This episode of the Cutting The Curve Farming Podcast dives deep into farmland values for 2025. Join host Damian Mason with South Dakota farmer Lee Lubbers and First Dakota Bank’s Nathan Sparks as they unpack what’s driving land prices, how rising interest rates are shaping the ag market, and whether a price correction is on the horizon.
Learn how to navigate land purchases, leases, and investment planning in today’s complex farm economy.
Together, they break down:
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What’s driving current land prices and rental rates
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The impact of rising interest rates on ag real estate
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Why land ownership remains central to a farm’s net worth
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Whether we’re headed for a 15% correction or continued appreciation
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Who's really buying farmland—and it's not who you think
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The role of outside investment, oversupply, and inflation hedging in shaping land trends
With perspectives from both sides of the lending desk and insights rooted in decades of real-world experience, this conversation unpacks the economic, emotional, and strategic forces influencing ag land markets as we step into 2025.
Whether you're a beginning farmer or a seasoned operator, this is a must-listen if you're trying to navigate land purchases, leases, or long-term planning in today’s market.
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