Soil Science. Defensible Documentation.
We help agricultural landowners properly identify, document, and defend the soil fertility value already present in their land.
Our Approach
We believe soil fertility should be
When agricultural property changes hands, soil fertility is often ignored, yet it can represent significant, deductible value when evaluated correctly. We bring sound agronomy, disciplined documentation, and professional credibility to that process.
Every report we produce is grounded in university-level science and defensible documentation standards, because landowners deserve certainty, not estimates.
Scientific Leadership
Dr. Jake Mowrer, Ph.D.
Soil Scientist and Professor, Department of Soil and Crop Sciences
Texas A&M University
Jake Mowrer is a soil scientist and professor in the department of soil and crop sciences at Texas A&M University. He holds MS and PhD degrees in soil fertility and soil chemistry from the University of Georgia. He was raised on a cattle farm in North Georgia and understands how critical the soil and its nutrients are for plant and animal production. From an early age, hard work and respect for the land and natural resources that sustain a family farm were central to his life. For this reason, he is dedicated to helping the clients of 180 AgPros to better understand and benefit from the bounty of the natural resource we call soil.
Founding Partners
Meet the Founding Team
Brannon Nash
Co-Founder and Partner
His background in building and operating companies has shaped a disciplined, documentation-driven approach to asset valuation and compliance.
Seasoned land and agribusiness professional with over two decades of experience across oil and gas, commercial real estate, and ranch investment.
- a.Co-founder and President of a Midland based saltwater disposal company
- b.Partner of a Texas based ranch investment company focused on the acquisition and sale of recreational ranches across TX, NM and CO
- c.Licensed real estate professional in Texas and New Mexico; licensed broker in Colorado
- d.Deep expertise in land valuation, water rights, and long-term agricultural asset performance
Bennett Kennedy
Co-Founder and Partner
Leads finance and client relations at 180 AgPros, working closely with landowners and partners to drive value and optimize outcomes.
Seasoned operator with extensive experience spanning pharmaceutical development, land investments, and ranch and commercial real estate.
- a.Senior executive roles at a San Antonio-based pharmaceutical company,GM/EVP, SVP, VP, Executive Director
- b.Licensed real estate professional in Texas
- c.Hands-on expertise in managing operating ranches with a results-driven perspective
Coy Taylor
Co-Founder and Partner
Focuses on operational execution and land-based insight, ensuring each project is grounded in real-world land management practices and disciplined documentation.
Seasoned operator with extensive experience across energy, real estate, and large-scale land investments.
- a.Owner operator of 27 saltwater disposal wells in the Permian Basin
- b.Co-founded multiple oil and gas service companies in West Texas
- c.Decade of commercial real estate,acquisitions, renovations, ground-up development, leasing, and dispositions
Chase Nash
Sales Director
Working directly with landowners to provide a clear and straightforward process, ensuring confidence from start to finish.
Leads client outreach and relationship management at 180 AgPros, helping landowners understand and access Section 180 soil fertility deductions.
- a.Primary point of contact for new landowner inquiries and pre-qualification
- b.Background in agricultural land sales and client engagement
- c.Coordinates between founding partners, soil science team, and clients throughout the process
Why 180 AgPros
What Sets Us Apart
We combine university-level agronomic science with structured, CPA-ready documentation. Independent, product-neutral, and built for defensibility from day one.