Resources
Expert articles and guides on farmland auctions, the selling process, and the real estate auction industry from Schrader Real Estate and Auction Company.
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Farmland as an Inflation Hedge: The Gold vs. Ground Comparison
Productive farmland outperforms inert stores of value because it generates income while appreciating. Here is why the gold-to-farmland comparison favors ground — and what Iowa buyer data tells us about investor appetite.
April 21, 2025 • Market Intelligence • State of the Farmer's Economy 2025 • 4 min read
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The Renewable Energy Land Squeeze: What Solar and Wind Mean for Midwest Farmland
Renewable energy buildout is creating a new class of non-agricultural bidders for farmland that will structurally support land values for decades. Here is what the data shows and what it means for landowners.
April 7, 2025 • Market Intelligence • State of the Farmer's Economy 2025 • 3 min read
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Auction vs. Appraisal: Why Competitive Bidding Discovers True Farmland Value
Appraisals establish a baseline, but competitive auction bidding consistently discovers what the market will actually pay for farmland — often significantly more. Recent Indiana auction results illustrate the premium.
March 24, 2025 • Market Intelligence • State of the Farmer's Economy 2025 • 3 min read
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Indiana Farmland Values in 2024-2025: A Cooling Market After the Surge
Indiana farmland values peaked in late 2023 and have entered a modest correction phase. Here is what the latest Purdue and Chicago Fed data tell us about where values stand today and what sellers should consider.
March 10, 2025 • Market Intelligence • State of the Farmer's Economy 2025 • 3 min read