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This monthly podcast takes a look at everything and anything related to the world of Ag. Host Robert McNamara interviews a variety of guests on topics ranging from farm management to the current market trends in farm real estate.

Halderman Real Estate & Farm Management


    • May 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
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    Agriculture & Washington: What's Happening Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 69:54


    This month's podcast features an engaging recap of our recent webinar titled "Agriculture and Washington: What's Happening Now?" Join Howard Halderman as he welcomes Damian Mason, author and podcaster from the Business of Agriculture, along with Ted McKinney, CEO of NASDA. Tune in to gain valuable insights that will help elevate your farming endeavors!

    Opportunities awaits this planting season!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 11:39


    The winter auction season has concluded, and we are excitedly anticipating the opportunities that spring and summer will bring for agriculture. With tariffs, financing, and prices front and center, it's clear that these issues are top of mind for everyone in the industry. In the latest episode of Today's Ag podcast, host Robert McNamara had an insightful discussion with Pat Karst, delving into what the future holds as we head into planting season. The insights shared promise to shape our strategies for success in the months ahead.

    Innovative Ways To Finance a Farm Purchase

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 77:19


    Join us for an engaging and informative webinar hosted by Robert McNamara, where we bring you insights from one of our past webinars. You won't want to miss the expertise of Howard Halderman from the Halderman Companies, Damian Mason from The Business of Agriculture, and Ben Gordon from Fractual Agriculture. Together, they'll delve into the current outlook on farmland values, explore financing arrangements, and introduce innovative tools for alternative financing options. Get ready to enhance your understanding and stay ahead in the agricultural landscape!

    Takeaways from farm shows and recent seminars.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 17:03


    Our calendars have been packed with farm shows and seminars over the past few months. In today's Ag segment, host Robert McNamara engaged in an insightful conversation with Pat Karst about the key takeaways from their discussions with attendees regarding the state of agriculture in 2025.

    Innovative Ways To Finance A Farm Purchase

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 72:22


    In this episode, join our host, Robert McNamara, as he takes us back to one of our favorite webinars about creative ways to finance your dream farm purchase! We're excited to have Howard Halderman from the Halderman Companies, Damian Mason from The Business of Agriculture, and Ben Gordon from Fractual Agriculture joining the conversation. They'll share valuable insights on the latest trends in farmland values, different financing arrangements, and some exciting alternative financing options. It's bound to be an engaging and informative discussion!

    December Maximizing Your Farmland Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 74:01


    This month's podcast proudly presents a dynamic recap of our latest webinar, where we explored powerful strategies to enhance your farm operations. Howard Halderman will be joined by Damian Mason, author and podcaster for the Business of Agriculture, as well as Emily Wildermuth and Nolan Sampson from the Halderman Companies. Tune in to gain valuable insights and take your farming to the next level!

    Update on all things Ag!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 17:28


    Join our host, Robert McNamara, on Today's Ag as he catches up with Pat Karst, who just got back from the ASFRMA annual meeting! They chat about the exciting crop results, recent sales, and all the great things Pat learned at the meeting. It's a fun and informative conversation you won't want to miss!

    What are Farm Appraisals?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 12:20


    Today, we revisit one of our favorite podcasts from a few years ago: What are farm appraisals, and who needs one? Since this recording, Emily has become a certified general appraiser. Sit back and enjoy! 

    Fall Maximizing Your Farmland Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 68:20


    Are you considering buying or selling farmland? Are you concerned about whether or not the timing is right? Timing of a farm ground purchase or sale involves MANY factors: market conditions, estate considerations, taxation, financial factors, family matters, and, of course, your unique investment situation. If you're concerned about the right time to buy or sell farm property, this podcast is for you. Howard Halderman will provide market analysis, and host Damian Mason will lead an interactive discussion between Howard, ag estate attorney Dan Gordon, and The Farm CPA Paul Neiffer. 

    What could the Conservation Reserve Program do for your land?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 10:27


    What could the Conservation Reserve Program do for your land? Today's Ag podcast host, Robert McNamara, talks with Craig Springmier, Farm Manager and Real Estate Agent with Halderman Real Estate, about his experiences with the Conservation Reserve Program in Ohio. 

    How's Your Summer Going So Far?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 15:35


    How's your summer going so far? Our agriculture host, Robert McNamara, had a friendly chat with Pat Karst about grain prices and his thoughts on the future of land prices for the summer.

    Does Your Farm Need Tile Drainage?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 72:22


    Our host, Robert McNamara, shares our June webinar on tile drainage. Join the in-depth discussion between Howard Halderman of the Halderman Companies, Damian Mason of The Business of Agriculture, and Quint Shambaugh of Pinion, LLC, as they discuss logistics and options surrounding tile drainage for your farm.

