ATTRA

AUGUST 14, 2023

Marbleseed has launched a new two-part audio series, In Her Boots: Breaking Ground , that follows a journey for farmland financing with farmers Dria Price and Halima Salazar and their diversified farming operation, Mint-More farms.

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Trimble Agriculture

AUGUST 28, 2024

Understanding farmland market trends is crucial to risk management for landowners, farmers, and ranchers alike. farmland market trends directly affect the equity and borrowing power of rural landowners. Overview of the 2024 Farmland Market The U.S. National Trends Farmland values in the U.S. farmland market.

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Agricultural Economics Insights

JULY 31, 2023

The farmland market in the second quarter of 2023 continued the transition that began earlier in the year. As discussed in previous articles ( here and here ), farmland is a long-term investment, and one must look at expected future income to make informed decisions about what to pay today for the land.

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Ohio State University

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

A variety of topics were discussed such as Ohio farm finances, farm labor, the upcoming farm bill, commodity markets, and livestock production. Chen-Ti Chen) discussed their current research and outreach projects that are of interest to the Ohio Farm Bureau.

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Trimble Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

farmland that is rented or leased. At the same time, the number of farms and farmland in the U.S. During that same period, an estimated 20 million acres of farmland went out of production. This data highlights the growing need for farmland ownership to be accessible for young farmers. has been in decline. Read More 3.

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Daily Yonder

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Farmers need finances to cover not only land, but equipment, infrastructure, and operational needs. …It Farmers need a team who are collectively well-informed about local and regional conditions, including the location of farmland, methods for finding it, and the relevant policy landscape,” Brice said. Persistence is important.

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Trimble Agriculture

AUGUST 9, 2023

Educating visitors, preserving farmland, and sharing agricultural heritage were named the top three most important benefits—but there are so many more. Preserving Farmland Agricultural land is disappearing. A 2022 study estimated an average of 2,000 acres of farmland are lost each day.

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NASDA

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Through the hub, users can access a directory of providers who offer tailored business, technical and financial support, as well as free and accessible business training, starting with the Finance 101: Farm and Food Business Financial Essentials course. Auburn, NY Future Harvest, Cockeysville, MD Glynwood Center, Inc.,

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

JULY 28, 2023

In addition, over the last decade, farmland prices have doubled nationwide and risen far higher in areas with pressure due to real estate development or commodity prices. Every piece of land purchased as a result of this project will be ushered through a three-pronged approach to increase farmland ownership by underserved farmers.

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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Creative, Collaborative Financing Without Dirt Capital Partners and Foodshed Capital , this next chapter might not have been possible. Each—from Steward to Iroquois Valley to RSF Social Finance —uses a different approach to give a leg up to farmers who might not otherwise qualify for financing.

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Trimble Agriculture

JULY 3, 2024

farmland expected to transfer ownership in the next two decades, it’s a discussion that needs to be had sooner rather than later. farms has fallen below two million, with total farmland acres dropping to 880 million—the lowest since 1850. According to the 2022 ag census, family farms still dominate U.S.

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American Farmland

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Key insights on climate-smart practices, financing, and the future of farming emerged. Exploring Climate-Smart Agriculture and Resilience in the Midwest! AFT joined the University of Illinois for a thought-provoking Critical Conversation. Read more and join the conversation and share your vision for resilient agriculture!

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Trimble Agriculture

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Owning farmland is becoming increasingly competitive, but not entirely out of reach with the help of a custom farm ownership loan. In this article, we break down the benefits and barriers in the 2023 farmland market and discuss how aspiring landowners can use farm ownership loans to overcome those obstacles. farmland is leased.

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Agricultural Economics Insights

JANUARY 21, 2024

Figure 3 – Change in Real Net Farm Income Before 2023 Large government payments have propped up farm finances from 2019-21, as depicted in the chart below. The influx of cash from government payments and profits propelled cash available to purchase farmland boosting demand and competitive bidding. Figure 7 – Farm Sector Balance Sheet.

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Trimble Agriculture

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Buying farmland is like investing in gold—and farm property loans can help you do it. People sometimes refer to farmland as an investment in gold, plus a coupon,” says Bruce Sherrick, professor at the University of Illinois. farmland values? This means that when interest rates fall, farmland values tend to rise more quickly.

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Agribusiness Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

However, most of the wealth of farmers is tied up in entities holding farmland, not the actual farm operation. Let’s look at an example: Sally and Jim over their farm career have acquired 1,200 acres of good farmland in Indiana. Most of us assume that these new rules would not apply to farmers. Our firm is part of that effort.

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Trimble Agriculture

AUGUST 7, 2024

Financial Tools Farmers need reliable data and tools to manage their finances effectively. Financial Health Check Tool Farm Loan Calculator AgAmerica’s free farm loan calculator helps rural landowners estimate their loan payments and determine the best financing options for their operations. Click the link below.

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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The food system bears a disproportionate impact on communities of color, ranging from the farmworkers struggling to feed themselves even as they harvest the nation’s produce to the BIPOC farmers who are often shut out from crucial financing and other resources. Here is our best food justice reporting this year.

