This week’s America’s Land Auctioneer Show looks a little different! Maurice Covington and Carolyn Pifer take over as co hosts for this Saturday’s show. Carolyn and Maurice (Mo) are an engaged couple that reside in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Carolyn Pifer, also known as The American Wine Girl, is excited to be back co hosting the show this Saturday! Carolyn went to the University of Minnesota and studied Business and Marketing, and has been pursuing her blog The American Wine Girl for 3 years now. Carolyn is also the Wine Educator at Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyards in Charlottesville, VA. Carolyn shares with us how she became a blogger, her wine education journey, and life as an influencer. 

Maurice Covington joins the America’s Land Auctioneer show as one of the co hosts this week. Mo played football at the University of Virginia, spent some time playing with the Bears and the Giants, and then pursued his Master’s Degree at LSU. He has an extensive background working in business consulting, finance, and recently has become a real estate investor and agent. 

 Maurice shares with us what it takes to become a great real estate agent, how to get started investing in real estate, and pursuing your passions.

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Kevin Pifer, America’s Land Auctioneer, is joined by co-host Steve Link, Broker for Pifer’s Auction & Realty and Pifer’s Land Management.  The two hosts share recent information from bank surveys conducted by Federal Reserve District members.  Many are reporting strong farm profits with lingering concerns on the horizon caused by drought and high input costs.

 America’s Land Auctioneer, is joined by Dr. Frayne Olson, Crop Economist/Marketing Specialist with the North Dakota State University Extension and Director of the Quentin Burdick Center for Cooperatives.  Dr. Olson details the amount of carry-over stock available for corn, soybeans and wheat and how this situation affects commodity prices. 

Dr. Olson who conducts educational programs and research in evaluating crop marketing strategies, crop outlook and price analysis, and the economics of crop contracting.  As Director of the Center for Cooperatives, he teaches a senior level course on cooperative business management and coordinates the Center’s research and outreach activities. Dr. Olson received his PhD from the University of Missouri in Agricultural Economics, and his M.S. and B.S. in Agricultural Economics from North Dakota State University.

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Kevin Pifer, America’s Land Auctioneer, reports skyrocketing increases in farmland values according to reports from the Federal Reserve Districts in Chicago, Kansas City and Minneapolis.  The recent soaring price increases in farmland are the largest increases since 2013.

 America’s Land Auctioneer, is joined this week by John Devney, Vice President of U.S. Policy for Delta Waterfowl.  An avid sportsmen and hunter, John brings a unique perspective to his role at Delta.  John has been fortunate to survey a diverse landscape, which allows him to have a broad view of Delta’s value and how to communicate it.

 This week we are also joined by Jack Pifer, Drone Pilot for Pifer’s Auction & Realty and Pifer’s Land Management.  An avid hunter and sportsmen, Jack provides his unique insight into this year’s prospects for waterfowl, pheasant and deer hunting.

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Kevin Pifer, America’s Land Auctioneer, reports skyrocketing increases in farmland values according to reports from the Federal Reserve Districts in Chicago, Kansas City and Minneapolis.  The recent soaring price increases in farmland are the largest increases since 2013.

 America’s Land Auctioneer, is joined this week by John Devney, Vice President of U.S. Policy for Delta Waterfowl.  An avid sportsmen and hunter, John brings a unique perspective to his role at Delta.  John has been fortunate to survey a diverse landscape, which allows him to have a broad view of Delta’s value and how to communicate it.

 This week we are also joined by Jack Pifer, Drone Pilot for Pifer’s Auction & Realty and Pifer’s Land Management.  An avid hunter and sportsmen, Jack provides his unique insight into this year’s prospects for waterfowl, pheasant and deer hunting.

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America’s Land Auctioneer is joined by Steve Link, Broker for Pifer’s Auction & Realty and Morgan Almer, Pifer’s Farmland Manager.  Steve Link, with over 20 years of experience buying, selling and managing farmland, explains how the drought in the Northern Plains will likely not adversely affect farmland values.

