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Compeer's AgEdge

Compeer's AgEdge

By: Compeer Financial
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 Compeer's AgEdge brings you insider discussions from finance experts who understand farming. Each episode breaks down complex agricultural economics, policy changes, and farm business topics into digestible conversations. From DC policy updates to crop insurance strategies, our experts help you stay informed and confident about economic trends and financial decisions affecting your operations. Follow along for informative episodes that keep you ahead of the curve in agricultural finance and policy.© Compeer Financial Earth Sciences Economics Management Management & Leadership Personal Finance Science
Episodes
  • A Will Does Not Make a Transition Plan

    A Will Does Not Make a Transition Plan
    Oct 9 2025
    Lisa Quist from Nationwide explains the critical difference between estate planning and transition planning for agricultural operations. Through a detailed case study of Bill and Sue's farm, Lisa reveals how typical "I love you" wills can unintentionally destroy family farms by dividing every acre into equal shares among all children, regardless of who's actually farming. Learn why beneficiary designations trump wills, how joint account ownership can override estate plans, and why old contracts can derail inheritance intentions. Lisa explains that while only an estimated one-third of farms have transition plans, the real number with complete plans may be closer to ten percent due to confusion between estate and transition planning. The episode covers the six essential components of comprehensive transition planning: succession planning, business structure evaluation, risk management, financial independence, mentorship and knowledge transfer, and estate document creation. Lisa emphasizes the importance of communication with all heirs about plans, assembling the right professional team including attorneys and CPAs who understand agriculture, and treating transition documents as living plans that require regular review.
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    34 mins
  • Midwest Farm Real Estate: Market Trends and Sector Analysis

    Midwest Farm Real Estate: Market Trends and Sector Analysis
    Sep 25 2025
    Regional Appraisal Manager Jade Kruschke breaks down Compeer Financial's latest benchmark data revealing surprising stability in Midwest farm real estate despite declining commodity prices. Using comprehensive analysis of thousands of farm sales across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois, Jade explains why land values continue modest appreciation even as market activity contracts significantly from previous years. Learn how recreational land is dramatically outperforming cropland with shorter marketing times, why capitalization rates keep falling as investors accept lower returns for farmland stability, and what's driving Wisconsin's stronger performance compared to neighboring states. The episode explores sector-specific insights across swine, poultry, and dairy operations, revealing how beef-on-dairy programs are reshaping producer profits while facility transactions remain limited. Jade also examines development pressures near metro areas and explains why cash rents have remained surprisingly stable despite rising land values.
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    39 mins
  • AI in Agriculture

    AI in Agriculture
    Sep 19 2025
    Compeer Ag Economist Megan Roberts opens with a fresh macroeconomic update on the Federal Reserve's recent rate cut decision, driven by weakening job growth despite persistent inflation concerns, before diving into artificial intelligence applications with Jennifer Coleman from The Directions Group. Jennifer breaks down the different types of AI and showcases cutting-edge tools for agronomy, livestock management, and real-time field monitoring currently being used on farms worldwide. She also addresses AI's limitations, including its inability to access unpublished data, make ethical decisions, or replace human intuition and relationship-building skills. The discussion covers implementation barriers including economic costs, cultural resistance, technological challenges, and quality concerns, while emphasizing why core farming skills like contextual decision-making and hands-on precision work remain irreplaceable.
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    34 mins
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