Recently purchased farmland
You acquired cropland and want to document the fertility that was in place on the acquisition date.
Soil-fertility valuation
Document the Fertility Already in Your Farmland
Agronomic valuation reports for farmland owners exploring a potential IRC Section 180 deduction after a purchase or inheritance.
Farmland-focusedAgronomy-ledClear documentation
The work
A practical agronomic record for a tax conversation
Farmland can hold a meaningful inventory of plant-available nutrients at the time ownership changes. Rowcrop Reports evaluates that existing fertility and prepares a clear, farm-specific valuation report.
The report brings together soil-test information, farm records, agronomic interpretation, and acquisition-date values. It gives your CPA or tax professional organized documentation to consider when determining whether Section 180 applies.
Who it may fit
Worth an initial look if the farm recently changed hands
A short conversation can help determine whether the facts and records support moving forward.
Inherited agricultural land
You received farmland through an estate and need an agronomic record tied to the inheritance date.
Complete historical records
You can provide a closing statement, appraisal, soil tests, yield data, or other farm records—or need help identifying what is available.
Good to know: This is not a blanket deduction for every farm purchase. Agronomic evidence and advice from your tax professionals are both essential.
How it works
Four clear steps, from first call to final report
Initial review
We discuss the farm, acquisition date, acreage, available records, and whether the work appears appropriate.
Records & sampling
We assemble existing soil information and arrange representative sampling when current data is needed.
Agronomic valuation
Nutrient quantities are evaluated using sound agronomic methods and values relevant to the acquisition date.
Completed report
You receive organized documentation to share with your CPA or tax professional for independent review.
About
Agronomy before assumptions.
Farm-ground understanding, applied to careful documentation
Rowcrop Reports is an agronomy consulting business built around a practical understanding of row-crop production, soil fertility, and the records farmland owners and their CPAs need to make informed decisions.
Each assignment is approached farm by farm. Available evidence is reviewed, gaps are identified, and a defensible agronomic explanation is developed in plain language—without overstating what the report can establish.
Rowcrop ReportsAgronomy-led valuation documentation
Pricing
Scoped to the farm and the records available
Most valuation projects begin around $40 per acre. Final pricing reflects acreage, parcel complexity, record quality, acquisition timing, and whether new fieldwork is needed.
- Initial fit conversation
- Farm-specific agronomic analysis
- Organized written valuation report
- Sampling available when needed
Frequently asked questions
Plain answers before you decide
What is IRC Section 180?
Section 180 concerns certain expenditures related to fertilizer, lime, and other materials that enrich, neutralize, or condition land used in farming. A farmland acquisition may include existing soil fertility with measurable value. Your tax professional determines whether and how the law applies to your circumstances.
Does every farmland purchase qualify?
No. Timing, ownership, farm use, available documentation, soil conditions, and your individual tax situation all matter. The initial review helps determine whether an agronomic valuation is worth exploring before a full report begins.
Do I need recent soil samples?
Not always. Useful existing tests may be available from the seller, tenant, agronomist, or farm manager. When the available information is incomplete or not representative, Rowcrop Reports can coordinate sampling.
What records should I gather?
Start with your closing statement or inheritance documents, parcel description, acreage, acquisition-date appraisal, available soil tests, fertility applications, yield history, and any maps or farm-management records. We will identify what is relevant.
When should I begin?
Begin as soon as practical after a purchase or inheritance. Earlier review generally makes it easier to locate records and document conditions close to the acquisition date.
Will this guarantee a tax deduction?
No. Rowcrop Reports provides agronomic analysis and valuation documentation. Your CPA or tax preparer is responsible for determining eligibility, selecting tax positions, and making filing decisions.
Start with the farm
Request an Initial Review
Share a few basic details to begin a practical conversation about timing, available records, and likely next steps.
Prefer a conversation?Call to Discuss Your Farm
Include your preferred phone number and time in the notes, and follow-up can be handled by phone.
Rowcrop Reports provides agronomic valuation analysis and documentation. It does not provide tax advice, determine eligibility for a deduction, or prepare tax filings. Consult your CPA or qualified tax professional regarding IRC Section 180 and your specific circumstances.