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Marc Schober is the editor of Farmland Forecast (http://farmlandforecast.colvin-co.com) an educational blog devoted to investments in agriculture and farmland. The blog highlights news from around the agriculture sector including farmland value trends, agriculture company reports, farming practices, and other agricultural topics. Contact Information: tmschober@colvin-co.com (763) 427-7991

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Vance Ehmke and his wife Louise live and farm in the High Plains of western Kansas on the farm that was homesteaded by Vance’s great grandparents back in l886. A past president of the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers and current member of Kansas Crop Improvement Association, the Ehmkes are strong believers in value added and niche markets as well as vertically coordinated business systems. They grow certified seed wheat, rye and triticale. Vance has BS and MS degrees from Kansas State University.

Cargill Animal Nutrition is ready to help you feed your dreams. Our nutrition specialists work with you to understand your dairy’s needs and goals. Then we artfully apply 150 years of insight to tailor nutrition that helps bring your dreams to life. It’s a blend of art and science. It’s how Cargill helps dairies thrive.

Dow AgroSciences LLC, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is a top tier agricultural company providing innovative crop protection, pest and vegetation management, seed, and agricultural biotechnology solutions to serve the world’'s growing population. We do this through a people-centric performance culture, through our commitments to sustainable development and environmental stewardship, and through collaborations with world-class institutions. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, global sales for Dow AgroSciences are $3.4 billion.

With nearly 100 retail offices and more than 1,100 employees throughout Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee, Farm Credit Mid-America supports rural communities and agriculture with reliable, consistent credit and financial services for each customer’s unique situation.

Marketing Rally, held Dec. 3-4, 2009, in Chicago, Ill. will bring together ag’s top commodity market analysts to present a melting pot of information never available in one spot. Headliners confirmed include Bob Utterback, Chip Flory, Jerry Gulke, Mark Gold, Gregg Hunt and Jim Bower. The meeting will include the taping of the largest marketing roundtable in the history of “U.S. Farm Report;" breakout sessions and the Marketing Expert Expo allowing attendees to learn more about the analysts’ strategies; and a panel of producers providing feedback on what they need from analysts.

The AGCO Corporation invites you to come grow with us. We are a world leader in the manufacture, marketing and distribution of agricultural equipment with over a century of experience in the field. AGCO’'s global diversity spans more than 140 countries with a distribution channel of close to 3,200 authorized dealers.Our international reputation, well-known brands, cutting edge technology and superior customer service make AGCO a reliable agricultural solution for today and tomorrow. AGCO is committed to cultivating worldwide relationships and building products to ensure our customers, our dealers and our company are always growing.

When Natalina Sents moved the gold tassel on her graduation cap to become an Iowa State University graduate, she wasn’t headed for a full-time job. She was embarking on the journey of a lifetime. Partnering with Beck’s, the largest family-owned retail seed company in the United States, Sents is setting out on the Why I Farm Roadtrip – a year-long, 50 state tour documenting agriculture’s diversity and revealing the untold stories of America’s farmers.