Across the Central Plains, ranchers stand at a crossroads of tradition and transition. With deep roots in cattle and a reliance on the rolling hills of native grass, producers are feeling the push and pull of a market in constant motion. Between heifer decisions, pasture rent battles, rising land values, and crop residue access, every year brings a new curveball.

If you were to gauge the future of the land market solely by scrolling through social media or tuning into "expert" economic commentary, you might think you're standing at the edge of a cliff. If you talk to those who eat, sleep, and breathe land transactions, the tone is anything but doomsday. Here's what those inside the land market have to say.

Learn the key challenges and opportunities in marketing row crop farmland. This blog post explores modern marketing strategies, including aerial photography, digital marketing, the importance of the ALC designation, and staying ahead of agricultural technology trends.

The discussion at this year’s annual Midwest Agriculture Conference revolved around Midwest farmland ownership and why they own it. Over the years, row crop farmland in the Midwest has been viewed as an attractive investment for individual investors and institutional groups to diversify their portfolios. With a strong agricultural market the past couple of years, and an increase in buyers, here are a few of the changing factors related to investing in farmland.

The Colorado River is in crisis after more than 20 years of sustained drought. It’s stirred up serious debate on priority use for the water – farmland or large urban areas of the Southwest. While housing and development are important so is our domestic food supply and the 5.5 million acres of agricultural land the river irrigates to help produce it.

Foreign investment in U.S. farmland continues to be a sensitive topic for many Americans, with concerns ranging from food security to national security. The global landscape has seen various countries and foreign individuals channeling their resources into American agriculture, raising questions about who is investing in U.S. farmland and the implications of such investments. Here's a look at which foreign entities are investing.

A boom in agritourism, which involves travel to rural areas to experience farming, ranching, food production, and rural culture, gives landowners and farmers an opportunity to generate additional income. Here are the top agritourism trends to watch for in 2023.

One piece of legislation has had as profound an impact on America as thousands of other bills combined: the Farm Bill. It ensures a safe and abundant food supply, helps feed the hungry, invigorates rural communities and helps farmers take care of the environment. Whether you come from a rural community, a city or a suburb, this bill matters for you and your family.

While there are no guarantees in farmland investments, investors can be aware of what property improvements and maintenance measures correlate positively with the value of their farm. This article will show you a few ways to add value to your property so you can maximize your ROI and get the best value for your farm.

There are a few constants when it comes to farmland: Farmland is valuable, farmland is limited, and farmland is essential. Part One of this series will help you understand the process of establishing an appropriate price for farmland.