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Trimble Agriculture

JUNE 5, 2024

Whether it’s been in your family for generations or you’re blazing your own path of ownership, AgAmerica is leveling up the way rural land financing is done to provide capital and counsel that keeps farmland in the hands of American families for generations to come. ” Mike D.,

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Trimble Agriculture

JULY 24, 2024

farmland as a way to diversify and increase revenue streams. Land Use The rapid expansion of renewable energy projects raises concerns about the conversion of farmland. Approximately 83 percent of new solar projects are installed on farmland and ranchlands , with nearly half placed on the most productive, versatile, and resilient land.

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Farmbrite

JUNE 1, 2023

Farming also includes marketing your goods, managing finances and employees, keeping up with technology —and that's just the beginning. Here are some options for financing your farm and getting access to land ownership: The government's Farm Service Agency provides loans to new farmers for land ownership.

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Trimble Agriculture

MAY 1, 2024

Is eminent domain threatening your farmland? When farmland is in the way of public construction projects like highways and utilities, the government may enact the power of eminent domain to take the land. But some states have written exceptions for things like cemeteries, orchards, factories, and more. Be a proactive buyer.

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Trimble Agriculture

MAY 15, 2024

The farmland market is historically strong, and home values in agriculture-heavy states are rising rapidly. The Implications of Rising Property Tax for Rural Landowners High land values seem like a good thing, but the downside is that when the value of farmland goes up, the taxes farmers pay on that land also go up.

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Trimble Agriculture

JULY 17, 2024

farms decreased by nearly seven percent, falling below two million, and total farmland fell by two percent. farmland and account for a majority of our food production. Learn more about our flexible financing solutions that can be customized to support your diverse needs. Large-scale farm operations own 42 percent of U.S.

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Trimble Agriculture

AUGUST 2, 2023

Farmland is disappearing and the average age of the farmer is on the rise—do you have a farm succession plan in place? Securing financing for these transactions can be difficult, and many young people have not had the time to accumulate the wealth and credit score needed to overcome the cost of entry.

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Trimble Agriculture

JULY 12, 2023

That’s why we work one-on-one with farmers like you to understand the full picture of your operation and find the financing strategies that work best for you. ACCELERATE AgAmerica’s Accelerate loan program is a streamlined financing option for agribusiness loans up to $4MM. Contact us today to learn more.

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DTN

MARCH 21, 2024

Cover crop acres increased to 18 million total acres, a 17% increase, but when compared to total farmland, this represents only 6% of 300 million acres. Thirty-eight percent of farms reported using no-till practices in 2022, which is 1.1% more than five years ago.

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Modern Farmer

MAY 28, 2024

Image courtesy of Mad Agriculture Multi-year credit helps established farms Recently, Fitzgerald Organics acquired 140 acres of farmland, and needed financing to transition the plots to organic, as well as implement cover crops and plant pollinator strips. One of four branches of the MAD!

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Tillable

OCTOBER 1, 2024

These leading financial cooperatives , known for their dedication to the agricultural community, are now leveraging CamoAg’s platform to gain deeper insights into market trends, farmland values, and customer needs.

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Tillable

MARCH 26, 2024

farmers and ranchers, the companies plan to streamline management and accessibility of datasets from multiple sources to deliver actionable insights and improve current capabilities for tracking farmland values and appraising properties. By combining CamoAg’s software platform with American AgCredit’s decades-long expertise working with U.S.

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Civil Eats

MAY 1, 2024

Des Moines finances its removal system from its roughly 600,000 ratepayers. Roughly 80 percent of the farmland in Iowa is owned by offsite landlords, who rent it out to farmers. There needs to be a plan for every acre of farmland in Iowa and how its nutrients will be managed, as well as every animal and its manure.” “You’re

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Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

It was founded in 2013 in the Champaign-Urbana area by a group of researchers, students and farmers that were interested in exploring how perennial agriculture and agroforestry could benefit Midwestern farmlands. The organization focuses on Illinois and Wisconsin but also does support work in Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan and Indiana.

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Agricultural Economics Insights

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

From peak to trough, total assets decreased by 28%, and farmland alone fell by 31%. In business and finance, the idea of leading or lagging indicators often comes up in pursuit of data or metrics to warn us of a brewing crisis. Furthermore, it wasn’t until 1985 that sector debt started to decline. Data Source: USDA ERS and AEI.ag

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Civil Eats

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The farm is not a nonprofit organization, so Schreiner depends largely on small one-off grants, crowdfunding, and limited wholesale revenue to finance Sakari’s many efforts—all of which center on traditional ecological knowledge. Spring Alaska Schreiner, owner of Sakari Farms outside Bend, Oregon.

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National Young Farmers Coalition

OCTOBER 4, 2024

If enacted, the bill would support USDAs efforts to make loan programs work better for farmers, and will help address one of the most critical barriers to farmland ownership: access to capital. We applaud and appreciate their efforts to craft and introduce the proposal. It’s a win all around.

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The Counter

APRIL 27, 2022

They’d take a few hundred acres of both leased and family-owned central-Texas farmland—land that for decades had grown row crops of corn and cotton—and give it “what it wants back,” he said. The country is also looking to use agrivoltaics as a potential way to get abandoned farmland back in production. Here in the U.S.,

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Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

According to the recently released 2022 Census of Agriculture , the largest four percent of US farms (2,000 or more acres) control 61 percent of all farmland. Matters are much the same in the US. In 1987, that figure was 15 percent. Do such proposals challenge free trade? Yes, they do.

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