 Morgan Almer provides a thorough analysis of this year’s crop in the region and how the drought has adversely impacted crop production and damaged forage.  Even if it rains more in 2021 it will not favorably impact grasses for grazing until next season.

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America’s Land Auctioneer reminds us that land values are driven by fundamentals, not a one or even two year drought.  Fundamentals that drive land values are Interest Rates, Commodity Prices, and Risk Management (Crop Insurance).  The 2021 drought has been damaging to crops and forage throughout the western United States and starting to creep eastward into the Midwest. Still, land values remain strong, mostly driven by fundamentals.

America’s Land Auctioneer’s guest this week is Dr. Gary Secor.  Dr. Secor has been a Professor and Research Plant Pathologist for 43 years at North Dakota State University.  He earned his BS and MS degrees from Montana State University and a PHD in Plant Pathology  from the University of California, Davis.  He is a leading authority in the area of potato disease, disease management, biotechnology, and variety development.  Dr. Secor describes in detail how weather and other circumstances can affect the health of a plant and ultimately the yield of the crop.

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Kevin Pifer, America’s Land Auctioneer is joined by Jeff Scafer and Lisa Pederson.  Kevin addresses the volatile drought situation in North Dakota and the region and the affects it is having on production agriculture.  The sustained drought is taking its toll on American agriculture and causing less yields to crops and stress to livestock herds.

 Jeff Scafer is in a two-year term as President of the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association.  Jeff is a 5th generation farmer and rancher in Wells County near New Rockford, North Dakota.   Jeff provides precision detail on the affects  the sustained drought is having on farmers and ranchers throughout North Dakota.

 Lisa Pederson is a Livestock Specialist at the Central Grassland Research Extension Center in Steele, North Dakota.  Lisa describes the different strategies for cattle herd management during a drought. These strategies will mitigate potential harm to herd health and improve feed sources.  What’s more, Lisa explains why rainfall at this time will likely not significantly improve grazing land until next spring.

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 Erika Stanley, Pifer’s Chief Operating Officer COO) joins Kevin Pifer, America’s Land Auctioneer, hosting this week’s episode.  Special guest Ryan Taylor, Director of Public Policy for Ducks Unlimited navigates us through the importance of farmers and ranchers and conservationists working together.  In fact, farmers and ranchers are the bedrock of this practice, constantly trying to implement practices that improve soil health and preserve our great heritage – the land.

 Ryan Taylor is a rancher in McHenry County, North Dakota near Towner, ND.  As a former legislator, Ryan Taylor, knows how important teamwork is and that working together for the common good is a great example for all generations.  Ducks Unlimited practices habitat management and works closley with landowners and sportsmen to accomplish these objectives through a variety of programs.

 
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Erika Stanley, Pifer’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) joins America’s Land Auctioneer has a co-host.  Erika is becoming one of the more prominent figures in the industry with extensive experience in marketing and management.  We are also joined by Morgan Almer, he is a veteran Farmland Manager for Pifer’s Land Management with an extensive background in production agriculture.  Morgan provides a “boots on the ground” analysis of the cropping situation in the region in 2021.  The current drought continues to cause heightened concerns with farmers and ranchers.  One thing is certain, droughts start slowly and droughts end slowly.

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This week we are joined by two guests - both exceptional experts in their industries. 

 Our first guest is Will Blackmon, also known as the NFL Wine Guy. Will Blackmon had a twelve year playing career in the NFL, and also won the superbowl with the Giants. During his time with the Redskins, he spent time working in a vineyard and studying wine. 

 Will has made his mark in the industry as an expert on wine growing regions throughout America. Will and Kevin have a dynamic conversation about the importance of hardwork and following your passion. 

Our second guest is Sean Black, he is an innovator and entrepreneur, based in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. Sean Black founded Black Forest Sawmill in 2015, which is a family owned business offering tree to table custom services. As a leader in the lumber industry, he believes moderation in lumber prices will return soon.

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