Iowa land values have firmed up since last fall –

accountMktgLSB | calendar-monthMarch 21, 2025

In this latest Farm Progress report, Doug Hensley, President of Hertz Real Estate Services, reviews the last 60 days of farmland sales for our reporting state of Iowa. Hear about the factors that seem to be at play in creating a firming market compared to last fall. Details on key county sales throughout the state are detailed. Learn more here – https://bit.ly/428f04b

Nebraska ag land values decline as farm finances tighten

accountMktgLSB | calendar-monthMarch 17, 2025

According to preliminary findings published on March 12, in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s 2024-25 Farm Real Estate Market Survey, Nebraska’s agricultural land values declined for the first time in six years. Learn more on the factors contributing to the current land values in our Midwest reporting state, in this University of Nebraska Today report – https://conta.cc/3Y078QL

Fed: Bankers expect stable land prices

accountMktgLSB | calendar-monthFebruary 24, 2025

“An annual decrease of 1% in the Seventh Federal Reserve District’s agricultural land values in 2024 ended a four-year run of substantial annual gains.” Read more on our Midwest reporting states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin farmland values in this February 23, 2025 AgUpdate report – https://conta.cc/4hc85fP

Land Value Trends Revealed by 2024 Benchmark Farm Appraisals

accountMktgLSB | calendar-monthFebruary 20, 2025

Land values in our Midwest reporting states of Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Indiana, “revealed a complex story of regional shifts, economic pressures and evolving buyer strategies.” Get the full story in Compeer Financials’ report, which consists of 53 benchmark farmland properties across the Upper Midwest monitored by their appraisal team – https://compeer.com/articles/land-value-trends-revealed-by-2024-benchmark-farm-appraisals

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

Midwest Farmland Values Down Slightly in 2024

accountMktgLSB | calendar-monthFebruary 14, 2025

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s AgLetter, No. 2007, February 2025 features farmland values for our Midwest reporting states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin. “An annual decrease of 1 percent in the Seventh Federal Reserve District’s agricultural land values in 2024 ended a four-year run of substantial annual gains.” Read their AgLetter: February 2025 report here – https://bit.ly/4hUHuVa

Download the full report here – https://bit.ly/42VR8mb

Scarcity of Farms on the Market Boosts Land Sale Values

accountMktgLSB | calendar-monthFebruary 6, 2025

Due to the lack of land on the market, farm real estate is still fairing well on the land sales market. Find land sales reports for our Midwest states of Illinois and Nebraska in this February 5, 2025 Farm Progress Report – https://conta.cc/3WIDm

2024 Farmland Values Stable, Market Shows Signs of Downturn Ahead | FCSAmerica

accountMktgLSB | calendar-monthJanuary 25, 2025

“For the first time, FCSAmerica, AgCountry Farm Credit Services and Frontier Farm Credit have released a joint land values report that includes appraisals for 93 benchmark farms and ranches in all or parts of eight states. The Associations update appraisals for their respective benchmark farms every January and July.” Below is Farm Credit Services of America –
6-month | 1-yr | 2-yrs | 5-yrs | 10-years on our Midwest reporting states:

  • Iowa: -2.80% | -5.10% | -4.80% | 52.60% | 38.60%
  • Minnesota: 1.60% | 1.60% | 4.70% | 80.90% | 58.70%
  • Nebraska: -0.60% | -0.40% | 7.30% | 52.80% | 27.10%
  • North Dakota: 0.80% | 0.80% | 8.30% | 73.20% | 71.40%
  • South Dakota:  5.70% | 9.50% |18.10% | 64.60% | 40.50%
  • Wisconsin: 0.00% | 0.00% | 14.80% | 30.80% | 38.00%

Find their full Report here: https://bit.ly/4jum2I8

Learning from past land sales cycles

accountMktgLSB | calendar-monthJanuary 15, 2025

This January 15, 2025 Farm Progress Report looks at the cyclical nature of the land market. What to expect in a new year land market can be aided by referencing parallels with historical land cycles. Learn more here – https://conta.cc/4jhjk8M

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