This latest FarmDoc Daily Policy News Summary looks at ag land values through the first 6 months of 2025. Find the 6-Month Average Benchmark Land Values Change for our Midwest states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska. Key contributors and findings include land value reports from Farmers National Company and Farm Credit Services of America. Read their full report here – Ag Land Values Mostly Stable Through First Half of 2025 – Farm Policy News
This latest Farm Progress America report features farmland value updates and current trends throughout our Midwest reporting states. Read or listen to learn more – https://bit.ly/44K7QFB
Highlighting key results from a recent Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City report, AEI.ag examines farmland value results from the 1st and 2nd quarter of 2025. As we move into the 2nd half of the year, AEI.ag shares key questions that could shape and determine outcomes for our farmland market and land values. Learn more – https://bit.ly/4ePSvXi
Learn from Doug Hensley, President of Hertz Real Estate Services, as he shares about the factors influencing and pressuring a “sideways and choppy” land market and prices. Features details to several land sales throughout our Midwest reporting state of Iowa. Read more in this Farm Progress report – https://bit.ly/3UaWog1
Due to a lower supply of farmland for sale, 1st quarter farmland values across our Midwest states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin, have remained steady compared to last year. Learn more from Hertz Real Estate Services: Midwest Farmland Values Hold Steady Amid Soft Demand
In their Summer 2025 Hertz Outlook, Hertz Real Estate Services shares why in times of economic and market uncertainty, owning farmland historically shines as a positive investment. Find a breakdown of supportive details and updates here: Why Farmland Holds Its Value During Economic Uncertainty
Recent first quarter 2025 ag economic reports reflected some positive news on our Midwest land values. Reported farmland values in our following states: Minnesota values were up 3%, North Dakota increased 7%, and South Dakota demonstrated a 4.6% increase. Learn more in this latest Farm Progress report – https://bit.ly/43kHcT3
Proud to share one of our industry partner’s, Farmers NationalCompany, latest article on land ownership. Area Sales Manager, Troy Swee, shares about the resiliency and freedom gained with land ownership, along with 4 key benefits found in owning land. Read more here – https://www.farmersnational.com/news/real-estate/land-ownership-still-the-american-dream
“Farmland values are on the rise across the our Midwest, especially for “good” farmland in Wisconsin, which saw an 11% increase over the past year. But beneath the surface, farmers are facing tougher credit conditions and rising debt loads. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s AgLetter paints a mixed picture of growth and financial pressure across five key ag states.” Read more from American Farmland Owner – https://www.americanfarmlandowner.com/post/midwest-farmland-values-increase