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Should You Sell the Farm or Keep It?
If your family owns farmland, this question will come up sooner or later. Should you sell the farm and put the money to work elsewhere, or keep the land and let it keep working for you? Here in northern Iowa, this conversation comes up often,...
Farmland vs. Recreational Land in Iowa: Key Differences
Farmland vs. Recreational Land: What's the Difference and What's It Worth Productive farmland is the foundation of our business, but demand for recreational land is strong, too. Recreational land that offers hunting, fishing, creeks and ponds,...
How We Value Mixed-Use and Recreational Land in Iowa
How We Value Mixed-Use and Recreational Land in Iowa Not all land fits neatly into one category. Some parcels blend income-producing acres with recreational features, and valuing them takes a different approach than valuing straight farmland or...
Should You Sell the Farm or Keep It?
If your family owns farmland, this question will come up sooner or later. Should you sell the farm and put the money to work elsewhere, or keep the land and let it keep working for you? Here in northern Iowa, this conversation comes up often, sometimes prompted by...
Farmland vs. Recreational Land in Iowa: Key Differences
Farmland vs. Recreational Land: What's the Difference and What's It Worth Productive farmland is the foundation of our business, but demand for recreational land is strong, too. Recreational land that offers hunting, fishing, creeks and ponds, Conservation Reserve...
How We Value Mixed-Use and Recreational Land in Iowa
How We Value Mixed-Use and Recreational Land in Iowa Not all land fits neatly into one category. Some parcels blend income-producing acres with recreational features, and valuing them takes a different approach than valuing straight farmland or straight...
Freedom 250: Saluting Those Who Serve
As we celebrate America 250 this summer, we're honoring those who have protected our nation's freedom. Veterans have been at the heart of this story from the beginning. (above: Brent Larson in his U.S. Air Force uniform) A Legacy of Service Begins with Brian Larson...
Farm Lease Considerations for Iowa Landowners: Short-Term vs. Long-Term
Owning farmland involves a balancing act: maximizing your return while maintaining a strong, fair relationship with your tenant. There’s no universal formula that works for every Iowa landowner. But understanding the advantages and trade-offs between short-term and...
Celebrating 65 Years of Iowa Farm Management: A Legacy of Land Stewardship
Managing farmland isn’t about chasing short-term gains. It’s about preserving and improving your land for the long term. For 65 years, Sunderman Farm Management Company has helped Iowa landowners do exactly that. Since 1961, when Roger Sunderman founded the...
57 Years of Farm Management Tips from Brian Larson of Sunderman Farm Management
57 Years of Farm Management Tips from Brian Larson of Sunderman Farm Management What does it take to build a lasting career in farm management? For Brian Larson, the answer is 57 years in the making. Brian, now 87, joined Sunderman Farm Management Co. in Fort...
Incorporate More Conservation, One Step at a Time
Why Small Conservation Steps Matter Finding the Balance Between Strip‑Till and No‑TillWhen you are looking for ways to manage farmland more efficiently and profitably, the most sustainable changes often happen one small step at a time. Each new conservation...
Celebrating an Iowa Century Farm
Iowa Century Farm Traces Its Legacy Across Six Generations An Iowa Century Farm is more than a designation; it is a living record of family, resilience, and stewardship of the land. For farm manager Brittany Decker, her family’s Century Farm in northern Iowa...
Iowa Farmland Values Inch Up in 2025
Iowa Farmland Values Inch Up in 2025 What Northern Iowa Landowners Should Know Heading into 2026 Despite economic headwinds, Iowa farmland values remained steady in 2025, supported by limited land availability and consistent demand from farmers and investors. For...
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