Southern Ag Today reports that increasing financial pressure on crop producers’ farmland values have remained resilient. Both cropland and pastureland values increased in 2026 compared to 25. When asked about farmland values, they said for the next six months they generally expect cropland and pastureland values to either remain stable or increase. Overall, although farmland values have remained strong, declining …
Investment Firms Once Again Purchasing Farmland
Wall Street investment firms are once again putting money into farmland. Institutional investors are buying up farmland as farmers, who would normally be competing for the land, are hanging on to their cash. This investment money can mean different things for local ag communities. Some institutions will purchase land and lease it back to a farmer, who can then continue …

