COMMON GROUND BLOG

Jul 18, 2016 | The Business of Agriculture

Unlike last year, when a strong livestock market led to increased demand for pastureland, values on both pasture and cropland are generally down in 2016.

Jan 20, 2016 | The Business of Agriculture

The significant decline in farmland prices anticipated by some forecasters since the peak in commodity prices in 2013 has not fully developed, though the impact of lower profit margins is reflected in adjustments to the market for both cropland values and cash rental rates.

Jan 22, 2015 | The Business of Agriculture

A softening in the farmland market is reflected in the reduction in benchmark farm values. However, weakened cropland values have been slightly offset by gains in pasture values.

Jul 17, 2014 | The Business of Agriculture

Despite reports earlier this year of a possible drop in demand for farmland, prices remain strong, nearing or hitting all-time highs in several areas of our four-state territory during the first six months of 2014.

May 22, 2014 | The Business of Agriculture

Farmland prices across our four states are in various stages of flux. Learn what the numbers revealed in the first four months of 2014.

Jan 16, 2014 | The Business of Agriculture

Rising prices for farmland have been a hot topic. The latest data from our appraisal team suggest the market could be leveling off or in some cases softening.