#205 - The Truth About Farm Ground Cash Flow Nobody Talks About with Shay Foulk
Mon Feb 02 2026
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio talking with Shay Foulk.
We discuss:
Farm profits swing; land values follow short-term but trend up long-term.
Most farmland won’t cash flow at purchase — wealth is built over time.
Some farmers struggle, some break even, some thrive — planning separates them.
You can overpay for land and get trapped by principal + interest payments.
Tough ag cycles can create land buying windows for disciplined buyers.
Highest cash rent isn’t always best — stewardship and trust protect value.
Tile, drainage, and waterways can pay back for decades, not just years.
Cover crops protect soil, hold nutrients, and build long-term resilience.
Landowner-tenant communication prevents conflict and protects the farm.
Own assets early — even small land parcels shift your long-term trajectory.
And so much more!
Get Pre-Approved to Purchase a farm with Buck Land Funding
https://www.whitetailmasteracademy.com
Use code 'HOFER' to save 10% off at www.theprairiefarm.com
Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net
-Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_
-Hawke Optics: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_
-OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt
-Painted Arrow: https://bit.ly/PaintedArrow
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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio talking with Shay Foulk. We discuss: Farm profits swing; land values follow short-term but trend up long-term. Most farmland won’t cash flow at purchase — wealth is built over time. Some farmers struggle, some break even, some thrive — planning separates them. You can overpay for land and get trapped by principal + interest payments. Tough ag cycles can create land buying windows for disciplined buyers. Highest cash rent isn’t always best — stewardship and trust protect value. Tile, drainage, and waterways can pay back for decades, not just years. Cover crops protect soil, hold nutrients, and build long-term resilience. Landowner-tenant communication prevents conflict and protects the farm. Own assets early — even small land parcels shift your long-term trajectory. And so much more! Get Pre-Approved to Purchase a farm with Buck Land Funding https://www.whitetailmasteracademy.com Use code 'HOFER' to save 10% off at www.theprairiefarm.com Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net -Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_ -Hawke Optics: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ -OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt -Painted Arrow: https://bit.ly/PaintedArrow