A real estate agent says farmers could lower their expenses by reevaluating their lease agreements. Kraig Urkoski with AgWest Land Brokers says while most leases are staying in place, some landlords are exploring ways to share risk. “I’m starting to see a lot more of a base-rate cash rent rate with bonuses on price or […]
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