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Resources for Landowners
Learn and expand your knowledge on topics related to land, property management, natural resources, and more from our experts at LandApp.
Texas Border Wall Sparks Landowner Dispute: The Fight Over Property Lines, Land Rights and Eminent Domain
Building border infrastructure in Texas means working through thousands of individual parcels, each with its own deed, boundaries, easements, floodplain constraints and, in some cases, centuries of history.
Makayla Bishop
2 days ago11 min read
Can You Lease Water Rights Without Selling Your Land?
Yes, you can lease water rights without selling your land. In prior appropriation states, water rights can generally be leased separately from the land through temporary leases, rotational fallowing, split-season agreements, and instream flow leases. Most leases require state approval, and the rules vary by state.
Makayla Bishop
5 days ago6 min read
Why Solar Projects Take Years: The Interconnection Queue, Explained
What causes the delay? In most cases, the main reason that solar projects take years is because of the administrative and technical process known as the interconnection queue.
Makayla Bishop
Oct 16 min read
Should I Hire a Land Broker or Sell Land Myself?
The best choice depends on your property itself, your timeline, your experience with real estate transactions, and how much of the work you want to take on. This guide compares both options side by side, explains when each one makes sense, and shows how to find a qualified land broker if you decide to hire one.
Craig Kaiser
Sep 295 min read
Commodity Crop Index: LandApp's New Farmland Productivity Score
Evaluating agricultural land potential just got significantly faster. LandApp is excited to introduce our newest data feature: the Commodity Crop Index.
Makayla Bishop
Sep 255 min read
The Data Center Land Rush: What Realtors Need to Know in 2026
If you are a land broker or real estate agent with land listings or rural land clients, you might be sitting on a goldmine without realizing it. Here is how you can position your real estate business to tap into the nationwide data center boom in 2026.
Craig Kaiser
Sep 216 min read
Where Are Mineral Rights Most Valuable in the U.S.?
Mineral rights are most valuable in the Permian Basin, the Eagle Ford Shale, the Appalachian Basin, the Anadarko Basin, and the Bakken/Williston basin.
Craig Kaiser
Sep 178 min read
How Land Features Can Affect Crop Yields Over Time
The four core land features that can affect crop yields over time are topography, soil, property boundaries, and water availability.
Craig Kaiser
Sep 146 min read
Can You Sell Farmland That Is Currently Being Leased?
Yes, you can sell farmland that is currently being leased. Depending on who’s buying the property, it can be a powerful selling point.
Craig Kaiser
Sep 115 min read
How Much Land Does the Government Own in the U.S.?
The federal government owns roughly 640 million acres of land in the U.S., which is about 28% of the entire 2.27 billion acres that make up the United States.
Makayla Bishop
Aug 255 min read
How Much Do Data Centers Pay For Land?
The valuation of land for data centers has decoupled from traditional real estate metrics. We are currently witnessing a "perfect storm" of demand that is driving premium prices.
Craig Kaiser
Aug 217 min read
What Crops Grow Best Under Solar Panels?
The best crops to grow under solar panels are leafy greens, root vegetables, herbs, berries, and forage/grazing crops.
Makayla Bishop
Aug 136 min read
How to Measure Areas and Distances with LandApp
andApp's built-in measurement tools let you measure areas and distances directly on a live map, using real parcel boundaries and aerial imagery, completely free.
Makayla Bishop
Aug 114 min read
USDA Farmland Values Reach a Record High in 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture just confirmed what many landowners already suspected: farmland is worth more than ever. According to the 2026 Land Values report from USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the average value of U.S. cropland has topped $6,000 per acre for the first time on record.
Craig Kaiser
Aug 55 min read
What States Are Best For Wind Energy?
The best states for wind energy are Texas, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Illinois.
Makayla Bishop
Aug 46 min read
The Biggest Ranches in Colorado
Discover the biggest ranches in Colorado by acreage, from the 256,000-acre High Lonesome Ranch to the 172,000-acre Trinchera Ranch, and who owns each.
Makayla Bishop
Aug 312 min read
Top 10 Largest Idaho Ranches
The top 10 largest ranches in Idaho are Lava Lake Ranch, the Wilks Brothers' DF Development, Simplot Land & Livestock, Riverbend Ranch, McCall Red Ridge Ranch, Riddle Ranches, Spencer Ranch, Horseshoe Bend Ranch, Wood Creek Ranch, and Tree Top Ranches.
Makayla Bishop
Jul 287 min read
The Biggest Ranches in Wyoming
The biggest ranches in Wyoming are the Midland Ranch, Pathfinder Ranches, Q Creek Ranch, Wagonhound Ranch, Farmland Reserve (LDS Church), Pitchfork Ranch, and True Ranches.
Makayla Bishop
Jul 278 min read
The Biggest Ranches in Montana
The biggest ranches in Montana are Padlock Ranch, Beaverhead Ranch, IX Ranch, Broken O Ranch, Flying D Ranch, Galt Ranch, Bair Ranch, and Castle Mountain Ranch.
Makayla Bishop
Jul 245 min read
Top 5 Largest Ranches in Texas
The top 5 largest ranches in Texas are King Ranch, Briscoe Ranch, Waggoner Ranch, O’Connor Ranch, and Brewster Ranch.
Makayla Bishop
Jul 214 min read
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