The stakes of farmland ownership have never been higher with record land values, stronger rents, biofuel's influence, changes to the government Farm Program and updates to the tax code.

Allan and Lois Nelson stand next to their flag which was approved on July 16 to stay in their front yard in Southwind.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Sister Markey was sentenced to 3-5 years in prison on embezzlement charges earlier this month.