Cotton Grave Farm Management & Realty

Cotton Grave Farm Management & Realty Managing & caring for your farm legacy in Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota since 1960!

110+ years for 27 years. Mr.

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Ben Abben was a well known and respected farm loan supervisor and farm manager for the Equitable of Iowa Life Insurance Co. In 1960, he formed his own farm management, real estate, and appraisal business. Abben remained active until his death in 1981. In 1965, John Cotton joined the firm which was then named Abben-Cotton Farm Management and Realty. The company enjoyed rapid

growth managing farm properties in Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota. Gary Grave joined the firm on January 1, 1982. The company was named Cotton-Grave Farm Management and Realty when Gary became a partner in 1985. Mike Koenecke joined in February 2019 and Brent Swart joined in February 2021 as part of the succession of the Cotton-Grave firm.

05/07/2026
03/24/2026

New data shows that farmers’ share of the money consumers spend on food continues to shrink, even as expenses rise. The latest Market Intel from Farm Bureau economists shows that in 2024 farmers and ranchers received a combined 5.8 cents of every food dollar after accounting for expenses, down from 5.9 cents in 2023. πŸ“° https://bit.ly/4rQJ5zU

09/04/2025

Rooted in research, ISA leverages checkoff dollars to conduct on-farm agronomic trials that produce actionable results.

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08/26/2025

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80 Acres m / l (FSA Acres - 77.85)
β€’ Location: Clay County, IA
For More Information Contact: 𝗠𝗢𝗸𝗲 π—žπ—Όπ—²π—»π—²π—°π—Έπ—²
Cell: (712) 363-6333
[email protected]

07/04/2025

Iowa soybean farmers are celebrating landmark tax and ag legislation passed today in the U.S. House.

🌱 Field Notes & Future Growth: May & June 2025 Iowa Farming Updates with Brent Swart 🌱Catch up on the latest from Iowa’s...
06/09/2025

🌱 Field Notes & Future Growth: May & June 2025 Iowa Farming Updates with Brent Swart 🌱

Catch up on the latest from Iowa’s farmland with Brent Swart, President of the Iowa Soybean Association. In our May and June episodes, Brent dives into the heart of soybean farming, conservation breakthroughs, emerging farm technologies, and strategies for profitable, sustainable agriculture. Discover how Iowa farmers are navigating market trends, embracing innovation, and nurturing the land for generations ahead.

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Join the conversationβ€”because the future of farming is grown together. 🌾✨

Join Brent Swart, President of the Iowa Soybean Association and seasoned farm manager, in this engaging update from May 2025. Dive deep into the evolving landscape of soybean farming, cutting-edge far

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Address

517 North Grand Avenue
Spencer, IA
51301

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+1 712-363-6333

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