Blogs by Paul Anderson, AFM
July 30, 2025
From Generation to Generation: Why Farm Succession Planning Matters
So far this week, I’ve heard the same expression from two completely unrelated sources: “Old __________ would be rolling over in his grave if he knew his kids were fighting like this!” It’s only Wednesday. There’s a real chance I could hear it again before the week is out.
November 27, 2024
Harvesting Timber for Additional Income
While corn and soybeans dominate the landscape, it is easy to overlook the small, yet active logging industry found across the Midwest. Iowa alone has 2.1 million acres of woodlands, where local loggers harvest common species ranging from oak and walnut along the Mississippi River to maple and cottonwood in the state’s interior. Logging as a niche market in the larger agriculture industry generates a $5 billion impact on Iowa’s economy.
June 17, 2024
The Risks and Benefits of Grazing Cover Crops
The benefits of cover crops have long been celebrated in the agriculture community. Hailed as unsung heroes, they are known to prevent erosion, improve soil structure, and suppress weeds. Grazing cover crops is simply the next logical chapter in the regenerative saga. Soil enthusiasts champion this natural method of maintaining soil fertility, likening it to nature's own recycling program.
March 1, 2024
Iowa Farm Manager Earns Highest Professional Status
Paul Anderson, AFM, Peoples Company, Indianola, IA, has been awarded the Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) designation from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers® (ASFMRA®).
October 11, 2023
How to Grow Better Food Plots
White-tailed deer are one of the most iconic wildlife species across the country and, by far, the most hunted big game species. Managing populations and herd health is an important aspect of maximizing hunting opportunities. One effective way to support your local deer population is by planting food plots. Once established, food plots provide supplemental nutrition for deer, especially during critical times like winter and early spring when natural forage is scarce. Soil fertility, plant selection, and weed control are just a few of the key components that contribute to the overall success of deer food plots.
March 14, 2023
Which Fruit Trees Grow Best in Iowa?
When most people think of Iowa, the first thing that comes to mind is corn and soybeans, and why wouldn’t it?...
November 22, 2022
Pasture Lease Considerations
Leasing land can always present a set of challenges, regardless of its use. Leasing pastureland can...
May 11, 2022
How To Grow Bigger Fish
Few things in life are as exciting as buying a piece of recreational land. Instant visions of hunting on a...
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March 8, 2022
What's Driving Grain Markets?
What began as a rising tide in post-Derecho, 2020 turned into the perfect storm of high demand and an uncertain...
August 17, 2021
Farm Lease Considerations: Short Term vs. Long Term
Farmland has two return components: long-term appreciation and short-term cash yield. The way a landowner can...
