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An Ounce of Gold or an Acre of Land?

July 22, 2011 26 Comments

Yesterday I noticed that the price of gold has risen to $1600 per ounce, and the thought struck me that land in my part of west Alabama is selling for approximately the same price per acre.

Agroforestry Gaining Popularity Among Farmers and Landowners

July 20, 2011 0 Comments

Lately, you might have noticed or read an article written on a relatively new scientific practice, agroforestry.

Can Your Land Help Promote Tourism in Your State?

February 10, 2011 5 Comments

As land professionals we wear many hats when promoting properties and one of my favorite hats to wear is Rural America Promoter. Agritourism is showing up more and more…

BCAP may help landowners; as always, it just depends

March 2, 2010 2 Comments

You may have heard something about BCAP (pronounced, bee-cap). BCAP stands for Biomass Crop Assistance Program.

USDA farm forecasts are mixed

February 23, 2010 0 Comments

USDA released its 2010 farm income forecasts last week. While net farm income is expected to be $63 billion in 2010, up almost 12 percent ($6.7 billion) from 2009…