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#First-GenerationFarmer: Russell Hedrick, Regenerative Ag is the Future of Farming

First-generation farmer Russell Hedrick is no stranger to taking the road less traveled when it comes to farming. The former fireman-turned-farmer has been growing corn and soybeans on his 30-acre farm in Hickory, North Carolina, for the past ten years. And he’s reaped the benefits of utilizing regenerative agriculture practices and technologies that not only […]

#WomenInAg: Courtney Kingery, CEO of Indiana Soybean Alliance

Despite her solid Indiana farm roots, Courtney Kingery still calls herself an “accidental aggie.” Today, she’s celebrating her third anniversary as CEO of the Indiana Soybean Alliance, Indiana Corn Marketing Council and the Indiana Corn Growers Association, a position she took on in 2019.

Regen Mills, mobile mill operation & farmer-to-farmer solution

Regen Mills began in 2021 as a solution for farmers growing specialty grains. But it wouldn’t have come to fruition without a problem that needed solving.

Geswein Farm & Land Values Group sponsors Big Soil Health Event

Geswein Farm & Land Values Group is proud to sponsor the Big Soil Health Event. The event will bring together farmers, rural landowners and agriculture industry members for two days of soil health education.

Farm Inheritance 101

So, you just inherited a farm and you’re not sure what to do. Hopefully, the answers to the questions posed below help you sort out what’s best for you.

Quick Guide to 1031-Exchanges

Investors worry they'll lose wealth to capital gains taxes upon the sale of real property. With adequate planning and guidance, farm and landowners can avoid/delay the incurrence of taxes and maintain wealth.

Regen Mills, mobile mill operation & farmer-to-farmer solution

Regen Mills began in 2021 as a solution for farmers growing specialty grains. But it wouldn’t have come to fruition without a problem that needed solving.

#First-GenerationFarmer: Russell Hedrick, Regenerative Ag is the Future of Farming

#WomenInAg: Hannah Vorsilak, Marketing Operations and Leadership Director for the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn

When Hannah Vorsilak decided to pursue animal science at Purdue, she thought it would be the perfect fit. But two years into her degree, she changed her mind when she realized her passion was somewhere else. As someone who enjoys writing and interpersonal communication, it seemed like a natural shift for Hannah to switch her major to agricultural communications. And she has never looked back.

#WomenInAg: Chantel Rammel, CPA, COO of Indiana Soybean Alliance

Chantel brings her decades of expertise in accounting and operational processes, team leadership and mentoring, to her current role as chief operating officer of the Indiana Soybean Alliance in Indianapolis, Indiana.

#WomenInAg: Courtney Kingery, CEO of Indiana Soybean Alliance

National Landowners Day

Celebrate Every August 4th! Since 1977, we’ve valued Farmers & Landowners, the Stewards of our Great Natural Resources. We tip our hats to you, for your continual investment & preservation of soil, water, nutrients, and natural landscapes – sustaining our livelihood today and for generations to come. Cheers to you, on National Landowners Day!

Old 55 Distillery

Corn is a staple among American farmers and the main ingredient in Old 55’s prize-winning bourbon. “All bourbon is whisky, but not all whiskys are bourbon,” says Jason Fruits, who serves as CEO.

Climate Smart Commodities

In February 2022, the USDA announced yet another program to promote conservation & green practices: the Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities.

#DiverseCornBelt

Purdue University awarded multimillion dollar grant to study Agricultural Crop Diversification & Effects on Soil Health and Water Quality

#WomenInAg: Liz Haney, Soil Scientist

Liz Haney can often be found at the forefront of soil health practices, working with landowners, land managers and farmers on regenerative agriculture and conservation management practices.

When selling the family farm makes the most sense

A local family shares how they made the difficult decision to sell their Indiana family farm.

TAX SECTION 179: Farm Field Tile Expense & Depreciation

Every dollar matters on the farmstead. That's why it's important to know that the IRS considers field tile a capital expense and a depreciable asset.

Who are the main players in the carbon market?

Carbon markets pay farmers for practices that meet specific criteria to benefit the ecosystem through land management practices. Yet, the sale of carbon credits to companies interested in offsetting their greenhouse gas emissions usually requires a middleman.

