Farmland values in 2025 didn’t boom or bust — they held their ground with the USDA reporting a 4.3% national rise. In our Midwest states, Iowa saw a slight 0.7% increase while Indiana posted a standout $17K/acre sale demonstrating that beneath statewide averages, the story was far more uneven. The market is cooling, becoming more selective, and rewarding high‑quality land more than ever. Read more from American Farmland Owner – https://www.americanfarmlandowner.com/post/holding-ground-what-2025-revealed-about-farmland-values
Midwest farmland for our reporting states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin continues to prove its resilience, with values climbing 3% over the past year. Yet, beneath the optimism lies a tightening credit environment that could reshape the landscape for buyers and investors. While some states are seeing stronger gains than others, the overall trend underscores farmland’s enduring role as a cornerstone of Midwest wealth and investment. Read more from American Farmland Owner – Land Values Report Shows Increase for Key Midwest States
Doug Hensley, President of Hertz Real Estate Services, shares details surrounding the stronger than anticipated land values reflected in the current Iowa farmland market. Learn more as he reflects on preharvest outcomes, the long-game mindset at play, and recent land sales throughout our Midwest reporting state of Iowa. Farm Progress – https://bit.ly/4nZvW6i
Hertz Farm Management latest farmland market update with Doug Hensley, President of Hertz Real Estate Services, shares timely updates on our Midwest farmland. Learn about the driving factors influencing the market and farmland values. Key sales from our Midwest reporting states of Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota are highlighted. Tune in here for all the details – https://bit.ly/3KRMLS4
In this latest Peoples Company report, Land Agent John Reburn, outlines the 6 key drivers that impact and determine the value of farmland. Learn why “farmland ownership comes with both emotional and financial weight, and understanding what drives value can help you maximize returns and protect your legacy.” Read their full article: Farmland Value: How to Know What Your Land is Worth
Our Midwest reporting state of Illinois “farmland values softened during the first half of 2025.” The Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ISPFMRA) survey also shares “farmland values to remain steady or decline modestly through the end of the year.” Learn more: FarmWeek Now: survey IL farmland values softening
Compeer Financial shares farmland values “remain firm in 2025 – but multiple factors could shift the market in the months ahead” for our Midwest reporting states of Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Find a break down by state trends, key factors influencing farmland values, and explore current indicators for the remainder of 2025. Read their full article: Compeer Financial: Flat but firm farmland values 8-2025
Our Midwest reporting state of Iowa’s farmland values are holding steady. Doug Hensley, Hertz Real Estate Services, highlights the factors that have combined to steady Iowa’s land prices, providing buyers confidence to buy land. Includes 9 supportive Iowa county land sales in this latest Farm Progress report- https://bit.ly/3JoitG4
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has published their Agletter No. 2009, August 2025. Positive second quarter farmland values for our Midwest reporting states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Learn more here – https://conta.cc/47xWs1f Download their latest issue: https://conta.cc/3V2Gjtf
