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Mercaris senior economist Ryan Koory and founder Kelle James tell Agri Investor how the support comes as US organic producers navigate changes in import and investment patterns.
Director of economic and financial research Jackson Takach says proceeds from the 2010s continue to provide stability for many US farmers as interest rate concerns add to their financial stress.
The $129bn pension, which has backed Agriculture Capital and Homestead Capital among others in the past, is providing one-sixth of the dry powder sought by IFC's $1.5bn buy-and-lease vehicle.
Agriculture in Russia and Ukraine seems to be back in robust shape. For foreign investors looking to make the trip, however, factors to consider run beyond economics.
A source familiar with the deal tells Agri Investor it comes as some international investors explore re-entry into a market many fled three-and-a-half years ago amid heightened tensions with Russia.
Market insiders tell Agri Investor properties recently added to the NCREIF Farmland Index suggest CPPIB’s exited farmland portfolio was a diversified one with concentration in the Delta and Corn Belt states.
The NASDAQ-listed farmland REIT says it hopes the $7m deal will be the first of many in a region well-suited to benefit from growing demand for healthy produce.
Steve Bierschenk’s nearly 20 years at the St Louis-headquartered agrochemical giant culminated in a five-year stint as vice-president of global strategy.
The firm used a $250,000 grant from the USDA to produce a report that quantifies the impact of sustainable ag practices within the REIT's portfolio at more than $21m.
Florida Food Products snapped up as its new owners look to capitalise on soaring growth in the clean label and packaged meat market.