The National Land Podcast

Why Arkansas Farmland Is Feeling the Squeeze From Tariffs and Rising Input Costs

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:35:00 -0600

2026 Land Market Outlook with Jeramy Stephens, National Land Realty

Few people in the land industry see more deals in a year than Jeramy Stephens. As compliance director at National Land Realty, he has eyes on roughly 1,700 to 2,000 transactions annually across Arkansas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Missouri, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Ohio. In this conversation, Jeramy breaks down what the land market actually looks like heading into 2026, from the squeeze tariffs and rising input costs are putting on Arkansas rice and cotton farmers, to the correction happening in rural mountain properties bought at inflated COVID-era prices. He covers why premium farmland and high-quality duck hunting ground remain surprisingly strong, how the generational transfer of wealth is quietly fueling land purchases, and why the land market is always the last asset class to move when broader economic uncertainty hits.

Talk to Jeramy Stephens

https://nationalland.com/real-estate-agent/jeramy-stephens

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How California's Specialty Crop Land Market Changed in 2025 and What Comes Next

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:35:16 -0600

California's agricultural land market is unlike anywhere else in the country, and right now it's navigating two forces at once: collapsing commodity prices for specialty crops like almonds and pistachios, and sweeping groundwater pumping restrictions that are rewriting land values from the ground up. Brian Neufeld, a land agent based in California's Central Valley with licenses across Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, breaks down what those forces mean for buyers and sellers heading into 2026. He covers how water supply has become the first question every buyer asks, why some properties have sat unsold while sellers wait for a market that may not return, and where hidden value exists in so-called "white land" areas with restricted water delivery. For investors willing to do the underwriting work, Brian sees opportunity in a market that is painful today but structurally limited in supply long term.

Talk to Brian Neufeld

https://nationalland.com/real-estate-agent/brian-neufeld

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What's Happening to Farmland Prices in Colorado and Nebraska in 2026?

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:06:00 -0600

What does the agricultural land market really look like heading into 2026? Shannon Schlachter, a land agent based in Holyoke, Colorado, just 14 miles from the Nebraska border, breaks down current conditions across northeastern Colorado and western Nebraska. Shannon covers why dry land acre prices have softened from $2,200 toward the $1,950 to $2,000 range, how high input costs, 9% operating note interest rates, and drought conditions are creating widespread buyer hesitation, and why FSA relief payments could be the catalyst that jumpstarts activity in Q2. She also outlines three distinct seller profiles emerging in this market and explains why, for patient investors, this valley in land values may represent a genuine buying opportunity before appreciation returns.

Talk to Shannon!

https://nationalland.com/real-estate-agent/shannon-schlachter

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What's Happening to Farmland Prices in the Midwest Right Now?

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:58:46 -0600

Oklahoma land broker Dillon Smith returns to The National Land Podcast for a boots-on-the-ground update on the western Oklahoma land market — and delivers the kind of straight talk that only comes from an agent who's actually closing deals. Based in Kingfisher, Dillon breaks down exactly what's moving and what's sitting: cattle pasture is gaining value on the back of a red-hot beef market, wheat ground is softening as input costs outpace grain prices, and recreational hunting land is holding steady for the right tracts in the right spots.

The central theme of this episode is pricing discipline. Dillon explains why overpriced listings are stalling out across the board, how he handles the hard conversation with sellers who bought at peak prices and now expect peak returns, and why he believes western Oklahoma has shifted into a buyer's market — where pricing correctly isn't optional, it's the whole ballgame. He also digs into highest-and-best-use analysis, water access as a rising factor in land value near Oklahoma City's suburbs, and the land improvements (ponds, fences, access roads) that are actually moving the needle for sellers.

Whether you're buying, selling, or holding farmland, ranch ground, or hunting property in Oklahoma or anywhere in the rural Midwest, Dillon's practical advice on market timing, seller expectations, and broker pricing opinions is the kind of insight that helps you make better land decisions.

Talk to Dillon Smith

https://nationalland.com/real-estate-agent/dillon-smith

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What Will Happen to Land Values in 2026?

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 23:07:18 -0600

Farmer Mac’s Jackson Takach returns with a title update and a clear read on the new USDA outlook. He unpacks why USDA revised 2025 net cash farm income down by about 30 billion dollars, then sets 2026 at 158 billion dollars with roughly 44 billion dollars of support payments, about 30 percent of profits. Inputs are still high for grains and oilseeds, while protein sectors benefit from cheaper feed and steady demand. Land values look similar to 2025 with strength in cattle and recreational areas, caution in the Delta, and water-sensitive pockets out West. Jackson closes with rate risk, fertilizer and trade wildcards, and a simple plan for producers to time operating, intermediate, and long-term debt.

Farmer Mac

https://www.farmermac.com/

The Feed

https://www.farmermac.com/news-events/the-feed/

National Land Realty

https://www.nationalland.com

USDA pegs 2026 net cash farm income at about 158 billion dollars after marking 2025 down by roughly 30 billion, with about 44 billion coming from support programs.
Grains and oilseeds face tight margins from high inputs and softer prices, while cattle, hogs, and poultry see better profitability on lower feed costs and solid demand.
Farmland outlook echoes 2025: firmer in cattle and recreation zones and near metros, softer pressure in the Delta across soybeans, cotton, and rice, and localized water risks in the West.
Financial health remains okay at the sector level with lower debt-to-asset ratios and easing short-term interest expense, though planning matters.
Key swing factors for 2026 include fertilizer supply, trade flows, drought, and biofuels demand; producers should set a written plan for operating, intermediate, and long-term debt.
Farmer Mac updates: earnings call on February 19, quarterly webinars, The Feed, and a Farmland Price Index based on actual trades coming soon.

