Farmland Guides
Long-form, evidence-based guides on US farmland. USDA NASS value data, 100-year return comparison vs REITs and S&P 500, cash rent vs crop share lease economics, Section 1031 exchanges that defer capital gains, and conservation easements that generate large tax deductions.
USDA NASS Farmland Values: State-by-State Per-Acre Data
How the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service tracks farmland values, the annual Land Values Survey, how to read the data, and the states with the highest and lowest per-acre prices.
Farmland vs REITs vs S&P 500: The 100-Year Return Comparison
Long-term return comparisons between farmland, REITs, and the S&P 500, with risk characteristics, inflation hedging properties, and practical considerations for individual investors.
Cash Rent vs Crop Share: Which Farmland Lease Makes More Money
The economics of farmland lease structures — fixed cash rent vs crop share with percentage splits, risk allocation between landlord and tenant, and typical arrangements by region.
Section 1031 Exchange for Farmland
How like-kind exchanges let farmland sellers defer capital gains tax, the rules and timelines, qualified intermediaries, and specific considerations for farm real estate.
Conservation Easements: The Tax Break That Pays Farmers to Preserve Land
How conservation easements work, the federal income tax deduction, the "qualified conservation contribution" rules, and the IRS crackdown on abusive "syndicated" easements.