USA Farmland Market Update: Land Values, Interest Rates & Ag Pressure in 2024–2025

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USA Farmland Market Update: Land Values, Interest Rates & Ag Pressure in 2024–2025


In this insightful episode, we sit down with Court Merrigan, Agricultural Broker & Consultant at LandVest, to explore the evolving landscape of agricultural real estate across the United States. With a broad understanding of land use, commodity trends, and investment outlooks, Court brings a 360-degree view of what’s shaping rural land markets in 2025.

🔎 What We Cover in This Episode:

• Court’s Background & Real Estate Footprint
  Learn about Court’s journey into agricultural real estate, the regions he specializes in, and what makes his work with LandVest unique.

• Market Trends: 2024 vs. Previous Years
  How did 2024 stack up in the agricultural land market compared to the years before? What forces were at play?

• The Impact of High Interest Rates & Land Costs
  Did elevated rates and land prices put the brakes on land acquisition for farmers and ag investors?

• What’s Coming in 2025
  A look ahead at inventory, buyer demand, and the projects Court is currently working on.

• The 200,000-Foot View of U.S. Ag Real Estate
  From Midwest corn to California almonds to Southeast timberland—Court shares a broad overview of what crops are grown where and why it matters to land valuation.

• Water as a Key Driver of Land Value
  Why water access and rights are becoming increasingly critical, especially in arid regions.

• Politics, Trade Wars & Tariffs
  How global political instability and economic policies are impacting American farmers—and their land-buying decisions.

• The Resilience of Diversified Ag Regions
  Court explains why regions with diverse crop production tend to weather price shocks more effectively.

• Crystal Ball: Real Estate Forecast for Late 2025
  With his “wizard hat” on, Court shares what he believes is on the horizon for ag land buyers and sellers.

• Parting Thoughts
  Court closes with practical advice for those watching the land market, whether you're a first-time buyer, investor, or long-time farmer.

Don’t miss this wide-ranging conversation packed with valuable insights for anyone connected to agriculture, land ownership, or rural real estate.

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Show Guest:

Court Merrigan
Agricultural Broker & Consultant / LandVest

Court Merrigan is a seasoned professional who's been around the industry his whole life having grown up in the family real estate business. Court has cultivated extensive expertise in working with buyers and sellers across a diverse range of properties from agricultural to commercial to residential. He's worked on a series of unique properties ranging from a cranberry bog in Massachusetts to vast cattle ranches in Wyoming, row crop farms, agricultural production facilities, hunting and recreational estates, as well as commercial properties across New England and the Mountain West. Post-college, he spent a decade studying and working in East Asia. Once back in the US, Court worked for a regional bank managing properties as well as handling acquisitions and sales; trusts; lease negotiations; property improvement and development; and government relations. Today, Court works in real estate full time, specializing in agricultural, rural and commercial properties. Holding licenses in Massachusetts, Maine, Nebraska, and Wyoming, he extends his professional reach through a network of trusted referral partners across New England and the West. With keen business acumen, Court excels in navigating the nuances of complex real estate transactions. He also speaks Japanese and Thai. If you seek a knowledgeable and reliable guide in the world of real estate, Court Merrigan is your trusted advisor.

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