Row-cropping hardwoods with Morse Nursery and Jacob Jenkins

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:55:05 -0600

Morse Nursery’s Tim Mills and National Land Realty agent Jacob Jenkins explain how to “row crop” hardwoods with proven genetics, tree tubes, and tight management to create reliable timber and wildlife results. From West Lafayette, Indiana, Morse grows grafted fruit and nut trees and supplies Tree Pro tubes that speed straight, tall growth. They cover black walnut and white oak veneer genetics, blight-resistant American hybrid chestnuts that bear in 3 to 5 years, planting densities of 100 to 125 trees per acre on 20-foot centers, and why weed control and pruning discipline make or break a planting. For hunters, they map staggered drop times across apples, persimmons, and chestnuts to hold deer after surrounding crops are harvested. For investors, Tim outlines chestnut orchard math at maturity around year 15, with 2,000 to 3,000 pounds per acre and common wholesale pricing near 4 dollars per pound, while guiding to a conservative target near 6,000 dollars per acre.

Morse Nursery:

https://morsenursery.com/

Talk with Jacob Jenkins:

https://nationalland.com/real-estate-agent/jacob-jenkins

National Land Realty

https://www.nationalland.com

American Timber Markets and Timber Investment Site Planning

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0600

Forester and timber consultant Kraig Moore (KY/TN) breaks down the 2025 hardwood landscape: prices up roughly 3% YoY overall (net flat after inflation), sharp species splits (yellow-poplar +~20%, sugar maple +20–30%, white oak −~11% YoY but +~52% over 5 years; walnut +~85% over 5 years), and fragile mill capacity after 100+ sawmill closures in two years. He explains how tariffs, China’s historic pull for ~40% of U.S. lumber, and production shifting to Vietnam (labor ~⅓ cheaper than China) are reshaping demand. For landowners, the play is smart silviculture, competition-driven quality, patch clear-cuts/group selection, avoiding diameter-limit cuts, and aligning to mills within ~60–90 miles, to grow value and keep white oak (bourbon barrel essential) regenerating amid maple/beech pressure. Kentucky is ~50% forested, and with interest rates easing and housing starts improving, Kraig is cautiously bullish on hardwoods as a diversification pillar.

Episode takeaways:

Market snapshot: Hardwood prices ~+3% YoY overall (inflation-adjusted ≈ flat), with big winners (yellow-poplar, sugar maple) and laggards (hickory; white oak down YoY but strong 5-yr trend; walnut dominant long-term).
Capacity risk: 100+ sawmills gone in two years; if demand pops, supply could choke, pushing prices up fast.
Trade shift: China historically bought ~40% of U.S. lumber/logs; tariffs drove processing to Vietnam (labor ~⅓ cheaper than China), altering log vs. lumber economics.
Profit strategy for landowners: Manage for competition (natural pruning/straightness), use patch clear-cuts/group selection, avoid diameter-limit cuts, and time sales to species cycles.
Operational realities: Best ROI when mills are within ~60–90 miles; steep terrain or helicopter logging crush margins.
White oak future: Main challenge is regeneration, not overharvest, control shade-tolerant maple/beech, open canopy on the right aspects, and keep foresters involved.

Talk to Kraig Moore:
https://nationalland.com/real-estate-agent/kraig-moore

National Land Realty

https://www.nationalland.com

Turn Longleaf Pine into Annual Income with Pine Straw Raking

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:30:00 -0600

University of Georgia’s David Dickens and National Land Realty forester-agent Steve Chapman break down how pine straw turns timberland into a cash-flowing asset before the first thinning. For longleaf stands, raking can often start around age 12–15 and run 5–10 seasons, commonly paying about $150–$250 per acre on cutover sites and $250–$400 per acre on old-field sites, with first-year old-field rakes sometimes higher. At 100 acres and $300 per acre, that is roughly $30,000 a year and up to $300,000 before a first cut. They cover species fit (longleaf leads, slash limited, loblolly has no straw value), contract traps to avoid, CRP limits, and how herbicide, spacing, and canopy closure drive straw yield.

Episode takeaways:

Longleaf pine is the primary straw species; raking usually begins at age 12–15 once canopy closure suppresses understory, then repeats annually for 5–10 years.
Typical annual payments: about $150–$250 per acre on cutover sites and $250–$400 per acre on old-field sites; an example 100-acre tract at $300 per acre yields about $30,000 per year pre-thinning.
Sell straw by the acre, not by the bale; define terms if you must do bale pricing and expect year-to-year yield swings.
Manage for clean floors and tree health: foliar-only herbicide every few years, avoid excessive raking in arid areas, watch nutrient export and moisture loss that can invite beetles on marginal sands.
Thinning resets raking in Georgia; most contractors prefer thinned stands, so plan to harvest straw before the first thinning window.
CRP wildlife contracts generally prohibit raking during the term; prescribed fire is fine but schedule it 2–3 years ahead of the first rake.

Dr. David Dickens

https://warnell.uga.edu/directory/people/dr-david-dickens

Talk to Steve Chapman about your land!

https://nationalland.com/real-estate-agent/steve-chapman

National Land Realty

https://www.nationalland.com

Agriculture of America and the State of Farm Broadcasting: with Jesse Allen

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:05:00 -0600

Jesse Allen, vice president of National A Content at Farm and Ranch Media, joins to talk about the real state of U.S. agriculture and ag media. He hosts Agriculture of America on roughly 60 stations and SiriusXM 147, plus Market Talk and the American Ag Network. We cover sub $4 corn, $9 soybeans, record beef prices alongside the lowest U.S. cattle inventory in 60 years, and the squeeze producers feel heading into 2026. The conversation also digs into mental health in rural communities, the rise of spray drones and autonomy, and why crops like canola and camelina are gaining attention for sustainable aviation fuel.

Episode takeaways:

Grain margins are tight with sub $4 corn and $9 soybeans while input costs remain elevated.
Cattle prices are high while national herd size is at a 60 year low, drawing policy attention.
Mental health deserves proactive check ins across farms, families, and rural teams.
Drones, see and spray systems, and autonomy can fill labor gaps and improve precision, with payload limits still a constraint.
Interest is growing in canola, camelina, and sorghum as diversification plays, including ties to sustainable aviation fuel.
Barriers to entry are rising as equipment and land costs climb, making creative financing and succession planning more important.

