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Farm Workers and Health Care
WebIn fiscal year 2013-14, 4% of farm workers were follow-the-crop workers, 2% were newcomers, 84% had settled in one location, and 10% were shuttle workers (shuttle back and forth between their location of work and their home in Mexico each year). 47% reported that they were unauthorized immigrants. The mean age of farm workers was 38 …
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Food Insecurity in the Northern Great Plains
WebOn October 22, 2019, the Urban Institute published an interactive study that describes county-level food insecurity in the United States. Food security is often defined as having a sufficient means to afford an adequate diet for adults and children. The research showcased not only county-by-county levels of food access, but also factors that have previously
The Health Effects of Hazy Air
WebThanks to wildfires popping up all over the Northwest US (and Canada), Montanans have been dealing with a recent spate of smoky air. Here in Bozeman, we had days in which the peak Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeded 100 (signifying “unhealthy for sensitive groups”) for roughly a week straight, an unusually bad stretch for the
The Health Impact of Wildfires
WebAs all Montana residents are well aware, the summer of 2017 has been a brutal season for wildfires. As detailed in this recent Wired article, more than 80 major wildfires are burning across the West. Fueled by the summer drought, Montana has been particularly hard-hit, with 26 large fires burning more than one million acres
Trends in Organic Agriculture
WebIn summary, organic acreage in the US hasn’t been increasing as quickly as demand for organic products. Organic certification requires a three year transitional period. During that time, often more costly organic practices must be followed but production isn’t technically organic. That means farmers can’t receive organic price premiums.
Resources for Montana ag producers facing drought
WebResources for Montana ag producers facing drought. 2. By Kate Fuller on July 23, 2021 Crops, Livestock, News & Posts. Last week, Nick Hagerty wrote about challenges in capturing the impact of drought on ag profits. Economists like Nick are working on better ways to model changes and adaptations brought on by drought.
Anton Bekkerman, Author at AgEconMT
WebAnton Bekkerman. Dr. Anton Bekkerman is a former associate professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics at Montana State University. He currently serves as the director of the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station. Bekkerman's primary areas of research are grain marketing, basis and price forecast …
SNAP: Is It Enough
WebAn article by the United States Census Bureau caught my eye the other day. It said that about 32 million people lost some of their government food assistance in March 2023 because the federal government ended emergence allotments (EAs). States could use EAs to increase Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as long as the
Long Term Care Partnership Insurance: A tool to protect your
WebThe cost of long term care can be startling. The average annual cost for nursing home care in Montana is approximately $81,000. According to Department of Health and Human Services about 70% of people over age 65 will need some long term care. Those that need care will stay an average of 3.7 years for women and 2.2 years for men.
Hemp is the next big _______
WebIn 2016, Montana had zero reported acres of industrial hemp. In 2018, Montana narrowly became number one in the country for hemp acres at approximately 22,000 acres. In a state with over 5 million acres planted to wheat alone, that’s still a relatively small number. But it represents a dramatic increase and one that is
Rural and Urban Economies
WebThe population of rural America declined by 136,000 (0.3%) between 2010 and 2014. The urban population increased by approximately 8% over the same time period. Rural employment rose by 1.8% since 2013. Rural employment is below 2007 employment levels while urban employment is 4% above 2007 levels. Median earnings in rural areas …
The Inflation Reduction Act: What is it
Web“The IRA is also the largest single step the U.S. government has ever taken to reduce carbon emissions. This is important because if it works, it will slow the heat waves, droughts, and wildfires that have been getting worse lately, and keep Montana livable and productive for a long time to come.”
The Inflation Reduction Act: What’s in it for agriculture
WebThe Inflation Reduction Act, which just passed Congress, is a big clean energy and health care bill. It’s not really about reducing inflation at all, as I explained in my previous post. But there is one big piece of the IRA that may be of particular interest to rural communities: $20 billion in programs for agriculture.
What's Brewing for Barley Markets in 2020
WebAfter several years of slow but consistent price growth, northern U.S. barley markets are exhibiting divergent price patterns in the wage of the COVID-19 public health emergency. The figure below shows the extent to which the northern U.S. barley markets have varied over the past decade. Figure notes: Data from the USDA Agricultural …
Reader Question: How many acres or cows are required to make
WebThe size of equipment is one example. Some may use a 40-foot seeder while others may use a 60-foot seeder. This changes cost of the equipment, the size of the tractor required and the amount of labor required to seed an acre. Some of the tools that economists provide allow farmers to modify the specifics to better fit their operation.
Help Wanted & H-2A
WebNumerous “Help Wanted” signs are appearing in drive thru windows and at the entrances to box stores, among other industries. This could be concerning to agricultural employers, who have historically served as only a temporary place of employment for new immigrants as they seek out work in other industries (Martin, 2002; Martin and Taylor, …
Drought Resource Update
Web2022 drought resources for Montana ag producers. While parts of the state have been dealing with flooding, as a Bozeman Daily Chronicle article pointed out yesterday, other parts are still contending with drought. Several counties in North Central Montana are experiencing D4 “Exceptional Drought,” the most severe drought category.
Economic Recession Impacts on Cattle Markets: Lessons from 2008
WebLower demand at the retail level ultimately trickles down to the processors, fed cattle, and feeder cattle markets, resulting in lower prices and decreased sales for producers. The impact on U.S. cattle markets recession sparked by the COVID-19 outbreak could have similar impacts as the 2008 recession, but the details and actual effects are
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