American Farmland Owner

At the Land Investment Expo in Des Moines this month, three experts who work in the agribusiness space in the Northwest, shared their thoughts on the big trends from 2024 and predictions for 2025. Read questions and answers from their breakout session at the link. https://loom.ly/I4Oc5VI

Dry conditions have devastated Los Angeles, scorching 50,000 acres, destroying 15,000 structures, and claiming 28 lives, while prolonged drought continues to strain the Colorado River, a critical water source for agriculture. As farmers and states adapt to water shortages through conservation, efficiency, and new wells, debates over resource allocation and residential water use remain pressing. Learn more: https://loom.ly/jDUvjY0

At the 18th Annual Land Investment Expo, Joe Lonsdale, co-founder of Palantir Technologies, voiced optimism about the Trump administration’s focus on innovation, manufacturing, and cutting regulations. He highlighted plans to build 500 autonomous vessels in Texas as an example of private-sector innovation boosting U.S. competitiveness. Read more on our analysis of his keynote, reporting at the link. https://loom.ly/vhQGk0I

Water availability, changing commodity markets and outside economic factors are all major players in the California #farmland market heading into 2025. It's a call for investors to innovate and adapt to maintain necessary asset growth through the year and beyond.

After his keynote at the 18th Annual Land Investment Expo in Des Moines, Iowa, Eurasia Group Chairman Cliff Kupchan sat down with AFO to discuss how a global leadership void in turn creates political challenges that impact agriculture and global stability. ➡️ He highlighted how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine disrupted key agricultural exports, worsening inflation already fueled by the pandemic. . ➡️ He discussed how a second Trump term might bring more decisive and unified U.S. policies, but doubts that America will fill the leadership gap, citing its inward focus. ➡️ Without stronger global governance, he cautioned, crises will deepen, endangering industries like agriculture. Listen to the clip below and full 26 minute discussion on: AFO: https://lnkd.in/gXJ84WVD YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g2v8hm5t Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gvru96Fb Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gYZZhxMH

Notable land sales across the Midwest region over the past few weeks - highlighted by two strong $21k per acre sales in Northwest Iowa. Read comprehensive write-ups on each sale and links to auction results on our website. https://loom.ly/s3flagM

A change in tax law in Ohio has #farmland taxes rising in 2025, something that could influence the broader farmland market in much of the farm-rich state. Will other ag states follow suit?

Corn prices have risen significantly, driven by reduced production and sustained demand from Mexico despite previous trade disputes over GMO imports. While some farmers benefit from higher prices, ongoing layoffs at agricultural companies highlight broader challenges in the industry, including labor cuts and repair cost controversies. https://loom.ly/2CfYTR4

Farmers are increasingly exploring solar energy as advancements in panel efficiency make it a more viable financial option, though it requires significant land-use changes compared to wind energy. More on this change in our weekly reporting: https://loom.ly/I-o6jgo

If you're looking to capture value from your #farmland through a sale, you have two main options, to list or sell at auction. They both have pros and cons that you should consider in making an informed decision. See what to think about in creating your land sale strategy in 2025.