Hurricane Matthew’s storm-surge flooding was especially devastating to the emerged crops of southeastern coastal farms because late September and early October marks the beginning of the fall harvest season. Here are some USDA programming resources to assist farmers with post-hurricane recovery.
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Giving Old Barns New Life
Donald Polaski, owner of the Antique Barn Company based in Orford, New Hampshire, has dedicated his career to giving historic buildings new life.
How to Manage Hunters and Guests on Your Land
Permitting hunters and recreational guests on your property involves personal interaction. Personal interaction generally escalates into person problems. This fact was borne out in a recent statement by a landowner. “I don’t mind the hunting as much as I do the hunters.”
Camera Surveys: The Emerging Wildlife Tool
Game cameras have become a popular scouting tool for hunters, but are they the right tool for you?
Lands of America September 2016 Land News & Trends
News from Lands of America in September 2016, including a turnkey income-producing farming operation near Dallas, Texas, and a massive working cattle ranch in the high-desert region of western Arizona.
Charleston Master Craftsman: Landrum Tables’ Capers Cauthen
Charleston’s Capers Cauthen is a master craftsman who melds his love of the land with his exquisite custom lumber creations from Landrum Tables.
Cary Matthews: Hooked on Rural Land Appraising
Cary Matthews, ARA, remembers catching the property appraisal bug in 1989 when he accompanied his brother Tommy on an appraisal project in northwest Arkansas.
The Evolution of Land Real Estate Across the Generations
In the Central Illinois town of Jacksonville sits a family-owned land services company by the name of Worrell Land Services.
Taxes Don’t Have to Get Worse Whenever Congress Meets
High taxes tend too often to prevent the sale of a great property.
Sporting Clays in Moonshine Country With the New Ruger Red Label: Part Three
Listening to Charlie Mincey’s Tales as a moonshine hauler nearly seven decades ago fuels your imagination of secreted copper stills and backwoods scallywags.
Hunting in Texas: More than Just a Whitetail State
Don’t overlook Texas when prospecting around for options to pursue mule deer and elk.
Rob Pfister: Old West Values, New West Vision
Rob Pfister, owner of Pfister Land Company in Buffalo, Wyoming, was weaned on the independent spirit and self-reliance of the American West.
Fred Hepler: A Passion for Farm Management
Fred Hepler discusses his strong passion for farm management.
The Landscapes of Jerome and Jeromyah Jones
Painting scenes from Maymont has been the subject that matters in many of Jerome W. Jones, Jr.’s collection of landscapes for over 50 years.
Is Hunting Animal Cruelty?
A majority of our country’s citizens are urbanites and have no experience with nature and rural life. Although they lack knowledge of agricultural and wildlife production, an ever increasing number crusade for ending animal cruelty, food from natural and sustainable sources and banning firearms and hunting.
Is Leasing Your Land for Commercial Hunting a Good Idea? A View from the Field
With hunting season just around the corner, now is the time to put hunting lease agreements in place. Whether it’s an individual or commercial operation, there are pros and cons to each arrangement. Writer Heather Richie went out in the field to join one outfitter for a hunt and learn more about the professional land-lease relationship for landowners.
10 Best Management Practices for Running a Profitable Ranch
Some folks purchase rural land for pleasure as much as for profit. Motivated by a dream of running a hunting operation, raising cattle or having their own place to roam, they may forget that the land can help pay for itself.
Tech We Like: Powderhook’s New Hunting & Fishing App
Billing itself your “outdoor help desk,” the new hunting and fishing app from Powderhook seeks to get more people outdoors with advice from locals.
Swailing Smarts: Advice for Managing Your Timberland Investment
Managed timberlands can generate returns almost four times higher than non-managed lands, making it essential the landowner manages this resource wisely.
Property Spotlight: Kennedy Family’s Virginia Estate Back on the Market
The former Virginia estate of the Kennedys is back on the market this week, listed for sale at $5,950,000.