Farm and Ranch Media Linktree:

https://linktr.ee/farmranchmedia

Agriculture of America

https://www.agricultureofamerica.com

Market Talk

https://www.markettalkag.com

American Ag Network

https://www.americanagnetwork.com

National Land Realty

https://www.nationalland.com

Duck Ponds That Hold Birds: Soil, Water, and Plants with Gabe Goodson

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:21:44 -0600

Gabe Goodson, a National Land Realty agent in Alabama, breaks down exactly how to design, build, and manage small duck impoundments that actually hold birds. We cover ideal water body size (start around 2 acres), target depths (12–16"), clay-based soils (plus when bentonite makes sense), drawdown timing, pump/ice strategies, and moist-soil management that feeds ducks all season. Gabe also outlines realistic acreage needs (often 10–15 acres to support ~2 acres of water), common permitting paths (NRCS, local water-rights holders), and current land costs in his part of Alabama ($8k–$11k/acre) to help buyers budget the full project, not just the dirt. If you’re a landowner, buyer, or waterfowl hunter looking to add dependable duck habitat, this is a step-by-step playbook from soil test to first flights.

Episode takeaways:

Start with soils & water: Target clay subsoil to hold water; avoid sand. Bentonite is a Plan B, not the plan.
Right-sized water: About 2 acres of water at 12–16 inches depth shows well from the air and is ideal for dabblers.
Acreage math: Plan on 10–15 total acres to comfortably support a ~2-acre impoundment and buffers/blinds.
Moist-soil > monoculture: Staggered drawdowns (e.g., pull boards every couple weeks) promote diverse natural feed; rotate light disking every ~3 years.
Plant strategy: Use natural seedbank where possible; supplement with Japanese/browntop millet when needed. Don’t mirror neighbors, be different if they all flood corn.
Budget with eyes open: In Gabe’s market, raw land often runs $8k–$11k/acre; clay on-site saves real money on levees and sealing.
Permits & neighbors: Start with NRCS and local water-rights owners; place blinds/shot angles to avoid 6:15 a.m. neighbor conflicts.
Timeline: A well-planned impoundment can be built over one summer if the site is dry enough for dirt work.
Common failure: Skipping soil tests and design, then discovering the “pond” won’t hold water.

Contact Gabe Goodson
https://nationalland.com/real-estate-agent/gabe-goodson

National Land Realty

https://www.nationalland.com

Is China Buying Up U.S. Farmland? What the Numbers Actually Say

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 13:09:43 -0600

Foreign ownership of U.S. farmland is a political lightning rod, but economist Danny Munch from the American Farm Bureau Federation walks through what the data actually says. Using USDA’s AFIDA reports, he explains that only about 3.61% of privately held U.S. ag land (roughly 48–49 million acres) is foreign-owned, and more than 60% of that is held by allies like Canada, the Netherlands, Italy, the U.K., and Germany. Much of the recent growth is tied to renewable energy leases and timber, not foreign governments trying to control food production. China, despite endless headlines, is associated with roughly 277,000 acres—about the size of one average Ohio county—while individual billionaires like Bill Gates own similar amounts and are arguably more influential through narrative and advocacy than acreage. The episode also digs into data gaps, shell companies, national security reviews, and why Farm Bureau members are just as worried about preserving private property rights as they are about foreign flags on land titles.

Episode takeaways:

Foreign investors own about 3.61% of privately held U.S. agricultural land (≈48.8 million acres), and over 99% of all U.S. land is either U.S.-owned or held by countries generally considered allies.
Canada alone holds about 15.35 million acres—more than a third of all foreign-owned U.S. ag land—followed by European players like the Netherlands and Italy, with large positions in timber and renewable energy, not row-crop land grabs.
The big run-up in foreign-owned acres since 2010 is driven heavily by wind and solar leases plus timber, not foreign control of food production; roughly half of foreign-held ag land is forest land.
China’s ownership, after USDA data corrections, is roughly 277,000 acres, about half of which came through acquisition of a U.S. pork company and another big chunk from a now-blocked Texas renewable project—politically noisy, but tiny in acreage and not a serious land-based strategy for national security.
AFIDA data is the best tool we have, but it’s messy: weak enforcement, paper forms, limited staffing, and only tracing ownership three tiers deep mean shell structures and Cayman Islands registrations can obscure the “warm bodies” behind some acres.
Farm Bureau members are increasingly uneasy about private mega-owners and narrative power (think billionaires and foundations) and about bad laws passed for headlines, not solutions—especially when those laws threaten core private property rights and ignore existing tools like CFIUS, which already reviews and can block risky foreign transactions.

American Farm Bureau Federation

https://www.fb.org/

Foreign Investment in U.S. Ag Land – The Latest Numbers

https://www.fb.org/market-intel/foreign-investment-in-u-s-ag-land-the-latest-numbers

How it Works — Understanding the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States

https://www.fb.org/market-intel/how-it-works-understanding-the-committee-on-foreign-investment-in-the-united-states

Foreign Footprints: Trends in U.S. Agricultural Land Ownership

https://www.fb.org/market-intel/foreign-footprints-trends-in-u-s-agricultural-land-ownership

National Land Realty - Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

https://www.nationalland.com

Building a Public-Lands Newsroom: Christopher Keyes on RE:PUBLIC

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:28:01 -0600

The National Land Podcast sits down with journalist Chris Keyes—former Editor-in-Chief of Outside Magazine and founder of Republic, a new nonprofit newsroom dedicated to America’s public lands. We unpack why the outdoor recreation economy ($1.2–$1.3T) depends on access, how public-lands realities differ East vs. West, and what’s really at stake in debates over federal-to-state land transfers vs. outright sales. We examine recent proposals to open public land for housing, the role of BLM multi-use mandates (recreation, grazing, extraction), and why the recreation economy needs a louder seat at the table. Chris breaks down wilderness area rules, wildfire policy (staffing cuts, prescribed fire, and a push to unify wildland firefighting), and the ripple effects on gateway towns, ranching (millions of cattle on BLM allotments), outfitters, and everyday hunters and anglers. We also touch sustainable timber practices, old-growth forests, and the lived reality of Western access—dispersed camping, trail use, and why once access is lost, it rarely returns. If you own land, want to buy land, or just love being on it, this conversation delivers clear, nonpartisan insight into how policy choices impact recreation, agriculture, and rural economies. Learn more or support Republic at republic.land.

