By Mike Downey, Land, Lease & Farm Succession Consultant In the article, “Inheritance is a gift, not a right”, we quoted a retiring farmer saying “We are land rich but dirt poor.” This was his assessment after review of he and his wife’s estate after 50 years of farming and building a respectable land base. […]
Monthly Archives: April 2019
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By Mike Downey, Land, Lease & Farm Succession Consultant A common question we receive from young and beginning farmers is how can they position themselves for renting and purchasing land. Often times they are focused on the unthinkable task of bidding against their neighbors the next time a farm comes up for sale or rent […]
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Thank you to WMT and iHeart Radio for asking us to be a contributor to their Ask the Expert call in show. Here is a short clip from the 30 minute segment. We look forward to contributing in future programs in the upcoming year.
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By Mike Downey, Land, Lease & Farm Succession Consultant In nearly 20 years of helping farmers and landowners, the number one question I’ve observed as it relates to cover crops is: Who Pay’s For It? There are many articles and publications from the industry that explain the long term benefits of cover crops, their payback, […]