The Yield

Data center development is changing how certain land assets are evaluated while influencing seller motivations. For landowners and investors, the question is not simply whether a property has acreage, frontage, or development potential. In most cases, the first question is whether the site can support the power and infrastructure demands that drive data center use.  Tyler Davis, Spencer Smith, and...

Water quality regulations have always played a significant role in agricultural land management across Florida. In this episode, Tyler Davis and Brandon DuRant of Saunders Real Estate are joined by Robert Angus and Allan Charles of Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. to discuss the regulatory framework surrounding water quality, including Basin Management Action Plans and Best Management Practices (...

Our Lay of the Land® Conference in Columbus, Georgia, offers a comprehensive look at the factors influencing land values and management across Alabama and Georgia.  The day opened with a policy-focused discussion on issues shaping land ownership, including trade dynamics impacting agricultural profitability, conservation initiatives, and the role of private property rights. Additional sessions exp...

This special episode features recorded sessions from Day 2 of the 2026 Lay of the Land® Conference, focusing on the policy decisions, infrastructure investments, and land sales data influencing Florida’s real estate market. Florida Senate President Ben Albritton delivers a legislative update addressing property tax reform discussions, conservation funding priorities, and broader policy considerati...

Recorded live in Lakeland, this episode features panels from the 2026 Lay of the Land® Conference, including expert-led discussions on the economic, investment, and policy dynamics shaping the Florida land market. The program opens with an economic outlook delivered by Jerry D. Parrish, Ph. D., Chief Economist for the Metro Atlanta Chamber, examining interest rates, capital flows, and broader mark...

Tyler Davis sits down with land advisor and career forester Mike Matre to discuss a complex Georgia land transaction he brokered earlier this year. The conversation centers on the California Woods property in Stewart County, 1,443 acres of rugged, remote terrain featuring dramatic vistas, strong hunting opportunity, and landscapes influenced by past timber activity and long-term ownership. Mike wa...

This episode features recorded sessions from the 2025 Lay of the Land® Conference, held in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The discussions bring together experts in agriculture, forestry, and land investment to examine the trends shaping Arkansas’s land economy today. Topics included challenges facing farm and cropland producers amid rising input costs and tighter lending conditions, the outlook for timbe...

Recorded live in Thomasville, this special episode features a collection of panel discussions from the 2025 Lay of the Land® Georgia Conference. This annual event focuses on empowering landowners, investors, and industry professionals with clear, data-backed insight into the state's evolving land market. This year's Georgia land conference hosted a lineup of experts discussing timber pri...

In this podcast episode, David Hill is joined by fellow land advisor Chance Creighton for a timely discussion on the approaching deer hunting season and agricultural harvest cycle in Arkansas. Together, they explore how hunters and farmers are preparing for a season shaped by heat, early activity, and shifting conditions in the field. The conversation expands into implications for dove hunting as...

Dr. Ryan Askren is the Director of the Five Oaks Agriculture Research and Education Center—one of Arkansas’s most renowned duck hunting lodges. As a waterfowl and wetland conservationist and an expert in habitat management, he joins David Hill for a conversation that dives deep into the world of waterfowl preservation.  They explore the vital role of wintering grounds, greentree reservoir manageme...

In this podcast episode, host Tyler Davis sits down with the team leading Saunders Real Estate’s growing presence in the Carolinas. Bill Frisbie, Regional Managing Director for North Carolina, and Kenneth Chesson, Senior Advisor, discuss their backgrounds in farmland investment and rural land sales, as well as their growth strategy for the firm. They’re joined by Brandon DuRant, the firm’s Agricul...

In this episode, Tyler Davis is joined by Kasey Mock, Owner and CEO of Mock Ranches in Texas. Their conversation shares valuable insights into the Texas land market, breaking down the state’s diverse regions and economy, evolving buyer profiles, and the fragmentation and development trends along the I-35 corridor.  Together, Tyler and Kasey compare trends between Texas and Florida, touching on con...

Austin Fisher, Regional Managing Director in Georgia joins Tyler Davis, President of Saunders Real Estate in a conversation that explores the fast-moving Georgia land market and its implications for landowners. With deep experience in both development and land stewardship, Austin shares how our team is helping landowners navigate everything from timber and recreational tracts to transitional devel...

