We’re now getting questions about 2018 farm leases. Although there are a lot of different types of leases (cash, crop share, custom, flex, etc.), for the purposes of this article, I am referring to the cash lease. The cash lease is…
Read moreBeaver Creek Colorado Condo’s – exchange for farm land! Have you ever considered trading land for a vacation / retirement property in the mountains of Colorado while deferring capital gains treatment? We have an individual who would be interested in…
Read moreTax deferred exchanges – farms for Condo’s! We currently have a client who is interested in exchanging condominiums in Colorado and Hawaii for farm land! In today’s tax climate, being able to shift land assets to retirement or “get-away” residential…
Read moreAre you considering selling a rural residence or acreage? If so, there are numerous things to consider when selling acreages in Iowa, and there are a few things to consider that are different from selling property in town. Selling acreages…
Read moreMethods of selling farm land! There certainly are numerous methods used today to sell farm land in Iowa. I’m often asked which is best as we’ve used them all. “Best”, to me, is defined as the method that will put…
Read more“Why should I use a farm manager?” It’s a question that we get often. “How can Iowa Land Management and Real Estate Company help my operation?” is another often asked question. “I’m perfectly happy with my current lease and tenant,…
Read moreThe 2014 farm bill is basically a commodity support program as far as row crop producers are concerned. Crop insurance will still be available and part of the risk management tools available to producers. Iowa Land Management and Real Estate Company an help…
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Valuable Investments Today, not many people have million dollar investments that they don’t have someone who has expertise in that area, watching over. If you’re removed from your farm land, why would this be any different with your farm investment? …
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There are numerous land lease types available to farm owners today. With the current agricultural climate, a good look at a few types is generally a good idea when trying to decide which is best for your farm. The farm…
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Q: What’s the rental value of my farm? A: Rental values are determined by many things. Location, soil quality, drainage, and farming efficiency are just a few things that determine rental value. We determine the fair market rental value annually,…
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