Farm Management

This section covers all aspects of farm management, such as business planning, crop insurance, estate planning, farm programs, and finances. You’ll also find trends in farmland prices as well as data from recent sales.

Iowa Farmland Values Drop 1%

Iowa farmland values have declined 1.0% statewide since September 2019, based on results from the March 2019 Land Trends and Values Survey.

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Six Tax Mistakes for Farmers to Avoid

After the year is over, it’s pretty much too late to do any significant tax planning, like purchase equipment or defer revenue.

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Farming Success Depends on Farm Business Planning

Here you will find insight into some of the key issues about the business end of farming, from marketing strategies to personnel management and passing the operation to the next generation.

A man and a woman going over paperwork in the field.

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Women in Agriculture

FarmHer: Know Your 'Why'

By Women in Agriculture

Before you make important decisions or set new goals, do some soul-searching.

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Machinery Insider

Tracking the Deals on 4WD Tracked Tractors

By Machinery Insider

Late-model tracked tractors continue to offer some of the best values in horsepower in the marketplace.

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Repair and Maintenance

Controlling Blowby in Diesel Engines

By Repair and Maintenance

Every engine has some level of blowby, but when it comes to large diesels, the concern is amplified.

A New Holland combine unloads into a Kinze grain cart.

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U.S. Farmers Lose Confidence In Ag Economy, Ag Barometer Shows

Of all respondents, 50% said they either “have no plans to grow” or “plan to reduce in size,” compared with 39% in 2018.

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Jolene Brown Gives Family Business Maintenance Advice

Jolene Brown gives her advice on how to get past family issues and do the business right.

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Spring Forage Management

Make sure your pasture is ready to go before the animals are turned out. Good spring pasture management sets the tone for the rest of the year.

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Median Income Doesn’t Reflect Farm Economy, Economist Says

Median farm income is perhaps a measure that best describes the structure and demographics of U.S. farms, rather than the health of the U.S. farm economy.