Many families have been involved with farming and agriculture for generations. Handing the farm down to the next generation is always the first thought, but what can you do when the next generation doesn’t want to farm or doesn't want to live on the family farm? Let's talk through three of the biggest questions families face when it comes to handling their land. 1. Should we sell...
While often overlooked, investing in timber can be just as profitable as investing in tillable farmland. Timber offers a unique way to diversify an investment portfolio and offer generational income. But, to gain the benefits of timber, it is crucial to manage it correctly. The first step in timber management is to take an inventory of the forest. This should be done if you are considering...
What is Winter Wheat? Winter wheat varieties are sown in the fall and usually become established before going into dormancy when cold weather arrives. In the spring, plants resume growth and grow rapidly until the summertime harvest. According to the USDA, wheat ranks third among U.S. field crops in planted acreage, production, and gross farm receipts. Winter wheat production represents approximately...
In the southern most part of Jasper County, Indiana is the small rural town of Remington. It is located in the northwest corner of Indiana and boasts some of the most fertile farm ground in the state. Because of this proximity to I-65 Remington is not only a thriving farm community but home to major seed corn companies, trucking companies, warehousing, and numerous agricultural/food-based companies....
It seems every headline mentions it, and we haven’t seen inflation like this since the late 70’s and early 80’s, so what does it mean to those of us invested in farmland? Also, for our Indiana farmers and landowners, the Purdue Ag report is surely the most anticipated of the year! Read the latest Hageman Realty Difference Newsletter as we cover these topics and more! Summer/Fall Newsletter...
National FFA Convention is coming later this month (October) where tens of thousands of FFA members will convene in Indianapolis from around the country to compete with one another, learn from one another, and celebrate everything for which the organization stands. Reflecting on what FFA conventions mean to me, I recall memories of late nights in a Louisville hotel room (where the convention was...
By: Stephany Jackson As I sit here and write this, we are officially a month into harvest. We are in the routine and the kids are used to only seeing daddy in the combine, over facetime, or when it rains. One of my favorite harvest moments was a couple years ago when my son was 2. He asked if we could go see Daddy at his house. I was a little confused and I asked him where his house was. He replied,...
Why use a broker? This is a question Many people ask themselves when preparing to buy or sell a Land. We want to give you 3 main reasons why it is so important to use a farmland broker to ensure a seamless, simple and successful transaction. Buying and selling land is a difficult process; There is so much that goes into it. We are here to help you through all the details such as drainage,...
Our recent trek out west gave us a firsthand look at some great crops and the challenges many fellow farmers toward the west are facing. Fortunately, for most of the cornbelt (especially the eastern half) we are experiencing positive gains on all fronts. At the same time many farmers in the west are faced with drought, record heat, and related challenges. The August 2021 Purdue Ag Economics Report has...
Hello, and welcome to spring! As farmers and farmland brokers, few things excite us more than the opportunities and new life that come with planting spring crops and gardens. Here are a few of the opportunities in Ag and Farmland that we are seeing. We think it’s a great time to sell and or buy Farmland depending on your situation. Farmland Values Late in 2020 and in...
