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Farmland Values Are Holding Up, But There Are Hints of a Reset At a New Level
Farmland Values Are Holding Up, But There Are Hints of a Reset At a New Level

While resilient farmland prices were the theme in 2023 and farmers were in the driver's seat in most sales, Jim Rothermich with Iowa Appraisal has recently noticed a couple changes in the market.

Important Differences Between Today and the 1980s Ag Economy
Important Differences Between Today and the 1980s Ag Economy

Though inflation is currently high, Indiana ag lender Joe Kessie doesn’t expect a repeat of what he experienced in his early career for three main reasons.

Cash Rents Are Up for 2023, But Will 2024 Be Better?
Cash Rents Are Up for 2023, But Will 2024 Be Better?

Two organizations share why we may see a decline in cash rent values in 2024.

Survey Shows Land Values Leveling Off
Survey Shows Land Values Leveling Off

The results of the Realtors Land Institute - Iowa Chapter's September Land Trends and Values Survey show a decline in the rate of land value increase.

What Makes 2023 Land Sales Different Than 2022 or 2021?
What Makes 2023 Land Sales Different Than 2022 or 2021?

Doug Hensley from Hertz Real Estate answers the question, "How much do crop prices impact the decision-making process of farmland buyers" and shares how this year is shaping up to be a bit busier than anticipated.

New Land Analysis Tool Puts a Twist on Plat Book Concept
New Land Analysis Tool Puts a Twist on Plat Book Concept

Acres platform provides comprehensive data to analyze value and productivity on 150 million parcels of land

Be proactive in managing through financial stress
For Sale: Farmers and Banks Jump on Available Land

Banks have money to lend, interest rates are low and there’s a lot of cash in the countryside