Resources

Expert articles and guides on farmland auctions, the selling process, and the real estate auction industry from Schrader Real Estate and Auction Company.

• 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

• 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

• 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