Why food costs are soaring and what we can do about it. Why inflation rates could start to drop. Why commodity futures, including agriculture futures, have been lousy inflation hedges, and what has worked better. Topics covered include: Show Notes Ukraine War Threatens to Cause a Global Food Crisis by Jack Nicas—The New York Times Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is causing record-high food prices—The Economist As sanctions bite Russia, fertilizer shortage imperils world food … [Read more...]
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What you need to know about the risks, returns, and ways to invest in farmland. ARTICLE TABLE OF CONTENTS (Skip to Section) Three Ways To Invest in FarmlandWhat Drives Farmland ReturnsBumper Crops = Bumper ProductionFarmland Returns Farmland Investing RisksFarmland Investment OptionsPodcast Episode 334:How To Invest In Farmland by EMILY BOULTER & | Updated Farmland is popping up everywhere as a lower-risk opportunity that has outpaced inflation and offers the potential for … [Read more...]