A Practical Guide for Absentee and Western Iowa Farmland Owners For many farmland owners in Western Iowa, hiring a custom

How Absentee Owners Can Forecast Revenue, Expenses, and Manage Risk—Even When Not On-Site Owning farmland in Iowa is both a

For many absentee farmland owners, the term “custom farming” may sound straightforward — someone else does the planting, growing, and

A few years ago, the headline for Iowa farmland was “Record-Breaking Growth.” As we enter 2026, the narrative has shifted

Owning farmland is one of the most rewarding investments a family can make, but when you live out of state,

Across the Midwest, farmland owners, especially absentee owners, are receiving calls, emails, and letters from renewable energy developers offering long-term

Across Iowa and the Midwest, a growing number of landowners and tenants are turning to regenerative agriculture, a set of

Owning farmland from afar can feel like you’re holding onto an asset from another world, one with fields, seasons, and