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Much of Missouri Lacking Moisture as Harvest Time Arrives but Farm Income Could Rise Nationally
Feast or famine has taken the precipitation twist of soaked to parched. Farmers in Missouri started September in search of rain. The U.S....
Dave Price
Sep 12, 20252 min read


Land Pro LLC Rebrands as Peoples Company
One farmland management and brokerage company has rebranded to reflect the name of another. Illinois-based Land Pro LLC announced on...
Dave Price
Sep 5, 20251 min read


Farms Are Selling in Different Ways, Minnesota Land Broker Believes
John Giebenhain is a LandProz agent who primarily sells agricultural and recreational land through Central and West Central Minnesota....
Brooke Bouma Kohlsdorf
Aug 29, 20252 min read


Notable Farmland Sales - August 29, 2025
Pike County, IL | August 5, 2025 The Godwin Farm in Pike County, Illinois, sold at public auction on August 5, 2025, through Curless...
American Farmland Owner
Aug 29, 20252 min read


Sold: 500,000-Acre Property Has New Owners
The Great Western Ranch, a massive property on the west edge of New Mexico, has been sold to new owners. It is one of the largest single...
Brooke Bouma Kohlsdorf
Aug 22, 20253 min read


USDA: Farm Real Estate Values Still Rising but Slowing
U.S. farmland values climbed again this year, marking the fifth consecutive annual increase, according to the USDA’s newly released 2025...
Brooke Bouma Kohlsdorf
Aug 15, 20252 min read


Investment Firm Proterra Acquires Farmland Investment Platform AcreTrader
A firm focused on finding alternative investments in the global food value chain has reached agreement to buy an emerging online platform...
Dave Price
Aug 15, 20253 min read


WisdomTree, Inc. Acquires Ceres Partners in $1.85 Billion Farmland Management Agreement
The potential of farmland as a valued, sustainable asset class is a primary reason that WisdomTree, Inc., the New York-based global...
Dave Price
Aug 1, 20252 min read


Notable Farmland Sales July 2025 Includes Iconic Dairy Farm
Recent farmland sales include a legacy Ohio dairy farm, Illinois development ground, and premium Iowa cropland with top-tier soils and strong CSR2 ratings.
American Farmland Owner
Jul 25, 20252 min read


Ohio Farm Near Fast-Growing Columbus Sells for $36,980 an Acre
When a 110-acre farm outside the town of Dublin in central Ohio went on the auction block last week, the realtor who handled the sale...
Dave Price
Jul 25, 20253 min read


Farm Bankruptcies Continue to Climb
Financial pressure is building on American farmers, and the number of farm bankruptcies has been increasing. “We’ve had 259 filings in...
Dave Price
Jul 18, 20252 min read


Tyler Sellens: Illinois Hunting Property Market Going Strong and Not Expected to Slow Down
When Illinois broker Tyler Sellens guides sellers about how to get the most money for their property, he usually suggests listing...
Brooke Bouma Kohlsdorf
Jul 11, 20253 min read


Limiting Foreign Involvement in U.S. Agriculture
There has been a heightened focus on stopping foreign purchases of American farmland, especially from China. The USDA has announced a...
Dave Price
Jul 11, 20253 min read


Speculation: Possible 50% Farmland Value Drop in Canadian Region
A projection is only that, a projection. However, any time that an analyst sees data that could indicate that farmland in a region could...
Dave Price
Jul 3, 20251 min read


Georgia Recreational Estate May Be Largest in State History: Influencer Jake Paul Is New Buyer
A premiere property in Georgia has a new owner, and he is one of the most well-known “influencers” in the United States. The price tag...
Dave Price
Jun 27, 20252 min read


The Good and the Bad: What A Recent Survey Says About the Ag Economy
The Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank keeps a close eye on what is happening in the agriculture economy throughout the year, and right...
Brooke Bouma Kohlsdorf
Jun 27, 20253 min read


Notable Farmland Sales: June 20, 2025
Wilkin County, Minnesota - May 20 This 230.35 +/- gross acre property located in Wilkin County, Minnesota sold via the online-only...
American Farmland Owner
Jun 20, 20253 min read


Kansas City Federal Reserve District: 1st Quarter Farmland Values Down
As farmland owners thinking about selling, and potential buyers eye appealing land during the first month of 2025’s second quarter, they...
Dave Price
Jun 20, 20252 min read


8,000-Acre Oklahoma Ranch Sells to New Owners for First Time in 80 Years
A sprawling, 8,488-acre Oklahoma property owned by the same family since the 1940s was sold in early May. The Hilseweck Ranch, located in...
Brooke Bouma Kohlsdorf
Jun 13, 20253 min read


Farmland Values: Tariffs Will Not Be the Only Factor
An ever-changing, unpredictable trade war, jittering financial markets, and recession fears have many people wondering what it will mean...
Dave Price
Jun 6, 20252 min read
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