By Ryan Hanrahan
Progressive Farmer’s Russ Quinn reported that “agricultural land values have remained remarkably stable through mid-2025, according to a news release from Farmers National Company. The resilience is mainly driven by the basic economic principle of supply and demand; there are simply more motivated buyers than willing sellers.”
“While producers remain the main buyers of ag land, interest from individual and institutional investors cannot be ignored, according to the company,” Quinn reported. “As land value stabilizes after reaching peaks within the last five years, investors are increasingly attracted by both annual returns and long-term appreciation. Benchmark Midwest farmland values have increased by 56.9% over the past five years and 38.3% over the past decade, reinforcing land’s appeal as a long-term asset.”
“Farmers National Company said inventory remains limited with listings down 20% to 25% from the peak in 2020-21. Many long-term landowners are choosing to hold onto their properties, recognizing the stability and value appreciation land offers compared to more volatile investments,” Quinn reported.
Source : illinois.edu