Episode takeaways:

What Republic is and why a public-lands newsroom matters
East vs. West access dynamics and why they shape policy debates
Recreation’s economic weight vs. extraction and grazing interests
Wildfire staffing, coordination, and forest management realities
Practical implications for landowners, buyers, and outdoor users

RE:PUBLIC

https://www.republic.land/

Donate to RE:PUBLIC

National Land Realty

https://www.nationalland.com

North Carolina Soybeans in 2025: Prices, Tariffs, Crush Capacity, and the Realities on the Ground

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:22:43 -0600

Soybeans are all over the headlines right now but you might not realize they drive American ag—and North Carolina is a prime case study. Charles Hall, Executive Director of the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association, returns to break down what’s actually moving the market this year: tight farm margins, a potential price rally that hasn’t materialized, and a flood of supply with limited in-state storage. We cover why 75% of NC beans are rated good-to-excellent yet profitability remains elusive, how a 1.6M-acre crop meets constrained crush capacity after an ADM plant closure, and why six-hour delivery lines are more than an inconvenience—they’re a cost center.

Hall explains China’s stop-start purchases, Brazil’s rapid expansion (and quality trade-offs), and how shifting tariffs hit farmers twice—at the elevator and on input invoices. We dig into weed resistance, the dicamba drift debate, and why new chemistries take ~20 years to clear regulation. On the opportunity side: renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel are reshaping crush margins by pulling harder on oil than meal. We also hit risk management wins (higher reference prices, improved crop insurance) and why the farm “safety net” still hangs inches above concrete.

If you own rural land, lease ground, or care about U.S. food and fuel security, this episode lays out the stakes—straight.

Key Takeaways

Margins are thin: Inputs up, prices not keeping pace; profitability remains “right on the bubble.”
Big crop, tight logistics: ~1.6M acres in NC; ~75% rated good/excellent; limited storage and recent crush capacity loss create delivery bottlenecks.
China & tariffs: New-crop U.S. purchases lag; tariff volatility depresses demand and raises input costs (equipment, herbicides, nutrients).
Brazil vs. U.S.: Brazil gained China share post-2018; quality/logistics trade-offs vs. NC’s local hog & poultry demand.
Weed resistance is constant: Fewer approved chemistries, dicamba drift concerns; regulatory timelines are long.
Energy demand shift: Renewable diesel/SAF increasingly drive crush margins via soy oil, not just meal.
Risk management: Higher soy reference prices and crop insurance tweaks help, but the “safety net” is still low.

North Carolina Soybean Producers Association

https://ncsoy.org/

National Land Realty

https://www.nationalland.com

Broken Truck, New Life: The Faith‑Led Start of Maryland's Redemption Farms

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:29:05 -0600

Wayne Cawley turned a neglected high‑density apple orchard into Redemption Farms—a thriving U‑pick and farm‑stand business—by grafting apple varieties, adding strawberries, peaches, pumpkins, and using social media to mobilize customers.

With Sue Hudson (NLR), we dig into financing, location strategy, strawberries, and what it actually takes to make a small farm cash‑flow.

Recorded in Maryland’s Eastern Shore farm country, this episode is a practical blueprint for building a direct‑to‑consumer U‑pick farm—from acquisition and financing to crop selection, infrastructure, and marketing.

Guest: Wayne Cawley, owner of Redemption Farms (Denton, MD)—a 38‑acre, two‑parcel farm split by a major highway—revived an abandoned high‑density apple orchard and layered in strawberries (annual plasticulture), peaches, cherries, plums, blackberries, and a pumpkin patch to give customers something to pick from late April through early November.

Guest: Sue Hudson, National Land Realty agent (Maryland), represented Wayne as buyer and breaks down the site selection + permitting pitfalls that make or break roadside agribusinesses.

Redemption Farms (Facebook)

https://www.facebook.com/redemptionfarmsmd/

Redemption Farms (Website)

https://www.redemptionfarms.com/

National Land Realty

https://www.nationalland.com

Tariffs, China, and Brazil’s Soy Surge: The Math No One Likes

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 14:54:57 -0600

The Midwest row‑crop math is ugly: cash prices are ~$4 corn and ~$10 soybeans against break‑evens near $4.50 (corn) and $11.50 (soybeans). University of Illinois agricultural economist Dr. Gary Schnitkey breaks down what’s driving it and what landowners, operators, and lenders should expect.

What we cover

Tariffs & trade: No Chinese soybean bookings so far this season; China is favoring Brazil—and financing its export infrastructure. Result: lower U.S. prices now and a tougher long‑run soybean outlook.
Cost structure: Seed/fertilizer stayed high; machinery costs jumped ~25% (2021–2023). Million‑dollar combines and pricier parts make scale (or equipment sharing) more critical.
Break‑even reality: ~$4.50 corn / ~$11.50 soybeans vs. ~$4/$10 cash—why margins are negative without aid.
Government payments: 2024 ad‑hoc aid (~$10B nationally; ~$37/acre in IL) kept incomes from going red; 2025 budgets assume ~$65/acre commodity title payments plus another ECAP‑style package. Policy support is holding up cash rents and land values.
Farmland values & rents: Off the peak and largely flat. If payments fade, expect downward pressure; a gradual ~20% decline over time isn’t off the table if current conditions persist.
Crop switching & regen: Few viable pivots in the Corn/Soy Belt. Lower prices slow regenerative adoption (transition takes time and can ding yield early). Great Plains likely adjust first.
Livestock: Bright spot—cattle margins remain strong.
Outlook: Barring a major shock (e.g., Brazil/US drought), expect $4 corn / $10 soybeans to stick. In the meantime, the sector is effectively “going to Washington.”

