Halderman Farm Management & Real Estate Services Blog (4)

What Did The Second Quarter Look Like From Halderman's Perspective?

“The land market has continued getting stronger through this quarter, I’d say it increased around 5% on average across the board,” Karst said. “One of the biggest questions we’re hearing is when will...

By Michele F. Mihaljevich 07/01/22

Most buyers of farmland are farmers vs. investors

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Billionaires such as Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates have been in the news for purchasing farmland for investment purposes, but most buyers of farmland are farmers or local...

By Michele F. Mihaljevich 06/27/22

Fourth Generation Joins Halderman Real Estate and Farm Management

After Joe Halderman graduated in December from Taylor University, he wasn’t certain he wanted to work for his family’s business – Halderman Real Estate and Farm Management.

By Nolan Sampson 06/22/22

Plants Need Water Too!

Water is critical for all of us, even crops in the field. Take a walk with Nolan as he shows what impact timely irrigation has on crop production. He might answer why those corn leaves sometimes look...

By Lindsay Humphrey 06/03/22

What You Need To Know About Indiana Senate Bill 388

Introduced in late January by Senate authors Mark Messmer, James Tomes, and Jean Leising, Indiana Senate Bill 388 covers a lot of ground; roughly 320 acres at a time to be exact. Governor Holcomb...

By Nolan Sampson 05/23/22

From The Driver's Seat: Spring Planting Update

We are all sharing the roads with some large farm equipment these days, but have you ever wondered what it looked like from the driver's seat of a crop sprayer? Take a ride with Nolan as he rides...

By Lindsay Humphrey 04/08/22

Measuring carbon: An expanding market for farmers?

Greenhouse gas emissions are a hot topic for any industry, but it seems like agriculture gets hit especially hard. However, an emerging industry could be creating a lucrative revenue source for crop...

By Lindsay Humphrey 04/01/22

Spring Real Estate Sales Show High Demand For Farmland.

Halderman Vice President Pat Karst gives an update on the real estate market following the first three months of 2022.

By Lindsay Humphrey 03/14/22

NRCS Programs for Dummies - Part 2

If you have yet to see the benefit of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs for your farm or operation, then this post is for you. And if you don’t have a clue where to start...

By Lindsay Humphrey 03/08/22

NRCS Programs for Landowners/Farmers - Part 1

In a broad sense, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides landowners, farmers, and ranchers with two categories of conservation programs: working lands and easements. This post...