Why soil stewardship matters for your farm
Soil quality matters for every farm operation. There’s no getting around this fact. For a farm to be successful, the people who operate it must
Every farm lease needs to include these critical elements
Leasing farmland is a common practice. In Iowa, more than half of farmland is rented to tenant farmers, per Iowa State University. That increases to
What you should know about finding a farmland tenant
This is often not an easy decision and it’s one that should never be reached lightly. However, the process of finding a tenant can result
Your guide to crop insurance basics
Crop insurance is a necessity for many farmers. In fact, according to the USDA, the majority of farmland acreage in the U.S. is insured under
Here’s what farmers need to know about wetlands
Wetlands, known as natural water filters, are vital to protecting water sources and supplies that our population uses for drinking water and our farmers use
Don’t overlook these benefits of buying farmland
Buying farmland can be a great business move for both farmers and investors. Owning agricultural land can open the doors to many excellent tax advantages,
What farmers and farmland owners should know about succession
Succession is not everyone’s favorite topic. In farming, succession normally means passing on land or farm operations to a family member, heir or employee. This
What you should know about farmland appraisals
Farmland is an undeniably valuable asset. Farm real estate, which includes land and structure, accounts for 80 percent of the total value of all farm assets in
Answer these questions before buying farmland
Buying farmland is always a major decision that requires having the right information. Without knowing how to get that information, though, you could be left
Why you should plant cover crops when taking prevented planting
After a very wet spring flooded many Midwest farmers, the region’s summer weather so far has not done much to decrease the drenching of fields.
Why landowners should discuss conservation with farmer tenants
More than half of Iowa farmland is owned by someone other than the farmer. Across the United States, more than half of farmland is farmed
What you should know about leasing farmland
Leasing farmland is very common. In Iowa, more than half of farmland is rented to tenants who actually farm on the land. This varies by region, according
Here’s what you should know about buying and selling farmland
It’s no secret that buying or selling farmland is a major step for farmers. Many farmers look to take the step or make investments for
What is extended crop rotation and could it help your farm?
Crop rotation is one of the oldest land conservation practices used by farmers. In recent years, though, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service has taken
What you need to know about the 2018 Farm Bill
Toward the end of 2018, it wasn’t clear whether the new Farm Bill version would be approved. Its predecessor, the 2014 Farm Bill, expired on
Everything You Need to Know About Crop Insurance
Agriculture is one of the driving forces of our economy, contributing well over $992 billion each year. Though it’s a huge industry, farming is not
8 Tips for Purchasing Farm Property in Iowa: What You Should Know Before You Buy
There are 35.7 million acres of land in Iowa and 30 of them are farmland. That means 90% of the entire state is farming property. Iowa farmers
