David Whitaker
Will COVID-19 be a small shadow compared with economic downturn to come?
David Whitaker reached out to friends in the land market as well as farmers to try to judge the tenor of where the market is heading and what to tell clients.
Location and Farmability Are Key Factors in Farmland Prices
Recently, two Iowa farms sold 16 miles apart on the same day and in the same county. But, the final sale prices were miles apart.
Tile Is One Way to Add Value to Farmland
After installing tile, producers may see a yield bump due to less plant stress, less disease, better plant stand, and lower compaction.
Positive ROI Drives Bidders to Farmland Auctions
Because of the positive ROI for both investors and farmers, farmland sales across Iowa and the Midwest have remained strong.
How Are Farmers Affording High Land Prices?
How can land prices be so high with commodity prices so low? Buying farmland never makes sense the day you buy it. Owning land is a multigenerational investment.