Unlock Your Farmland’s Potential with Custom Farming Solutions
Custom farming can serve as an alternative to farming the land yourself or leasing it out to someone else. Stalcup is here to help you understand what custom farming is and how it can benefit you! Custom farming usually provides the highest and best return on investment and maximizes control of the land. The landowner pays all crop input and custom-hired machinery costs and receives 100% of the crop. The farm manager makes all grain marketing decisions for the owner. Grain storage is an added benefit when custom farming. This alternative requires intensive on-site management and thorough knowledge of farming practices which a professional farm manager provides.
In Northwest Iowa, that professional farm manager is Stalcup Ag Services. We have years of experience guiding farmers throughout the area in the best practices to increase production. We take the time to listen to you and really learn about your business to suggest actionable steps and custom solutions tailored to your situation.
When you need custom farming solutions in Northern Iowa, you need the team at Stalcup Ag Service. Call us today to learn more about what we offer and how we can help your farm become more productive! We also provide custom farming solutions for portions of Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska.
Balancing Risks and Rewards with Stalcup Ag Service
Custom farming can be a great option for landowners, but it doesn’t come without its risks. Namely the up-front costs associated with custom farming. Those cost can be somewhat offset, though, through a custom share option. Here, the owner receives 75% to 80% of the crop depending on the yield potential of the farm and pays 100% of the crop expenses except machine hire. The farm operator receives 20% to 25% of the crop for their contribution of equipment and labor. Since this is a crop-share lease, it may be considered passive income.
For more information on how custom share farming can help you increase the productivity of your operation, call the team at Stalcup Ag Service.
Choosing Between Fixed and Flexible Rent Leases: Maximizing Stability and Profitability in Farming
Fixed rate leases provide a stable and predictable income. Flexible rent leases will adjust based on yields and prices each year. The only expenses paid by the owner are real estate taxes, farm liability and property insurance, land and building improvements, and repairs. Finding a tenant who is financially capable and uses good land stewardship practices are major considerations when cash renting a farm.
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