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The Soil Science Behind Your Land’s Legacy Nutrient Value.
We test your soil, value its legacy nutrients, and provide a detailed report that may support a tax deduction for eligible cropland and ranchland owners.*
The opportunity in your soil
$1,700/acre Average Legacy Nutrient Value*
Boa Safra Ag measures and values nutrients from past fertilizer applications that remain in your soil. We document our findings in a Legacy Nutrient Value Report for you and your tax professional to review. Your land’s Legacy Nutrient Value may support a tax deduction.*
How is this possible?
Legacy nutrients are nutrients from past fertilizer applications that remain in the soil when land is acquired. Our analysis distinguishes these nutrients from naturally occurring soil nutrients and documents their value.
Boa Safra specializes in quantifying both the volume and value of legacy nutrients. We bring soil sampling, property records, and forensic agronomy together in a Legacy Nutrient Value Report.
For eligibility, consult with your tax professional or CPA.
Learn more about our processIf you purchased or inherited cropland, pasture, or ranchland used in agricultural production, you may be eligible for a tax deduction based on legacy nutrients present when you acquired the land.*
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Boa Safra is a very professional, knowledgeable company. Staff kept us updated on every step, how long the process would take, and when we could expect the results.
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Boa Safra was great to work with and clear on how the process works. Everything went as they said it would with great communication throughout the whole process.
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Our resource
Understanding Legacy Nutrient Value
Explore the soil science, the valuation process, and the documentation behind Legacy Nutrient Value.
- Land that may qualify
- Understanding Legacy Nutrient Value
- Boa Safra’s 3 step process
Download PDFGet the complete The Land Report article
About this resource
Read Boa Safra Ag’s featured article in The Land Report for background on Legacy Nutrient Value and our approach to measuring and valuing legacy nutrients.
- How land acquisition and agricultural use relate to the opportunity.
- How legacy nutrients are assessed and assigned a value.
- How soil science, analysis, and reporting come together in our three-step process.
Why Landowners and Ag Professionals Choose Boa Safra Ag
We pioneered the science behind Legacy Nutrient Deductions. Today, landowners and ag professionals rely on our soil science, precise analytics, and detailed documentation.
The Original.
We pioneered the process of measuring and valuing legacy nutrients, bringing specialized soil science and forensic agronomy to cropland and ranchland in every U.S. state.
The Proven.
Our team of more than 50 people is dedicated solely to Legacy Nutrient Deductions™, bringing specialized research, soil science, and analysis to every report.
The Trusted.
We work with CPAs and tax professionals nationwide, providing soil science, analysis, and documentation to support their review of Legacy Nutrient Value.
50+
Dedicated
team members$1,700per acre
Avg Legacy
Nutrient Value*All 50
States Served
400+
Five-star
Google reviews
How we document your land’s Legacy Nutrient Value.
We combine soil sampling, property records, and forensic agronomy to document the nutrient value present when your farmland or ranchland was purchased or inherited.
Collect the data
We coordinate professional soil sampling and gather parcel records and field history to establish the Legacy Nutrient Value at the time you acquired the land.
Run the analytics
Using forensic agronomy, we analyze the data to quantify the legacy nutrients present at acquisition and calculate their fair market value.
Deliver your report
You and your tax professional receive a Legacy Nutrient Value Report documenting our findings and valuation, with supporting documentation and access to our team for follow-up questions.
Our Timeline: About 60 days from payment to final report
Our team manages every stage of the process, with efficient coordination and clear communication from start to finish.
Our Pricing: $40 per acre
With an average Legacy Nutrient Value of $1,700 per acre, our $40-per-acre service can be a valuable investment in understanding your land.*
Does Your Farmland or Ranchland Qualify For Our Report?
We provide Legacy Nutrient Value Reports for landowners who have purchased or inherited land used in agricultural production.
This may apply if you:
- Purchased, exchanged, or inherited farmland or ranchland after the early 2000s
- Have a minimum land basis (investment) of $500 per acre.
- Use the land for agricultural production (crop, pasture, grazing)
Not applicable if:
- Land received as a gift
- Land enrolled in certain conservation programs, including CRP
Ready to get started?
Request a valuation estimate* Boa Safra Ag provides soil analysis, Legacy Nutrient Value assessment, and supporting documentation, not tax advice. The $1,700-per-acre figure represents average Legacy Nutrient Value, not a tax deduction or tax savings. Actual values vary by property. Tax benefits are subject to eligibility and individual circumstances. Consult your CPA or tax professional regarding eligibility and tax treatment.