Republican and Democratic priorities for the reauthorization of the Farm Bill have been unveiled and negotiators are set to engage in conversations to settle their differences and reach a compromise. The Farm Bill is a multi-year law, reauthorized every five or six years, that encompasses a variety of programs administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

The discussion at this year’s annual Midwest Agriculture Conference revolved around Midwest farmland ownership and why they own it. Over the years, row crop farmland in the Midwest has been viewed as an attractive investment for individual investors and institutional groups to diversify their portfolios. With a strong agricultural market the past couple of years, and an increase in buyers, here are a few of the changing factors related to investing in farmland.

The Colorado River is in crisis after more than 20 years of sustained drought. It’s stirred up serious debate on priority use for the water – farmland or large urban areas of the Southwest. While housing and development are important so is our domestic food supply and the 5.5 million acres of agricultural land the river irrigates to help produce it.

Foreign investment in U.S. farmland continues to be a sensitive topic for many Americans, with concerns ranging from food security to national security. The global landscape has seen various countries and foreign individuals channeling their resources into American agriculture, raising questions about who is investing in U.S. farmland and the implications of such investments. Here's a look at which foreign entities are investing.

A boom in agritourism, which involves travel to rural areas to experience farming, ranching, food production, and rural culture, gives landowners and farmers an opportunity to generate additional income. Here are the top agritourism trends to watch for in 2023.

One piece of legislation has had as profound an impact on America as thousands of other bills combined: the Farm Bill. It ensures a safe and abundant food supply, helps feed the hungry, invigorates rural communities and helps farmers take care of the environment. Whether you come from a rural community, a city or a suburb, this bill matters for you and your family.

While there are no guarantees in farmland investments, investors can be aware of what property improvements and maintenance measures correlate positively with the value of their farm. This article will show you a few ways to add value to your property so you can maximize your ROI and get the best value for your farm.

There are a few constants when it comes to farmland: Farmland is valuable, farmland is limited, and farmland is essential. Part One of this series will help you understand the process of establishing an appropriate price for farmland.

Solar developers and farmers have a long history of cooperation. Co-locating solar energy generation facilities with active agriculture (sometimes referred to as “agrivoltaics”) can provide a wide range of benefits for crop production and pollinator habitat as well as environmentally responsible local economic development.

With inflation rising, investors are seeking out inflation resistant asset classes to add to their portfolios. Farmland is an asset class that has consistently proven to be stable. Here are ways farmland can be used in asset allocation, and why it is a sound method of hedging against inflation.