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Writer Since: Sep 18, 2023
About
Dave Price joins American Farmland Owner, continuing his career in journalism that has spanned more than two decades in four states. Dave has earned a prestigious national Emmy, Edward R. Murrow and dozens of state and regional awards for his reporting, writing and anchoring.
He has written two books: “Caucus Chaos” and “Caucus Chaos Trump.” Both share Dave’s experiences covering the always unpredictable way Iowans help pick the next president. He loves speaking to groups, sharing his experiences and listening to the unique ideas of others.
Dave is a Midwest native who grew up in Belleville, Illinois and lives in Iowa, where his wife’s family has farmed for nearly a century. His focus at AFO is to provide thoughtful, thorough insight while talking with decision makers and innovators regarding the latest research, land trends and sustainable practices.
Articles (565)
Oct 2, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Here's What Congress Did Not Finish for Agriculture Before Going Home for Extended Recess
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives took a nearly seven-week break from session as Fall harvest approached. The break for the U.S. Senate looks to last about five weeks.
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Oct 2, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Nearly $400 Million in Expansion Plans Could Bring New Opportunities for Dairy Farmers
A cheese plant announcement in rural Missouri continues a year of expansion announcements for Schreiber Foods, which is based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The company’s primary focus in Carthage, Missouri, will be process cheese.
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Oct 2, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Acres Founder & CEO Carter Malloy: How to Use Data to Know Your Land Value
Knowing your neighbors helps, but knowing your neighbors’ data may help even more. Today, some of the most important forces affecting land values may have little to do with farming.
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Sep 25, 2026 ∙ 3 min
BEEF Act Aims to Stop Imported Meat Plan
Cattle ranchers have found bipartisan allies in Washington, D.C., who have joined their efforts to halt President Donald Trump's initiative to increase ground beef imports from Argentina and Brazil.
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Sep 25, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Record Diesel Prices Raise Costs Tens of Thousands of Dollars for Some Farmers
People around the country may not immediately recall Dan Pedersen's name, but many may remember his situation. Pedersen operates a 10,000-acre farm and feedlot with 12,000 cattle in Underwood, Iowa.
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Sep 25, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Immigration Raids Threaten Ranch Operations
Rounding up and deporting "the worst of the worst" criminals was not going to impact the economic vitality and labor support for ranching and farming operations. But agricultural advocate organizations warn that U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in several key cattle ranching states could cause significant problems for staffing that relies on legal, temporary workers.
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Sep 25, 2026 ∙ 4 min
How Marketing Turned Two-State Farm Sale into Regional Event with Midwest Land Broker Johnny Klemme
A two-state, 1,477.5-acre farm sale just closed for $22.45 million, and it wasn't luck. Geswein Farm & Land Realty's Johnny Klemme explains how branding an Illinois-Indiana portfolio as one regional event, pairing a hybrid live/online auction, and spotlighting decades of tenant stewardship drove nearly 800 bids and turned a multi-generational family farm into the sale everyone was watching.
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Sep 18, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Risk Management Firm Executive Dustin Carlson: Why 831(b) Is Getting Another Look from Farmland Owners
Growing risk may be outweighing previous abuse, Dustin Carlson, President of SRA 831(b) Admin, believes as people weigh potential benefits of micro-captive insurance plans for small and mid-sized businesses.
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Sep 18, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Here's What Led to Federal Reserve Raising Interest Rates
The American economy is feeling the weight. None of these things were what supporters had in mind when President Donald Trump returned to office in January 2027 with Republican majorities in the U.S. House and Senate.
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Sep 18, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Time to Anonymously Report Fertilizer Industry Concerns
The call is out: "The U.S. Government is investigating the fertilizer cartel and has asked anyone with firsthand knowledge to come forward. The cost is too high to remain silent," the new savefamilyfarms.us website headlined.
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Sep 11, 2026 ∙ 3 min
President Trump's New Tariff Target: Canada
President Donald Trump's moves to further escalate his trade war will once again test the patience and resolve of his optimistic supporters while causing others further angst as they brace for costs to continue to climb and some supplies' availability to lessen.
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Sep 11, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Agriculture's Impact on North Carolina
A new report lays out the value of agriculture in North Carolina: nearly one million jobs and $117 billion in economic activity.
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