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U.S. farmland values stayed stable in 2025, with most rented land owned by elderly, non-farming landlords, raising sustainability concerns.
U.S. farmland values held steady in 2025 due to limited supply, government support, and strong livestock profits, though high interest rates and weak commodity prices affected some regions.
A USDA survey released March 12, 2026, found nearly 80% of rented farmland is owned by non-farming landlords, with over 2 million owners controlling 348 million acres.
Most landlords are elderly—average age 69.2—have no farming background, and acquired land mostly through inheritance.
Rented farmland is valued at over $1.6 trillion, with $34.1 billion in rental income.
About 43 million acres are expected to transfer in five years, mostly via gifts or family transfers, raising concerns about future land availability and farm sustainability.
Los valores de las tierras agrícolas de los Estados Unidos se mantuvieron estables en 2025, con la mayoría de las tierras alquiladas propiedad de propietarios de edad avanzada y no agrícolas, lo que genera preocupaciones de sostenibilidad.