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Category Archives: Pasture/Ranchland

Spring Planting Wrapping Up; Low Grain Prices Continue to Pressure Corn Belt Land Values

Posted on June 3, 2015 by mfritz

Agricultural conditions have improved across most regions of the country, except for in California where drought conditions persist, according to the latest Fed Beige Book report. Significant rainfall has eased drought conditions and improved growing conditions in much of the … Continue reading →

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As Farm Sector Conditions Decline, Bankers Look for Modest Declines in Cropland Values

Posted on March 5, 2015 by mfritz

Agricultural conditions worsened across the U.S. due to weak farm income, persistent drought, and declining exports, according to the latest Fed Beige Book report. Prices for corn and soybeans fell in the Midwest and western and southern Plains. Cropland values … Continue reading →

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Modest Rise in Grain Prices Offer Temporary Support to Land Valuations; Rent Terms Remain Under Pressure

Posted on January 15, 2015 by mfritz

With crop prices broadly lower than a year ago, farmers are focused on minimizing costs in 2015, rather than maximizing output. Growers are purchasing fewer and lower cost inputs. In addition, rental terms for some cropland are under pressure, according … Continue reading →