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Farmland and Timberland – Comparison of these two Asset Classes

By jwatson | Published: July 21, 2016
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Farmland and Timberland – Comparison of these two Asset Classes  Timberland and Farmland possess certain similarities as an asset class, but that there are many differences.  jw Asset Class Battle: Timberland Vs. Farmland Source: Seeking Alpha by Jussi Askola Jul. 19, 2016 3:03 PM ET Summary Timberland and farmland have both achieved historically very attractive  Read more…

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Iowa Forestland: 97,000 acres Lost to Cropland, Pasture Conversion over 5 Years

By jwatson | Published: July 19, 2016
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Most of woodland loss was from selloff of timber and conversation to cropland and pasture. The five year period with dramatic forest conversion was 2009-2013 which coincides with the run up in commodity prices Cites a local broker:  “High-demand woodland for hunting maybe goes for about $2,000” an acre, Tauke said. “If you had some acres and were  Read more…

Posted in Agriculture, Biodiversity, Conservation Banking, ecosystem services, Farmland, Fay Ranches, Forestland, Land Investment, Ranches, Republic Ranches, Soil, Texas, Timberland, U.S. Farmland, Water, Wetland Banking | Also tagged , , | Leave a comment