Blogs by Andrew Westlake

How Government Policies Like Tariffs and the American Relief Act May Impact Midwest Farmland Values

 April 22, 2025
 Land Management   Land Values   Industry Insights 

Midwest farmland values have long been a barometer of agricultural health, yet they are traditionally insulated from significant fluctuation caused by government policies or shifts in the general economy.

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Rooted in an ARA Designation

 November 25, 2024
 Agriculture   News & Events 

Growing up on my family’s dairy farm in the picturesque hills of Northeast Iowa, I always felt a deep sense of peace walking along the pastures and field driveways. Even though I didn’t know where those walks might lead, there was something grounding about them. Today, I find that same sense of stability when I talk with landowners about their family farms or recent land investments. After 12 years in the appraisal field, I’m honored to hold the ARA designation, which has been both humbling and grounding in my career.

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Livestock, Laws, and Influences on Land Use

 April 18, 2023
 Agriculture 

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Land Mix: The Appraiser's Puzzle

 September 19, 2022
 Land Values 

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Seasons of Farmland Ownership When You Need an Appraiser

 April 29, 2022
 Real Estate 

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Buildings on Land - Do They Contribute Value?

 August 26, 2021
 Land Values 

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Winning Team: A Look Back and What's Ahead for Peoples Company's Recruiting, Acquisitions in 201

 January 27, 2015
 Industry Insights 

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