August 2020 Wallace’s Farmer “MarketPlace Extra”
For many in the investment world, this year has held more surprises than they would care to experience for the next couple decades! A surprise to some is the fact that farmland, as an asset class, has not really participated in the volatility drama that has played out this year in most other assets.
Planning for Future Generations and Long-Term Ownership
What should you consider when you look at future generation planning and long-term ownership of your farmland?
July 2020 Wallace’s Farmer “MarketPlace Extra”
Surprising to some, is that the farmland market as reflected by land values, has kept its legs under it through most of the past three to four months. Yes, the number of sales occurring this spring has been down market wide. Periods of great uncertainty will do that to a market. But the fact that sales volume was down has seemed to support the sales that are occurring.
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How Do I Know What My Farm is Worth?
Understanding the value or potential price of your farm is important. Whether the ultimate user of that information is you or others, having an accurate number will be crucial to making wise decisions.
Understanding COVID-19 Impacts on Agriculture
We’ve been fielding inquiries about how all this disruption and societal motion is impacting the various aspects of agriculture. So, let us share some reflections regarding what all of this may mean for landowners in the months – and potentially, years – to come.
Grain Markets: Historic Impact of COVID-19
Managing price risk and maximizing production will be critical for profit margins again in 2020.
June 2020 Wallace’s Farmer “MarketPlace Extra”
And even in the face of gathering storm clouds in the form of low commodities, ethanol weakness, and livestock sector disruptions, the farmland market is largely keeping its collective head about it.
