By Jeremy Sills Each year farm managers are faced with many decisions that affect not only the financial return but also the health and wellbeing of the land itself. Some of these decisions are proactive while others can be reactive.…
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I know everyone has seen the recent television advertising regarding Roundup herbicide as a cancer causing substance. I thought the following information might be insightful: The EPA recently announced it will no longer approve product labels that claim glyphosate (that’s…
Read moreIn Benton County, Iowa, the city of Vinton and surrounding areas to the west and to the east are designated Opportunity Zones! If you’re looking for capital gain tax relief on the recent sale of stocks or real estate, this…
Read moreDrone scouting of farm land. We’ve recently added a drone to our farm management toolbox! What a great addition! Our “plane” has a range of 4 miles, a camera for still pictures and videos. I can fly it slowly just…
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,…
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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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