Hertz Appraiser Isaac Klemish Earns Highest Professional Status
Hertz Farm Management is proud to announce Isaac Klemish, ARA, Hertz Appraisal Services, Nevada, IA, has been awarded the Accredited Rural Appraiser (ARA) designation from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers® (ASFMRA®).
August 2024 Wallace’s Farmer MarketPlace Extra
Certainly, land sales are not making new highs. But sale after sale in the early summer months has reminded us how valuable the opportunity to own the farm next door is. What is it about farmland that makes it so sought after? Three simple reasons come to my mind.
Leases and Relationships
If you own a farm, you own a business. Your farm operator (or tenant) is your business partner. Your lease is your business agreement.
July 2024 Wallace’s Farmer MarketPlace Extra
Despite entering the growing season with a very thin profit forecast, land values thus far have mostly held steady. Strong profits from 2021 – 2023 continue to support purchase decisions, even if made reluctantly.
Market Sees Offerings Trending Toward Private Treaties
Discover recent farmland sales in Iowa, Illinois, and Minnesota, highlighting key transactions, buyer types, and land values.
Five Factors that Influence Farmland Values
Explore the key factors influencing farmland values, from commodity prices and interest rates to crop input costs, land sale volume, and local historical wealth. We're breaking down how these elements shape the farmland market and what it means for land prices in 2024.