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Read more about the article Has the American Dream Turned Into a Nightmare?

Has the American Dream Turned Into a Nightmare?

  • Post published:May 18, 2020
  • Post category:Industry Update

An Open Letter to American Ag | By Glen Moeller, Retired Farmer & Iowa Landowner I retired from active farming after 41 years including 37 years raising hogs.  I knew…

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Read more about the article 5 Reasons for Modernizing the Farm Leasing Industry

5 Reasons for Modernizing the Farm Leasing Industry

  • Post published:December 30, 2019
  • Post category:Industry Update/Next Generation

By Mike Downey, Land, Lease & Farm Succession Consultant It is estimated 70% of family farms will change hands over the next 15 years.  Many of these will transition to…

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Read more about the article Retired Farmer Writes An Open Letter to American Agriculture

Retired Farmer Writes An Open Letter to American Agriculture

  • Post published:May 6, 2019
  • Post category:Industry Update

By Glen Moeller, Retired Farmer & Iowa Landowner Recently, I came across a letter I wrote in April 1997 to the chairman of the Iowa Corn Growers recommending that we…

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Read more about the article Ask the Experts – Next Generation Ag Advocates

Ask the Experts – Next Generation Ag Advocates

  • Post published:April 5, 2019
  • Post category:Industry Update

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…

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Read more about the article #1 Question in Cover Crops?

#1 Question in Cover Crops?

  • Post published:April 5, 2019
  • Post category:Industry Update

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…

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Read more about the article Perfect storm looms in agriculture again

Perfect storm looms in agriculture again

  • Post published:March 19, 2019
  • Post category:Industry Update

Original Article Link: https://www.agupdate.com/iowafarmertoday/opinion/columnists/farm_transition/perfect-storm-looms-in-agriculture-again/article_414a12f2-45bc-11e9-8af9-8bb9191d4209.html In 1992, I had the good fortune to meet my business mentor at my very first college interview. He told me that 10 years in the future,…

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Read more about the article A note from Mom | “Inheritance is a gift, not a right”

A note from Mom | “Inheritance is a gift, not a right”

  • Post published:December 31, 2018
  • Post category:Industry Update

By Mike Downey, Certified Farm Succession Consultant I was recently handed a note written by Mom she wishes to have her children read one day. She opened her letter with…

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Read more about the article Iowa Farmer Today – Flex leases have benefits in volatile markets

Iowa Farmer Today – Flex leases have benefits in volatile markets

  • Post published:December 3, 2018
  • Post category:Industry Update

We would like to thank the Iowa Farmer Today for asking us to contribute to this story about flexible cash rent lease arrangements. Our leasing program that is mentioned in…

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Read more about the article Farm Leases | How Does Land Stewardship Fit In?

Farm Leases | How Does Land Stewardship Fit In?

  • Post published:July 6, 2018
  • Post category:Industry Update

The New Food Economy published an article in May 2018 written by Beth Hoffman who has reported on food and agriculture for more than 20 years.  One of her conclusions…

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Read more about the article Farmland Owners & Producers | The Next Generation and Why We Need Them

Farmland Owners & Producers | The Next Generation and Why We Need Them

  • Post published:July 3, 2018
  • Post category:Industry Update

Production agriculture will face multiple challenges in the decades to come as several reports suggest our world population will increase by over a third to a total of 9.8 billion…

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