How are things looking for 2026? Our agricultural expert, Robert McNamara, recently had an insightful discussion with Pat Karst on the latest news from land prices, lenders, and farm show conversations. Listen now to our latest episode of Today’s Ag to hear all the details and stay informed!

Join us for a comprehensive webinar exploring how to maximize the value and productivity of your forested property. Joining us is the Director of the IDNR Division of Forestry to discuss what effective, sustainable management looks like and how landowners can confidently navigate timber sales. We’ll cover how often a harvest can be conducted, current timber market values, and how to evaluate both your standing trees and overall wooded acres, including comparisons to cropland and considerations for new timberland investments.

Attendees will also learn about government forestry programs, CRP tree-planting opportunities, and strategies for managing disease and insect risks. If you're interested in wooded properties or want to learn more to maximize your existing woodlands - you don't want to miss this!

Josh Wagenbach joins our host, Robert McNamara, to share insights from the recent ASFMRA conference in Clearwater, FL. They delve into how this organization not only enhances education but also significantly boosts networking opportunities for managers, empowering them to excel in their roles.

Harvest time is here, and it’s the perfect opportunity to dive into key topics like harvest progress, fertilizer prices, and land prices. Our agricultural expert, Robert McNamara, recently had an insightful discussion with Pat Karst that you won’t want to miss. Tune in to our latest episode of Today’s Ag for all the details!

Join us as Howard Halderman sits down with Terri Stacy from WIBC for a friendly chat about Data Centers, the trends the Halderman Companies are noticing in farmland, and the economic outlook for farmers ahead!

Our host, Robert McNamara, revisits our latest webinar - Maybe your farm ground is fantastic, or maybe you own just plain average soil. Regardless, proper soil management can maximize your financial return. Unfortunately, too many landowners and farmers treat their soil like dirt. That’s why you need to tune into this informative and interactive webinar to help you maximize your investment. Soil specialist Abby Horlacher will join Howard and Damian to help you dial in your inner agronomist. She’ll explain soil analysis, break down soil samples, and provide you with the information you need to improve the valuable asset under your feet. Now sit back and enjoy!

Our host, Robert McNamara, shares one of our past webinars. This one is from June 2024 on tile drainage. Join the in-depth discussion between Howard Halderman of the Halderman Companies, Damian Mason of The Business of Agriculture, and Quint Shambaugh of Pinion, LLC, as they discuss logistics and options surrounding tile drainage for your farm.

How's your summer treating you so far? Our agricultural host, Robert McNamara, recently had a great chat with Pat Karst about how the crops are looking this summer. They discussed the effects of rain in different areas, the latest on grain prices, and even shared some fun thoughts on what land prices might do as the season goes on. It was a friendly exchange full of insights!