For Sale: Farmers and Banks Jump on Available Land

House Committee Nixes Transfer Tax Proposal, Farm CPA Bumps Grade From 'F' to 'B-'

Paul Neiffer says one of the biggest benefits in the House’s proposed plan is farmers won’t be hit with increased taxes at death, as the transfer tax is no longer included and the full step-up in basis remains.

For Sale: Farmers and Banks Jump on Available Land

In August, 80 acres of farmland sold for a record $22,600 per acre in Grundy County, Iowa. Earlier the same month, another parcel of farmland in northwest Iowa sold for $19,000 an acre.

The Pros and Cons of Sale-Leasebacks

In today’s challenging environment, farmland sale-leasebacks are becoming more common and potentially smart strategy for farmers.

Drought Conditions Reduced in the Plains

Meteorologist Mike Hoffman has a look at the latest Drought Monitor map.