Amid a decade of drought, USDA announced plans to invest another $8 million in the Ogallala Aquifer, the single largest aquifer in the U.S. The Ogallala also serves as the primary water source for the High Plains. According to Agriculture…
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Ogallala Aquifer Initiative Focuses on Nebraska and Oklahoma
Posted in Agriculture, Cattle, Conservation, Farming, Feature, Federal Policy, Great Plains, Nebraska, News Desk, Oklahoma, Water
2014 Land Report Best Brokerage: Newman Realty
Newman Realty www.newmanrealty.com (800) 658-4431 2014 Sales: $50 – $100 Million Who: Leaders in exchanging ag production, recreation, and raw land-investment properties in Wyoming, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Montana. Wow: Sold a 1,977-acre farm/feedlot for $5 million. Insight: “No matter…
Posted in Agriculture, Cattle, Equestrian, Farming, Feature, Great Plains, Hunting, Montana, Nebraska, Recreation, Residential Property, South Dakota, Wyoming
U.S. Department of Agriculture Incentivizes Ranchers, Farmers, and Timber Owners
In an effort to bolster declining honey bee populations nationwide, the USDA has set aside $4 million for a public-private conservation strategy. In the warm-weather months, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin welcome some 70 percent of…
Posted in Agriculture, Conservation, Feature, Federal Policy, Great Plains, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Montana, News Desk, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin
Land’s Best Friend: Time to Up the Ante
Take your puppy to the next level with these simple steps. — Henry Chappell If you have followed my advice on starting your puppy off by working on the basics, your pup sits on command and stays for half a…
Posted in Dogs, Feature, Great Lakes, Great Plains, Henry Chappell, Midwest, Northeast, Pacific, South, Southwest, West
U.S. Interior, Justice Departments to Settle with Tribes
The United States Department of the Interior along with the Department of Justice have agreed to a proposed $940 million settlement to resolve a quarter-century-old legal dispute with Native American tribes. At issue: costs for programs the federal government mandated…
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2014 Land Report Best Brokerage: LandVest
LandVest www.landvest.com (617) 723-1800 2014 Sales: > $500 Million Who: “LandVest’s brokerage business manages the disposition, planning, and marketing of investment-grade timberland properties on behalf (and to) institutional investors and high-net-worth families. We specialize in the largest and most complex…
Posted in Arkansas, California, Conservation, Feature, Great Lakes, Great Plains, Maine, Maryland, Midwest, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Northeast, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific, Pennsylvania, South, Timber, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
2014 Land Report Best Brokerage: LandLeader
LandLeader www.landleader (844) 281-4301 2014 Sales: > $500 Million Who: Marketing and listing service specializing in promoting land, ranches, recreational properties, farms, waterfront properties, and hunting land. Wow: In its very first year, LandLeader membership grew to over 170 land…
Posted in Agriculture, Auctions, Cattle, Colorado, Conservation, Equestrian, Farming, Feature, Great Plains, Hunting, Midwest, Minerals, Northeast, Pacific, Recreation, Residential Property, South, Southwest, Timber, Water, West
High Court Strikes Down Federal Program
A majority of justices sided with raisin farmer Marvin Horne in his battle against a federal program created to keep excess raisins off the market. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the 8-1 decision, with the court’s more conservative justices assenting.…
Tagged with: raisins
Posted in Agriculture, California, Feature, Federal Policy, Great Lakes, Great Plains, Midwest, News Desk, Northeast, Pacific, South, Southwest, West
Posted in Agriculture, California, Feature, Federal Policy, Great Lakes, Great Plains, Midwest, News Desk, Northeast, Pacific, South, Southwest, West
US Farm Trust Closes $300 Million Fund
Institutional investors back privately held REIT. San Antonio-based US Farm Trust announced on Aug. 13 that it has closed on over $300 million in commitments from institutional investors. The real estate investment trust (REIT) was established to acquire and manage…
Tagged with: Investment, US Farm Trust
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2014 Land Report Best Brokerage: Mossy Oak Properties
Mossy Oak Properties www.mossyoakproperties.com (866) 667-2289 2014 Sales: > $250 Million Who: Network of more than 75 franchise offices in 22 states with expertise in rural land for recreational and investment purposes. Wow: The Mossy Oak Properties network has opened…
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