Farmland Values and Returns by State Through Time
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Results from August 2026 Ag Economy Barometer highlight that farmland ownership is motivated by more than current financial returns. Family or sentimental reasons were the primary motivation for 45% of respondents, while another 32% identified long-term investment as their main reason for owning farmland. Only 22% selected current income. These motivations are consistent with producers’ broader views of farmland as an asset.
The average farm real estate value for Illinois in 2026 was $9,250 per acre. This includes the value of all land and buildings used for agricultural production. The figure was 3.6% higher than the 2025 average of $8,930 per acre. This is the sixth year in a row of at least a 2.4% increase since 2020. During the last six years, there has been a steadier increase of 2.4% to 3.6 % increase, except for 2022 with a 10.5% increase.
Farmland prices in Illinois increased dramatically between 2020 and 2023. Since 2023, farmland prices have remained stable or declined slightly. At the same time, farmer returns have declined dramatically and…
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The Relationship Between Inflation and Farmland Returns
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Farmland Markets: Valuation, Investment Performance, and Issues for the Future
This Center Publication identifies and addresses contemporary issues affecting farmland markets, and provides associated linkages to related research and data describing the farmland sector and major issues affecting its future.…