From The Field

North Dakota landowners dealing with decades-old federal wetland easements may soon have a greater role in determining exactly how those easements apply to their property. The U.S. Department of the Interior recently announced that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) will expand its review of Prairie Pothole wetland easements,

Learn the fundamentals of Illinois farmland estate planning, from succession and ownership structures to taxes, valuations, leases, and family goals.

Explore what gives Northern Michigan timber tracts value, from timber quality and forest management to recreation, wildlife habitat, and land potential.

Buying farmland in North Dakota involves more than checking acreage, soil quality, and location. Water management plays a major role in long-term productivity, operating costs, and overall property value. Tile drainage often becomes an important topic during the buying process because it directly affects how efficiently fields handle excess moisture

Find out how Minnesota conservation easements affect land values, property rights, and buying or selling decisions for farmland and recreational land.

Find out how Wisconsin land use classification affects property taxes, land value, and ownership decisions for farms, forests, and rural properties.

If you’re planning on buying a farm in Montana, you should thoroughly understand soil productivity ratings, and this guide is here to help with that.

It’s natural to want to get everything you can out of your land. Here are some strategies for maximizing ROI for your farm or ranch in Montana.

Water rights for landowners can get a little confusing in Montana. We’re here to go over the basics so you can better understand them yourself.

If you want your land to last for future generations, you need to know how to preserve it. Our sustainable land management tips will help with that.