West Central Indiana Farmland Values 2021 and Expectations for 2022

Through various resources, most notably the Purdue Agricultural Economics Report (PAER), we’ve evaluated land values from the past year to provide an informed snapshot of the West Central Indiana region including the counties of Benton, Tippecanoe, Warren, Montgomery, Fountain, Vermillion, White, and Boone.

#WomenInAg: Amy Skoczlas Cole, EVP of Trust in Food talks Leadership & Regenerative Ag

Saving the world has always been part of Amy Skoczlas Cole’s masterplan – an idea sparked in second grade when she penned an essay to save the not-quite-endangered koala bear. While that campaign may have been unnecessary, it was just the beginning of a lengthy career with a reach that includes Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits […]

A new tool to boost your fields and yields

Farmers and landowners want healthier soil to improve yields and to provide long-term resiliency against drought, erosion, and other issues that can create disruptions in profits and production. A new soil health data platform can help them do just that.

Practical Steps to Build Generational Wealth with Farmland Assets: Estate Planning

What does estate planning mean, and why should farmers and landowners be concerned?

The Culture of Indiana Cover Crops

A concentrated shift within the agricultural landscape has more farmers and producers adopting conservation practices. These practices mitigate environmental damage and reduce the negative impacts of other farming methods that contributed to pollution and degradation of soil. Crop diversity, integrated pest management systems, reducing or eliminating tillage and planting cover crops are all climate-smart agriculture practices key to the longevity and future of global agriculture.

Land Values Report | Farmland in Benton County Indiana – UPDATED with PAER Comparisons

The 2021 Purdue Agricultural Economics Report (PAER) was released this week, and we have some new data to share.

Women in Ag: Kinsie Rayburn

Kinsie Rayburn isn’t your typical woman in agriculture. Land Values sat down with Kinsie to learn about the changes and challenges she’s experienced over the twelve years she’s working in agriculture and her advice for anyone thinking about traveling down a similar path.

Newly Listed Legacy Farm for Sale

This newly listed property is available for sale for the first time in over 100 years. A beautiful three-bedroom contains all the charm & features of a turn-of-the-century farmhouse with desired current amenities. The home was originally built in 1914 and completely renovated & updated in 2014. During the renovation, new plumbing, electrical, windows, water […]

Women in Ag: Laura Barrett

“Bred a Buckeye, born to be a Boilermaker.” Laura Barrett is a young Purdue student with high aspirations. A proud member of the class of 2022 in the school of Agriculture, she studies programs within the Applied Economics and Communications programs. Laura recognizes the necessity of technology and seeks to learn how to best apply […]

Women in Ag: Marguerite Bolt

Got a question about hemp? Then you need to call Marguerite Bolt. As the first hemp extension specialist at Purdue University, Marguerite has become the point person for Indiana farmers growing commercial hemp, one of the hottest crops to, well, crop up over the last few years. To date, she has answered thousands of hemp-related […]

Women In Ag: Samantha Otten

For Samantha Otten, the crops and farm equipment of her youth continued to take root as she pursued a degree in sales and marketing with a minor in farm management at Purdue University. While at Purdue, Samantha served as president of Sigma Alpha, an agricultural sorority, as well as vice president of the National Agri […]

Women In Ag: Andrea Schwartz

Andrea Schwartz grew up on a farm in Northwestern Indiana. She’s a local leader working to further agricultural process. She’s also a wife, mother, and educator living on a small family farm in Carroll county. Agriculture is, and always has been, a huge part of her life. Andrea is a local leader working to further […]

Women In Ag: Meet Natasha Cox

Raised on a tobacco farm in southern Indiana, Natasha Cox learned first-hand that farmers must wear many different hats to keep farms profitable and sustainable for future generations. As a child, she joined Future Farmers of America, which she says drove her “direct interest” in pursuing a career in agriculture. After graduating with an agricultural […]

Depth of field: Tom Jones, photographer

For photographer Tom Jones, planning the perfect photo is just as good as actually taking it. A graphic artist turned landscape photographer, his eye for balance, design and just enough pizzazz has allowed him to create an impressive portfolio that incorporates many of his favorite things. “Farm fields, light houses – the sun, moon and […]

