Is farmland still a good investment?

accountMktgLSB | calendar-monthFebruary 15, 2025

Ag economists weigh in on farmland ownership and investment strategies in this February 14, 2025 Farm Progress report. Hear their thoughts on what current trends mean for farmland values, questions on stability, as well as selling land. Read the full article here – https://bit.ly/4aZ0BLk

National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries Farmland Returns: 30+ Years of Evidence about Farmland as an Investment Class

accountMktgLSB | calendar-monthJanuary 22, 2025

This recent Peoples Company blog post by Bruce J. Sherrick, PhD, details the why behind exponential interest in farmland real estate and other alternative or Alt-investments over the last 33 years. Using research and reports from NCREIF and TIAA Center for Farmland Research, Sherrick outlines and demonstrates why financial advisor recommendations surrounding agriculture real estate has increased from 25% in 2020 to 55% in 2024. Read the full article here – https://bit.ly/3E0gnt2

Land Use, Land Value & Tenure – Farmland Value

accountMktgLSB | calendar-monthJanuary 14, 2025

A positive and encouraging story unfolds on farmland value in this January 5, 2025 report by the USDA Economic Research Service. Nominal value of farmland has caught up to its inflation-adjusted value for the first time in history. See the full report for in depth details, key charts, and to learn why this matters. Read more here – https://bit.ly/3WfyUI5

Peoples Company Fall 2024 Land Values Report

accountMktgLSB | calendar-monthDecember 31, 2024

Peoples Company fifth annual National Land Values Report contains details and insights into land values, income performance, regional updates and factors influencing farmland investments. Locate our Midwest states of Nebraska, North and South Dakota in the Northern Plains Market. Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin are found in the Lake States Market. The Corn Belt Market contains our Midwest states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Ohio. 2024 National Land Values Report

Investment portfolios reflect interest in regenerative agriculture

accountMktgLSB | calendar-monthNovember 15, 2024

A growing trend has emerged among investors and those outside the agriculture realm in rural land sales from 2023 to 2024. According to Paul Burgener, VP of US Farm Management for Manulife, investor-owned property is gaining participation nationally and globally. “Investors like to invest in agriculture because it’s a hard asset that’s fairly stable.” Also influencing this trend is the eagerness around eco-friendly investments. Learn more in this latest report from AgUpdate – https://bit.ly/4ftszAy