by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality as part of its conservation efforts, and Simmons is participating in that.
Farm income, land values continue to slide in Midwest, Midsouth
2015-05-14 21:12:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Amid an ongoing worldwide slump in grain prices, Eighth District agricultural bankers reported a continued decline in farm income during the first quarter of 2015 compared with the previous year, according to latest Agricultural Finance Monitor. The average value of quality farmland also declined, with this trend expected to continue during the second quarter. read more
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