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Montanan Land Source's news and events from around Montana that relate to land, ownership, mapping auctions and more.
Local News Interview with Andy Rahn
Posted: October 24th 2023
I am often nervous when giving interviews, that the reporter will misquote or misrepresent me or my business.
But Phil Van Pelt with Q2 News here in Billings did a great job on this piece. I am particularly pleased with how the value of the collaborative environment here at Rock31 was emphasized. Montana Land Source being a very small business, the value of a community of other entrepreneurs and...
Montana Land Source featured in DTN/The Progressive Farmer article
Posted: August 25th 2023
This summer, reporter Chris Clayton from DTN/The Progressive Farmer magazine out of Omaha, Nebraska came to Montana to write an article about the large ranch market in Montana. Chris had a genuine interest in the land market here in Montana, and it was a pleasure speaking with someone from out-of-state who was interested in getting the story right.
The article is titled Montana Ranch Market Down...
USDA Releases 2023 Summary of Land Values
Posted: August 8th 2023
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service has released it's 2023 Summary of Land Values. The data is based on USDA surveys of land owners and managers, and not actual land transaction data. Also, the survey focuses on agricultural production lands, and does not include recreational lands which are a significant portion of the Montana land market. ...
Prairie County Land sells at auction
Posted: May 11th 2023
1561.86 acres of agricultural land was successfully sold at auction, on May 10th, 2023 in Circle, Montana. Attendance at the the action was good, the room at the Vet's Club was full. Rick Kniepkamp from R-K Statewide Auction Service was the auctioneer.
The property sold for $1,250,000, and sold to an area operator. According to a local appraiser who is familiar with land class allocation in the...
Finger Buttes Ranch sells at auction
Posted: May 2nd 2023
The Finger Buttes Ranch was successfully sold at auction, on May 1st, 2023. Attendance at the the action was good, the room at the Moose Lodge in Belle Fourche, SD was mostly full. Mark McNamee from Clark & Associates Land Brokers was the auctioneer.
The bidding started slow initially, but picked up as the auction proceeded. The ranch was offered as a whole and also as two separate smaller...