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The Cicadapocolypse is under way. If you live anywhere near Chicago or even in Southern Illinois, you’re probably surrounded by the noise outdoors that is as loud as a car horn or a chainsaw. It’s the cicadas’ deafening mating call that can run up to 110 decibels. Cicadas usually emerge every May or June in more than a dozen U.S. states east of the Mississippi River, but this year, Illinois is facing two crops of the noisy insects. A 17-year brood of cicadas has burrowed out of the ground in the northern half of Illinois, while at the same time, a 13-year brood has climbed out from the soil in the south. It’s the first time this has happened since 1803. The lifecycle of periodical cicadas is one of the longest known in the insect world. They emerge from the ground in mid-May, shed their outer bodies and begin mating in June. By mid to late June, usually the noise has subsided when they begin to lay eggs. Two months later, the eggs hatch and nymphs fall to dig their holes into the ground where they stay there between 13 and 17 years until they emerge again. Timing varies by location.

Farm Progress contributing author, Doug Hensley, president of Hertz Real Estate Services, shares how the fall harvest plays a key role in the future price direction for farmland. Highlighting counties in our Midwest reporting state of Iowa, Hensley shares more on the late summer "stickier" than expected land prices, the anticipation building around this year's harvest, and how together they can form an outlook for 2025. Read more here - https://bit.ly/3MQ6ijA

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3 Mistakes to Avoid When Investing in Iowa Farmland From managing partner Reid Weiland: ?Mistake #1: Not analyzing historical images of the land Just because a piece of land looks good when you see it doesn’t mean it will look that way all the time. Always review imagery from previous years before buying. This can give you insights into how the land has performed during various climate conditions, such as dry years and wet years. ?Mistake #2: Not understanding the topography In north central Iowa, water runs downhill. In fact, the state has statutes about this: You can't impede water's natural flow if it negatively impacts your neighbor. This means that understanding where, how fast and how much water moves can help you anticipate future investments and how your crop will perform after significant rain events. ?Mistake #3: Not considering future needs Acquiring the land is only the first step. Think about how you’re going to optimize the land for productivity and maintain its inherent value in the long run. A good land management partner can help you do this. Avoiding these mistakes can save you time, money and headaches down the road. Have anything else to add? Share with us in the comments below??

?? Indiana and Illinois Lead the Midwest in Farmland Loss ?? Over the past two decades, Indiana and Illinois have seen significant agricultural land loss due to development, with Illinois losing 155,653 acres and Indiana 133,243 acres. A staggering 81% of this loss has occurred in metropolitan areas, driven by urban expansion. ??????? In Indiana alone, approximately 350,000 acres of farmland were converted between 2010 and 2022, primarily for residential use. This trend is a wake-up call for smarter land-use planning to preserve our state's vital agricultural resources. ??? Learn more: ?? https://lnkd.in/gHpT9g-e

Farmers and ranchers who utilize the Ranching for Profit financial and economic models have the opportunity to truly propel their operations into a profitable future. By taking the Ranching for Profit School, Brian Brhel of Denton, Nebraska learned how to focus more on the business side of his business. The skills and tools he learned during the school will allow him to take his livestock and crop operation to the next level. #ranching4profit #agriculture #businessowner

Farmland preservation is a major concern in North Carolina. My home state ranks second to Texas in terms of projected farmland loss by 2040, according to a new report issued by the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill / Public Policy Department. "This report summarizes survey findings from a statewide policy survey regarding whether counties had an established farmland preservation program or were seeking to establish one, as well as what challenges or successes they had encountered during this process. It also presents information regarding county efforts for farmland preservation in the state and recommends best practices for counties seeking to establish preservation programs." You can access the report at https://lnkd.in/egjMdYfW