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Nearly every industry in the United States has faced labor challenges in recent years, and farming is not an exception. Today's agriculture producers are embracing cutting-edge technology and one of the most exciting advancements is Robotics as a Service (RaaS).
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Metro Tader Services, an online platform for agriculture investing, today announced a partnership with Good Agriculture, a farmer-first, tech-enabled company focused on helping agriculture producers manage the business side of their operations. The partnership entails customer referrals between the two companies for their respective services.
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In December of 2022, the global investment company KKR published a study on the benefits of investing in private credit in the current macroeconomic regime. Private credit can provide several benefits to investors who wish to diversify their portfolios while generating risk-adjusted returns.
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In many ways, 2023 was an extremely challenging year for agricultural companies raising capital. A spike in interest rates provided risk-free alternatives for investors who might normally allocate into the space, while banks and other lending institutions significantly tightened credit availability. Early stage companies struggled with runway and raising bridge rounds. Though economic headwinds remain, we’re optimistic that 2024 will see an uptick in funding for several areas.
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48% of Americans don't know where chocolate milk comes from, according to the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy. That's nearly half of the population of the U.S. How did we grow so far removed from our food system? More importantly, how do we reconnect with our food system? We listed the top 4 ways to connect with the food system.
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If you’re like us, you have some people on your holiday shopping list that you’re not quite sure what to get for them. It’s never too early to start shopping for gifts for your loved-ones this holiday season and we’re here to help. So we present to you… The Metro Tader Services Holiday Gift Guide!
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Majestic and powerful animals, the bison remains one of the most admirable symbols of the American West. These icons have roamed our prairies and rangelands for thousands of years. Once in numbers reaching into the tens of millions, bison became the life-source for Native Americans who utilized every part of the animal. However, Westward Expansion brought European Americans to the areas occupied by Native American tribes in the 1800s and soon the U.S. Army sought to remove these tribes by removing their main food source: bison. By the late 1880s, the great herds of bison that once dominated the landscape were nearly gone. Now, herds are being restored through conservation efforts with more livestock producers joining the movement.
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In 2023, many athletes have looked to agriculture to invest their earnings and secure their financial future. In January, over 20 athletes led by Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Boston Celtics forward Blake Griffin purchased a 104 acre farm in Iowa through an athlete investment program, Patricof Co. These athletes sought to invest in agriculture both to support American farms and farmers, as well as investing in a sustainable and safe asset with historically reliable returns.
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Though most people are likely familiar with RNA (specifically, messenger RNA) technology from its application in COVID-19 vaccines, few have probably heard about its potential uses in agriculture.
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Functional foods are foods that have been shown to have additional health benefits beyond basic nutrition. A functional food can include minimally processed, whole foods along with fortified, enriched or enhanced foods. Generally, these foods have a potentially beneficial effect on health when consumed on a regular basis and at certain levels. They also contain bioactive compounds that can help prevent or manage chronic diseases.
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Agrivoltaics, also known as "dual-use" farming, is the practice of combining agriculture and solar energy production on the same land. This innovative approach has gained significant attention in recent years, as it offers a range of benefits, including increased food production and renewable energy generation. Explore some of the key reasons why investing in agrivoltaics is a wise decision.
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Each year, we spend some time researching the latest trends in agriculture and food production that we believe will gain the most attention and traction with investors. Despite some slow down in the economy, we anticipate that 2023 will be another strong year for investments in agriculture across all segments. Below are a few areas we see as attractive to investors wishing to diversify their portfolios in agriculture.
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Labor shortages and wage inflation are impacting the bottom line of nearly every industry, and agriculture is no exception. Despite continued automation in the industry, agriculture remains a labor-intensive business, with key tasks including planting, weeding, thinning, harvesting, and product transportation across the supply chain. Over the past few decades, the number of people working on farms has decreased by 70% across both family and hired farm workers, exacerbating the problem.
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Women make up 36% of the total population of U.S. farmers according to the USDA’s 2017 Census of Agriculture. Aside from female farmers, ranchers, and farm workers, women hold numerous roles in the agriculture industry. Some work to market agricultural products or services, educate students or the public, conduct important agricultural research, or hold executive positions in companies directly involved with agriculture. Women are a vital aspect of agriculture and this was evident at the Women in Agribusiness Summit.
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There’s nothing quite as refreshing as biting into a perfectly ripe strawberry, or adding some satisfyingly round blueberries to the top of your yogurt. Berries are simply the perfect addition to your breakfast, snack, or dessert, purely for the taste factor. However, adding a tarty sweetness is not all that berries can do for you. The sweet treats are also a powerful superfood making them beneficial to your overall well-being. Consumers continue to make health conscious decisions when purchasing products, like freshly grown berry varieties, making them more popular among investors as well.
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