
Key Factors to Consider When Investing in Farmland
Getting the right farmland is not easy. However, with a good checklist, you can purchase a property that meets your agricultural needs. Get information on

The Business of Agriculture and Food: Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
Did you know that the agriculture and food industry is one of the world’s largest and most important industries? It employs millions of people and

Agricultural Decision Making on a Budget: Tips and Tricks to Save Money
Farm expenditure can be difficult to track, especially if you are not used to doing so. Start by evaluating your current expenses and make cuts

How Small Farmers Can Work Together To Improve Their Situation
Find out how you and other farmers in your area can work together to turn around your fortunes. Small farmers with limited resources and skills

9 Steps to Start a Successful Farm Without Any Experience
Starting a farm from scratch is no easy task. A lot of people want to start one but don’t know where to begin. When you’re

What Skills Do Modern Farm Managers Need to Have?
Fewer resources mean modern farm managers must be more efficient and economical with their time. Here’s what you need to know about the skills that

Choosing Land for the Financial Security of Your Family
A lot of people are interested in knowing how to buy land. They are looking for land that is not just a financial investment but

Management of livestock resources in Iowa
A close look at the Livestock Enterprise Budget for Iowa in 2021 will reveal the overall estimates of production costs for regular livestock enterprises in

Things to know about crop insurance over the decades
Farmers in the United States use crop insurance as a risk management tool. In Iowa, 93% of soybean and corn planted area got insured in

Land use and climate change
Iowa, like other parts of the world, is experiencing the effects of climate change. Though, it is more affected than the rest of the United

What’s the Best Time of the Year to sell your Farmland?
One of the common questions we often get from Iowa farmland owners is, “when is the best time to sell a farmland?” This question attracts

Why farmland is still a good investment
When we talk about rented farmland, we are more than likely talking about land that is owned by what is known as a non-operator landlord.

Why you need a routine maintenance plan for your farm equipment
As someone who is familiar with farming, you know it’s a demanding industry in which to work. But working on the farm is not only

How much is your farmland worth?
Every farmer should have some idea of what their farmland is worth. Whether they are looking to sell their land in the near future, somewhere
A guide to leasing farmland and lease agreement types
Leasing farmland can be an attractive option for many landowners. Whether they are investors, active farmers or members of a family who have inherited land,

How farmers can visualize their ideal retirement
Retirement for farmers can be equal parts freeing, bittersweet and daunting. There are many emotions that go into farming when you are active that can

Are you ready to buy farmland? Here’s what you should consider.
Buying farmland is a major opportunity. Not only does more land mean the potential for larger business operations – and hopefully higher farm revenue –

5 reasons why farmland might be investors’ best bet
Investors looking for a financially sound long-term investment that is highly likely to generate returns should look no further than farmland. Plus, what’s better about

Here’s how to find a good tenant farmer for your land
When you own farmland, the land’s success directly translates to your success. If you are like many landowners, though, that also means ensuring the success

5 crop insurance myths that farmers should know about
Crop insurance is always changing. There’s a lot to keep track of year to year and, with all those changes, plenty of misinformation and misconceptions

How to manage the stress that comes with farming
Farming is not for the faint of heart. Though that’s likely not news to anyone involved in agriculture in any way, it’s certainly a fact

There’s a lot to consider when selling farmland
There’s a lot to consider when weighing a decision on selling farmland. It’s a decision that should never be rushed or reached without careful research,

What you need to know about getting started in farming
Farming isn’t for everyone, but this basic truth that just about everyone in the industry acknowledges has not been keeping some people away from trying

How crop insurance helps farmers manage risk
Crop insurance is a farmer’s best friend when managing risk. These programs have been around since the Great Depression, when Congress first implemented the federal