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Writer Since: Sep 18, 2023
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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 (539)
Aug 6, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Report: Why South Dakota, Kansas, and Nebraska Could Have Advantages Over Neighbors Because of Livestock
When Terrain Ag Agricultural Economist Matt Erickson examined more than three decades of farmland returns in a comprehensive study, one group of states stood out. While Illinois, Indiana, and much of the Eastern Corn Belt generated much of their wealth through steady land appreciation, states like South Dakota, Kansas, and Nebraska followed a different path. Their strength wasn't simply rising land values; it was their ability to generate income. So, what makes those states different?...
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Aug 6, 2026 ∙ 3 min
California Real Estate Firm Founder Scott Bozzo: Here’s Why Some Farmers Are Fallowing Fields
Hundreds of thousands of farmland acres could go out of production – at least temporarily -- because of California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), Macotera Ag Group President & Founder Scott Bozzo believes.
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Jul 31, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Ag Economist Matt Erickson: Volatility Varies on the Farm
Three decades offers more perspective than three years. Ten states provide more context than two. And volatility in one state’s agricultural priorities is not always the same as its bordering neighbor.
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Jul 17, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Court Ruling: Some USDA Cuts Must Get Restored
Sharon Mallory and her organization, the 2020 Farmers Cooperative, could once again get its share of $127 million in USDA grants, following a U.S. District Court judge’s ruling, according to Capital B News. The ruling could restore about half of the original USDA grants created under former President Joe Biden’s “Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program.” The program awarded $300 million to 50 projects as party of a federal effort to provide opportunities to Black farmers who had...
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Jul 17, 2026 ∙ 3 min
AI for Farmers: Friend or Foe?
The potential benefits keep emerging: autonomous equipment, precision spraying, crop monitoring, and livestock management. Artificial intelligence (AI) helps guide producers in their decision-making as they search for efficiencies in time, cost, and labor demands. AI can utilize data from myriad sources like satellites, drones, field sensors, and weather forecasts. Additional information can help farmers know when crops are stressed, disease begins to form, irrigation needs to get enhanced,...
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Jul 17, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Ron Dunker: Farmers Need to Make a Plan
Commodity prices, interest rates, weather, tariffs, artificial intelligence, ethanol, or the next “must have” piece of machinery.
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Jul 10, 2026 ∙ 2 min
War Against Iran Fuels Inflation
This week’s renewed military strikes between the United States and Iran further underscore concerns about what a prolonged war will do to agriculture and the overall global economy. The International Monetary Fund lowered one forecast and raised another, providing two new indicators about increased concerns about the war harming economic stability. The IMF reduced its 2026 global growth forecast to 3% on Wednesday, while it increased its inflation projection to 4.7%. The new numbers reflect a...
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Jul 10, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Dr. Becky Schewe: Research Shows USDA Cuts Limiting Local Staff for Farmers
New analysis from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) raises questions about whether the USDA’s staffing changes will be able to meet the needs of local farmers.
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Jul 2, 2026 ∙ 3 min
A Look at Planted Acres of Key Commodities in the United States
More American farmers may have had shrinking profit margins on their minds as they planted their 2026 crops. Lower crop prices and higher production costs could have come into play as some producers chose to shift acres away from crops like corn and wheat and focus more on commodities that could be more cost-effective in the near-term like soybeans and cotton. According to the new Acreage report from the National Agricultural Statistics Services released on June 30, the planted acres of...
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Jul 2, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Justice Department: Egg Producers Used Market Dominance to Raise Prices
Some of the largest egg producers have agreed to pay $3.3 million and donate 53 million eggs to food banks and nonprofits after reaching a tentative settlement agreement with the U.S. Justice Department and 17 states. The settlement could resolve allegations that the companies -- using their massive egg producing capacity – colluded to illegally raise egg prices at a time when the United States dealt with the spread of avian influenza. The three companies, according to the complaint, worked...
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Jul 2, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Tri-State Farmer Jamie Beyer: Why She Flew to Washington to Defend a Trade Deal
Most farmers don't dream about testifying before Congress. They are usually thinking about weather forecasts, equipment repairs, markets, or whether they will get the crop in before the next rain. But sometimes, representing agriculture means trading muddy boots for a microphone in Washington, D.C.
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Jun 29, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Wine Growers May Need to Think More about the Prices of Their Products
American Farmland Owner has been exploring the reasons that wine grape growers have been suffering along with the overall alcoholic beverage industry. Much of the decline in consumption of alcohol has been blamed on changing consumer trends, especially with younger consumers. There have been numerous reports about how people socialize differently since the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic. Other reports point to Americans’ greater focus on health and wellness following heightened concerns...
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