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Owning farmland from afar can feel like you’re holding onto an asset from another world, one with fields, seasons, and
January 20, 2026
Stalcup Agricultural Service has acquired Midstates Farm Management, effective January 1, expanding its professional management portfolio by 11,000 acres across West Central and Southwest Iowa. The acquisition strengthens Stalcup’s presence in the region and brings Accredited Farm Manager Steve Kock to the Stalcup team, reinforcing the firm’s long-standing commitment to client success and hands-on service.
Stalcup Ag Service utilizes years of experience, combining rigorous accreditation and common sense to offer sound advice to landowners. We listen, understand your needs, and develop strategic plans accordingly.
In 1942, Buck Stalcup started with a vision to build a business and career for himself that turned into a thriving regional farm management company. From the beginning to the present, simple core values drive Stalcup’s success – Integrity, Ingenuity, and Initiative combined with personalized client service.
Stalcup Ag Service now employs 13 people, managing over 100,000 acres of farmland plus appraisal, real estate, and farm management consultation services. The company will continue to attract and train the brightest people and commit the resources needed to provide our clients the best services possible to continue this story. Stalcup Ag Service will continue to grow and prosper adding clients who appreciate our culture and the experience of working with a partner-owner of the business. Click the buttons below to learn more about us or to contact us today for service.
You can be sure that you will have qualified people who know agriculture representing you!
Stalcup managers are constantly learning about and applying new practices to enhance our clients’ bottom line and improve the value and productivity of their farms. We transfer our experience to our farm operators to help them become more efficient and produce more income.
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The team at Stalcup is extremely professional, thorough and knowledgeable about everything that has to do with agriculture and profiting from the global growth and demands of the business of agriculture. They have a proven expertise in finding investment opportunities and managing assets for long-term profits. We work with Nathan Deters, a consummate professional, knowledgeable, realistic manager who has provided strong results and excellent perspective. We will continue to recommend Stalcup’s services to anyone interested in quality agriculture investing and management.
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