Guest: Dr. Gary Schnitkey, Professor of Agricultural & Consumer Economics, University of Illinois; works with FBFM (Farm Business Farm Management) and Precision Conservation Management (PCM) datasets.

Read about Dr. Gary Schnitkey
https://asc.illinois.edu/directory/gary-schnitkey/

National Land Realty

https://www.nationalland.com

Tariffs, Shutdowns & Soybeans: How Policy Is Hitting Farmland Now

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:41:00 -0600

Policy is slamming the countryside. Chris Clayton (DTN/Progressive Farmer) explains how tariffs, China’s pivot to Brazilian soybeans, and a USDA shutdown are colliding with harvest to pressure basis, storage, and cash flow—and to derail rural land sales. We dig into why China (historically 25–33% of U.S. soybean demand) is buying from Brazil (COFCO/ports, crush), how that drives basis widening and elevator capacity issues, and what could actually move the needle: biofuels (biodiesel/renewable diesel, ethanol, SAF). We also lay out shutdown fallout—FSA farm ownership/operating loans stalled, CRP payments paused, NRCS (EQIP/CSP) frozen—plus the limited upside from CCC/ECAP‑style aid. If you buy/sell rural land or advise landowners, this is the unvarnished read on farmland values, buyer pools, and the next 3–6 months.

Why It Matters

Deals slip/die: FSA loans are stopped, shrinking the buyer pool just as post‑harvest listings hit.
Cash crunch: Basis widening + storage pressure at harvest reduce liquidity for down payments and improvements.
Programs on ice: CRP checks delayed; NRCS projects paused—affecting valuations and conservation‑driven marketing.
Demand hinges on policy: RFS, biodiesel/renewable diesel, and SAF tax credits will decide soy oil crush, corn demand, and rents.
Strategy reality: Diversified ops with cattle are weathering this better than row‑crop‑only farms.

Progressive Farmer

https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/home

National Land Realty

https://www.nationalland.com

Market Watch Q3: Tariffs, Tight Margins, & Midwest Bankruptcies

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 06:45:00 -0600

Farm margins are tight and the headlines aren’t lying—tariffs, fertilizer and machinery costs, and labor constraints are hitting producers. Jackson Takach (Farmer Mac) breaks down what’s signal vs. noise.

What we cover:

Tariffs 101: Section 301 (unfair trade), 232 (national security), and IEEPA actions (the biggest bucket and under legal challenge). Why these hit steel/aluminum and fertilizer components—and how that flows to implement and input prices.
Costs that pay back vs. pure drag: seed tech and risk-reduction can be worth it; fertilizer, machinery and labor are harder to offset—2026 looks tighter than 2025.
Adaptation that actually helps: proven tech + regenerative practices to reduce input reliance.
Bankruptcies: Chapter 12 filings are up in Arkansas and Nebraska—rising from 2023–24 lows back toward 2018–20 levels.
Regional stress drivers: soy/rice/cotton marketing pain and flooding in AR; feedlot squeeze and weaker soy export pull in NE.
Policy + relief: ongoing US–China trade talks; ~$15–20B of prior-year USDA aid still to deploy; Farm Bill politics and PLC “facelift” dynamics.
Opportunities: growing global protein demand, renewable diesel/SAF, and more U.S. soybean crush capacity.
Labor & immigration: H‑2A works for seasonal crops; year‑round gaps push automation.
AI’s real role: better data sense‑making and lending workflows—not replacing credit decisions.
Land values: Midwest stabilizing/slipping, Southeast firming, West = water‑dependent. Introducing the Farmland Price Index (Farmer Mac × AcreValue) built on transactions, not surveys.

Farmer Mac

https://www.farmermac.com/

The Feed - Farmland Price Index (By Farmer Mac)

https://farmermac.com/thefeed/q2-2025-farmland-price-index-update/

National Land Realty

https://www.nationalland.com

The Real Estate Auction Playbook: With Joel King Of National Land Realty

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0600

Are you a landowner or developer weighing an auction vs. traditional listing—or a land agent who needs a faster, cleaner path to price discovery?

In this episode of The National Land Podcast, host Mac Christian sits down with Joel King—a 42-year real estate veteran (licensed across the South/Midwest)—to explain when auctions win, how to run them right, and when to walk away.

What You’ll Learn

When to choose auction: marketable asset, real buyer pool, and the ability to create competition (not every property qualifies).
Subdivide smart: use local regs (septic/well/roads) and multi-par bidding to expand affordability without torching community goodwill.
Auction types, plain and simple: reserve vs. absolute, sealed-bid, and why Dutch auctions are rare.
Timeline that actually happens: ~45–60 days to auction, ~30 days to close—about 90 days end-to-end.
Due diligence that protects you: title search early, screen the seller (SOS), require bidder access, no post-auction contingencies, and order Phase I (and II if needed) for potential EPA issues.
Price discovery by competition: the crowd validates value; proper increments and structure prevent the “sold for a dollar” myth.
Marketing that moves the needle: rifle (targeted) > shotgun; local/regional/national mix; weekdays for commercial; avoid big game days; Midwest selling season is Sep 15–Mar 15.
Creating value: utilities/road tweaks, owner-finance options, and bank/REO case studies where breaking into digestible tracts unlocked 6-figure gains.
Expectation management: don’t “buy the listing.” Need/want ≠ value (your four heirs wanting $1M each doesn’t set price).

This episode is a must-listen for

Landowners who want a 90-day exit or real price discovery
Developers/land funds, banks, trustees, receivers moving inventory at scale
Ag operators pruning marginal tracts to strengthen balance sheets
Land agents/brokers adding a proven auction tool to close tough listings

Bottom line: If more than one qualified buyer wants it, a well-run auction can beat months on the market. Get the right team, do the diligence, set a real timeline, and let competition do its job.

