As we wrap up the year, Minnesota’s land market continues at a steady, healthy pace—and the numbers we’re seeing this month look a lot like what we’ve been tracking throughout the fall. Top-quality farms are consistently selling in the $12,000–$14,000+...
Minnesota’s Beginning Farmer Tax Credit opens again on January 1, 2026, and it continues to be a great opportunity for landowners who plan to sell or rent farmland to a qualified beginning farmer.
After the natural pause during harvest, the farmland market has picked up quickly. We’re seeing a notable increase in landowners exploring sales across Minnesota, and recent activity provides a clear picture of how different land types are performing. High-quality...
In Southern Minnesota, few factors influence farmland value as much as drainage. Well-drained soils support earlier planting, improved crop health, and directly impacts yield potential. Good drainage not only boosts productivity in normal years, but becomes even more...
The USDA released its annual Land Values Summary for 2025 in early August, and once again, farmland values remain strong across the country—particularly here in Minnesota. While the pace of appreciation may be beginning to cool, farmland continues to be a stable and...
