In the very northeastern corner of North Dakota, 320 acres of highly-productive land recently sold for $5.6 million, or $17,500 per deeded acre, to a family farm operation. Jim Rothermich, vice president of Iowa Appraisal, calls the sale a bell ringer for the state of North Dakota. Looking at Iowa, he says land market conditions remain steady and strong, but they aren't as hot as they were a year ago.
As you transition to fall tillage and anhydrous ammonia applications, Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal field agronomist, shares these reminders to help you make sure the product is available for corn next spring.
Despite increased inventory on dealer lots, auction prices have remained high on good condition loader tractors in the 150-hp range through the big four-wheel-drive and large track units.
You're likely done or on the downhill side of harvest. Here are seven to-dos before you park equipment to make sure it fires up next year, to be mindful of electrical components and to keep away moisture and varmints.
From mid-September through October, thousands of pumpkin enthusiasts visit Siemers Farm in eastern Washington. Owner Burt Westover says they plant 53,000 seeds by hand each year and end up with 350,000 lb. of pumpkin.
