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Land of Opportunity: A Conference for Farmland Owners!

The Land of Opportunity: A Conference for Farmland Owners will be held at two locations on October 5 and October 6, providing farmland owners with valuable information and resources to help them make informed decisions about their land. The conference will feature keynote presentations, educational breakout sessions, and networking opportunities designed specifically for those who own, manage, or have an interest in farmland.

2026 Farmland Values & Cash Rents: The Numbers You Need to Know

Indiana 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.

2026 Cash Rents: Why Aren’t Rents Falling More?

Cash 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.

2026 Trends in Farmland Price to Rent Ratios in Indiana

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.

Indiana Farmland Values: Stable in 2026, but What Happens Next?

Indiana 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.

Indiana’s Farmland Market Holds Steady as Regions Swap Places

Indiana farmland values held relatively steady in 2026, according to Purdue’s annual Farmland Values and Cash Rents Survey.

Why U.S. Farmers Own Farmland and What They Expect for Land Values

For 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.

Indiana’s Farmland Market Holds Steady as Regions Swap Places

In sum, state-level aggregate farmland prices exhibited relatively modest changes from 2025 to 2026. Respondents suggest that the majority of market forces are placing downward pressure on farmland prices, so it is not surprising that they expect modest declines through the remainder of 2026.

Trends in Farmland Price to Rent Ratios in Indiana (2026)

This paper computes a ratio equivalent to the P/E ratio for farmland, the farmland price-to-cash-rent ratio (P/rent), and discusses trends in the P/rent ratio.

Which Farmland Lease Is Best? Fixed Cash Rent, Crop Share or Flexible Rent

The 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.

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