Blogs by Kyle Walker, AFM, AAC, CAC
November 7, 2023
Boots on the Ground – Harvest Edition
I had the opportunity to visit one of my managed farms in central Iowa a few weeks ago. We always seek to be a good partner and building strong, positive relationships is important to our management approach. I hit the jackpot this day, as I got to share a hot meal out in the field with my farmer tenant and his family.
September 12, 2023
Harvest Outlook
Harvest is quickly approaching, and many growers were in the fields by the end of September. My work takes me...
September 9, 2022
Harvest Update
September days are growing shorter, and nights are getting crisper as we approach harvest across the Corn Belt....
March 1, 2019
A Case for Custom Farming in Southern Iowa
In this current low-priced commodity environment, I’m often asked if custom farming makes sense versus the...
September 5, 2018
Landlords, is it better to cash rent, crop share, or custom farm?
By: Paul Neiffer, Principal at CliftonLarsonAllen
Most landlords over the last several years have usually...
February 13, 2018
Ag Coalition Launches 4R Plus
On Tuesday, February 13th, 4R Plus was launched at the Agribusiness Association of Iowa Showcase and Convention in...
November 28, 2017
Cover Crop Initiative tied to Reduced Crop Insurance Premiums
Cover crops are becoming more and more prevalent across Iowa. Last year, nearly 600,000 acres were seeded to...
January 9, 2017
NEW CRP Options for Iowa Landowners
Photo courtesy of FDC Enterprises INC.
By: Tom Schwartz, FDC Enterprises Inc. and Kyle Walker, Peoples...
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June 2, 2016
Crop Update: Favorable Planting Conditions Could Lead to High Yields Across the Midwest
The 2016 growing season is well underway and most growers have finished planting across the Midwest. Favorable planting conditions in April and May have allowed for potential hefty yields later this fall. These favorable conditions included a mild spring with timely rainfall.
March 2, 2016
From Insuring Profits to Minimizing Losses
In recent years farmers have been able to insure profits with crop insurance guarantees. Times have changed and farmers are now hoping to minimize losses.
January 5, 2016
CRP 101
Many landowners are looking for the perfect balance of maximizing income while protecting environmentally sensitive...
January 19, 2015
Finding the Perfect Hunting Property
Every outdoorsman dreams of owning their own hunting property, however finding that perfect property is not always...
