NCREIF quarterly Farmland Index notes gains on income returns in the face of slight depreciation of farmland

Below break even commodity prices boost banker concerns

The USDA data for cash rents mirrors the trends recorded by other farmland value and cash rent reports from universities and land management companies.

The Southeast has the highest pastureland values now in the country with an average value of $3,910 per acre.

From every angle, the landmark case is loaded with implications for U.S. agriculture.

The semiannual survey by the Iowa Chapter of the Realtors Land Institute found values posted stronger increases in the central-to-eastern areas above I-80.

To help enhance communication between landowners and tenants, Iowa State University created the Farmland Lease Annual Report.

As 2017 nears its end, tax reform chatter is ramping up. Keep tabs on discussions around Section 1031 tax-deferred exchanges and the estate tax, says Paul Neiffer, The Farm CPA.

The latest newsletter has details of Iowa farmland values, farmers' financial struggles, information to negotiate 2018 cash rents and more.

Iowa farm real estate pros find a statewide 2.9% annual increase in farmland values.