Talk with Joel King

https://nationalland.com/real-estate-agent/joel-king

National Land Realty

https://www.nationalland.com

Probate or Problems: Avoid Family Feuds With Estate Planning For Your Land

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 07:06:00 -0600

Are you a landowner who wants your ranch to pass cleanly to the next generation—or a land agent tired of deals dying over cloudy title?

In this episode of The National Land Podcast, host Mac Christian sits down with Tiffany Dowell Lashmet (Ag Law Professor & Extension Specialist, Texas A&M) and Wayne Dunson (Managing Broker, National Land Realty—West Texas) to demystify probate—the legal process that moves assets from the deceased to the living—and the tools that keep it from blowing up your land plans.

What You’ll Learn:

What probate is and why you still need it even if there’s a will
Dying without a will (intestacy): how state statutes—not your wishes—divide assets and create messy joint ownership
Why failing to probate strands title in the deceased’s name, blocks sales, and costs heirs more later (e.g., Texas has a typical 4-year window)
Wills vs. Trusts: trusts can bypass probate entirely; when each makes sense for landowners
Texas will execution basics: handwritten (holographic) vs. typewritten wills, witness rules, and why beneficiaries shouldn’t witness
Probate-avoidance tools: LLCs and transfer-on-death deeds (in Texas, revocable) to move property with only a death certificate
Real-world horror stories: unknown heirs, missing co-owners, partition suits, deep discounts to clear title
Family dynamics you must address now: on-farm vs. off-farm heirs, unequal contributions, and setting expectations
Why DIY online forms backfire on farms/ranches—hire an ag-savvy estate-planning attorney in your state
Agent playbook: verify probate status early, flag title clouds, and get clients to counsel before listing

This episode is a must-listen for:

Landowners and family decision-makers on farms and ranches
Heirs, executors, and trustees facing title/estate questions
Land agents/brokers who want to prevent deal-killing probate issues
CPAs and attorneys serving rural clients

Don’t punt on probate. A valid, state-compliant plan now is cheaper than courtroom chaos later—get the right documents in place, probate on time, and keep your land legacy intact.

Read about Tiffany Lashmet

https://agecon.tamu.edu/people/dowell-lashmet-tiffany/

Contact Wayne Dunson

https://nationalland.com/real-estate-agent/wayne-dunson

National Land Realty

Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

https://www.nationalland.com

Section 180: The Underrated Farmland Tax Play You’re Missing

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 07:11:00 -0600

Are you a landowner buying or selling ag ground, or a land agent who wants a real, defensible way to put money back in your client’s pocket?

In this episode of The National Land Podcast, host Mac Christian talks with Alec Bean and Karly Pavlinac of The Soil Tax Guys about a powerful, underused tool: IRS Section 180. In plain English, you can deduct the excess soil fertility you acquire with a farm or ranch, treating those nutrients like an asset, if you follow the rules.

Whether you row-crop, graze cattle, or market farmland, you’ll learn how to lock in a one-time, use-it-or-lose-it deduction that can materially change deal math.

What You’ll Learn:

How Section 180 works (fertility valued via soil tests and USDA pricing = tax deduction)
The critical timing: test after closing and before any fertilizer is applied
Typical values (~$500/ac averages) and real cases topping $1k–$6.5k/ac
Three ways CPAs take it: all at once, 60/30/10 over 3 years, or over useful life
Where it applies: food and forage production (crops, grazing)—not timber/hunting-only tracts
State nuances: why land-grant university guidelines drive which nutrients count
Deal strategy: pre-sale testing as a marketing tool, auction use, and portfolio roll-forward
Risk & readiness: audit-defensible reports (GPS’d sampling, documentation) and common CPA misconceptions
Edge cases: recent purchases with no fertilizer yet, and why inheritance usually doesn’t qualify

This episode is a must-listen for:

Farm/ranch owners buying or selling ground
Land brokers/auctioneers who want a sharper pitch (and faster closings)
Operators expanding portfolios who reinvest tax savings into the next deal
Heirs/trustees evaluating sale vs. hold strategies on working land

Don’t leave five or six figures on the table. If ag is the use, Section 180 should be on your checklist every single time.

Conservation Easements: Protect Land, Keep Using It

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0600

Are you a landowner who wants to keep your place working, without watching it get carved into subdivisions? Or a land agent who needs a straight, defensible path to long-term land protection and tax advantages?

In this episode of The National Land Podcast, host Mac Christian sits down with Sara Johnson (Conservation Biologist, North American Land Trust) and Doug Bruggeman (National Land Realty agent & ecological economist) to break down the most powerful, yet misunderstood tool in private-land conservation: the conservation easement.

Whether you ranch, farm, manage timber, or own family hunting ground, this episode shows how to protect land in perpetuity, keep core uses, and capture real tax benefits, without killing resale.

What You’ll Learn:

How conservation easements actually work (reserved rights, building envelopes, what’s allowed vs. restricted)
How appraisals drive tax deductions and multi-year carryforwards, plus special treatment for farmers and ranchers
What baseline documentation and ongoing stewardship look like (so you avoid violations)
How mitigation/species banking fits in (yes, “bat banks”) and when it applies
Market reality: selling conserved land, busting the “no buyers” myth, and planning for legacy
Risk control: avoiding inflated appraisals, handling violations, and the rare eminent-domain edge cases

This episode is a must-listen for:

Landowners who want to lock in open space, wildlife habitat, and water quality
Brokers/agents advising clients on conservation-forward exit strategies
Ranchers, farmers, and timber owners balancing income with protection
Heirs and family trustees aiming to prevent future subdivision and keep the place intact
Don’t guess your way through “forever.” If you want your acreage protected and still productive, this is the candid playbook on conservation easements.

