Tag: farmland leases
Illinois Farmland: How Many Farmers Own Their Land vs. Renting? Jun 21, 2022
Data from the Illinois Farm Business Farm Management (FBFM) Association provides insights into leasing arrangements in Illinois. Table 1 contains data summarized from Illinois grain farms enrolled in FBFM. These […]
Illinois: Trends in Farmland Leasing Oct 4, 2021
Over time, more Illinois farmland is being cash rented rather than share rented. Cash rental arrangements adjust more slowly to changes in farmland returns than share rental agreements. As more […]
Webinar: Conservation, Incomes, and Farmland Leasing – Sept. 22 Sep 8, 2020
Leasing season is again upon us. This webinar will first provide an outlook for setting 2021 leases. Then, attention will turn to conservation and leasing. Many landowners and farmers want […]
Nebraska: Farm Land Lease – Terminating a Verbal Agreement Aug 20, 2019
Some farm leases are not written, but are verbal or “handshake” agreements. Because nothing is in writing, the parties may have different recollections of their agreement, making lease disputes more […]
Flood-Damaged Cropland – Should Leases be Adjusted? Mar 29, 2019
Where there is significant damage from flooding to cropland, should the rental rate be adjusted for 2019? The answer lies in the characteristics of the individual situation. This article provides […]
Farm Business: Comparing Returns from Crop Share, Fixed Cash Rent Flexible Cash Leases Oct 22, 2018
Obtaining control of land through leasing has a long history in the United States. Leases on agricultural land are strongly influenced by local custom and tradition. However, in most areas, […]
Farmland Rental Leases: 5 Negotiating Tips to Keep in Mind Dec 28, 2016
Renters and property owners are negotiating new farmland leases in response to lower farm commodity prices, says University of Missouri Extension agriculture business specialist Joe Koenen. Communication helps landlords and […]
Farm Leases: Comparing Net Returns for Alternative Arrangements Nov 7, 2016
Obtaining control of land through leasing has a long history in the United States. Leases on agricultural land are strongly influenced by local custom and tradition. However, in most areas, […]
Illinois Farm Leases – How Are They Shifting Now? Nov 1, 2016
Data from the Illinois Farm Business Farm Management (FBFM) Association provides insights into leasing arrangements in Illinois. Table 1 contains data summarized from Illinois grain farms enrolled in FBFM. These […]
Indiana: Farm Lease Changes – Notifications Should Be Made in Writing Oct 25, 2016
Indiana landowners and tenant farmers who want to renegotiate or terminate farmland leases should deliver clear, timely, written notification of their intentions rather than relying on word-of-mouth, a Purdue Extension […]