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Farmland is an essential resource for American agriculture. As stewards of the land, farmers and ranchers strive to maximize per-acre value while prioritizing soil health, water conservation and wildlife management. A key indicator of the financial health of the farm sector, farmland values can be influenced by commodity prices, land quality and other factors.
Inflation and interest didn’t stop Iowa farmland values from reaching their all-time high in 2022. However, the higher interest rates don’t typically affect the land market values for one to two years.
Over the past two years cash rental rates are up 6% nationally, according to USDA. Here’s how to be proactive with this big cost for your farm.
Foreign investors own 37.6 million acres of U.S. agricultural land, which is 2.9% of all privately held agricultural land and 1.7% of all U.S. land.
A key financial ratio we watch at LandOwner Newsletter suggests the financial health of the agriculture sector is still strong and not overly leveraged.
With just six quick notes a year, you can provide real, relevant information to your landlords.
U.S. farmland values have jumped 23% in the past two years. How did this happen? What will the future hold? Let’s jump into the questions driving your most valuable asset.
Farmland sales continue to smash records. The latest is an Iowa land sale that came in at $30,000 per acre. Is it a trend or a one-time phenomenon?
Check out these impressive farmland sales from 2022.
If development surrounds your farmland and you are feeling pressured to make a decision, here’s what to consider before you shake hands with a buyer.
Not to sound like a broken record, but we have another record for farmland sales. In Sioux County, Iowa, 73.19 acres of high-quality farmland sold for $30,000 per acre during an auction on Nov. 11.