California farmland values have taken a hit.
It is a price trend our friends at the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers have been warning of for quite a while.
A new groundwater law combined with poor commodity prices has led to double digit year-over-year farmland declines. While the San Joaquin Valley tends tohave greater water access than other parts of the state, farmland values there have still fallen.
Almond orchards that once sold for $60,000 an acre are now facing prices below just $44,000 an acre.
Meanwhile in Hawaii, the state is looking to purchase over 1,000 of farmland in Kaua’i that is currently owned by a billionare tech entrepreneur.
The $39 million deal is still waiting legislative approval. The state hopes to use the land to achieve local food production goals by allowing Hawaii’s Agribusiness Development Corps to satisfy the demand of farmers looking for access to more land.
Working capital is tightening for crop farms, increasing reliance on operating loans even as land values steady in the broader sector.
December 04, 2025 02:59 PM
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Improved export prospects and higher crop prices strengthened future expectations despite continued caution about spending.
December 03, 2025 01:52 PM
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Fair market value shapes taxes, transitions, lending, and sales, making accurate valuation essential for long-term planning.
December 01, 2025 11:21 AM
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Strong yields and higher cattle prices helped stabilize conditions, but weak crop prices and rising carryover debt remain major challenges for Eleventh District farmers.
November 25, 2025 02:55 PM
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Crop producers face tightening credit and lower incomes, while strong cattle markets continue to stabilize finances in livestock-heavy regions.
November 21, 2025 11:58 AM
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Farmland values remain stable, but weakened credit conditions and lower expected farm income signal tighter financial margins heading into 2026.
November 20, 2025 01:04 PM
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Jerry Cosgrove with American Farmland Trust explains why farmers and ranchers should start their estate planning now.
November 19, 2025 04:44 PM
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Elizabeth Strom of the American Society of Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers joined RFD-TV to provide the latest perspective on post-harvest business planning and cropland markets in the Midwest.
November 19, 2025 04:19 PM
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Only properly documented, unexhausted fertilizer applied by prior owners may qualify for Section 180 expensing; broader nutrient-based claims carry significant legal and tax risk.
November 19, 2025 12:52 PM
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