2026 U.S. Agricultural Economy Outlook: What Farmers, Lenders, and Landowners Should Expect

2026 ag outlook featured image showing a red barn and silo behind a green crop field under a blue sky

The 2026 ag outlook highlights tighter credit, elevated interest rates, and thinner operating margins—factors that matter to Midwest farmers, lenders, and farmland owners making decisions in 2026. As we move deeper into 2026, producers and landowners must focus on liquidity, debt structure, and long-term positioning rather than short-term optimism. This breakdown covers: 2025 farm income […]

Midwest Farmland Values Rebound in 2025, but Credit Conditions Tighten Heading Into 2026

Featured image for a Midwest farmland market update showing a combine and grain cart harvesting corn at sunset with text about Midwest farmland values in 2025, market rebound, and credit tightening.

Midwest farmland values moved higher in 2025, reversing the modest decline seen in 2024, according to the latest AgLetter from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. The report points to an important split in the market: land values strengthened, but farm credit conditions weakened. That combination matters for buyers, sellers, and landowners across Iowa and […]

Iowa Farmland Prices: 2024 vs. 2025 Market Update

2025 Iowa farmland average price sold per acre by county map showing statewide land values

When landowners ask, “How’s the market?” the most honest answer in Iowa farmland values in 2025 is this: Iowa farmland values didn’t drop — they separated. Looking at verified auction data from both 2024 and 2025, the market has become more disciplined, more selective, and more execution-driven. And for sellers, that distinction matters more today […]

Missouri Farmland Prices 2025

2025 Missouri average farmland price per acre map showing county-by-county land values across the state

Missouri farmland prices 2025 vary widely by county, reflecting differences in soil quality, land use, and regional demand. The Missouri Average Farmland Price Per Acre map provides a county-by-county view of where land values are strongest, where they are softer, and what those trends reveal about the current farmland market across the state. Missouri Farmland […]

Nebraska Farmland Prices: 2024 vs. 2025 Market Update

2025 Nebraska average farmland price per acre map showing county-by-county land values across the state

Nebraska farmland prices softened modestly in 2025 as overall market activity slowed across the state. Unlike some neighboring markets that saw pricing stability despite fewer transactions, Nebraska experienced both a reduction in sales volume and a pullback in per-acre values. As a result, buyers and sellers approached the market more cautiously in 2025. This update […]

Minnesota Farmland Prices: 2024 vs. 2025 Market Update

2025 Minnesota average farmland price per acre map showing county-by-county land values across the state

Minnesota farmland prices showed resilience in 2025, even as overall market activity slowed compared to the prior year. While fewer acres changed hands, pricing per acre edged higher, reinforcing a broader Midwest trend where limited supply continues to support land values despite reduced transaction volume. In this update, statewide farmland sales data from 2024 and […]

2025 RLI Land Survey

September 2025 Iowa farmland values chart showing high-, medium-, and low-quality cropland prices, plus non-tillable and timber values across Iowa RLI districts, with percentage changes over the past six months.

Latest RLI Iowa Land Values Survey: March 2025 Results Iowa’s leading farmland brokerage, auction, and appraisal team with over 35 years of experience MARCH 2025 IOWA FARMLAND MARKET UPDATE Latest RLI Iowa Chapter Land Values Survey Results The REALTORS® Land Institute – Iowa Chapter has just released its March 2025 Land Trends and Values Survey, […]

Still Up 51.70% in 5 Years: Iowa Farmland Market Update – July 2025

Still Up 51.70% in 5 Years: What Does This Mean for Your Farm? Each year, Iowa farmland owners and investors look to the mid-year benchmark report to answer one question: Where is the market headed? The July 2025 report from Farm Credit Services of America delivers both clarity and opportunity. The Short-Term Dip Let’s start […]

Farmland Market Update March 2025– Steady as She Goes!

Map showing Iowa farmland market trends by crop reporting district from October 2024 to March 2025, including high, medium, and low price per acre and CSR2 values.

The farmland market continues to show resilience as we enter another month. Despite a slight pause in auction activity, there’s no need for concern—buyers remain actively searching for land, and listings continue to move at a solid pace. Current Market Overview While auction volume has slowed slightly, demand for high-quality farmland remains strong. Buyers are […]

2024 Iowa Farmland Market: County-by-County Insights

County-by-county map showing the 2024 Iowa average auction prices per acre, highlighting top-performing counties like Polk, Linn, and Dallas.

As 2024 comes to a close, Iowa’s farmland market continues to showcase both resilience and opportunity. Our detailed maps break down key data county by county, offering valuable insight into market performance for buyers, sellers, and investors. What Our Maps Show Iowa Average Auction Prices This map shows average price per acre at auction by […]