By Lindsay Humphrey 11/07/21

Be the Voice of Agriculture

The name Orion Samuelson has been coupled with the title “the voice of agriculture” for the last 60 years. The winds are changing as Samuelson retired from WGN Radio out of Chicago, Illinois, in late...

By Nolan Sampson 10/22/21

Food Prices At 10 Year High

Food prices reached a 10-year high, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). As measured by the FAO Food Price Index, which tracks the monthly change in...

By Chris Peacock 10/07/21

Farmer Harvest Stress

Farm life can have more than its share of stress, as many of you are well-aware. The current wet weather delays interspersed with equipment break-downs during favorable weather conditions add to that...

By Halderman 09/03/21

When and How to Scout for Your Next Land Purchase

If someone tells you to never look a gift horse in the mouth, then that’s exactly what you should do. The same holds true when making your next land purchase. No stone should be left unturned when...

By Andrew Eames 08/27/21

Are you Getting Full Use Out Of Your Drone?

For appraisal and farm management businesses that are also involved in real estate brokerage, the value of aerial photography and video can be hard to overstate. Howard Halderman, AFM, owner of...

By Nolan Sampson 08/12/21

What Does Farming Look Like In Minnesota?

Nolan talks with Joseph Atha on topics ranging from how the farmers are dealing with a severe drought to trade agreements with overseas buyers.

By Chris Peacock 06/09/21

Farmers tend to Feel More Stress Than People In Other Occupations.

The text I received was a shock. It stated that a local farmer had passed away this morning...” When I was told that he had taken his own life, I hurt for his family and loved ones and the pain that...

By Nolan Sampson 06/03/21

Take A Closer Look At Irrigation

Having an irrigation system is a helpful tool when battling dry growing conditions. In part 2 of Nolan's series on Northwest Agronomy he takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour of how an irrigator works.

By Nolan Sampson 05/29/21

Northwest Indiana Agronomy Update

Nolan is back with another episode from Northwestern Indiana and the ongoing drought conditions in that area. How does farming look when dealing with a dry growing environment?

By Nolan Sampson 05/27/21

Do Solar Panels Have Seasonal Adjustments?

Thinking about solar panels but not sure how easy they are to adjust to take advantage of the sun no matter what season it is? While your solar provider will show you the best method for the panels...