Consensus: Bullish even in the face of Challenges
Consensus: Bullish even in the face of Challenges
July 2, 2019
by Dave Bergmeier of the High Plains/Midwest Ag Journal
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recently released 2017 Census of Agriculture provides a window into the High Plains region. Trends continue to show a recurring theme—the average size of farms continues to grow and the number of farms is declining.
The U.S. Census, which will be taken again in 2020, is likely to show a similar trend in many communities throughout the heartland—a few rural cities will increase or stay about the same in population but most will likely see outmigration...
