acreage

Are you considering buying an acreage? You should keep a handful of things in mind before doing so! There are also plenty of resources you can research before committing to a property.

In this episode, Olivia interviews Ann Johanns, Extension Program Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Ann gives us some great advice and questions to ask ourselves before we make an acreage purchase. She also informs us of some great resources we can utilize to research a property and other surrounding properties!

Episode Links: 

• Ag Decision Maker: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/ 

•  Beacon Shneider: https://beacon.schneidercorp.com/

• Iowa Land Records: https://iowalandrecords.org/

In January, Lesley and Michael attended rice events in Texas and Arkansas where the industry gathered to talk about the year ahead and other important issues. They took the opportunity to visit with meeting attendees about water, the Farm Bill, the crop outlook, and on-farm alternative energy.

With special guests:

Debbie Hoffpauir, Texas rice farmer; Fitz Elder, U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee; David Gairhan, Arkansas rice farmer; Roger Pohlner, Arkansas rice farmer; Andrew Grobmyer, Agriculture Council of Arkansas; Collin Holzhauer, Arkansas rice farmer; Jim Whitaker, Arkansas rice farmer; Wayne Wiggins, Arkansas rice farmer; Lauren Waldrip, Arkansas Advanced Energy Association

Hosted by:

Michael Klein and Lesley Dixon

In this episode, Christa interviews Dr. Billy Beck, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Forester. He gives some great insight on the Emerald Ash Borer, signs to look for if you think your tree may be infested, ways to determine if your tree can be saved, ways to treat, and more! He has also supplied us with some useful resources on the topic.

Episode Links: 

• Iowa State University Extension and Outreach online tree ID guide: https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/forestry/iowa_trees/tree_id.html  

• "How to Use Bark to Identify Trees": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_ajYcAbGc4 

• "EAB or Native Borer - Insect Galleries Often Confused for Emerald Ash Borer (EAB): file:///C:/Users/aburke13/Downloads/PM3065.pdf 

• Department of Ag and Land Stewardship - Areas Where EAB Have been Confirmed and more info: http://www.iowatreepests.com/eab_home.html 

• Managing Emerald Ash Borer: https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/Emerald-Ash-Borer-Management-Options 

• Rethinking Acreage & Rural Tree Plantings from the Iowa DNR: https://go.iastate.edu/EODTKA 

• Iowa State University Forestry Professionals by county: https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/contacts/forestry 

• Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - Crop Advantage Series: https://www.aep.iastate.edu/cas/ 

• Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - Master Woodland Steward Program: https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/programs/forestry/education/woodlandmgr#:~:text=The%20MWSP%20features%2030%20hours,%2Dperson%20field%2Fclassroom%20session. 

In this episode I interviewed Billy Beck, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Forestry Specialist. He shared his experience with the tree struggles this year and gives great advice for anyone who is looking into planting their own trees. 

Matthew James and Jason chat with Rodger Alexander of Sudderth Real Estate in Leonard, TX. We discuss local real estate trends and the trajectory of Leonard and surrounding areas in the years to come. 

Enjoy!

We see and hear the question all the time: “I want to be a farmer, but I have no money, no acreage, no tractor, and no experience. How do I start?” Very few other industries are as attractive to newcomers, and as difficult to break into, as production agriculture. And even though the number of farms is decreasing, we still need young people to be interested in coming into...or back to...the farm life. Join Larry Reichenberger and Dean Houghton, field editors for John Deere's The Furrow and Homestead magazines, for a discussion on what it takes to be a farmer.

Stuart Pigott is a wine critic and the author of the book "Best White Wine on Earth: The Riesling Story."

Also in this episode, Erin Scala finds the world's craziest fermented beverage.

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