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How Adding a Pond Can Increase Your Property's Value

Posted: Thursday, July 17, 2025

A pond can be a captivating addition to any property, adding both aesthetic charm and practicality. It not only creates a picturesque setting but also transforms your land into a...

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Important Considerations When Investing in Hay Ground

Posted: Thursday, July 03, 2025

Hay is the color of money. While profitable, hay can also be really itchy, difficult, and sometimes a bit of a headache. Hay ground is the acreage on a property...

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A herd of brown and black cattle graze on a grassy plain under a clear blue sky, with trees and open land visible in the distance.

Rural Renaissance: A Shift in Land Management

Posted: Thursday, June 05, 2025

How Landowners Are Bridging Tradition with Regenerative Agriculture to Enhance Profitability and Revitalize Soil Health In the realm of rural land management, a notable shift towards regenerative grazing practices is...

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Understanding Conservation Easements: A Guide for Landowners and Investors

Posted: Thursday, April 03, 2025

In recent years, the concept of conservation easements has gained significant attention, particularly among landowners and investors looking to preserve ecological values while maximizing the potential of their land. A...

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Crafting Your Land’s Legacy: Essential Steps for Estate Planning

Posted: Thursday, March 27, 2025

If you are a farmer, rancher, or landowner, undoubtedly, you have wondered what this land, your land, will look like in 20, 30, 50, or 100 years from now. Who...

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A Home Away From Home: Purchasing a Forest Service Recreational Cabin

Posted: Thursday, March 13, 2025

The American dream, historically, has included homeownership as a primary importance to most people's goals. However, a home away from home has become a major pursuit for many Americans. Often...

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Two cowboys on horseback, wearing hats and plaid shirts, guide cattle inside a fenced corral on a sunny day, with open fields and trees in the background.

Choosing the Best Ranch Management Plan: Key Considerations

Posted: Thursday, February 27, 2025

Buying a cattle ranch is an exciting and rewarding experience. I love working my ranch lands, caring for my cattle, and spending time outdoors. I enjoy sharing my experiences with...

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Sustaining Wild Sheep Hunting Through Conservation

Posted: Thursday, January 23, 2025

In the heart of the wild, where the mountains meet the sky and the air is fresh, there lives a creature that embodies the essence of the rugged wilderness. The...

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How to Invest in Land

Posted: Thursday, January 09, 2025

I initially wrote the article, ‘How to Buy a Ranch,’ for our first issue of Land Investor magazine back in 2014. Although most of the information is timeless, a few...

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Youth In Agriculture: Claire Murnin - A Budding AGvocate for the Agriculture Industry

Posted: Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Raising kids immersed in agriculture develops a sense of discipline, hard work, tenacity, and creativity to work through unexpected challenges that may appear in an otherwise seemingly smooth afternoon. This...

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Alaskan Gold Mine Acquisition: How to Buy and What to Expect

Posted: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Owning a gold mine is undeniably alluring. When you add the grandeur of Alaska, the promise of striking it rich, and the influence of reality shows featuring determined gold miners...

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Archery Elk Hunting: Secrets to Success

Posted: Thursday, November 07, 2024

As the late summer sun radiates down upon your face with penetrating strength, as if the sun is not yet ready to yield its power to the inevitable autumn, a...

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Pheasant Hunting in South Dakota: Where Tradition Meets Epic Adventure 

Posted: Thursday, October 03, 2024

Nestled snugly in the heart of the American Midwest, South Dakota boasts an undeniable charm—a blend of picturesque landscapes, warm hospitality, and a rich tapestry for outdoor adventures. While there...

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