Farmland prices start to cool, real estate expert says

Quality land still attracts strong interest

Chad Smith
May 6, 2024
May 6, 2024

Land values — A sign advertises farmland that recently sold in O’Brien County, Iowa. Average farmland prices are up from state to state.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

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The price of farmland in recent years has been quite the topic of conversation in rural America after sizable jumps in value. However, the recent rise in prices may be starting to slow in parts of farm country.

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Chad started out as a radio broadcaster for 22 years, then made the switch to full-time freelance journalism. He grew up working on the family dairy farm, and enjoys staying busy with his wife and six children. Reach him at editorial@midwestmessenger.com.