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Why Invest in Farmland with Lower Cash Yields Compared to Current Treasuries
 July 25, 2024
 Land Values 

Investing in farmland with a cash yield of only 2.5% might seem less attractive when current treasuries yield 5% or more. However, several strategic reasons exist to consider farmland a valuable addition to your investment portfolio. This article will explore these reasons, including inflation hedging, portfolio diversification, long-term appreciation, and other benefits that make farmland a compelling investment.

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Commercial Real Estate vs. Farmland
 December 27, 2023
 Land Values   Industry Insights 

After reading yet another negative headline on the $20 trillion commercial real estate (CRE) market, I was reminded of the investment characteristic I once assumed the CRE market shared with the $4 trillion farmland market.

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