Gannon Real Estate and Consulting

04/17/2026

The average non-farming landlord is 69 years old!!

Nearly 80% of rented U.S. farmland is owned by non-farmers, with landlords collecting $34.1 billion annually while most acres sit debt-free.

04/10/2026

Wildlife picture of the day! Red-tailed hawk caught on camera at our listing in Boone County https://gannonre.com/property/boone-co-64-56-acres/

04/09/2026

Iran Ceasefire Won’t Provide Immediate Fertilizer Relief

https://www.agriculture.com/partners-iran-ceasefire-won-t-provide-immediate-fertilizer-relief-11946284?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=69d7b10bccea20000149f03e&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawREkNNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCTzdWU3gyNlhRV0dRYkJmc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHn1tYd-FGUKcUI7oaBP7N7qR5wNYtxUfrqN_97Ar_64w9P7_8ZNXzyZMxmk-_aem_h--OsyjEZ3dtX8aVM3M8tw

A temporary Iran ceasefire may ease global tensions, but U.S. farmers shouldn’t expect immediate fertilizer relief as supply disruptions, shipping delays, and spring planting demand keep prices elevated.

03/18/2026

SOLD! $1,440,000 total: https://gannonre.com/property/greene-co-120-acres-m-l/

03/09/2026

Some great pictures this weekend of a rooster basking at sunset at our 64.56 acre listing in Boone Co., 3 miles north of Madrid! (And some of his taller friends as well!)

Take a look!

https://gannonre.com/property/boone-co-64-56-acres/

Feel free to reach out to:
Mark Gannon | 515-291-5942 | [email protected]

02/20/2026

Great article from the extentsion on southern rust this year

February 18, 2026 Content Author: Alison Robertson Southern rust is a leaf disease of corn that is caused by the fungal pathogen, Puccinia polysora. The disease is recognized as clusters of small, circular (1/16” diameter) spots that produce thousands of bright orange urediniospores on the upper s...

02/18/2026

We currently have this great piece of recreational land for sale over in Boone Co., 3 miles north of Madrid.

This property presents an exceptional opportunity for recreation, with all acres enrolled in the SAFE (Iowa Gaining Ground) and CREP (Conservation Reserve Enhancement) CRP programs. The 22.34 acres in the SAFE program are located in the eastern and northeastern portions of the property, consisting of 20.1 acres of seeded ground and a 2.24-acre food plot, generating $300 per acre in annual payments until 2036. These acres also have a CSR2 of 86 that could be an excellent producing field after the CRP contract expires. The property boasts a strong history of pheasant populations and is anticipated to attract significant numbers of waterfowl.

Both north and south tax parcels are buildable! Approximately 32 acres each. Splits are possible.

Feel free to reach out to me.
Mark Gannon | 515-291-5942 | [email protected]
See the full listing and brochure/documents below:
https://gannonre.com/property/boone-co-64-56-acres/

01/09/2026

Payments should be expected by Feb. 28th
https://www.agriculture.com/partners-farmer-bridge-assistance-program-payment-rates-11880090?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPN7zBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeqeJ6Y-HYkPNvvyykvDzyGLZSZ5vdStsO8oATS2uEddg5PUTA8SNbhTwX8aA_aem_LyPBJ3Ka8Sc0iafBOeSRFA

The USDA recently announced payment rates for row crops eligible for the Farmer Bridge Assistance program. Acres planted to corn, soybeans, wheat, and 16 other eligible commodities should expect to receive FBA payments by the end of February.

12/09/2025

SOLD! $996,414 or $7,100/acre

12/02/2025

Delayed CRP payments should start hitting bank accounts this week

The Conservation Reserve Program pays more than $1.85 billion annually to more than 302,000 landowners who have 25.85 million acres enrolled in the program. Those payments were delayed by the government shutdown.