Appraisal Report: Midyear Check-In: Why Some Farmland Still Commands Top Dollar - July 2026

As of midyear 2026, farmland values across Compeer Financial's Upper Midwest territory have held firm despite weak farm incomes. Today's guest is Brent Wiest, a Regional Manager Appraisal for Illinois at Compeer Financial. He works closely with appraisers across Compeer's territory and has a unique perspective on the trends we're seeing throughout the Upper Midwest farmland market. He will discuss lower crop margins, elevated financing costs and uneven sales activity have made buyers more cautious. For more expert updates and in-depth analysis throughout the year, subscribe to Compeer’s monthly appraisal e-newsletter and the Appraisal Report podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.