Benchmark farmland values in eastern Kansas ticked up in the first half of 2026, supported by the financial strength of buyers and an already tight real estate market that saw even fewer sales in the past six months.
This same trend was seen across the states served by our collaborating Associations of Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) and AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry). While Iowa cropland slid modestly, benchmark values overall are flat. In our other Midwest and Upper Midwest territory, values are up for the year.
Our full July 2026 Benchmark Farmland Report is available. It includes:
An economic overview and the factors shaping the real estate market.
Benchmark values by state across our collaboration.
A sales report on state-level activity and sale price trends.
The chart below shows the change in benchmark values, going back to 2015. The number of benchmark farms is in parentheses.
Yearly farmland value trends
State | Six-Month Change | One-Year Change | Two-Year Change | Five-Year Change | Ten-Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kansas (7) | 4.1% | 6.8% | 12.0% | 58.2% | 64.0% |
Comprehensive land values report
Our newest semi-annual Land Values Report is now available as a comprehensive analysis of land values in states served by our collaborating associations of AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica), and Frontier Farm Credit. This report covers key trends and data across our eight‑state territory.