Alexander Alford is the Director of Construction & Development at ROMAIR, a real estate development, design, and construction company based in Northwest Florida. ROMAIR is primarily known for crafting high-end communities and luxury homes along the state's 30A corridor.  Hosted by David Hill, Regional Managing Director of Saunders Real Estate in Arkansas, the episode explores ROMAIR’s jou...

Ben Mills is the Vice President of Sales at Carden & Associates, one of the largest crop insurance agencies in the nation. With decades of experience working directly with farmers and ranchers across the Southeast, Ben brings a grounded perspective on the challenges and opportunities within agricultural risk management.  Hosted by Trent Saunders, Senior Advisor at Saunders Land, this episode c...

Zack Porter is the Vice President and co-owner of Boa Safra Ag Services, a tech–enabled service specializing in Legacy Nutrient Deductions (LNDs). These federal tax deductions allow agricultural landowners to write off the value of essential nutrients already present in the soil at the time of purchase or inheritance of their property. Hosted by Tyler Davis, this podcast episode covers everything...

This episode features a casual conversation spotlighting the exciting momentum at Saunders Real Estate. Tyler Davis, President of our firm, and David Hill, Regional Managing Director in Arkansas, are “Talkin’ Shop,” sharing a behind-the-scenes discussion on what our team is seeing, building, and planning across the Southeast. From standout recognition at the RLI National Land Conference to the upc...

Andrew Diaz is a partner at Gaylord Merlin Ludovici & Diaz, one of Florida’s leading voices on eminent domain law. With decades of experience representing landowners, Andrew brings clarity to what can often be a complex and frustrating process. Hosted by Tyler Davis, President of Saunders Real Estate, this episode explores the foundational rights of property owners, recent trends in eminent do...

Kyle Porter is the founder of Normal Sport, a news media company that offers a blend of golf coverage, fresh perspectives, and heartfelt storytelling to over 15,000 newsletter subscribers. In this podcast episode, Kyle joins Tyler Davis and David Hill for a slightly different conversation that explores entrepreneurship, branding, and calculated risk-taking. While their discussion is not heavily fo...

In this special episode, we continue our coverage of the 2025 Lay of the Land Florida Conference, bringing you the final recorded breakout sessions from the event. Hosted by Saunders Real Estate on February 27-28 in Lakeland, Florida, this annual event brings together landowners, policymakers, and industry professionals to share the latest land market trends.  Through these collected recordings, e...

This special episode features a collection of recorded breakout sessions from the 2025 Lay of the Land Florida Conference, held on February 27-28 in Lakeland, Florida. This annual event, hosted by Saunders Real Estate, brings together industry leaders, landowners, and policymakers to discuss the latest trends shaping Florida’s land and commercial real estate markets.  Through expert-led conversati...

Steven Callaham, CEO of Dundee Citrus Growers Association, is a champion of Citrus Under Protective Screen (CUPS)—an innovative approach to protecting crops from citrus greening disease. In this episode, Steven joins Todd Dantzler, Managing Director & Partner at Saunders Real Estate, to share insights into why CUPS may be a potential game-changer for the Florida citrus industry.  From the scie...

Zane Mueller, Research Advisor at Saunders Real Estate, joins this podcast episode to share about our company's dedicated research team and how they add value through verified sales data. These real-time market insights, along with a new proprietary mapping system have given our advisors and clients an unmatched competitive advantage in the land real estate market.  In talking with Tyler Davi...

Calling in from the United Kingdom, Sophie Green is a contemporary artist and conservationist known for her hyper-realistic animal paintings that raise awareness and financial support for issues surrounding animal welfare and the environment. She shares her experiences swimming with manatees in Florida, her Arctic expedition to observe polar bears, and the inspiration behind her new "Commodit...

Austin Alderman is an Attorney with Dean Mead law firm who specializes in land development, trust and estate litigation, and tax law issues in Florida. As an eighth-generation Floridian with roots in cattle ranching, Austin brings a unique perspective to the often complex world of taxes, blending his agricultural background with his legal expertise. Hosted by Tyler Davis, President of Saunders Rea...