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Crop Insurance Executive Kyle Jore: The Future of Crop Insurance May Be More Important Than Ever

For farmers and ranchers, deciding to sell a piece of land is much more than a business decision, especially if the land has been in the family for generations. This isn’t just selling a piece of property.

Dave Price

1 hour ago

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Local Demand Continues to Drive Strong Farm Sales in Iowa

Carroll County, Iowa, farm that sold in July for $16,900 per acre. Photo courtesy: Adam Pick, Farmers National Company. An 80-acre tract of farmland in Carroll County, Iowa, sold in mid-July for a price that topped many recent comparable sales in the area. The 79.2-acre farm brought $16,900 per acre, or $1,338,480 total, during a live auction on July 14. Adam Pick of Farmers National Company said the property, located just outside Glidden, had several factors working in its f

Brooke Bouma Kohlsdorf

2 hours ago3 min read

Testing Water Wells for Nitrates

Some farm families in Minnesota now know that nitrate levels in their wells could be higher than levels deemed acceptable by health officials. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) tested water quality for 125 families at FarmFest 2026 last week. The department laid out this information about nitrate levels: “Nitrate levels above 1 mg/L are considered elevated, and those above 10 mg/L are known to be harmful, especially for infants and pregnant women. Recent studies a

Dave Price

2 hours ago3 min read

USDA Gives Farmers More Time to Pay Crop Insurance Premiums, Listening Sessions Planned

The struggles of American farmers and ranchers could get some assistance in the form of a delay in paying some of their bills. The USDA announced that farmers can have an additional 60 days to pay crop insurance premiums, administrative fees, and amounts due under written payment agreements that establish the required terms for repaying delinquent debts or setting up installment plans. Supplementary Payment Agreement for Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans or Rural Housing Servic

Dave Price

2 hours ago2 min read

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Crop Insurance Executive Kyle Jore: The Future of Crop Insurance May Be More Important Than Ever

For farmers and ranchers, deciding to sell a piece of land is much more than a business decision, especially if the land has been in the family for generations. This isn’t just selling a piece of property.

LANDOWNERS PODCAST

Dave Price

1 hour ago3 min read

Local Demand Continues to Drive Strong Farm Sales in Iowa

Carroll County, Iowa, farm that sold in July for $16,900 per acre. Photo courtesy: Adam Pick, Farmers National Company. An 80-acre tract of farmland in Carroll County, Iowa, sold in mid-July for a price that topped many recent comparable sales in the area. The 79.2-acre farm brought $16,900 per acre, or $1,338,480 total, during a live auction on July 14. Adam Pick of Farmers National Company said the property, located just outside Glidden, had several factors working in its f

FARMLAND FINANCE & INVESTMENT (FIN)

Brooke Bouma Kohlsdorf

2 hours ago3 min read

Testing Water Wells for Nitrates

Some farm families in Minnesota now know that nitrate levels in their wells could be higher than levels deemed acceptable by health officials. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) tested water quality for 125 families at FarmFest 2026 last week. The department laid out this information about nitrate levels: “Nitrate levels above 1 mg/L are considered elevated, and those above 10 mg/L are known to be harmful, especially for infants and pregnant women. Recent studies a

ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

Dave Price

2 hours ago3 min read

USDA Gives Farmers More Time to Pay Crop Insurance Premiums, Listening Sessions Planned

The struggles of American farmers and ranchers could get some assistance in the form of a delay in paying some of their bills. The USDA announced that farmers can have an additional 60 days to pay crop insurance premiums, administrative fees, and amounts due under written payment agreements that establish the required terms for repaying delinquent debts or setting up installment plans. Supplementary Payment Agreement for Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans or Rural Housing Servic

FARMLAND FINANCE & INVESTMENT (FIN)

Dave Price

2 hours ago2 min read

What Four Standout Land Sales Say About Farmland Values in 2026

Every land sale tells a story. Sometimes it’s a stocked lake that took years to build. Sometimes it’s world-class soils, a rare large tract, or a location where land rarely comes up for sale. American Farmland Owner examined four notable land sales from 2026 and highlighted what made each property unique and what the final sale price says about land values in today’s agricultural economy. While these four farms are different in many ways, they shared an important characterist

FARMLAND FINANCE & INVESTMENT (FIN)

Brooke Bouma Kohlsdorf

Aug 63 min read

Is China Still a Top U.S. Ag Customer?

