Farmland

Officials sought to dispel worries they want to exclude oil drilling, livestock grazing and other activities from vast government-owned lands, as they faced pushback over a contentious proposal to put conservation on equal footing with industry.

Midwest farmland values continued an upward trend, but slowed in the first quarter, according to a survey in the Seventh Federal Reserve District.

Learning through hands-on activities is the focus of the agricultural classes at Marquette Academy in Ottawa.

Increasing productivity and profitability of AGCO customers is important for the company to meet the needs of a growing population.

Agricultural conditions were reported to be stable to strong across the Corn Belt, according a survey of Federal Reserve districts.

Farmland values continue to strengthen in Indiana, according to Howard Halderman, president of Halderman Real Estate Services.

Indiana Farm Bureau members celebrated Earth Day, acknowledging the importance of land and the measures farmers take to protect it.

Two new board members were appointed at Indiana Agriculture Nutrient Alliance this year.

The average of all classes of farmland in Illinois increased in value during 2022, according to the Illinois Farmland Values and Lease Trends report.

Volatility in the agricultural industry creates opportunities, not just challenges. “A good manager positions himself to capitalize on that volatility,” said David Kohl, professor emeritus of agricultural and applied economics at Virginia Tech.

The Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers presented the 2023 Service to Agriculture award to Gary Schnitkey of the University of Illinois.

Prices on commodities and farmland were up sharply again during 2022, but some variables on the horizon could exert downward pressure, according to R.D. Schrader, president of Schrader Real Estate and Auction Company.

Agriculture is a driving force behind the state’s economy, with 75% of Illinois land area being managed by Illinois farmers.

Several important agricultural issues were discussed in D.C. as new bills and committees were formed.

What’s happening with farmland values and lease rates will be the topics of discussion at the 2023 Illinois Farmland Values Conference on March 23.