New Farm Credit Services of America Report: Farmland Values Rise Slightly in Eight State Region

Farmland values across eight Midwest states rose 1.1% in early 2025, according to Farm Credit Services of America’s latest report. But Executive VP Tim Koch says market headwinds—like softer commodity prices and uncertain interest rates—could push values down in the coming months. “It’s a very local market,” he notes, driven by nearby buyers and cautious producer sentiment.