For many years, China has had a food problem. It’s not easy feeding about 20% of the world’s population -- about 1.4 billion people -- using only 9% of the world’s arable land. As China’s middle class grew, the country could not fully meet the demand for more diverse foods. So, for many years, China depended on the U.S. for many of its agricultural needs. However, trade between the U.S. and China has declined, and the long-term outlook for the relationship is challenged. Trad

POLICY, POLITICS, & GOVERNMENT

David Geiger

Aug 64 min read

Report: Why South Dakota, Kansas, and Nebraska Could Have Advantages Over Neighbors Because of Livestock

When Terrain Ag Agricultural Economist Matt Erickson examined more than three decades of farmland returns in a comprehensive study, one group of states stood out. While Illinois, Indiana, and much of the Eastern Corn Belt generated much of their wealth through steady land appreciation, states like South Dakota, Kansas, and Nebraska followed a different path. Their strength wasn't simply rising land values; it was their ability to generate income. So, what makes those states d

COMMODITIES & CROP MANAGEMENT

Dave Price

Aug 62 min read

California Real Estate Firm Founder Scott Bozzo: Here’s Why Some Farmers Are Fallowing Fields

Hundreds of thousands of farmland acres could go out of production – at least temporarily -- because of California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), Macotera Ag Group President & Founder Scott Bozzo believes.

LANDOWNERS PODCAST

Dave Price

Aug 63 min read

Dividing Farm Into 22 Tracts Pays Off in $10.5 Million Illinois Sale

Farm in Edwards County, Illinois. Photo courtesy of Kurtz Auction & Realty. A 1,277-acre farm in southeastern Illinois sold for nearly $10.5 million during a July 9 auction after being divided into 22 tracts. The property, located near West Salem and Albion, brought a total of $10,500,000 averaging $8,222 per acre. The auction was managed by Jason Blue of Kurtz Auction & Realty, who said it was the largest property he has handled this year. Despite the size of the sale, and t

FARMLAND FINANCE & INVESTMENT (FIN)

Brooke Bouma Kohlsdorf

Jul 313 min read

Why This Farm Downturn Isn’t Another 1980s Crisis

It’s been a tough few years for farmers facing high input costs, low crop prices, and weaker farm income. Whenever the ag economy is in a prolonged downturn, it’s common to find someone asking if this is another 1980s farm crisis. At the Iowa Farm Bureau 2026 Economic Forum in Des Moines, economists said today’s pressures are real, but the situation is not the same as the ‘80s. “We are in the third year of a multi-year downturn,” said Dr. Christopher Pudenz, economist with th

FARMLAND FINANCE & INVESTMENT (FIN)

David Geiger

Jul 313 min read

The Need for AI vs. the Need for Protecting Land, Water, and Bank Accounts

One state finds itself different when it comes to all the rest. That state is New York. Communities across the country are having passionate debates – for and against – about locating data centers in their jurisdictions. But New York initiated a temporary ban for the entire state. More than a dozen states have discussed the idea of temporary bans, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), which has been tracking legislation. But none progressed as far

POLICY, POLITICS, & GOVERNMENT

Dave Price

Jul 313 min read

Ag Economist Matt Erickson: Volatility Varies on the Farm

Three decades offers more perspective than three years. Ten states provide more context than two. And volatility in one state’s agricultural priorities is not always the same as its bordering neighbor.

LANDOWNERS PODCAST

Dave Price

Jul 314 min read

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