Parching of Paso Robles & Other News
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Position Title: Collateral Analyst or Collateral Analyst Trainee 11117 Location: Orwell Ohio
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Summer Ed Week
July 13-17, 2014
Des Moines, IA
Leadership Institute
September 8-12, 2014
Washington, DC
AgroNomics - 84th Annual Meeting
Oct 27-Nov.1, 2014
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TEL: (303) 758-3513
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Welcome to the ASFMRA Ag News. We hope you will find it a useful tool for staying up to date with ASFMRA news, courses, seminars and critical information for rural property professionals. |
| Economist sees bumpy years ahead for U.S. agriculture |
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By Daniel Enoch © Copyright Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc. SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 13, 2014 - An agricultural economist at Ohio State University has some words of caution for U.S. farmers.
"The last six years have been extraordinary years if you are a row crop producer," Matthew Roberts told a workshop Monday at the American Farm Bureau Federation's convention in San Antonio. But prices have fallen and "the next six years will not be like that," he said. Continue reading
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| Legalized marijuana a budding trend |
 With legalized marijuana a budding trend...Farmers are mulling the potential for profits that could be made from growing cannabis as a crop.
More and more states are poised to OK sales and use of pot for recreational purposes, joining Colo. and Wash. state, which have already done so. Voters in Alaska, Ore., Ariz., Calif., Maine, Mass., Mont. and Nev. are likely to follow suit within two years. Moreover, marijuana will continue to gain acceptance as a medicinal drug for various therapeutic uses. Copyright The Washington Kiplinger Editors, Inc. Login to Member Resources to download the latest issue of Kiplinger Please call Michele for assistance with your login and password at 303-692-1218 or mstockman@asfmra.org or respond to this newsletter.
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| Setback in Iowa Values, More Cooling Seen in Nebraska |
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 The downshift in the value of western Corn Belt farmland is evident in the latest appraisal update released by Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica).
Data from the Omaha-based lender, the largest ag real estate lender in its four-state service area, which includes Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming, shows a marked slowdown in price appreciation in Nebraska and a downshift in Iowa. However, the correction is not nearly as evident in South Dakota, while Wyoming appears to be continuing a steady upward climb.
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| Market volatility drives demand for variable cash rents |
| From Ag Professional Magazine by David Englund, AFM - It is amazing how much difference a year can make in agriculture. At the end of 2012, we were going into the winter months emerging from a record-breaking drought and reduced yields that led to record high commodity prices. Along with the reduced yields, we had excellent risk management coverage that provided extra income to landowners helping to produce record income. This record income in combination with aggressive farm operators did allow for very good farm rental demand. Download the pdf and continue reading.
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| YPN Leadership Team is off to a Great Start in 2014 |
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By Dru Palmer - The Young Professionals Network (YPN) Team has much to look forward to this upcoming year, and we have been excited about the growth we have seen thus far.
The group has been working diligently to prepare for the YPN Workshop at this year's Summer Education Week, July 13, 2014 in Des Moines, Iowa. Last year's event was very well accepted, but as a group we hope to see an increase in participants and offer another great workshop. MARK YOUR CALANDERS NOW - WE CAN ALWAYS LEARN TO BE BETTER COMMUNICATORS. Read more about the YPN. Download a flyer for more information.
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| ASFMRA Training in Denver Starts February 19 |
ASFMRA core education classes begin this February in Denver. Why take ASFMRA education?
- Real World Practicality - Our courses are known for their balance of theory and real world application. You'll learn the theory and then practice its use to ensure you are skilled and proficient in its application.
- Highest Quality Courses - Our courses are developed by some of the most qualified and experienced farm managers, appraisers and ag consultants in the profession. The courses are designed to complement the presentation of theory with practical application. No one teaches you the theory or the "how to" better than ASFMRA
Read more about ASFMRA Core Education. Take a look at the 2014 Course Schedule.
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| Summer Education Week - July 12 - 17, 2014, Des Moines, IA |
| Mark your calendars for Summer Education Week (SEW) in Des Moines, IA July 12-17, 2014. ASFMRA has a great selection of core and continuing education available for Rural Appraisers, Farm Managers, and Agricultural Consultants. This year, we are planning 3 new appraisal seminars and 3 new programs for managers and consultants. Read more about SEW. Get complete info on the event.
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| NRCS Improves Soils Data for Growing Customer Base |
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Lincoln, Neb.-On January 14, 2014, the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) updated soil data for each of the 3,265 soil survey areas mapped over the last 118 years. This massive effort took fifteen months of programming that moved the many databases to a new data structure as well as updated all software to provide more efficient and cost-effective systems for future soil survey enhancements. The spatial (soil polygons) and tabular (physical and chemical properties) data for all soil survey areas are available free from Web Soil Survey (WSS) at http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/. Continue reading.
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Announcements from The Appraisal Foundation
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The Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) has issued January Q&As on the following topics: * "Verifying" Completion of an Appraisal * Assignment Results * Fannie Mae Form 1004 * Use of Certification with Form 1004D/442 (2 questions) * Applicable Edition of USPAP. Get more info via this link.
The Appraisal Practices Board (APB) of The Appraisal Foundation has issued solicitations for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for The Valuation of Green Buildings - Residential Properties and The Valuation of Green Buildings - Non-Residential Properties. The respective solicitations can be found by clicking on the links below: The Valuation of Green Buildings - Residential Properties: https://appraisalfoundation.sharefile.com/d/sc4d3a5f68ad43ada Valuation of Green Buildings - Non-Residential Properties: https://appraisalfoundation.sharefile.com/d/s387aca32a0740619 We sincerely appreciate your assistance if you are willing to apply as a SME, or if you would pass this along to those who may be interested. The application deadline is February 14, 2014.
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 Please let us know what you think of the ASFMRA Ag News. Is there anything else that you would like to see covered?
SIncerely,
Suzanne Gruba
American Society of Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers
The Most Trusted Rural Property Professionals
sgruba@asfmra.org
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