As one of the most successful and longest-running management programs specifically crafted for farmers, the Purdue Top Farmer Conference is a one-day event for agricultural producers and agribusiness professionals looking to navigate the complexities of today's agricultural landscape. Participants will have the opportunity to network with peers and hear from farm management experts and agricultural economists from Purdue, Farm Credit Services of America, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Acres, a land value data analytics company.
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Farmland
There are several key factors driving potential changes in farm land values. These factors include cash rent, working capital, supply of land, interest rates, inflation, and investment potential of farmland compared to other investments such as the stock market, corporate bonds, or similar assets. Let’s take a look at these factors in two groups.
Read MoreFarmer sentiment improved slightly in May after falling sharply in both March and April. Purdue ag economists Michael Langemeier and James Mintert discuss the May Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer on this episode of the Purdue Commercial AgCast.
Read MorePurdue agricultural economists Brady Brewer and Todd Kuethe discuss the farmland market during today’s episode. With the COVID-19 pandemic and the unprecedented year 2020 is presenting, Todd talks about what has been happening in farmland pricing, sales, policy, and interest rates.
Read MoreCoronavirus concerns, commodity price declines, and supply-chain disruptions sink producer sentiment to a three-year low. Purdue ag economists Michael Langemeier and James Mintert discuss the April Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer on this episode of the Purdue Commercial AgCast.
Read MoreTop Farmer 2020 slidedeck presentation by Todd Kuethe, Associate Professor, Schrader Endowed Chair in Farmland Economics, Explore recent trends in farmland markets in Indiana and across the Corn Belt and closely examine returns to farmland, the cost of capital, and both the short-run and long-term prospects for farmland prices.
Read MoreBy Todd Kuethe & Craig Dobbins | Despite the high uncertainty related to farm returns and interest rates, many still see farmland as a good long-term investment. Optimists point toward the long-run earning (revenues minus costs) potential for farmland as a way to justify higher expected farmland prices.
Read MoreBy Craig Dobbins & Todd Kuethe | Since the significant decline in ethanol production growth and a downward adjustment in cash rents from 2014 to 2016, Indiana’s cash rent market has remained fairly stable (2016 to 2019) across all three farmland qualities, as shown in the following figure. While cash rents have been fairly stable, variations in other items have provided producers continued challenges.
Read MoreBy Michael Langemeier & Craig Dobbins | The 2020 Purdue Crop Cost and Return Guide gives estimated costs for planting, growing and harvesting a variety of crops, as well as estimated contribution margins and earnings. Margins will be tight again in 2020, increasing the importance of carefully scrutinizing input and crop decisions.
Read More2019 Ag Policy Forum, hosted by the Indiana Soybean Alliance & Indiana Corn Growers Association in Noblesville, Indiana, presentation by James Mintert.
Read MoreA vast majority of cropland leases are in effect for only one year. Multi-year leases provide incentives for tenants and landowners to invest in long-term improvements, maintain soil fertility, and encourage conservation practices.
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