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July 2025 Wallace’s Farmer MarketPlace Extra
I believe the biggest difference in the current land market is related to simple supply and demand. That is, demand for additional land continues to outpace supply.
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Economic Uncertainty Increases Value of Owning Land
In an era of economic uncertainty, farmland continues to prove its value as a stable, long-term investment. From market volatility to shifting global dynamics, this article explores why owning land remains a smart strategy—and how current conditions are shaping the farmland market in 2025.
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China Trade Risks Different in 2025 than 2018
While China remains a major buyer of U.S. soybeans, American agriculture has become less reliant on Chinese demand. The shift in export trends, the rise of new trade partners, and ongoing tariff tensions are all influencing planting decisions and shaping the market outlook for 2025.
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Farmland Values Resilient Year-over-Year, Stronger in Q1
Farmland values across the Midwest held steady in early 2025, supported more by limited supply than strong demand. While fewer farms hit the market, buyer interest remained soft and annual cash rents declined in key states. With muted demand and rising financial pressures, ag lenders are signaling caution ahead of the summer growing season.
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Amid Low Market Inventory, Spring Sales Still Strong
Even with mixed economic signals and lower buyer demand in some regions, well-rated farms are still commanding strong prices. Limited inventory this spring has kept competition high for high-quality tracts. This update highlights several notable farmland sales from the first quarter of 2025 across Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Nebraska.
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June 2025 Wallace’s Farmer MarketPlace Extra
It is hard to believe we are nearly to the halfway mark on what just seems like a new year! And similar to the fast start to the calendar year, planting season is also now almost in the bag.
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Building a Legacy Through Partnership: A Farmland Investment Journey
Discover how Haverkamp Group partnered with Hertz Farm Management to diversify into farmland investing—building long-term value, supporting conservation, and empowering new farmers across the Midwest.
