Jennifer Moran | May 12, 2024
Find details to five Midwest farmland transactions in our reporting states of IA, IL, MN, and WI from January to March 2024, that caught the attention of farmland analyst, David Price – https://bit.ly/3WAcpyu
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The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s 2024 first quarter report on Midwest farmland values was released today. Their report details first quarter comparisons on land values, credits, and ag economic indicators. Read or download the full report here – https://bit.ly/3WAyXzm
Jennifer Moran | May 8, 2024
The newly formed South Dakota Grasslands Initiative held its inaugural summit this past March. It’s goal to build awareness of the value of grasslands, which once comprised of 97% of the state. These grasslands are paramount “for ensuring water infiltration and quality, soil health, livestock forage, and bird and wildlife habitat. They also contribute to rural economies and communities.” Learn more about South Dakota’s efforts to ensure their grasslands future – Ranchers, landowners participate in grassland-focused summit (farmprogress.com)
Jennifer Moran |
Although prices seem to have plateaued for lesser-quality land, demand is still strong for higher quality land, according to Paul Shadegg, VP of Real Estate Options at Farmer’s National Company. Acquire greater details to this current market-trend article here – Farmland prices start to cool, real estate expert says (agupdate.com)
Jennifer Moran | May 3, 2024
Ground breaking phase one is set for May 6th at the Nebraska Innovation Center in Lincoln NE for the new USDA National Center for Resilient, Regenerative and Precision Agriculture. Learn how our reporting state of Nebraska and it’s farmers continue to lead the way with ag research now on a national scale – https://bit.ly/4dsW44X
Jennifer Moran | May 1, 2024
Despite higher interest rates, low commodity prices, and scarcity of land on the market in Nebraska, land is still holding its value. Find a highlight of recent sales throughout Nebraska’s counties – Scarcity of land on market props up prices (farmprogress.com)
Jennifer Moran | April 22, 2024
Cork and Janet Worth’s innovative conservation practices was sparked by a recognized need for change with their first land purchase in 1962. Their Worth Ranch and life work is a statement in itself to their efforts but their heart and work goes above and beyond. Mentoring the next generation of ranchers, an awareness of how sound conservation can create abundant, resilient grassland on their own ranches. https://bit.ly/3w6De2D
Jennifer Moran | April 18, 2024
Latest Farm Bill Update: As the USDA and Congressional Budget Office continue to iron out final details of the long-awaited farm bill, House Ag Committee Chair promises legislation before Memorial Day. Thompson optimistic about passing farm bill (farmprogress.com)
Jennifer Moran | April 11, 2024
In his latest article, Jared Augustine, of Hertz Farm Management Inc., shares how physical characteristics of farmland are coming into play with current land sale prices. Land sale auction results over the past few weeks for counties throughout Minnesota are detailed. Size and shape among factors driving land prices (farmprogress.com)
Jennifer Moran | April 5, 2024
Our reporting states of Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin are featured in the five farmland transactions spotlighted by farmland analyst, Dave Price, from December 2023 and January 2024. Wisconsin organic farm goes for $16,250 per acre (agriculture.com)
