Blogs by Kyle Walker, AFM, AAC, CAC

Boots on the Ground – Harvest Edition

 November 7, 2023
 Land Management 

I had the opportunity to visit one of my managed farms in central Iowa a few weeks ago. We always seek to be a good partner and building strong, positive relationships is important to our management approach. I hit the jackpot this day, as I got to share a hot meal out in the field with my farmer tenant and his family.

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Harvest Outlook

 September 12, 2023
 Land Management 

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Harvest Update

 September 9, 2022
 Land Management 

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A Case for Custom Farming in Southern Iowa

 March 1, 2019
 Land Management 

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Landlords, is it better to cash rent, crop share, or custom farm?

 September 5, 2018
 Land Management 

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Ag Coalition Launches 4R Plus

 February 13, 2018
 Land Management 

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Cover Crop Initiative tied to Reduced Crop Insurance Premiums

 November 28, 2017
 Land Management 

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NEW CRP Options for Iowa Landowners

 January 9, 2017
 Land Management 

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Crop Update: Favorable Planting Conditions Could Lead to High Yields Across the Midwest

 June 2, 2016
 Land Management 

The 2016 growing season is well underway and most growers have finished planting across the Midwest. Favorable planting conditions in April and May have allowed for potential hefty yields later this fall. These favorable conditions included a mild spring with timely rainfall.
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From Insuring Profits to Minimizing Losses

 March 2, 2016
 Crop Insurance 

In recent years farmers have been able to insure profits with crop insurance guarantees. Times have changed and farmers are now hoping to minimize losses.
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