Flake, McCain introduce bill to help reduce wildfire risk
U.S. senators Jeff Flake and John McCain, both Arizona Republicans, have introduced a bill that would reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires.Legal scholars predict Utah land transfer takes the public out of public lands
Acquiring title to 31 million acres of public lands could lead to less public access, less public involvement in land-use decisions and perhaps a better chance that imperiled plants and animals win federal protection under the Endangered Species Act.
Using drones to sell homes — except in Washington
Douglas Trudeau wanted to do things the right way, he said, even though he knows peers who have ignored FAA rules prohibiting the use of drone photography and video for commercial purposes.
Disputes over land common for presidential libraries
With President Barack Obama expected to choose the site for his library in less than two months, Chicagoans are engaged in a bitter fight over a proposal to place it in a public park.
Rural lawmakers back federal land transfer report
Rural lawmakers are calling for Idaho to invest at least $750,000 to continue laying the groundwork for the transfer of federal lands to state ownership.
Land values down after long rise
Farm managers and rural appraiser groups from North Dakota and Minnesota have recently published reports confirming what most farmers and landowners already sense — land values and rental markets softened in the 2014 calendar year.
Colorado rejects limit on open-space land seizures
The rejected bill would have prevented counties from using eminent-domain laws to seize private land for open space, parks, conservation or preservation of views.
High-speed rail agency behind schedule in buying land
California’s $68 billion high-speed rail project is as much as a year behind schedule in buying the land needed to start construction.
N.D., Minnesota land values down after long rise
Fargo, N.D. — Farm managers and rural appraiser groups from North Dakota and Minnesota have recently published reports confirming land values and rental markets softened in the 2014 calendar year.
Iowa Farmer Prepares Himself After Farm Land Value Sees Biggest Decline Since 1986
Right now if you drive around Iowa, you could say most of the farm land looks the same. However, if you ask farmers like Mort Zenor of Woodbury County, he’d tell you there’s more to a farm than “meets the eye.”
Farm land remains a solid investment despite taxes, land prices
Even though agricultural property taxes in Indiana have risen by 33 percent since 2007, farm land continues to be one of the best investments a producer can make.
Bill would increase property taxes for farmers
A bill from a Kansas Senator would substantially increase the amount farmers and ranchers pay for property taxes.
$280M available for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that rural agricultural producers and small business owners can now apply for resources to purchase and install renewable energy systems or make improvements.
Fed Appears to Hesitate on Raising Interest Rate
The Federal Reserve is not sounding like an institution that is ready to raise its benchmark interest rate in June.
New Mexico land commissioner halts renewal energy project.
This $2 billion transmission project would carry electricity generated by renewable resources in New Mexico and Arizona to markets across the West.
Governor of Pennsylvania signs moratorium on fracking.
The executive order was signed to stop drilling on state lands but not on private land.
Study regarding Urban Croplands Performed
80% of urban croplands occur in low- to middle-income countries.
Bill to lower the farm and ranch property taxes is proposed in Nebraska.
Farmers and ranchers are paying a much higher portion of the local property tax bill than they did previously.
Hypothetic biofuel predictions without substantiation were made by the World Resources Institute.
The World Resource Institute fails to substantiate its claim that bioenergy is competing for food crops and land according to the Global Renewal Fuels Alliance.
U.S. offers land rights on the moon.
Federal Aviation Administration pens letter stating intention to allow commercial activities on the moon to be conducted on a non-interference basis.
Expect high beef prices for at least two years.
Record high prices are expected by cattle producers and consumers.
Agriculture is big business in Cayuga County in Alabama.
The county’s agricultural exports have increased to $65 million.
Time will tell if the declining oil prices will positively or negatively affect the real estate industry.
The short-term impact for most agents will probably be positive.
Costco sets its own rules for site selection.
See why no Costco is inside Dallas city limits yet.
Ag management strategies put on paper for 2015.
Farm businesses might consider some tactics during these volatile financial times in the farming business.
Land use, health, and infrastructure are priorities in Palo Altos.
Urban land planning is a key to this California community in 2015.
Forest Service releases final land management planning framework.
The Forest Service has established guidance documents that direct land managers’ implementation of the 2012 planning rule.
A bipartisan coalition introduced the Conservation Easement Incentive Act of 2015 in the House (H.R. 641) and Senate (S. 330).
The proposal provides a permanent enhanced tax incentive to family farmers, ranchers, and other landowners who choose not to develop their land and instead preserve their property for conservation.
Student housing investors bought between $2.8 billion and $3.0 billion in properties in 2014.
New investors are going for student housing products.
Boost word of mouth referrals for your business.
Word of mouth is a strong marketing tool that takes strategy.
The EPA has withdrawn an interpretive rule regarding the Clean Water Act.
The interpretive rule is part of the larger Waters of the U.S. proposal issued by EPA last year being scrutinized by Congress.
Real estate exchange-traded funds could be in for a rocky ride.
If the Federal Reserve raises interest rates later this year as expected, REITS can take a hit.
Trends in Commercial Real Estate to Watch for in 2015
Position and be ready by knowing the trends.
RPT-U.S. grain farmers add debt as crop prices squeeze cash flow
U.S. grain farmers are boosting demand for loans from farm banks. |