Farm succession plans continue your agricultural legacy

Whether you’re a first-generation farmer or a fifth-generation one, a farm succession plan should be part of your business model. Farm succession planning differs from basic estate planning, or determining who will inherit your assets once you are gone. Instead, farm succession plans focus on preserving the agricultural legacy of your farm and the heirs […]

Going once, going twice…

Looking to sell your farmland or real estate for the best possible price? Or are you in the market for a farm and all its fixings (tractor, farmhouse – even livestock)? Then take a look at the auction listings in your local paper or favorite land website. There’s bound to be a few – and […]

Professional Auctioneer Services Provide Stability & Certainty | Success for Sellers & Buyers

Accelerating Sales & Adding Value The auction method, whether it’s sealed bid, simulcast or online, creates clear advantages for both sellers and buyers. Often the sale of real estate and farmland is a once-in-a-lifetime transaction for all parties involved and utilizing a professional auction company sets the expectation for a definitive sale date, clear terms […]

Creative Soil Health & Water Quality Partnership w/ People’s Brewing Company

Local land broker and #yourlandman, Johnny Klemme, couldn’t have picked a more serendipitous time to contact Chris Johnson about supporting the Big Pine Watershed. An Indiana native, Johnson had recently created a new flagship beer for his brewery, People’s Brewing Company, and had yet to name the tasty brew “Chris has always been interested in […]

Three ways to boost soil health on your farm

While Jed Clampett became rich after striking “black gold” back in 1962, farmers are striking it rich now with another type of “black gold” – healthy soil. Although the classic TV show wasn’t referring to soil back in the day, it should have because healthy, nutrient-dense soil is the black gold of the farming community. […]

Sustainable Agriculture: A primer

Sustainable Agriculture: A Primer There’s a secret ingredient in the fields of corn and amber waves of grain filling farm fields across the U.S. – and it’s one that more farmers, ranchers and landowners are utilizing in order to increase soil health, extend growing seasons and increase crop yields. That secret ingredient? Sustainable agriculture – […]

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#First-GenerationFarmer: Russell Hedrick, Regenerative Ag is the Future of Farming

#WomenInAg: Courtney Kingery, CEO of Indiana Soybean Alliance

Regen Mills, mobile mill operation & farmer-to-farmer solution

Geswein Farm & Land Values Group sponsors Big Soil Health Event

Farm Inheritance 101

Quick Guide to 1031-Exchanges

Regen Mills, mobile mill operation & farmer-to-farmer solution

#First-GenerationFarmer: Russell Hedrick, Regenerative Ag is the Future of Farming

#WomenInAg: Hannah Vorsilak, Marketing Operations and Leadership Director for the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn

#WomenInAg: Chantel Rammel, CPA, COO of Indiana Soybean Alliance

#WomenInAg: Courtney Kingery, CEO of Indiana Soybean Alliance

National Landowners Day

Old 55 Distillery

Climate Smart Commodities

#DiverseCornBelt

#WomenInAg: Liz Haney, Soil Scientist

When selling the family farm makes the most sense

TAX SECTION 179: Farm Field Tile Expense & Depreciation

Who are the main players in the carbon market?

West Central Indiana Farmland Values 2021 and Expectations for 2022

#WomenInAg: Amy Skoczlas Cole, EVP of Trust in Food talks Leadership & Regenerative Ag

A new tool to boost your fields and yields

Practical Steps to Build Generational Wealth with Farmland Assets: Estate Planning

The Culture of Indiana Cover Crops

Land Values Report | Farmland in Benton County Indiana – UPDATED with PAER Comparisons

Women in Ag: Kinsie Rayburn

Newly Listed Legacy Farm for Sale

Women in Ag: Laura Barrett

Women in Ag: Marguerite Bolt

Women In Ag: Samantha Otten

Women In Ag: Andrea Schwartz

Women In Ag: Meet Natasha Cox

Depth of field: Tom Jones, photographer

Farm succession plans continue your agricultural legacy

Going once, going twice…

Professional Auctioneer Services Provide Stability & Certainty | Success for Sellers & Buyers

Creative Soil Health & Water Quality Partnership w/ People’s Brewing Company

Three ways to boost soil health on your farm

Sustainable Agriculture: A primer

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