Farm Real Estate Values Climb, But at a Slower Pace

Farm real estate values continue to rise, according to the USDA’s Land Values 2025 Summary Report, but the pace is slowing. The average U.S. farm real estate value increased 4.3% to $4,350 per acre. In the Southeast, Florida saw a 4.8% increase, Georgia 4.9%, and Alabama 3.8%.

NASS also released data on cash rents, which tend to lag land values and commodity prices due to early lease negotiations. Cropland rent rose 0.6% to $161 per acre. Increases here leave beginning farmers and those without land equity especially exposed, as they face steep barriers to accessing operating credit.

This is just the tip of the iceberg from the USDA’s report. For a concise summary, read the full Market Intel report from the American Farm Bureau: https://www.fb.org/market-intel/real-estate-rising-farmland-values-hit-record-high