Dave Kohl, The Corn And Soybean Digest Trends Editor, is an ag economist specializing in business management and ag finance. He recently retired from Virginia Tech, but continues to conduct applied research and travel extensively in the U.S. and Canada, teaching ag and banking seminars and speaking to producer and agribusiness groups. He can be reached at sullylab@vt.edu.

“Doc, How Bad Is This Downturn?” 

By Dave Kohl

Let’s put this recession, while not official yet, into context with historical standards....

Question from Down Under 

By Dave Kohl

This column is becoming far reaching, with some questions coming from Queensland, Australia. When is the U.S. economy going to turn around and what are some possible signs? ...

Should I Sell My Land? 

Recently my Road Warrior travels took me to Harrah’s Casino near Omaha to address an agrilending technology conference...

Strong Producers’ Weak Links 

By Dave Kohl

These economic times have even the strongest financially positioned producers concerned about the future....

The Perfect Storm for Agriculture 

By Dave Kohl

The island of agriculture, particularly the grain sector, has been oblivious to the economic downdraft of the general economy until recently. Is the perfect storm brewing? ...

It’s Happening Today 

By David Kohl

With my hectic travel schedule, I am a Weather Channel fan because it allows me to avoid some weather challenges, particularly with airlines. One of my favorite series is “It Could Happen Tomorrow,” – a worst-case ...

Lessons Learned From the Financial Crisis for Ag Producers 

By David Kohl

Many in the agricultural industry, particularly the grain sector, are still on the island of prosperity while the rest of the agricultural economy and general economy are circling the ...

How Could Wall Street Impact the Farm Gate? 

By Dave Kohl

You would have to be a recluse not to be aware of the huge financial challenges awaiting the U.S. in the next few months...

Is It Great Taste Or Less Filling For The Economy? Part 3 

By David Kohl

In the past two columns, I have given a perspective on the less-filling side of the economy, or the reasons for a downturn. Now I will turn the table and discuss factors for an economy that does not fall into a recession...

Great Taste Or Less Filling? Part 2 

By David Kohl

Here is the second edition of “Great Taste, Less Filling for the General Economy” this fall and winter, building off last week column. Last time we discussed housing and oil as ...