Mac Christian is talking again with Farmer Mac Chief Economist, Jackson Takach to discuss the current state of land as well as our current economic conditions. We meet with Jackson once per quarter to discuss land values along with commodities and various topics that we feel bring value to you listeners. We sat down this quarter to discuss the great land transfer, inflation, and the top topic of 2024 real estate, interest rates. This is an episode that you don’t want to miss.

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A while back we did a podcast on solar development and how to lease your land for solar energy production. Mac Christian spoke with National Land Realty Managing Broker, Wayne Dunson. Wayne expressed a desire to know what goes on on the other side of the table when a property is under consideration for solar development. Today, we have answers to that question. 

Vincent Caruso is the Managing Director at Percheron, LLC. Percheron, LLC helps to develop electrical transmission, utilities, oil and gas, wind, solar, highway and rail, land surveying, environmental, title research, and acquisitions. In other words, Vincent Caruso IS the other side of the table. Vincent listened to our podcast on solar development and reached out to us because he feels the information is something we should all know. After talking to Vincent, we agree with him wholeheartedly. This is information that you should know.

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Land values are high. Actually, all real estate values are the highest we have ever seen. This presents challenges for those seeking to acquire land for sale, whether for agriculture or recreation. This is especially true for those who do not have the upfront cash to acquire it. As we have discussed on this podcast, land loans are difficult to obtain. In this environment, leasing has become more and more important. Ryan Schroeter of Nebraska and Aaron Sutton of North Carolina have recognized this need. Together, they have decided to spearhead the leasing department for National Land Realty. Today, we are discussing how to lease your land, how to find land for lease, what to look for, and things to avoid with land leases. These are two of the most knowledgeable land real estate agents in the country and well worth listening to.

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Spring turkey season is coming to an end, which makes today’s conversation that much more important. We are talking with the Director of Business Operations and Partnerships for Turkeys for Tomorrow, Jason Lupardus. Jason has been traveling around the country taking stock of turkey populations and harvest reports. What he has to say could potentially affect your turkey hunting for years to come, so this is worth your time.

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“I want to drop everything I’m doing, live in the outdoors, and guide hunting or fishing expeditions.” There isn't an outdoors enthusiast who hasn’t thought of it. Half of you listening have probably worked as a guide at some point. For those of you who have thought about running your own outfitting business, we are here today to talk with Todd Dye. Todd is a managing broker in Idaho and he has found a niche in the facilitation of selling outfitting businesses throughout the state. Whether it’s how to buy or sell an outfitting business or what red flags to look for, we cover it here.

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Hunt with a friend, compete against other hunters and potentially win thousands in prizes. This is the idea behind Quest Hunt. Through a simple registration process, hundreds of hunters from across the United States are registering as teams to compete for prizes given away at an exclusive banquet at the end of the hunting season. Think you have improved your hunting land to produce the biggest bucks in your state? This is how you put it to the test. Brian Austin is a National Land Realty agent in Missouri and is the brain behind Quest Hunt. He is here today to talk about his journey.

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Land has many uses and there is no end to the possibilities that can generate income. Today, we are discussing one of those possibilities, building an RV Park. Jim Fleissener, an Accredited Land Consultant and Agent out of Nebraska is here to discuss a recent transaction that did not go as planned. Despite the hiccups, there is a ton of valuable information here for anybody who has considered alternate uses for their land to generate income.

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The Texas panhandle, like many areas of the United States, has experienced its share of drought conditions over the years. Grazing cattle in drought conditions may seem like an insurmountable challenge, but as we are about to find out, there are ways to not only thrive but to prosper. Mike Turner manages Blue Ranch near Amarillo, Texas, and he has developed methods of high-intensity low-frequency grazing. Managing this ranch was, in Mike’s words, “A chance to do something that hadn’t been done before.” Mike Turner has a level of experience that you simply don’t find every day. He is a master of the craft. Mike is here today to discuss how he manages this highly successful ranch and trust me, this is worth listening to.

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Can a squatter legally take your land? How should you handle a neighbor’s fence on your land? Are old, unused easements still viable on your land? How should you give land to your kids? Today we are here with Tiffany Lashmet, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in Agricultural Law. She will help us answer those questions and more. We also have today, a return visit from Wayne Dunson, Managing Broker of National Land Realty’s West Texas office. Not knowing what we talk about today could cost you money and potentially result in lost land. You will want to listen to this one. 

Now sit back and enjoy.      

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It’s that wonderful time of year again. Flowers are blooming, grass is growing, turkey and bear seasons are kicking off… yes, it’s tax season. You might not think of a conversation about tax and small business software as anything that has to do with land, but our agents make up over 400 small business owners nationwide. The landowners we work with are thousands strong and a significant amount of those owners are also business owners. We had the opportunity to talk with Brad White, Chief People & Operations Officer at VARC Solutions, a Quickbooks solutions provider. As you business owners out there plan for next year's business operations, here’s one tool to consider.

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