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A majority of justices sided with raisin farmer Marvin Horne in his battle against a federal program created to keep excess raisins off the market. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the 8-1 decision, with the court’s more conservative justices assenting.…
Institutional investors back privately held REIT. San Antonio-based US Farm Trust announced on Aug. 13 that it has closed on over $300 million in commitments from institutional investors. The real estate investment trust (REIT) was established to acquire and manage…
Mossy Oak Properties www.mossyoakproperties.com (866) 667-2289 2014 Sales: > $250 Million Who: Network of more than 75 franchise offices in 22 states with expertise in rural land for recreational and investment purposes. Wow: The Mossy Oak Properties network has opened…
Celebrating the American Sportsman is more than just our fall issue’s theme; it’s an eye-opening experience that chronicles the adventures of an American original, Wyman Meinzer. Wonderfully written and gorgeously photographed, it will become a favorite read of anyone with a passion for…
1 Stop Realty www.1stop-realty.com (507) 634-7033 2014 Sales: < $50 Million Who: Service-oriented, full-range firm that also manages farmland. Wow: 2014 marked 40 years in business! Insight: Inventory remains low with continued demand for good-quality land. Pictured Above: Totaling over…
AFM Land Sales www.afmlandsales.com (704) 527-6780 2014 Sales: > $500 Million Who: Providing brokerage and expert acquisition analysis of timberland, recreational farmland, hunting plantations, and conservation properties. Wow: A $78 million sale that included properties in the Pacific Northwest and…
Farmers National Company www.farmersnational.com (800) 346-2650 2014 Sales: > $1 Billion Who: Offering a full range of services to buyers, sellers, and landowners along with private treaty listings, auctions, and buyer’s agency, FNC offers comprehensive farm and ranch management services,…
Michael Sprague was elected president of the National Mitigation Banking Association’s 15-member board of directors in Orlando. Said Sprague, “I’m humbled and honored to be asked to help lead the National Mitigation Banking Association Board at a time when our…
Each year an average of 57,900 job openings are created in agriculture and renewable natural resources, yet only 35,400 college degrees in agricultural-related fields are awarded in the U.S. This leaves a shortfall of 22,500 positions. According to the USDA,…
In spite of record production numbers for corn and soybeans, farmland values in the Seventh Federal Reserve District fell for the first time in more than two decades. – The Editors NATIONAL — TREND In 2014, American farmers beat their…
