Cautious Land Market Holding Its Own
Farmland values have remained stable in 2024 despite economic challenges like low commodity prices and high input costs. Doug Hensley, reports cautious optimism as farmers protect finances and the market holds steady amid varying local conditions.
June 2024 Wallace’s Farmer MarketPlace Extra
We all know those neighborhoods where land values seem to include a premium that is not common to the broader market. Some may call it an “Old Money” neighborhood. Over time, my observation has been that many of these financially vibrant neighborhoods have a correlation to very productive soil types, and often, a diversity of enterprises.
The Growing Role of Biofuels and Its Impact on Landowners
Biofuels represent a significant opportunity for farmland owners to participate in the renewable energy transition. By understanding the types of biofuels, their production, and the potential benefits, landowners can make informed decisions that align with both their financial goals and environmental values.
Farmland Value Update - Summer 2024
...the Midwestern farmland market remains stable, and thus far, largely resilient in the face of shifts in the larger underlying economy. Given the underlying weakness in commodity prices, along with the higher interest rate environment, the potential for weakness does exist.
Grain Markets - Summer 2024
With lower corn and soybean prices, we are in a cycle of tight margins... It is always critical to formulate a marketing plan and to take advantage of summer price volatility, until the grain trade is more certain of the 2024 production.
Growing Towards a Sustainable Future
From classrooms to farmland. Hertz clients Nancy and Henry Coan share their story of farmland ownership and building a farm legacy that will last for generations.