Revenue

Carbon programs will pay some forest landowners to delay harvests and grow older trees. Here's how they work, what extension research says they pay per acre, and the contract terms to check before you commit your woods for decades.

Leasing your land for hunting? A clear written lease protects your land, income and liability. Here's a clause-by-clause checklist of what to include before you sign.

Solar developers are offering many farmers $1,000 or more per acre a year. Here's how solar leases work, the pros and cons, and the contract red flags to catch before you sign away your land for decades.

What do landowners earn from hunting leases? Here are published per-acre price ranges from university extension surveys, what drives your rate, and how to set a fair price for your land.