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The Differences Between a Land Valuation and an Appraisal
If you need to appraise or evaluate your land, but aren’t sure what each of these processes entails, this guide is here to spell out the key differences.
Iowa Farmland Soil Types and Their Farming Uses
Soil type is a crucial component of successful crops. This guide covers each of the main types in Iowa to help you choose the right type for your next farm.
When Is It the Right Time To Sell Your Farmland?
Selling large amounts of farmland is something you need to take seriously. Our guide is here to help you make sure you get the timing right.
Buying & Selling Farmland in Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan: How AcrePro Maximizes Your Land’s Value
If you’re considering selling farmland in Indiana, Illinois, or Michigan, choosing the right sales method is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Whether you’re a farmer, investor, or landowner, the farmland market in the Midwest is competitive—and knowing how to position your property can make all the difference
How To Take Better Photos of Your Farmland Listing
If you have a farm you’re trying to list online, you need the best photos possible to grab people’s attention. Here’s how you can capture them.
12 Best Strategies for Growing Your Land Portfolio
Everyone in land ownership wouldn’t mind adding another property or two to their portfolio. If you want to make that happen, this guide is here to help.
Top 5 Considerations When Making the Switch to Organic Farming
Learn what to consider if switching to organic farming from our broker Noah Wendt, who’s built a thriving, regenerative system from the ground up. From healthier soil to stronger finances, here’s how organic practices are paying off in more ways than one.
Spring Land Market Update
As we inch closer to planting season, the land market continues to see a great deal of variability in land values. While we are regularly gathering data from land sales, the only certainty we can speak with is that we are past the peak of values witnessed in 2023 and
Looking Back: A Year in Review of 2024
For much of Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan, 2024 can be summarized as an “average to below average” or “nominal” year in the agricultural economy and sector, especially when compared to the prior two years. Key Metrics: Yields Commodity Prices Net Incomes Land Values Observations: Contributing Factor: Positives: Looking Ahead: 2025
Ian Hall Joins AcrePro
Ian Hall has joined AcrePro as a land agent, serving Minot, North Dakota, and the surrounding areas. A proud graduate of North Dakota State University, Ian has deep roots in agriculture and a thriving career grounded in family, community, and his passion for livestock. Reach out to Ian for all
3rd Quarter Land Market Update
Harvest season has begun in earnest throughout the Corn Belt, and the next six weeks will reveal the results on what is widely thought to be a large, high-yielding crop. The fall also marks the start of what is traditionally the busiest season of the year for land sales. Below,
The Fed Cut Interest Rates by 0.5%: What does this mean for Farmland?
In an anticipated move, the Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates by 0.5%, marking its first cut since 2020. The decision reduces the federal-funds rate to between 4.75% and 5%, after two years of inflation-reducing discussion. The larger-than-expected rate cut shows the Fed’s confidence that inflation is on track to