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Farmland has long been viewed as a competitive advantage for Brazilian agriculture because of its lower cost relative to the United States. But that advantage has narrowed. A comparison of farmland values in Iowa and Mato Grosso from 2002 to 2025 shows how land values, farm profitability, exchange rates and land tenure are shaping the relative competitiveness of crop producers in the two countries.
Read More about Farmland Values and Competitiveness in the United States and BrazilIndiana farmland values and cash rents remained relatively stable statewide in 2026, but results varied across land quality classes and regions. Todd Kuethe highlights the key numbers from Purdue’s latest Farmland Values and Cash Rent Survey.
Read More about 2026 Farmland Values & Cash Rents: The Numbers You Need to KnowCash rents have softened in some parts of Indiana in 2026, but overall, rents remain relatively stable. So why aren’t they falling more, even after several years of weaker returns to land? Michael Langemeier and Todd Kuethe examine the latest cash rent results from the 2026 Purdue Farmland Values and Cash Rents Survey and look at what the numbers could mean for 2027.
Read More about 2026 Cash Rents: Why Aren’t Rents Falling More?Indiana farmland values remain elevated relative to the cash rent they generate. Purdue agricultural economist Michael Langemeier examines what the farmland price-to-rent ratio can tell us about land values, future returns and the risks facing buyers.
Read More about 2026 Trends in Farmland Price to Rent Ratios in IndianaIndiana farmland values remained relatively stable in 2026, but regional differences and changing market forces are creating a mixed outlook. Purdue agricultural economists Todd Kuethe and Michael Langemeier examine what is driving farmland values and what the market could look like in 2027.
Read More about Indiana Farmland Values: Stable in 2026, but What Happens Next?Indiana farmland values held relatively steady in 2026, according to Purdue’s annual Farmland Values and Cash Rents Survey.
Read More about Indiana’s Farmland Market Holds Steady as Regions Swap PlacesFor many U.S. farmers, farmland is about more than annual income. A Purdue analysis finds that family and sentimental reasons are the most common motivation for owning land, while producers remain more optimistic about farmland values five years from now than over the next 12 months.
Read More about Why U.S. Farmers Own Farmland and What They Expect for Land ValuesThe lease structure you choose can change your farm’s risk, cash flow and upside—even when long-run returns look surprisingly similar. So which farmland lease makes the most sense for you? This Purdue Commercial AgBrief compares fixed cash rent, crop share and flexible cash rent and shows how each performs under different market conditions.
Read More about Which Farmland Lease Is Best? Fixed Cash Rent, Crop Share or Flexible RentLeases on agricultural land are strongly influenced by local custom and tradition. However, in most areas, landowners and operators can choose from several types of lease arrangements: crop share, fixed cash rent, flexible cash leases. Each leasing arrangement has advantages and disadvantages. Rather than focusing on the advantages and disadvantages of various lease arrangements, this article uses a case farm in west central Indiana to illustrate net returns to land derived from crop share, fixed cash rent, and flexible cash lease arrangements.
Read More about Comparing Net Returns for Alternative Leasing ArrangementsLand values are influencing investment timing, financial outlook, and risk decisions on farms across the Midwest.
Read More about Land Value Expectations Differ Among Farmers