Blogs by Marilyn Cline

Powering Progress: Exploring Renewable Energy Initiatives in the Pacific Northwest

 April 30, 2024
 Energy Management 

The Pacific Northwest stands as a beacon of environmental stewardship, and renewable energy plays a pivotal role in amplifying its positive impacts. With its lush forests, abundant rivers, and stunning coastlines, the region embodies a natural harmony that renewable energy technologies complement.

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The Importance of Surface Water in the Delta

 March 27, 2024
 Land Management 

Tailwater recovery systems, reservoirs, and relifts are some of the water carrying practices farm operators, landowners and conservationists implement to efficiently move water in the Delta. While there are several Delta aquifers used across the region, most farmland depends on pumping from is the Mississippi River Alluvial Aquifer.

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Natural Gas 2024 Outlook

 March 6, 2024
 Energy Management 

As of 2024, natural gas commodity prices have exhibited a dynamic and fluctuating trend influenced by various factors. One significant driver of prices has been the global demand-supply dynamics. Increased demand for natural gas, particularly in emerging economies, has contributed to upward pressure on prices.

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The Benefits of Community Solar

 February 1, 2024
 Energy Management 

Community solar is a transformative and inclusive approach to harnessing the power of solar energy for the benefit of local communities. This innovative concept allows individuals who may not have the means or ability to install solar panels on their own properties to access clean and renewable energy.

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Boots on the Ground – Harvest Edition

 November 7, 2023
 Land Management 

I had the opportunity to visit one of my managed farms in central Iowa a few weeks ago. We always seek to be a good partner and building strong, positive relationships is important to our management approach. I hit the jackpot this day, as I got to share a hot meal out in the field with my farmer tenant and his family.

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Harvest Outlook

 September 12, 2023
 Land Management 

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Farmland Ownership and Tenure Survey 1982-2022: A Forty-Year Perspective

 August 11, 2023
 Real Estate 

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What To Do With Gifts of Oil, Gas, and Minerals

 July 20, 2023
 Land Values 

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Colorado River and Lower Basin Agriculture - Water Allocations and Regional Agricultural Production

 July 13, 2023
 Agriculture 

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Unique Assets for Non-Profits

 April 25, 2023
 Industry Insights 

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