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Jun 2026
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Join Emmy award winning career journalist, Dave Price, as he discusses land forecast trends, agricultural insights, commodity futures, and more with industry thought leaders. Where Landowners Get Their News from American Farmland Owner aims to provide you with information that helps fuel your passion for the land and your dedication to responsible stewardship. Together, we work towards the enduring prosperity of American agriculture, ensuring that its legacy thrives for generations yet to come.
U.S. almond production is shrinking, with bearing acres declining and crop sizes falling below the roughly 3‑billion‑pound levels seen in recent years. Industry leaders say reduced supply, driven by orchard removals and water constraints, is helping stabilize prices after years of oversupply and weak margins.
Nathan Wild and Emily Woody, built their farming business in British Columbia despite starting with no land, money, or connections. After struggling with labor‑intensive production, they shifted to a farm hub model that aggregates food from neighboring farms, allowing customers to order online and receive home delivery. Their system now supports local producers, generates over $200,000 in sales, and forms the basis of their mentorship initiative, Small Scale Rebellion, aimed at helping others adopt similar collaborative models.
Ben Tindall of Save Family Farming discusses growing tensions over water policy in Washington state, where proposed buffer expansions from 20–30 feet to as much as 200–250 feet could take significant farmland out of production. He explains how shifting water rights interpretations and increasing regulation are creating uncertainty for farmers already facing rising costs, and why the debate reflects a broader struggle to balance environmental protection with agricultural viability.
Farmers and investors are awaiting USDA guidance on the 45Z tax credit, which could shape how low‑carbon crops are measured and rewarded across U.S. agriculture. Mitchell Hora of Continuum Ag said the rules could impact roughly 40% of U.S. corn and soybean acres, potentially creating new revenue opportunities tied to soil health and carbon intensity.
AcreTrader’s Drew Lipke says a new farmland investment fund is designed to give investors broader access with more flexibility than traditional farm ownership. The fund offers diversified exposure across key regions while introducing limited liquidity, allowing redemptions after 24 months while still reflecting farmland’s long-term nature.
Some U.S. farmers are facing mounting financial pressure from high input costs and tight margins, but broader agriculture remains relatively stable, according to Kansas City Fed economist Nate Kauffman. He discusses how strong farmland values, prior years of solid income, and government support are helping buffer the sector, though corn and soybean producers in the Midwest face heightened risk if challenges persist.
The rapid adoption of GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy is reducing overall food consumption, creating new demand challenges for U.S. potato growers. Jamey Higham, president and CEO of the Idaho Potato Commission, says the shift could deepen potato oversupply and force growers to better align production and marketing with changing eating habits.
Bill Devens explains how the Global AgInvesting World Summit 2026 in New York City is shifting its focus based on investor feedback and evolving market priorities. The event will expand to three days and adopt a more thematic structure, emphasizing sustainability, natural capital, climate, and broader macroeconomic forces shaping agriculture.Devens notes the conference is also separating agriculture and timber into more distinct tracks after recognizing differences in investor interest. The changes reflect a wider shift toward understanding capital flows, the ag value chain,and the full food system beyond farmland alone.
Brad Zaun, a former Iowa state senator and current regional leader for the Small Business Administration, said the agency is expanding access to capital in rural areas through loan programs with up to 90% guarantees. The efforts focus on agriculture, food systems, and small businesses, including increasing competition in meat processing and coordinating federal and local resources to support rural economic recovery.
Curt Covington of AgAmerica Lending says financial pressure is building across U.S. agriculture, with farmland values in parts of the West already declining 10–20%. He points to cash flow challenges, higher interest rates, and tighter credit as key factors affecting producers, with some farmers running out of liquidity. He discusses how regional differences are significant, with West Coast specialty crops facing ongoing strain while Midwest farmers contend with lower commodity prices. Despite these pressures, some sectors like cattle and high-quality farmland continue to show stronger demand.
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