Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers to Gather at Soil Management and Land Valuation Conference
Introduction
Farm managers, rural appraisers, real estate brokers, and others interested in the Iowa land market can receive timely updates at this year’s Soil Management and Land Valuation Conference on May 15 in Ames.
Conference Overview
Experts from across Iowa and the nation will examine current issues in rural property management, appraisal, the selling and buying of land, and agricultural policy.
The annual conference — now in its 96th year — is the longest running at Iowa State University in research and extension.
Conference Details
This year’s conference will be held in person from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Scheman Building.
Agenda Highlights
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Land Value Forecasts and Ag Economy
- Rabail Chandio, conference chairperson, will review the attendees’ land value forecasts to start the day.
- Jason Henderson, vice president of ISU Extension and Outreach, will discuss the U.S. and global ag economy in relation to the land markets.
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Conservation and Easement Programs
- Alejandro Plastina, ISU associate professor and Extension economist, Hingli Feng, an assistant professor of economics at ISU, and Ruth McCabe, an agronomist with Heartland Cooperative, will participate in a panel discussion on conservation and easement programs and their influence on land values and soil quality.
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Soil Health and Water Quality Concerns
- Neil Hamilton, former director of the Drake Agricultural Law Center, will present on the implications of soil health and water quality concerns for land values and marketability.
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Weather Outlook and Climate Change
- Eric Snodgrass, principal atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions, will present his weather outlook for the 2024 growing season.
- Erin Hodgson, ISU professor and Extension entomologist, will discuss the implications of recent warm winters and climate change for soil health, yields, and land valuation.
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Legal Developments and Market Futures
- Kristine Tidgren, director of the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation at ISU, will discuss legal developments that affect land purchases and sales.
- Brian Grete, commodity analysis expert and editor of Pro Farmer, will explore how crop and livestock market futures can influence farmland markets.
Conference Chairperson’s Statement
Chandio, who also is an assistant professor and economist with ISU Extension and Outreach, says the conference continues to be an excellent educational venue for Iowans and beyond.
“The economic situation in agriculture and globally is not exactly clear right now,” Chandio says. “On top of that, the warm Iowa winters leave many to wonder about what to expect this year. With our agenda and the experts we have lined up, this is a great opportunity for attendees to gain a clearer understanding about several concerns quite unique to this year as we head into another crop season.”
Registration Information
Registration for the Soil Management and Land Valuation Conference is $150.
For information, visit the conference website at regcytes.extension.iastate.edu/smlv or contact Chandio at 515-294-6181 or [email protected].
Source
farmprogress.com
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