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Farmland market stable but “jolts” are possible

An ag real estate specialist suggests stability in the farmland market could be shaken by several factors. 

Diane Zelhart with Compeer Financial tells Brownfield values have been stable in 2025 despite low commodity prices and high interest rates.

“I think right now land values are positioned to strike at any time, but things are relatively comfortable kind of preparing for the broader economic context.”

She says the anticipated bumper crop in the U.S. will be another factor.

“Good supply (coming), but pricing is a bit low. So that’s something to consider, as well as any changes to government policy. So those are some of the big players we’re looking at that might jolt the land market.”

She says the market is ready to adjust if the Federal Reserve makes changes to interest rates during the last four months of the year.

Zelhart made these comments during an upcoming Compeer Financial appraisal podcast, a content partnership with Brownfield.