North American Land Trust

https://northamericanlandtrust.org/

Talk with Doug Bruggeman

https://nationalland.com/real-estate-agent/doug-bruggeman

National Land Realty

https://www.nationalland.com

What 2025’s Big Ag Bills Really Mean for Your Land

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:30:45 -0600

2025’s ag laws, no spin. American Farm Burueau Federation Economist, Daniel Munch, breaks down what the American Relief Act and HR1 (“One Big Beautiful Bill”) actually changed for farmers, ranchers, and timberland owners: disaster aid, tax relief, ARC/PLC extensions, conservation through 2031, disease‑readiness funding—and what Washington still hasn’t fixed.

Why these passed: must‑pass funding + reconciliation math, not kumbaya.
Core programs extended to 2031: ARC/PLC, Dairy Margin Coverage; EQIP/CSP/ACEP funded forward.
CRP: not extended in HR1; needs separate action (a “skinny” farm bill or stand‑alone).
Disaster money: ~$30B total in the Relief Act (≈$10B economic aid to row‑crops; ≈$20B disasters). Helpful, not enough to backfill multi‑year crop, livestock, timber, and infrastructure losses.
Drought trigger fixed: LFP now four consecutive weeks of qualifying drought (down from eight).
Rancher win: LIP now 100% compensation for federally protected predator kills (wolves/grizzlies).
State block grants: Flexibility for hard‑hit states (e.g., hurricane zones) that can include timber.
Taxes you can actually use: Estate tax exemption permanent at $15M / $30M couple; 199A stays; bonus depreciation back; Section 179 expensing up to $2.5M for equipment and capital improvements (barns, fencing, irrigation).
Clean fuel credits (45Z): benefits risk getting stuck at processors unless contracts force value back to growers.
Disease readiness: $233M/year mandated for stockpiles, diagnostics, training—real money to keep herds healthy.
Market context: Land values up but margins down; these programs support lender confidence but don’t erase price pressure.
Foreign land ownership: Data/reporting gaps are real; enforcement and look‑through need teeth; private‑property rights vs. national‑security concerns.
Why SNAP stays in the farm bill: urban votes keep farm programs alive. No SNAP = no votes = no farm bill.

American Farm Bureau Federation

https://www.fb.org/

One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Final Agricultural Provisions, by Daniel Munch

https://www.fb.org/market-intel/one-big-beautiful-bill-act-final-agricultural-provisions

National Land Realty

Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

https://www.nationalland.com

All Things Septic Systems: Everything You Need to Know!

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:15:39 -0600

Buying land? Skip the septic due diligence and you could light $30,000–$40,000 on fire.
In this episode, host Mac Christian sits down with Tyler Sgro, President & CEO of Davis Horizons (licensed professional soil classifier), and Robert Waddell of National Land Realty to lay out—in plain English—how septic systems make or break raw land purchases.

We cut through the hype on septic vs. sewer, conventional (non‑engineered) vs. engineered systems, and the real drivers of cost: soil texture, seasonal high water table/zone of saturation, space constraints, topography, and bedroom count. You’ll get a straight answer on the “perc (perk) test” vs. soil test debate (hint: in South Carolina it’s a soil classification that matters), plus what actually happens in the drain field, how septic tanks work, and the maintenance that keeps systems from failing.

What you’ll learn (without the sales pitch):

When a lot truly supports a conventional drain field and when you’ll need an engineered/pre‑treatment system—and why engineered isn’t “bad,” it’s just different.
Budgeting that doesn’t blow up: why a soil test before closing protects you from $30k–$40k surprises; typical pump‑out costs (~$500 every 3–5 years); realistic lifespans (conventional ~30–50 years; treatment systems ~20–30 years).
How bedroom count dictates system size (plan for more bedrooms now; you can scale down later) and the regulatory planning number of ~120 gallons/day per bedroom.
Mounded fill vs. pre‑treatment: footprint trade‑offs, aesthetics, and costs in shallow‑groundwater or poor‑soil scenarios.
Wetlands & permits: when you cannot place a system without a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wetland fill permit; why setbacks and space—not just acreage—often control feasibility.
Common failure points (and how to avoid them): solids getting past the tank, flushing the wrong materials, vacation‑rental usage spikes (barrier‑island problem), and ignoring annual service on advanced treatment units.
Replacement realities & regulations: why many replacements are treated as repairs (SC context) and when a new soil look makes sense on older systems.

Who this episode is for: land buyers and sellers, agents, builders, homesteaders, developers, investors—anyone evaluating buildable acreage without municipal sewer.

Guests:

Tyler Sgro, President & CEO, Davis Horizons — a tech‑forward soil services firm operating statewide in South Carolina.
Robert Waddell, National Land Realty — 14 years in land sales with a focus on contract contingencies that actually protect buyers.

Bottom line: If septic feasibility isn’t a top contract contingency, you’re gambling with your buildability, your budget, and your timeline.

Davis Horizons Website

https://www.davishorizons.com/

National Land Realty

https://www.nationalland.com

How Structured Installment Sales Help Landowners Defer Taxes and Secure Long-Term Income

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:48:55 -0600

Are you a landowner preparing to sell your property—or a land agent looking to offer clients smarter exit strategies?

In this episode of The National Land Podcast, host Mac Christian sits down with Chad Ettmueller, Senior Vice President at JCR Settlements, to break down a powerful—but often overlooked—tool for land sellers: Structured Installment Sales under IRS Section 453.

Whether you're retiring from agriculture, offloading inherited land, or just looking to lock in current market highs, this episode will show you how to defer capital gains taxes, create guaranteed income streams, and even build multi-generational wealth using your land sale proceeds.

What You’ll Learn:

How structured installment sales work—and how they differ from traditional annuities
Ways to defer capital gains taxes legally and effectively at the time of sale
Why sellers are using these tools to avoid lump-sum windfalls and secure long-term financial stability
Flexible strategies for combining structured sales with 1031 exchanges
Options for index-linked growth using S&P, NASDAQ, and Franklin Templeton indexes
Real-world examples of landowners increasing value over time
Use cases for land-rich, cash-poor sellers in farming, ranching, and inherited land scenarios

This episode is a must-listen for:

Landowners selling real estate or farmland
Real estate agents and brokers advising high-net-worth clients
Retiring farmers or ranchers seeking secure income
Heirs and beneficiaries planning for wealth transfer or college funding

Don't sell land without hearing this first. Whether you’re liquidating for lifestyle reasons or just want a better tax strategy, structured installment sales could be your most powerful tool.

