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Survey: Rental rates ‘flat as flat’ in Missouri

Benjamin Herrold
Nov 12, 2018
Nov 12, 2018 Updated Nov 26, 2018

Cash rent table — Table courtesy University of Missouri

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Every year, University of Missouri ag economist Ray Massey conducts surveys of ag rental rates and land values. Despite the challenging farm economy, he says the “2018 Cash Rental Rates in Missouri” survey results have been somewhat surprising.

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