    Spring Planting Update With Pat!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 9:36


    How's the spring planting coming along in your area? Our Ag host, Robert McNamara, had a chat with Pat Karst about how planting is going and the current weather in their area.

    Timber is an important asset for your farm!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 9:56


    If you have woods on your property, listen up!  Today's Ag podcast host, Robert McNamara, talks with Hugh Pence, Farm Manager with Halderman Real Estate, about timber is on the property and how to take care of this valuable asset. 

    Insights on 1031 Exchanges!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 87:32


    Discover the latest webinar that our host, Robert McNamara, shared! You won't want to miss out on hearing from Howard Halderman of the Halderman Companies, Damian Mason of The Business of Agriculture, and Anna Barsky of IPX 1031. They'll discuss the most important topics in farmland values, cash rents, and 1031 exchanges. Don't miss out on this chance to learn from the experts in the field! So go ahead and grab a cup of coffee and sit back to enjoy this highly informative webinar!

    Winter Seminars In Review!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 4:37


    Robert McNamara, the host of today's Ag podcast, shares some valuable insights from Howard Halderman's Farmland Value reports, along with a review of this year's seminars. The podcast promises to offer great information for those interested in agriculture. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy listening to the podcast!

    Innovative Ways To Finance a Farm Purchase

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 77:19


    In our latest webinar, our host, Robert McNamara, shares one of our latest webinars. Join Howard Halderman of the Halderman Companies, Damian Mason of The Business of Agriculture, and Ben Gordon of Fractual Agriculture as they discuss the outlook and updates of farmland values, financing arrangements, and tools for alternative financing options. 

    Conservation reserve program has many options for your land.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 10:27


    What could the Conservation Reserve Program do for your land? Today's Ag podcast host, Robert McNamara, talks with Craig Springmier, Farm Manager and Real Estate Agent with Halderman Real Estate, about his experiences with the Conservation Reserve Program in Ohio. 

    Ag Land Market Values Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 85:59


    Damian Mason and Howard Halderman discuss the Ag Land Market Values, factors driving farmland values, and why high farmland prices are not a problem. It's an interesting conversation that you can sit back and enjoy.

    How is harvesting going this fall?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 11:23


    Robert McNamara, the host of Today's Ag, sits down with Pat Karst, Vice President of Real Estate at Halderman Real Estate, to discuss harvest status in Indiana. As October is a busy month for farming, they delve into how things are going in the state.

    Updates in the agricultural world with Rick Brock.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 74:23


    In September, Rick Brock from The Brock Report spoke at The Halderman Companies Owner Field Day event. The Brock Associates have been successful in the agricultural commodity markets for over 30 years. Let's hear what Rick has to say about the current status of agriculture.

    August has been an excellent month for auctions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 11:26


    August has been an excellent month for auctions! Ag host Robert McNamara recently had the pleasure of discussing the current and upcoming auction calendar with Pat Karst, the Vice President of Real Estate for Halderman Real Estate.

    Why Ukraine Matters To The World.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 36:32


    This month we revisit one of our favorite episodes - Why Ukraine Matters To The World.  Today's Ag host Robert McNamara has a fascinating conversation with Allan Lines, Professor Emeritus at Ohio  University, about the history of Ukrainian agriculture in the world market. 

    Leaseback Sales With Colten Yager!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 1:00


    Leaseback Sales, what are they, and how might they help your portfolio? Today's Ag host, Robert McNamara, talks with Colten Yager, Farm Manager and Certified Appraiser Trainee with Halderman Real Estate, and digs deep into why leaseback sales might be something you want to look at in the near future. 

    Farmland updates with Emily!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2023 8:19


    Today's Ag podcast host, Robert McNamara, talks with Emily Elfers, Real Estate Agent and Certified General Appraiser with Halderman Real Estate, about the outlook of farmland values in her area.  Now sit back and relax with Robert and Emily. 

    Halderman Marketing Process With Lauren Peacock

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 9:22


    Today's Ag host, Robert McNamara chats with Lauren Peacock on the Halderman marketing process.  They look at how technology has changed over the years, from planes to drones, social media, and newsletters.   

    What Are Farm Appraisals?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 12:20


    Here's a favorite Podcast from the past. What are farm appraisals, and who needs one? Today's Ag podcast host, Robert McNamara, talks with Emily Elfers, Real Estate Agent and Certified Appraiser Trainee with Halderman Real Estate, about what farm appraisals are and why you may need one in the future. 

    Late Winter/Early Spring Decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 3:30


    Today's Ag host Robert McNamara takes a look at what decisions farmers should be made during the late winter/early spring.  

