Land Notes

Cattle rally back on the tight supply story with October live up $2.15, while corn and soybeans ease into the Trump-Xi summit and wheat touches a four-week low on Black Sea ceasefire talk. The latest commodity market update from the Farm Gal.

Cattle rally on a record-low August Cattle on Feed placement total, grains rebound on positive US-China trade talk, and a drier window opens for fall harvest. The latest commodity market update from the Farm Gal.

Cattle back off into Friday's Cattle on Feed report, corn eases on harvest pressure at $5.34, while soybeans firm on harvest-delay risk and wheat gains on late fund buying. The latest commodity market update from the Farm Gal.

Thinking about splitting your Wisconsin acreage before you sell? Farm Gal Erica Lawton breaks down when subdivision adds value and when it quietly costs you.

Friday's WASDE was a sell-the-news day: soybeans fell 35 3/4 cents on a surprise yield increase, corn gave back a midday pop to $5.30, and wheat slipped on higher world stocks, while cattle rallied into Monday on cheaper corn. The latest commodity market update from the Farm Gal.

Grains fade into the September WASDE with corn at a ten-day low, beans fading toward $13.00, and wheat giving back its Black Sea premium on peace-talk talk. Cattle trade mixed with feeders firm. The latest commodity market update from the Farm Gal.

Grains faded into the Labor Day weekend on profit-taking off contract and multi-year highs. Corn near $5.37, beans above $13.00, wheat giving back Black Sea premium, and cattle consolidating oversold. The latest commodity market update from the Farm Gal.

Grains made fresh highs then pulled back on profit-taking into the September WASDE. Corn near $5.43, beans above $13.00, wheat holding a Black Sea premium, and cattle drifting on thin cash. The latest commodity market update from the Farm Gal.

What really dents a rural property appraisal in Wisconsin? Farm Gal Erica Lawton shares the three things that drop value most, and how to fix them before you list.

Wheat capped its biggest weekly gain in years on Black Sea fear, corn closed at a three-year high, soybeans rode Chinese demand, and cattle faded on thin cash. The latest commodity market update from the Farm Gal.

Wheat went limit-up, corn broke above $5, soybeans surged on Chinese demand, and cattle stayed under pressure. The latest commodity market update from the Farm Gal.

Late summer and early fall reveal different things about Wisconsin rural land. What changes between August and September on farm ground, hunting land, and timber tracts.

Late August is the last real window for Wisconsin rural property sellers to prep before the fall market peak. Seller checklist for farm, land, and hunting property.

Black River Falls, Wisconsin is the Jackson County seat with deep Ho-Chunk roots, the Black River State Forest, Wazee Lake, and real rural property value.

Forty acres can be worth $50,000 or $500,000 depending on where it sits and what it is. Here is what drives the price from tillable bottom ground to northern timber.

The transition into fall exposes what summer greenery hides. Here is how farmers and land buyers read the changing season on Wisconsin rural property.

Osseo, Wisconsin sits at the crossroads of I-94 and highways 10 and 53 in Trempealeau County. A Farm Gal guide to life in this historic Scandinavian small town.

Late summer 2026 Wisconsin rural land market. Farmland values hold steady, recreational demand stays strong, and limited inventory shapes the fall season for buyers and sellers.

Getting the timing right on a fall rural property listing in Wisconsin. When to list, how to prep, and what the September through November market window looks like for farm, land, and hunting property sellers.

Eau Claire, Wisconsin is one of the fastest-growing cities in the state while keeping its small-town character. A Farm Gal guide to life in Eau Claire, with local spots, schools, and rural property insights.

The combines are rolling in western Wisconsin. Here is what I am seeing on farm ground, timber tracts, and hunting properties as harvest season gets underway.

Late August is the last window for Wisconsin rural property sellers to prep before the October market peak. Here is your Farm Gal checklist for farm, land, and hunting property.

Prescott, Wisconsin sits at the confluence of the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers. A Farm Gal guide to life in Prescott, with local spots, river recreation, and rural property insights.