Visit JCR Settlements to learn more about Structured Installment Sales

https://www.jcrsettlements.com/installment-sales

Visit National Land Realty if you are interested in buying, selling, leasing, or auctioning land.

https://www.nationalland.com

Why California and the West Coast Keep Burning: A Wildfire Expert Explains

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:56:27 -0600

Wildfire seasons are no longer seasonal; they’re year-round. In this episode of the National Land Podcast, host Mac Christian is joined by wildfire operations expert Terry Severson to dissect the catastrophic wildfire crisis gripping the West Coast. From California’s explosive wildfires to Oregon’s yearly burn cycles, they expose the uncomfortable truths behind fire mismanagement, fire exclusion policies, and why prescribed burns are both a solution and a risk.

Severson, a veteran of federal fire management and international fire strategy, breaks down:

Why California wildfires keep getting worse
How 100+ years of fire suppression led to today's megafires
Why fire crews are underfunded and under fire, literally
The role of climate change in fire seasons that never end
How public resistance to smoke and land ordinances is fueling the problem
The terrifying reality of crown fires and fire-generated weather systems
Why invasive species like cheatgrass are making wildfires unmanageable

This is essential listening for anyone living in wildfire zones, looking for land for sale in California or Oregon, or trying to understand the truth about wildland fire science and policy.

National Interagency Fire Center

https://www.nifc.gov/

Track wildfires near you

https://app.watchduty.org

Start your land journey. Buy, sell, lease, or auction land.

https://www.nationalland.com

Turning Private Land Into Profit: The Infinite Outdoors Model to Conservation

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:58:55 -0600

In this episode of the National Land Podcast, host Mac Christian sits down with Samuel Seeton, founder and CEO of Infinite Outdoors, to talk about a game-changing platform for rural landowners and DIY hunters alike.

We dive into how Samuel’s experience growing up on Colorado ranchland and navigating bad outfitter leases inspired a tech-forward solution to a very old problem: how to monetize rural land for recreational use without sacrificing conservation values or landowner control.

If you're a private landowner, you'll learn how to:

Generate 5x more income than traditional outfitter leases by offering short-term DIY hunting and fishing access.
Maintain full control of your property with calendar management, automated enforcement, and zero direct communication required with hunters.
Partner with professional biologists to set sustainable harvest limits and enhance wildlife habitat through data-backed conservation.
Tap into programs like Access Granted, which pays landowners for allowing pass-through to public land while maintaining privacy and control.

We also unpack:

Why the DIY hunting community is exploding, and how Infinite Outdoors matches their needs with private access.
How the platform protects landowners via background checks, harvest reporting, and infractions enforcement.
The financial reality of leasing vs Infinite Outdoors: one ranch went from earning $5,000 to $20,000 per year without giving up access or stewardship.

Whether you’re a land investor, ranch owner, outdoor entrepreneur, or a wildlife-minded hunter, this episode delivers real-world insight into the future of land access, conservation-based profit models, and rural tech innovation.

Infinite Outdoors

https://infiniteoutdoorsusa.com/

National Land Realty
America's Land Company

https://www.nationalland.com

No Suits, No Ties, No Lies: Financing Ag Land with Real-World Experience

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:42:09 -0600

In this episode of the National Land Podcast, host Mac Christian sits down with Richard Cook and Madison Durkin of Ag Lending Group, a Phoenix-based agricultural lending firm with deep roots in farming and finance. From surviving debt during the Carter-era interest rate hikes to advising distressed ranchers across the country, Richard shares the hard-earned wisdom behind the group's mission: flexible, relationship-driven lending for real ag operations.

Madison discusses generational land transitions, the power of advisory lending, and how their firm helps clients build a future on rural land, whether they're inheriting the family farm, launching a hobby orchard, or saving a multi-state cattle operation. Their motto, "No suits, no ties, no lies," isn't just a slogan; it's a business model that favors integrity, grit, and practical know-how over polished sales pitches.

They discuss:

How A Lending Group started from farming roots
What differentiates their lending approach from banks and private equity
Stories of saving struggling operations from foreclosure
How they structure ag land loans and what flexibility really means
The rise of inherited farmland and how it works with the next generation
National lending reach, with clients from California to the Carolinas
Why they only get paid if they close the deal

Whether you're running a dairy, managing inherited land, or financing your dream orchard, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and real-world stories from the frontlines of ag lending.

Contact the Ag Lending Group

https://www.aglendinggroup.com/

Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

https://www.nationalland.com

How Agricultural CPAs Uncover Hidden Value in Your Operation

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:47:07 -0600

In this episode, Mac Christian sits down with Erik Gillam, CPA and Agriculture Practice Leader at Aldrich Advisors, to unpack the complex (and often overlooked) financial and accounting challenges facing modern agricultural operations.

Whether you're running a family farm, overseeing a multi-million-dollar ag enterprise, or advising landowners on succession planning, this episode is packed with actionable insights on tax strategy, cash flow, entity structure, audits, bonus depreciation, and ag-specific accounting tactics.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

When and why mid-to-large ag operations need a CPA who understands production agriculture
The truth about bonus depreciation in 2025 (and how to leverage ag buildings and equipment)
How cash-basis tax accounting can kill your loan approval
Strategies for farm business transitions (multi-generation family farms)
The hidden value of inventory and how to prove it to banks
Audit vs. review vs. compilation — and which one your farm may need
Depreciable assets, soil fertility deductions, and tax Code 180
Real talk on CPAs, co-ops, and why most farmers outgrow “mom-and-pop” accountants

Guest: Erik Gillam, Aldrich CPA + Advisors
More info: https://aldrichadvisors.com

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