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Montanan Land Source's news and events from around Montana that relate to land, ownership, mapping auctions and more.
Ranch Investor Podcast co-host achieves Accredited Farm Manager designation
Posted: December 14th 2023
Ranch Investor podcast founder Colter DeVries recently achieved the designation as an Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) through the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA). Andrew Rahn and Montana Land Source are proud to have been part of the Ranch Investor podcast, which gives unique insider-perspectives to local and regional land markets and interviews industry leaders and...
Golden Valley County Land Auction sells
Posted: December 4th 2023
1,625 acres of mostly dry cropland located in south-central Montana has successfully sold at action for a total of $943,500, or $581/acre. This sale reflects a rather "pure" value for dry cropland in the area, as the property has no trees, open water or other recreational amenities making it predominantly an agricultural property. There is a homesite on the property, but the small older home is...
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. ...