Make plans to attend the Land Values and Leasing Program hosted by the Post Rock District of Kansas State Research and Extension. The event will be held on Thursday, Jan. 16, with the program beginning at 6 p.m. and ending at 8 p.m. The evening will include speakers who plan to discuss changes in Kansas Land Values as well as local land leasing rates to assist farmers and landowners this winter.
Robin Reid, Kansas State University Extension farm economist, will cover Kansas Land Values and how they have been impacted by the decrease in farm profitability. She will also give a general farm economy outlook for 2025.
Megan Hughes, an extension farm economist with Kansas State, plans to speak on lease negotiations and how both landowners and tenants can work together to find an agreement that works for both parties.
In addition, Blaire Todd and Sandra Wick, Post Rock District agents, will present the results from the 2024 Post Rock District Lease Survey. They will cover average rates that are being used in Jewell, Lincoln, Mitchell, Osborne and Smith counties for crop residue, cropland, and pasture ground.
It’s important to remember that in Kansas, cancellation of land and pasture leases must be in writing and at least 30 days prior to March 1st, which is January 31st. Landowners can consider these current rates discussed during the program when evaluating their lease agreements this season.
The program will be held at the Mankato Community Center at 214 N High Street. Registration is free, but please RSVP by Tuesday, Jan. 14. Refreshments will be provided! For more information on the event, or to get registered, visit the Post Rock Extension website or call Blaire Todd, livestock production agent, at 785-738-3597 or Sandra Wick, crop production agent, at 785- 282-6823.
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