{"id":10827,"date":"2025-06-16T14:19:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T18:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalland.com\/blog\/?p=10827"},"modified":"2025-06-18T17:12:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T21:12:51","slug":"q1-2025-farmland-market-report-from-farmer-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalland.com\/blog\/q1-2025-farmland-market-report-from-farmer-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"Q1 2025 Farmland Market Report From Farmer Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The first quarter of 2025 has brought a shift in the U.S. farmland market, one that reflects diverging economic realities across regions, crops, and livestock operations. According to a recent interview<\/a> with Farmer Mac\u2019s<\/a> Chief Economist, Jackson Takach, the red-hot land market of recent years is cooling, but not collapsing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a closer look at how farmland values are moving, why they\u2019re diverging, and what it means for landowners, investors, and agricultural professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Farmland Values Beginning to Level Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After the significant appreciation seen following COVID-19, values for many types of land around the country are starting to cool off. Takach argues, though, that this slowing of the market is not indicative of a significant downturn on the horizon, but rather a regional recalibration that\u2019s bringing land values in line with current market demand and conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location and land use are two of the biggest factors influencing land values in the United States. For example, Midwest cropland values have experienced significant downward pressures this year, but are still holding relatively well. As commodity prices have declined and input prices have increased, land for corn, soybeans, and wheat has seen lower demand, resulting in lower prices compared to recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ranchland Values in 2025 Are Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Conversely, values in cattle country, particularly across parts of Oklahoma, Missouri, and Texas, have continued to rise. Strong beef demand and lower feed costs have created healthy margins for ranchers, and many are reinvesting those profits into additional acreage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This trend is also reflected in auction activity, as existing producers with cash to spare often dominate the bidding for available agricultural land. With cattle prices holding strong and input prices down from last year, cattle producers in these areas are enjoying a window of profitability and putting that capital to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Expect Later in the Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Looking ahead to the remainder of 2025, Takach did not forecast any dramatic changes on the horizon in terms of inflation or interest rates. Speaking to potential rate changes, Takach stated, \u201cI don\u2019t anticipate any huge moves. I wouldn\u2019t anticipate 200 basis points up, and definitely don\u2019t expect 200 points down but watch for some chop along the way. The 10-year treasury is the thing that really impacts those long-term rates, so if you\u2019re thinking about purchasing land or refinancing, watch for a good day where the US treasuries take a dip, and that\u2019s your shot. I always tell people, when you see a good rate drop, don\u2019t think it\u2019s going to keep dropping.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For landowners and investors alike, 2025 may be the year to move with precision rather than urgency. Land values aren\u2019t declining en masse, but they are becoming more localized, commodity-sensitive, and opportunity-driven. In this shifting environment, staying informed is more critical than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve got questions about the state of the ag land market in 2025, get in touch with your local Land Professional<\/a> today! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The first quarter of 2025 has brought a shift in the U.S. farmland market, one that reflects diverging economic realities across regions, crops, and livestock operations. According to a recent interview with Farmer Mac\u2019s Chief Economist, Jackson Takach, the red-hot land market of recent years is cooling, but not collapsing. Here\u2019s a closer look at … <\/p>\n

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