The President of the Senate (who by the Constitution is also the Vice President of the United States) is Joseph Robinette BIDEN (D). The President pro tempore of the Senate is Daniel Ken INOUYE (D-HI). The Senate Majority Leader is Harry Mason REID (D-NV). The Senate Minority Leader is Addison Mitchell McCONNELL (R-KY).
Acre of farmland that a decade ago sold for an average of $2,275 now goes for $8,700. Some banks have responded by becoming more conservative in their loans as farmland values ascend. USDA has predicted more typical weather conditions in 2013 would generate a record corn and soybean harvest.
The state-wide average price per acre for large parcels of agricultural land increased from $3,187 in 2009 to $3,254 in 2010. Low interest rates, strong grain prices and relatively strong farm equity positions have all helped to sustain farmland values. The same was not true for smaller bare land parcels (10-35 acres).he state-wide average price per acre for large parcels of agricultural land increased from $3,187 in 2009 to $3,254 in 2010. Low interest rates, strong grain prices and relatively strong farm equity positions have all helped to sustain farmland values. The same was not true for smaller bare land parcels (10-35 acres).