Farming, Land Costs, and Political Landscape

Trent Loos joins Vance Crowe on the Ag Tribes Report ATR to discuss the drought affecting barges that will be carrying the 2024 Harvest, a proposal to end property tax in South Dakota that could change the country and take another look at the amount of cropland being taken out of production for sustainable energy.

Trent Loos, is the the host of several daily podcasts including Loos Tales and Rural Route Radio where he seeks to bridge the divide between rural and urban.  Trent is very definition of grass roots, working on behalf of Protect the Harvest and several other causes to protect US farmland. 

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Topics discussed:

• California's water acquisition efforts pose a threat to other states.
• Property taxes are becoming unsustainable for landowners.
• Sustainable energy projects are driving up land rental rates.
• The U.S. is becoming a net food importing nation.
• Local governance is crucial for addressing agricultural issues.
• Grassroots movements are essential for change in agriculture.
• Engaging with different perspectives can lead to better solutions.
• The rising cost of farmland is a significant barrier for new farmers.
• Political dynamics in agriculture require careful consideration.