Land Episodes
Every Ag View Pitch conversation on land — summaries, key takeaways, and full transcripts.
Jul 2021
Dad's wisdom with Roger Patterson
Roger Patterson bought his first farm at 22 in 1971 on a 20-year contract, tiled his own ground, and handed decisions to his sons early enough to matter.
Jul 2021
Brothers in business: Chris and Terry Patterson
Iowa brothers Chris and Terry Patterson on splitting roles, farming the same acres from 2003 to 2020, selling hog sites in a 1031, and planning exit at 50.
Jul 2021
Dad's wisdom with Bill Northey
Former Iowa ag secretary Bill Northey on farming with his grandfather, earning an MBA on Saturdays, and why he was too cautious buying land early on.
Jun 2021
Dad's wisdom with Bruce Moody from Fremont, Indiana
Bruce Moody bought 1,000 Indiana acres from $250 to $1,500 an acre, then lost a partner overnight. What he wishes he had known about insurance.
Jun 2021
All eyes on inflation and interest rates
Brent Gloy explains why 4 to 5 percent inflation is the real risk, how to match long-term assets with long-term debt, and when to be careful buying land.
May 2021
The American Family Plan: what does it mean for your farm operation?
Paul Neiffer breaks down the American Family Plan: a 39.6% top rate, taxable 1031 gains above $500,000, and paying tax to get the step-up in basis.
Jan 2021
Equipment cost management: pay me now or pay me later
Chris Barron shows why depreciation near 11% and 2.8% equipment inflation belong in your cost of production, and how to get a real annual valuation.
Dec 2020
Dr. Gary Schnitkey, University of Illinois: 2020 review, 2021 outlook
Gary Schnitkey on why 2020 grain income beat 2019, why he sees interest rates staying low, and where to put the money: land, tile, and grain storage.
Aug 2020
Farm economy conversation: a lender's perspective
Iowa banker Ben Pagel on running a living cash flow, refinancing to save 200 basis points, insuring grain setups at replacement cost, and the 4 Ds risk.
Aug 2020
Dad's Wisdom with Mike Grover
Mike Grover's father fed 2,000 hogs a year, then grew to over 3,000 acres debt-free. Mike explains the frugality, risk-taking and work ethic behind it.
Jul 2020
Navigating through lease agreements
Mike Downey explains why 90% of his leases are flexible cash rent, how to reset a rent that is too high, and what landowners miss about breakevens.
Jun 2020
Land rental negotiation: key points and considerations
Chris Barron on four things to settle before you meet your landowner: a structured proposal, farm-by-farm numbers, competition, and fake rent numbers.
Dec 2019
Dad's wisdom: Roger Rix
South Dakota farmer Roger Rix on growing from 2,800 to nearly 10,000 acres, exiting cattle, buying 800 family acres late, and handing his sons control.
Sep 2019
Dad's wisdom: On the farm with Howard Hill
Iowa vet and farmer Howard Hill on buying 100 acres a year, losing 80 acres in the 1980s bust, and farming today as a four-family collaboration.
Sep 2019
Dad's wisdom: On the farm with Mark Rust
Mark and Laura Rust took over a central Illinois farm in 1981 after her father died at 44, survived 1988, and are now transitioning to their sons.
Aug 2019
Dad's wisdom: on the farm with Jerry Meissner
Wisconsin dairyman Jerry Meissner on buying land at $1,200 an acre, a 15-year deferred-comp buyout of his parents, and hiring before you can afford it.
Aug 2019
Irrigation, SW crop report
Russell French explains irrigation capacity, split planting dates, LEPA pivots and population choices that keep High Plains corn crops profitable.
Jun 2019
All about weeds
Adam Striegel on matching herbicides to weed size, why residuals matter, cover crop choices, and cleaning up ground with years of poor weed control.
May 2019
Hold on loosely
Chris Barron and Duane Lowry weigh prevent plant against late planting, why to keep physical ownership of grain, and how to sell in increments.
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