Land News
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.
Britain’s decision to leave the European Union could “unleash a series of dominoes” across ag markets, says Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition.
The Big Get Bigger: Large farms continue to grow as smaller farms join forces in an attempt to compete.
Land sales demand has softened, according to Jim Farrell, president and CEO of Farmers National Company in Omaha, Neb.
Injecting an industrial metal back into the ground could prove a boon for farmers and miners alike.
Market factors stabilize, hinting at a modest rebound in prices
Following a 5.3% decrease in 2015, cash rents in Minnesota declined by an average of 1.8% in 2016.
In the Corn Belt, farmland prices did increase a bit after harvest, just as they did in 2016, but overall they remain steady.
Aggressive farmer bidding for 40-acre tract.