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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 (511)
May 15, 2026 ∙ 1 min
U.S. House Approves Nationwide E-15 Sales
Midwest states’ renewable fuels industries also received promising news with the long-awaited vote by the U.S. House of Representatives that approved nationwide, year-round sales of E15, which followed years of battling between ethanol supporters and leaders from other states that prioritize continued focus on the oil industry. Ethanol supporters believe the expansion could bring new markets, grow existing ones, and allow the industry to make better use of its surplus production during a time...
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May 15, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Ag Company Makes Key Decision for Midwest State
Corteva selects Johnston, Iowa, for its new seed business HQ, reinforcing the state’s role as a hub for agricultural innovation.
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May 15, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Farmland Fund Leader Drew Lipke: New Option for Investors Offers Flexibility
Farmland investing has been increasingly appealing to some people as an inflation hedge. But some potential investors have stayed away because they don’t want their money tied up for too long.
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May 15, 2026 ∙ 3 min
New Route and New Purpose for Midwest Pipeline
The proposed $9 billion multi-state carbon capture pipeline that has led to disagreements over its potential, fights over its path, and disputes about its future is now headed for a different journey. Summit Carbon Solution -- the Ames, Iowa-based company -- has a new plan to shorten its path, travel through a different combination of states, and no longer focus solely on carbon sequestration. The project’s original path would link biofuels facilities through a pipeline that traveled through...
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May 8, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Ted Turner’s Legacy on Agriculture
Photo Courtesy INTX: The Internet & Television Expo - 2000 Most Americans who have no connection to agriculture may remember Ted Turner as the founder of CNN and the unconventional visionary who changed television by creating the first 24-hour news cable television network, winning America’s Cup, and purchasing his hometown baseball team (the Atlanta Braves, a team he briefing managed after firing the manager). But Turner later devoted some of his interests to agriculture where he became one...
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May 8, 2026 ∙ 3 min
New Fertilizer Cost for Farmers, John Deere CEO Pushes for E15
Sure, farmers like John Delmotte would like to get more than $4.50 per bushel for his corn. But that figure isn’t really the reason why his operations in Monroe, Michigan, have a math problem. Delmotte is president of the Michigan Corn Growers Association where farmers expect to harvest more than two million acres this year in the state. Delmotte explained to Bridge Michigan why many farmers can’t make a profit with input costs that keep getting worse after the U.S. war with Iran raised...
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May 8, 2026 ∙ 3 min
KC Fed’s Nate Kauffman: Strengths and Strains in Farm Economy Right Now
Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube No doubt that some farmers are feeling serious financial pressure now. But much of the overall agricultural sector can handle this if some of that pressure is not long-lasting, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Senior Vice President Nate Kauffman believes. Kaufmann, who has worked for the Kansas City Fed for more than 14 years, is also the Center for Agriculture and the Economy Executive Director. His role demands a deep level...
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May 1, 2026 ∙ 3 min
House Passes New Farm Bill but Questions Ahead
The House passed a new Farm Bill, but disputes over pesticides and E15 fuel leave key questions unanswered as the Senate weighs next steps.
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May 1, 2026 ∙ 4 min
GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Create New Demand Reality for U.S. Potato Growers
The rapid rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is reshaping how Americans eat. And that shift is beginning to slice through one of the country’s most iconic crops: potatoes. For growers, particularly in states like Idaho, Washington, Wisconsin, and Colorado, the health phenomenon could lead to piles of potatoes unless the potato industry can overcome this latest challenge.
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Apr 24, 2026 ∙ 3 min
How U.S. Should Better Protect Itself from High Fertilizer Costs
There are numerous new reports on how the Trump administration’s decision to launch military strikes on Iran has raised prices for American farmers and ranchers, threatened to push costs higher for months, and strained the vital supply chain. And the failure to end Russia’s attack on Ukraine also continues to elevate costs. Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture laid out several numbers in a new report that showed why American farmers are exposed due to supplies getting choked...
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Apr 24, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Apple Industry Searches for Buyers
U.S. apple growers face rising costs, weaker demand, and a smaller 2026 crop as margins tighten and export markets remain uncertain.
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Apr 24, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Global AgInvesting World Summit 2026: Investor-Driven Shift Reshapes the Future of Agriculture and Farmland Capital
Listen and subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts The Global AgInvesting World Summit in New York City has long been a bellwether event for institutional capital flowing into agriculture. This year, the gathering of 700 people from across the globe will see a change in focus to reflect issues that will shape the agricultural landscape for years to come. “For ’26, there were things that were a lot different than ’25,” said Global AgInvesting World Summit Conference Producer Bill...
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