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Results from the March 2026 Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reveal a clear divide in producer sentiment based on land value expectations. Farmers expecting declining land values report weaker financial performance outlooks, lower investment confidence, and greater concern about input costs. In contrast, those expecting rising land values are more optimistic and influenced by factors such as alternative investments. Tracking these differences provides important context for understanding shifts in the farm economy.
Read More about Producer Sentiment and Land Value ExpectationsMichael Langemeier presented at the Fort Wayne Farm Show on January 14, 2026, on crop net returns prospects and the farmland market.
Read More about Crop Net Return and Farmland Market, Presentation at Fort Wayne Farm ShowFarmers typically find that rental rates don’t adjust rapidly during a downturn and consequently they lose money on rented land. But most farmers don’t want to give up rented land even if it is not profitable because it is difficult to find another parcel to replace it. They continue to hold on to rented land waiting for better prices, lower costs, and/or higher yields. The fundamental question is how long can they delay the decision. In other words, when should they hold them and when should they fold them? This question has become even more relevant today, given the financial pressure currently faced by crop producers across the Corn Belt, including lower commodity prices, tighter margins, and higher interest rates.
Read More about Using the Long-Run Cash Rent Spreadsheet: When to Hold Them or Fold Them?Jim Jansen from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, joins Michael Langemeier on this episode of the Purdue Commercial AgCast to discuss cash rent considerations for irrigation, pasture, and hay leases. They provide factors affecting cash rent including maintenance costs, insurance, and land productivity and emphasize the importance of clear lease agreements. Offering practical advice for both landlords and operators on fair rental agreements.
Read More about Irrigated, Pasture & Hay Cash Rent ConsiderationsPurdue ag economists Todd Kuethe and Michael Langemeier discuss Indiana farmland cash rental rates on this, the second of two episodes reviewing the 2025 Purdue Farmland Values and Cash Rental Rates survey results. The survey shows Indiana cash rents continue to rise by about one and a half percent. The episode shares historical trends in cash rents, and how cash rents compare to share and flex lease rents, regional differences, net returns to land, and the increasing interest in flexible cash leases from both landowner and tenant perspectives.
Read More about 2025 Cash Rental RatesPurdue ag economists Todd Kuethe and Michael Langemeier as they discuss Indiana farmland values on this, the first of two episodes reviewing the 2025 Purdue Farmland Values and Cash Rental Rates survey results. The survey shows Indiana land prices continue to rise and are anticipated to continue a modest increase for the rest of 2025 for most of the state.
Read More about 2025 Farmland Values & Market TrendsIndiana farmland prices have continued the trend of record highs in 2025, according to the latest Purdue Farmland Value and Cash Rents Survey results. The average price of top-quality farmland reached $14,826 per acre, a 3.0% increase from June 2024. Statewide, cash rents increased from 1.5 to 1.7% for poor-, average-, and top-quality land.
Read More about Farmland Prices Increase Despite Downward Pressure, Purdue Ag Econ Report August 2025Examine breakeven prices, earnings per acre, breakeven cash rents, and trends in working capital with this spreadsheet tool.
Read More about Long-Run Cash Rent Spreadsheet ToolNeed help setting a fair flexible lease agreement? This easy-to-use spreadsheet lets you plug in your own numbers—like crop budget line items, yields, and prices—to calculate lease rates and earnings per acre. Whether you’re negotiating a new agreement or comparing alternative, this tool helps take the guesswork out.
Read More about Flex Lease Computations Spreadsheet ToolChoosing a farmland lease is about more than agreeing on a rental rate—it’s about balancing return potential with risk. This article compares crop share, fixed cash rent, and flexible cash lease arrangements, examining how each has performed through changing market conditions and highlighting practical considerations for future lease negotiations.
Read More about Comparing Net Returns for Alternative Leasing Arrangements