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Farmland
Indiana farmland values held relatively steady in 2026, according to Purdue’s annual Farmland Values and Cash Rents Survey.
Read MoreFor 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 MoreIn 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreLeases 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 MoreLand values are influencing investment timing, financial outlook, and risk decisions on farms across the Midwest.
Read MoreState-led farmland purchases can influence land prices beyond the parcels directly acquired. Using Indiana’s LEAP District as a case study, this report shows that public land acquisition significantly increased local farmland prices and affected neighboring counties, with important implications for farmers and policymakers.
Read MoreHow much do soil maps matter for climate policy? Quite a lot. We find that differences across major global SOC databases can translate into significant changes in land-use emission estimates, making SOC baseline choice a critical part of agricultural policy analysis.
Read MoreResults 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.
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