    What do auctions, trade shows and future trends have in common?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 14:28


    Today's Ag host Robert McNamara catches up with Joe Halderman from the Halderman Companies in this episode of Today's Ag. Trade shows are essential to get the word out about upcoming auctions and technology trends. So, the Halderman Companies are wrapping up their 34th appearance at the Fort Wayne Farm Show; what does 2023 look like for the Halderman Companies for auctions and new trends? 

    Swain Family Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 28:16


    Rusty Harmeyer chats with Andy Howell, host of Before The Bid, about the upcoming Swain Family Farm auction. 

    A Year End Review!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 11:11


    With 2022 drawing to a close Today's Ag host Robert McNamara and Pat Karst, VP of Real Estate for the Halderman Companies, look at how the auction season closed for the year.  

    2022 Maximize Your Farmland Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 31:47


    Today's Ag host Robert McNamara revisits a recent presentation by Howard Halderman, President of Halderman Real Estate and Farm Management on maximizing your farmland. 

    How The Auction Process Works

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 5:41


    Fall is a busy auction time for the Halderman Companies. Today's Ag host Robert McNamara explains how the auction process flows from when the property is listed to closing. 

    Will Farmland Continue To Sell At Record Highs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 11:36


    Today's Ag host Robert McNamara talks with Pat Karst, Vice President of Real Estate for the Halderman Companies, about trends he is seeing in farmland auctions. Will prices continue to climb to record highs or are we nearing the peak with interest rates climbing?

    Questions About Green Energy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2022 14:16


    Questions about green energy? Today's Ag host Robert McNamara, talks with Nolan Sampson, Business Development Director with Halderman Real Estate, on all things green including wind energy. 

    What is the market pointing to for your next equipment purchase?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 23:50


     Today's Ag host Robert McNamara talks with Rusty Harmeyer, Auction Director for the Halderman Companies, and the owner of Harmeyer Auction and Appraisal, about trends in farm equipment prices and auctions. With inflation at record highs, what is the market pointing to for your next equipment purchase? 

    Summer Update 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 4:24


    How are the 2022 crops looking coming into mid-June? Today's Ag host Robert McNamara gives us an update on how the 2022 crops are coming along and what we can expect for the rest of the season. 

    Why Ukraine Matters To The World.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 36:32


    Why Ukraine Matters To The World.  Today's Ag host Robert McNamara, has a fascinating conversation with Allan Lines, Professor Emeritus at The Ohio  University, about the history of Ukrainian agriculture in the world market. 

    Why Online Auctions Are Here To Stay.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 8:16


    What's the future of online vs in-person auctions? Today's Ag host Robert McNamara talks with Pat Karst, VP of Real Estate for Halderman Real Estate on this and other things auction-related. 

    Solar is coming to a field near you!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 22:05


    Solar is coming to a field near you! Today's Ag host Robert McNamara, talks with Colten Yager, Farm Manager and Certified Appraiser Trainee with Halderman Real Estate, on the all things solar. 

    Farmland Real Estate Values and Rents

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 48:26


    Howard Halderman gave a presentation recently at one of the Halderman seminars in London, OH. Sit back and enjoy as Howard walks us thru the current trends. 

    Tools For Farmers To Navigate 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 16:02


    Today's Ag host Robert McNamara, talks with Chris Peacock, Farm Manager and Real Estate Agent with Halderman Real Estate, on the outlook for the 2022 growing season. 

    Conservation reserve program has many options for your land.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 10:25


    What could the Conservation Reserve Program do for your land? Today's Ag podcast host, Robert McNamara, talks with Craig Springmier, Farm Manager and Real Estate Agent with Halderman Real Estate, about his experiences with the Conservation Reserve Program in Ohio. 

    What are farm appraisals?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2021 12:20


    What are farm appraisals and who needs one? Today's Ag podcast host, Robert McNamara, talks with Emily Elfers, Real Estate Agent and Certified Appraiser Trainee with Halderman Real Estate, about what farm appraisals are and why you may need one in the future. 

    Timber is an important asset for your farm.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 9:56


    If you have woods on your property, listen up!  Today's Ag podcast host, Robert McNamara, talks with Hugh Pence, Farm Manager with Halderman Real Estate, about timber is on the property and how to take care of this valuable asset. 

    What is the latest in land auctions?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 13:58


    Wondering what the future of land auctions is? Today's Ag podcast host, Robert McNamara, talks with Pat Karst, VP of Halderman Real Estate, about how auctions have changed over the years. 

    Welcome to Today's Ag!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 15:12


    In our first-ever, Today's Ag podcast host, Robert McNamara talks with Howard Halderman about the early years of Halderman Companies and what the futures for agriculture. 

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