The National Land Podcast

Understanding The Carbon Credit Market: With Sky Harvest CEO, Will Clayton

Carbon credits have been a hot topic since the inception of carbon credit markets. This is an often discussed topic that can be difficult to get an understand of. Today, we are talking to National Land Realty agent, Keith Morris.  Keith Morris is a land real estate with a unique specialty background in minerals and devices such as carbon credits.  We are also talking with Will Clayton, CEO of Sky Harvest. Sky Harvest is taking a new approach to carbon credits with shorter-duration carbon credit agreements. In this episode, we discuss the carbon credit market, options available to landowners, how to take advantage of carbon credits, and of course, what sets Sky Harvest apart.

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How Land.com & Land Magazine Connect Buyers to Property

If you’ve ever searched for land for sale, chances are you have come across Land.com. Land.com is owned by Costar Group, the owner of brands such as Apartments.com, Loopnet and Homes.com. Today is a conversation with Tom Alexander. He is a fellow traditional bow enthusiast and the Publisher of Land Magazine. We discuss what goes on behind the scenes at Land.com, how it works, and what is in store for the future.

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Need a Loan for Farmland or a Ranch? Conterra Discusses the Marketplace

If you want to buy land and don’t have cash on hand, the process is challenging and complex. Land financing can be difficult if you are not aware of all of the resources available to you. Today, we are talking with Matthew Manuel, Robby Frantzis, and Tim Jett of the agricultural lending institution Conterra. Our discussion covers land loans, alternative financing, equipment loans, interest rates, and the current conditions of the land real estate market.

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Market Watch 2025: Q1 Land Values

Tariffs are a huge topic in the news cycle right now. If you own farmland, this topic is especially important. Today, we will discuss this topic and much more with one of the United States' top economic minds. We are once again talking to Jackson Takach, Chief Economist, Vice President of Strategy, Research, & Analytics for Farmer Mac. Those of you listening for the first time, this is an absolutely special treat. Farmer Mac functions as the secondary marketplace for land loans. In other words, this is where most land loans originate. Get ready for a terrific episode! 

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Sika Deer Boom: How An Invasive Species Is Influencing Maryland Land Values

Maryland's booming Sika deer population is transforming the hunting land market, creating lucrative opportunities for landowners looking to sell. Originally native to East Asia, Sika deer were introduced to Maryland by Clement Henry, and their expanding range has turned once-overlooked properties into highly valuable hunting land. As demand surges, landowners across the state are capitalizing on rising land values. Expert land real estate agents Sue Hudson and Doug Williams with National Land Realty specialize in helping landowners maximize their property's worth in this growing market. Today, we discuss this land market and these invasive “miniature elk.”

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Conservation Pays: Learn How CSP Helps Landowners Improve Their Property

The Conservation Stewardship Program, otherwise known as CSP, is the largest conservation program in the United States. Enabling agricultural land owners to be reimbursed for activities such as rotational grazing, cover crops, and invasive species mitigation, this program is extremely valuable. Indiana National Land Realty agent, Jacob Jenkins, has spent the past year researching this program in order to provide value for his clients. Today, we talk to Jacob about how to get involved in CSP, how it works, and what it can do for you.

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Why Wild Hogs Are a Big Problem for Landowners

Wild hogs are a problem throughout the United States. For those of us who do not live in an area without these feral animals, it is hard to understand. Wild hogs affect agriculture, breed quickly, and are nearly impossible to eradicate. Today we are talking with land real estate agent Wyatt Brannan, in our Odessa Texas office, to get a grasp of this problem. Wyatt has first-experience with wild hogs and we will discuss their biology, impact, and the hunting industry that is emerging around them.

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What To Do Before Selling Land

Selling land seems pretty straightforward. It sells itself. However, getting things right before you sell your land may drastically increase the appeal to buyers and may influence the price that buyers are willing to pay. Today, we will discuss this topic with Anders Land, a land real estate agent in South Carolina. Anders, yes you heard that right, his last name is Land, probably the best agent name in history, and a land real estate with National Land Realty. There’s zero possibility that he isn’t sick of comments about his name but he’s a great sport, a great person, and a highly knowledgeable agent who knows what you should be doing before you sell land.

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