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Farmland values soften in central Illinois

Farmland values have weakened in one of the most productive areas of the Corn Belt.  Compeer Financial certified appraiser Rob Brines covers McLean, Woodford, and Marshall counties in central Illinois and says prices are off the highs of 2022 and 2023. “Over the course... Read More.

Midwestern land values dip in 2024

Midwestern farmland values experienced a slight decline in 2024. Luke Worrell, chair of the annual Land Values and Lease Trends survey by the Illinois Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ISPFMRA), says an in-depth study of 2024 land transactions shows declining values amongst... Read More.

Ag land values see downward pressure

Farmland prices have been softening in the Midwest, and an ag economist says it shouldn’t come as a surprise. Ernie Goss is with Creighton University says the latest Rural Mainstreet Index shows U.S. farmland prices fell for the ninth time in the last 10... Read More.

Midwest farmland values down 1% in 2024

Midwestern farmland values decreased one percent in 2024. Chicago Federal Reserve Bank policy advisor David Oppedahl says the district, which includes Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin, saw dips of two to three percent in every state except Wisconsin. “So we are not seeing... Read More.

USD 308 Works With Community to Create New Mission, Vision, and Values

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - USD 308 has taken an important step towards creating a new mission, vision, and core values with the help of district leadership, community members, and consultants from Wichita State University’s Community Engagement Institute. The project aims to establish a shared understanding... Read More.