When I evaluate a farm, I always want to understand more than just what is visible on the surface. Soils, productivity, location, and configuration...

As landowners think through a possible farmland sale, tax implications are often part of the overall decision. One newer federal provision worth...

February activity has been steady. Over the last 30 days, we’ve seen a consistent number of farms trade across southern Minnesota—a mix of auctions, listings, and private sales mostly in the 80-160 acre range.

February activity has been steady. Over the last 30 days, we’ve seen a consistent number of farms trade across southern Minnesota—a mix of auctions, listings, and private sales mostly in the 80-160 acre range.

For more than a century, these Minnesota farms were owned by one family. Last year, they were inherited by three siblings.

With ownership transferred to the three siblings, they began working through what to do next.

Across southern Minnesota, farmland activity remains consistent as we begin the year, and pricing has largely held steady over the past several...