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Harvesting Timber for Additional Income
 November 27, 2024
 Land Management   Land Values 

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.

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The Risks and Benefits of Grazing Cover Crops
 June 17, 2024
 Land Management 

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.

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Iowa Farm Manager Earns Highest Professional Status
 March 1, 2024
 Land Management 

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®).

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How to Grow Better Food Plots
 October 11, 2023
 Land Management 

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.

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Which Fruit Trees Grow Best in Iowa?
 March 14, 2023
 Land Management 
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Pasture Lease Considerations
 November 22, 2022
 Land Management 
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How To Grow Bigger Fish
 May 11, 2022
 Land Management 
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What's Driving Grain Markets?
 March 8, 2022
 News & Events 
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Farm Lease Considerations: Short Term vs. Long Term
 August 17, 2021
 Land Management 
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