Land News
Farmland is an essential resource for American agriculture. As stewards of the land, farmers and ranchers strive to maximize per-acre value while prioritizing soil health, water conservation and wildlife management. A key indicator of the financial health of the farm sector, farmland values can be influenced by commodity prices, land quality and other factors.
Tyler and Wendy Chambers have spent almost $300,000 in regulatory tape, yet the state has added a remarkable demand: Relinquish 44 acres or never build.
As autumn harvest arrives in Dracut, Mass., those who loved the American Airlines captain honor him where he felt most at home: behind the wheel of a tractor on the farm.
South Dakota’s claim of mere coincidence is absurd, contends producer Julie Burgod. “They can say anything they want, but it’s obvious what is going on here.”
The monitor overseeing the court-supervised sale of 274,000 acres can begin designating winning bids as of Sept. 1.
New research builds on growing state and federal scrutiny by asking what these laws could mean for land prices and productivity.
Passing the farm to the next generation takes more than deciding who gets what. The right estate plan can help avoid family conflict, unexpected costs and headaches down the road.
Farmers hoping for rent relief in 2027 may face a tough reality: land values are holding firm, and cash rents are slow to follow margins lower.
Joel Gross contends a retaliatory hammer dropped on his operation, costing him hundreds of thousands of dollars.