FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Maurie Cashman @ 319-377-1143 November 7, 2023 CES Nationwide adds a new geography with acquisition of Wilson Restaurant Supply in Cedar Falls Iowa The CES Family of Companies has over 60 Field Service Technicians. It is an exciting time for our service department and an opportunity add value to our customers.” […]
9/15/2023, Hampton, Iowa Growthland is proud to announce the opening of its newest office location in Hampton, Iowa. Growthland is a leading provider of agricultural real estate and agri-business appraisals, agricultural real estate brokerage, middle-market sales and acquisitions, farm management and swine farm management. In 2020, Wearda Farm Management transitioned a portion of its farm […]
By Erin VanderHeiden When it comes to determining the value of a property or asset, having a trusted appraiser can make all the difference. An appraiser is a licensed professional who has expertise in assessing the worth of a property, business, or other assets. They use their knowledge and experience to determine the fair market […]
Benjamin W. Isaacson with Growthland in Marion, IA, was recently recognized by the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) for 10 years of Membership within the Organization. Isaacson is an agricultural professional who provides services for clients which may include farm and ranch management, rural appraisal, and/or agricultural consulting. Isaacson has been […]
Real estate appraisals are an important part of buying, selling, and managing property. Appraisals help determine a property’s market value, which is an essential piece of information for making informed real estate decisions. However, traditional appraisals can be time-consuming and costly. Growthland offers Express Appraisals as a quicker and more convenient option. What is an […]
APPRAISALS IN 2022 Appraisals of agricultural real estate and business valuations drive much of our other services. We had a banner year in 2022 with a 55 % increase in the value of the property and businesses we appraised. Few other highlights: · Over 700 appraisals completed · Properties appraised in 8 different states · Varying property types […]
Mac joined the Growthland team in November 2022. Mac was born and raised in rural Southeast Iowa, near Bloomfield. He is a 2019 graduate of Iowa State University’s Ag Studies program. Upon graduation, Mac’s passion for conservation and agriculture led him to work for the Wapello and Henry County (IA) NRCS field offices. He and […]
As a key part of our business, we collect and analyze trends in real estate values. Our data covers nearly two-thirds of Iowa and includes land that is at a minimum 75% tillable. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago reported land values rose 22% in the second quarter of 2022, adding to double digit gains […]
LAND VALUES Similar to 2021, land values has continued to be the highlight of 2022. The graph below is from our internal comparable sales database that consists of 445 auctions or listings of farms with 70 % or higher tillable land across 73 counties in the state of Iowa. The rating we calculate is $/Tillable […]
The world economy is facing slowing growth and rising inflation, raising concerns of a return to the stagflation of the 1970s, when steep interest rate hikes were made to fight inflation, leading to debt crises in some emerging and developing economies. The global economy is in the midst of a steep growth slowdown accompanied by […]
Kara started with Growthland in July 2022 focusing on comparable sales. She graduated from Kirkwood Community College with her Associate’s Degree in Agriculture Business. Kara grew up in on her family farm located in Jackson County.
Jake joined the Growthland team in May of 2022. He grew up on corn, soybean and hog farm in northwest Iowa near Spencer and graduated from Iowa State University in 2006 with a B.S. in Agronomy. His career focus has been in crop production working in retail agronomy, a large-scale farming operation and recently, a […]
We have parties seeking existing finishers to purchase Finisher must have an existing contract grower arrangement Seller can retain manure rights if desired Site can be sold PRIVATELY if desired Call our office at 319-377-1143 and ask for Dean Schott or Dale Kenne
Richard K. Isaacson, AFM, ARA with Growthland in Marion, IA, was recently recognized by the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) for 45 years of Membership within the Organization. Isaacson is an agricultural professional who provides services for clients which may include farm and ranch management, rural appraisal, and/or agricultural consulting. Isaacson […]
We have an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about agriculture and our farmers! We are currently looking to bring on a Farm Manager to take over our Ottumwa location. The primary responsibility of the Farm Manager Supervisor is to provide local farm management for our Ottumwa office, including a variety of responsibilities and […]
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