Land Investment Expo

Do you have our 19th Annual Land Investment Expo on your calendar yet? Join us on January 13, 2026 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gfqr6T33

“I would say the American economy is more dynamic today than it’s ever been in its history.” Eisman said that he doesn’t share the same view as people who worry that the federal debt will eventually doom the American economy. Read more in American Farmland Owner's recap into Steve Eisman's 2025 presentation below.

Joe Lonsdale closed out the 2025 Land Investment Expo and shared optimism for America to attendees. Highlights from the last presentation of the day... + Talent and strong leadership are needed to drive America’s future towards success. + There is a need for bold action and building strong company cultures to stay competitive. + Putting regulations over AI may prevent or slow business and tech growth while pushing innovation offshore + We're going to see a lot of changes at the beginning of the new presidential term. #LandExpo25 #SpeakerRecap

Dr. Dave Muth with Peoples Company Capital Markets, gave an insightful keynote on why farmland is "Not Your Parent's Asset Class." Some takeaways from Muth's presentation include... + Farmland will evolve with changes in capital, income, and transactions. + Farmland is negatively correlated with public equities and tightly correlated with inflation, with minimal negative equity draw down. + Federal crop insurance makes farmland the only investment grade asset class with guaranteed revenue. + $8.5 trillion in farmland will change hands in 30 years due to a large wealth transfer and retail participation will allow investor involvement. + Digitization of the asset class, fueled by VC funding, has expedited transactions and added value to the industry. + Renewable energy opportunities and ecosystem services can boost income and capital gains for landowners. + High-quality areas, competitive production regions, community value, and long-term appreciation make farmland work. #LandExpo25 #SpeakerRecap

Marc Brinkmeyer, Chairman of the Idaho Forest Group, took the stage to discuss "Leveraging Your Land Investment: Bridging Sustainability, Innovation, and Tradition." Highlights from Brinkmeyer's presentation... + Idaho Forest Group uses AI-driven satellite imaging and Geiger LiDar, revolutionizing forestry by providing precise forest inventory, species identification, and disturbance analysis. + His commitment to tech echoes Richard Vague’s insight that the best way to strengthen the U.S. is through innovation. Idaho Forest Group has been built on technology since the beginning. + The U.S. South has emerged as the primary producer of lumber due to ample timber supplies, a favorable operating environment, and supply chain. + Once an area of land is designated and treated to be logged, drone technology can help you take a look at what the treatment was and what it will be in the future. + Brinkmeyer was born and raised as an Iowa farm boy and for the last five centuries his family have been farmers in Germany and in Iowa. + He owns 75,000 Acres of timberland, six sawmills, and a Research and Development facility that is world class. #LandExpo25 #SpeakerRecap

Only a couple hours left to secure tickets at $375 for in-person tickets and $100 for virtual tickets! NEW FOR 2026: Additional programming, “Fundamentals of Farmland Investing,” will be held on Monday, January 12. Add to cart at check-out! Please note, this add-on is only available for in-person attendees. Register NOW at LandInvestmentExpo.com

Our best deal of the year ends TOMORROW. Secure your tickets for January 13, 2026 now! NEW FOR 2026: Additional programming, “Fundamentals of Farmland Investing,” will be held on Monday, January 12. Add to cart at check-out! Please note, this add-on is only available for in-person attendees. Buy your tickets before January 31 to get your in-person seat for $375 or virtually for $100 ➡ LandInvestmentExpo.com

Thank you to our presenters from our Afternoon Breakout Sessions! Breakout sessions are a major highlight of attending and a way to individualize your day. + Harvesting Hidden Tax Deductions – Tyler Bruch, Boa Safra Ag LLC. + Farmland Values: How We Got Here and Where Are We Going – Dr. Bruce Sherrick, TIAA Center for Farmland Research, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign + From Soil Health to Financial and Human Health...A Winning Combination – Dr. Michael McNeil, AgAdvisory + Farm Succession Planning in a Post-Election World – Robert Hodges, BrownWinick Law Firm + Maximizing Property Potential: Enhancing Real Estate Analysis and Management with Land ID – Steve Roberson, Land id™ + Promised Land Farmland OZ – John Heneghan, Servant Financial + Water Management & Market Activity in the Ogallala Aquifer Region – Brett Bovee, WestWater Research; Dave Muth, Peoples Company Capital Markets + Investing in Farmland Overseas – Tory Ross, Peoples Company; Danny Thomas, LAWD; Charles Whitaker, Brown & Co

Richard Vague, Author and Economic Futurist, closed out our Lunch Keynote Session by discussing "Tariffs and Our 250 Years of Internal Battles." Highlights from Vague's presentation... + Managing tariffs is more complicated than it seems, especially with currency fluctuations. + The U.S. is now focusing on trade with Canada, Mexico, and China. While Canada and Mexico can’t match U.S. negotiating power, China is a bigger challenge because we’ve lost much of our manufacturing expertise to them. + What’s at stake is monumental—global leadership in industries that will shape the future, like AI, electric vehicles, telecommunications, solar energy, and advanced weaponry. China has already pulled ahead in AI and leads in T-cell cancer therapy trials. + The surest path to improve natural trade imbalance is not tariffs but innovation. To stay ahead, we must keep innovating and advocate for strong investments in basic agricultural research. With our world-leading ag industry, these breakthroughs will make us truly untouchable. #LandExpo25 #SpeakerRecap

Eric OKeefe, founding editor of The Land Report and our emcee, revealed The Land Report 100 during our Lunch Keynote Session and at the Pre-Expo Reception. Their comprehensive survey analyzes transactions and scours records to determine America’s leading landowners... + Ranking at #15, Stefan Soloviev was the cover of the Land Report's latest edition. Twenty-five years after his first purchase of farmland — 309 acres south of Wichita, Kansas, bought during a stint as a day trader in 1999 — Soloviev has become one of the top landowners in the United States. + The Emmersons continue to be America's largest landowner. Red and his family own 2,411,000 acres in California, Oregon, and Washington through their timber-products company, Sierra Pacific Industries. + Coming in at #2 is John Malone. The Malone Family Land Preservation Foundation and The Land Institute, the PERENNIAL AGRICULTURE PROJECT is dedicated to science-based research and developing food-production methods that sustain both land and soil. + Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, ranks at #43. One of his more recent ventures, TerraPower, grabbed headlines in June 2024 when Gates broke ground on what he calls “the most advanced nuclear facility in the world” on 44 acres in Wyoming. #SpeakerRecap #LandExpo25