The latest commodity market activity for cattle, corn, soybeans, and wheat. Price moves, analyst insights, and what it means for Wisconsin farm and land sellers.

Durand, Wisconsin offers small-town living on the Chippewa River in Pepin County. A Farm Gal guide to life in Durand, with local spots, community events, and rural property insights.

Late August is the best time to walk rural Wisconsin land. Here are the 10 things I check right now before the fall market peak and hunting season.

Late August is the last window for Wisconsin rural property sellers to prep before the fall market peak. Here is your checklist for farm, land, and hunting property.

Mondovi, Wisconsin is the gateway to Buffalo County's trophy hunting country. A Farm Gal guide to living in Mondovi, with local spots, schools, and rural property insights.

Mid-August is the last call to prep farm ground before the harvest window opens. Here is a seller checklist for getting Wisconsin tillable acres ready for fall buyers.

Late summer is the best time to evaluate land in Wisconsin. Here is what pasture, tillable, timber, and recreational ground reveal about their value before the fall buying season.

What do buyers notice when they pull up to a country property in late August? Seven things that make or break a rural home's first impression in Wisconsin.

Late summer is the best time to walk rural Wisconsin land. Here are the 10 things I check in August before the fall market and hunting season heat up.

Mid-August is the last call to get your rural Wisconsin property ready for the fall market. Here is your seller checklist for farm, land, and hunting property.

Alma, Wisconsin is a small town on the Mississippi River with big views, deep history, and real rural property value. Here is what you need to know about living in Alma.

Winter walks on rural Wisconsin property reveal things a summer tour never will. Here is what you can and cannot learn from walking land in the snow season.

MLK Day is a National Day of Service. What does community look like in small-town Wisconsin real estate and how rural values shape the way we serve buyers and sellers.

If you want to sell your farm, land, or hunting property in spring 2027, start planning now. Here is what to do before the snow melts to get top dollar.

From Pepin to Stockholm to Alma, here are the cozy small-town spots in western Wisconsin along the Great River Road that I recommend to buyers looking for rural lifestyle and community.

A year-end look at the 2026 Wisconsin and Minnesota rural land market. Farmland, hunting land, and timber values, plus what shifted for buyers and sellers.

New Year, new land goals. Here is what buyers and sellers of farm, land, ranch, hunting, and timber property in Wisconsin should plan for in 2027.

Wisconsin ground starts freezing in late November. Here is what rural sellers should do now to get farm, land, and country properties ready before winter sets in.

Christmas in the Midwest means something different for rural buyers and sellers. Here is what to expect in December from your Farm Gal in Wisconsin.

Winterizing a farm, ranch, or country property before listing is essential for a smooth sale. Here is your complete checklist from the Farm Gal.

Veterans Day hits different in small-town Wisconsin. Here is why community still matters in rural real estate and how it shapes the way I work with buyers and sellers.

Thanksgiving changes how buyers think about land and home in Wisconsin. Here is why the holiday season creates a different kind of buyer mindset for rural property.

Late summer is the window to get your farm, land, or rural property ready for the fall market. Here is why planning now can make a real difference in your sale.

Selling farm ground this fall? Get your tillable acres ready for buyers and maximize your return at harvest time.

Not all land is the same. A guide to choosing the right type of rural land in Wisconsin for your goals.

Late summer is the best time to make your rural property shine before fall buyers start looking.

What does a real estate agent with ag roots notice first on a rural land walk? The 10 things I check before I ever talk price.

Late summer is the window to get farm, land, and rural property ready for fall buyers. A complete seller prep checklist.

Arcadia offers small-town charm, strong community roots, and some of the best rural property values in Trempealeau County.

What to know about water, septic, zoning, access, and lifestyle before you buy rural property in Wisconsin.

How to sell your Wisconsin hunting land for top dollar. Habitat evaluation, marketing strategy, and reaching out-of-state buyers.

Understand timber value in Wisconsin. Species, board feet, harvest potential, and how to price wooded acreage.