By John Kirkpatrick When I sat down to write this commentary, I thought of a number of topics I could discuss: the great value we have found for both investors and operators through a number of sale-leasebacks, how land values have increased substantially over the past twelve months and why, or the dry weather we [...]
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From the Archives I grew up on a farm in Ontario and have always considered myself a farmer at heart. The commentary on the next page is one that I wrote in 1999. Reflecting back – what was true then, is still true now: I still take pride and pleasure in farming. This past year, [...]
Find the right partner for your land deal and you’ll have a positive experience that also delivers a great financial return.
June 17, 2021Farmland sellers typically have two goals for their property sales – make a good profit on the sale and that the sale process goes smoothly. It can be tough to find the right partner for your farmland sale, but a great partnership can be trouble-free, and get you a good price for your property. You [...]
Every farm is different, and every potential farmland buyer is unique. We’re in the business of knowing farmland buyers and sellers. Getting the best price for your farmland is all about what you know and who you know. Timing matters – and now is a great time to sell – but every county and state [...]
Could I really make good money selling my farmland? Three financial reasons why now is a great time to sell the farm.
June 5, 2021Could you make good money by selling your farmland? Now is the time to find out. If you want to get the best price for your farmland, now could be the time to sell. Here are four reasons to consider selling in 2021. It can be hard to know when it is the best time [...]
Thinking About Selling Your Farmland? Start with these three steps to simplify selling your land
June 3, 2021Wondering how much work it will be – and how much money you could make – by selling your farmland? Murray Wise is here to help. We hear this question a lot – “I’m considering selling some farmland, but where should I start?” We also hear, “How much work will it be for me to [...]
How Murray Wise Associates Helps Sellers Maximize Price
April 19, 2021Considering selling your farm and not sure where to start? Murray Wise Associates is one of the preeminent real estate and auction firms in the country and we specialize in marketing farmland. Our sole focus is to get as much market exposure for your farm as possible, and in turn maximize sale price. Below are [...]
Commentary: Farmland At This Moment
March 31, 2021By Murray Wise My career in selling, managing, and investing in farmland has now spanned into four decades. Some days I feel like I’ve seen it all. Others, I can be completely shocked by something I’ve never seen before. This is part of the beauty in working in agriculture and with some of the best [...]
Mexico to Go Non-GMO | Big Deal or Little Deal?
March 26, 2021Contributed by Ben Scholl. On New Year’s Eve the Mexican government announced its plans to phase out imports of GMO corn by the year 2024. Since the United States accounts for approximately 96% of the Mexican corn imports, there could be lasting implications for farmers here at home. Mexico is one of, if not, the [...]
More Stimulus on the Way
January 14, 2021Following much anticipated negotiations, Congress passed a $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus package. Included in the package is much-needed financial relief for agricultural producers as well as additional financial resources for agricultural research and farmer stress assistance programs. Of the $900 billion in the package, $13 billion was allocated to agricultural programs, representing approximately 1.4% of [...]