Agriculture produces the world’s food, fuel and fiber and is rapidly being impacted by technology, regulation, and changing consumer preferences. As the industry evolves to feed an ever-growing global population, here are some investment trends to watch in 2019.
Read moreCashing in on Hemp Crops
In what President Trump called a “tremendous victory for the American farmer,” the 2018 Farm Bill was recently signed into law which legalized hemp at a federal level, and allows states to have programs for growing industrial hemp commercially. The new law allows for transporting hemp across state lines, expanding export and sales options. Now, crop insurance is available for hemp crops, making it less of a risk for farmers to produce, making room for farmers to expand their operation with hemp.
Read moreUnderstand the Risks Before Investing in Cannabis
One of the hottest trends right now in the equity market is marijuana. It’s a long time illegal substance that has finally become legalized, and investors are looking to cash in. The market for marijuana is set to grow substantially over the next few years. The current market is valued around $8.5 billion with sales set to be around $23.4 billion by 2022. Everyone is trying to hop on the marijuana train in fear of missing out on such a lucrative new investment opportunity, but little research is usually done by these investors.
Read moreAgriculture Investing - Top Crops of 2018
Investors wishing to diversify their portfolios with natural resources this year are faced with a variety of alternatives. We provide some ideas for the top investment crops of 2018.
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