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The Loranda Group stays on top of issues and trends in agriculture and their impact on farm real estate. Our Land Facts newsletter offers a semi-annual summary of our perspectives and predictions of farmland values, real estate sales movement, and farmland investment matters, along with reminders of critical farm sales or purchase preparation details you won't want to forget. Sign up to receive our next issue via email or regular mail.

2012 - Winter issue

A Review of the 2011 Farmland Market. If you’re a landowner that is contemplating a land sale in the near future, 2012 may be the ideal time to take advantage of a still very active market.

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2011 - Summer issue

The Farmland Fire Still Burns. A look at the recent meteoric rise of farmland prices in the U.S. and predict both short- and long-term value for ag land buyers and sellers.

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2011 - Winter issue

Midwestern Farmland - The Year in Review. We take a look back at the farm real estate market in 2010 and where it may be headed in 2011

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2010 - September issue

Listening to the Marketplace. A broad look at what is currently driving the farm real estate market and where it may be headed.

Farmland Lease Trends. How farm lease trends have changed over the last few decades and how they continue to evolve.

Following Loranda on Twitter. How we are using the popular social media site to keep you informed about the farmland market

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2009 - December issue

The Farmland Market - Steady As She Goes.A look back at the land market over the last 12 months and where it may be headed.

The Hunt For Recreational Land. How the economy has affected the recreational land market and its future outlook.

Feeding Your Need More News.A quick reminder about the newest addition to our website - Market Updates

Illinois Farmland - Let The Record Speak For Itself. A discussion on the historical performance of Illinois farmland

Where Have All The Sales Gone? A look at the number of farmland sales and possible reasons for the decrease in numbers.

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2009 - Summer issue

The Farmland Market.A current analysis of the land market in the short, intermediate, and long term.

Ethanol - An Industry in Transition. A discussion of the fast changing ethanol business in turbulent times.

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2008 - December issue

The Current Land Market... Losing Some Steam? An update of the latest land market conditions.

Farming Efficiency - A Growing Influence in Farmland Values. How "flat and black" property values compare to other parcels.

Recreational Land - Challenging Times Ahead. A discussion on how this niche market is holding up in the current economic environment.

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2008 - Fall issue

Which Way From Here?A discussion of opposing perspectives in today's ag land market.

Understanding Organic Agriculture. An overview of the organic agriculture industry.

Harvesting the Wind. A brief summary of what landowners can expect in the development of the Midwestern wind industry.

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2008 - Spring issue

Milestones.A reflection of the past 25 years in the agricultural real estate market

Agriculture's Land Value Boom - What's Your Risk Tolerance? A discussion of how the risk and return relationship is changing in agriculture.

The Future of Government Farm Policy. A brief summary on the 3 main Presidential candidates ag policy stance.

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2007 - Fall issue

Land Values - Can Current Prices Increases Continue Long Term?A near-term price outlook, and discussion of the Bull vs. Bear arguments.

How To Stay Connected With Your Farmland Asset. Useful Internet sites for absentee landowners.

The Necessity of Terminating a Farm Lease. A State by State guide.

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2007 - Spring issue

The Impact of corn on the Land Market.The possible affects of high commodity prices.

Ethanol, Ethanol, Ethanol! The challenges facing the ethanol industry in the near future 

Hunting for Recreational Income. Landowner lease options to create income

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2006 - Fall issue

The 2006 - 20007 Farmland Market - Let the Seller BeAware.What land Sellers should expect in the near-term.

Farmland Assessments - The Basics. How real estate taxes for Illinois farmland is determined.

Are Interest Rates Affecting Farmland Values? Farmers and investors both report that interest rates affect their decisions.

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2006 - Winter issue

Current Land Values - A Report from the Field.A Breakdown of recent trends in Midwestern land values

Hunting for More Income. How you can generate more income from your recreational land.

A Recreational Land Auction Case Study. 227-Acre Farm in Cass County, Illinois brings .2 million

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2005 - Fall issue

Land Market Update. The recent land market, what to expect in the near future, and how you can participate.

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2005 - Spring issue

Will Another Investment Bubble Soon Burst?How the residential real estate market might impact the farmland market.

The Farm Program vs. The Food Pyramid - A Case of Inconsistent Policy? Does the USDA put farm program money towards the healthy food groups it suggests?

The Real Estate Corner. A discussion of mineral rights and mineral right issues

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2004 - Fall issue

A Small Investment in Time Can Pay Big Dividends. The importance of understanding how your asset fits in the marketplace

The Real Estate Corner. A discussion on easements and farm lease terminations

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2004 - Spring issue

What to Expect From Your Farmland Investment in 2004.Strength in the land market to continue

Recreational Land - A Unique Type of Real Estate Investment.  A new niche in the land market

The Real Estate Corner. Definitions of common auction sale terms

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2003 - Fall issue

What Can Stop the Land Market Locomotive?A discussion of land values over the past 15 years and what to expect in the near-term.

The Impact of the Capital Gains Tax Rate Reduction on Land Prices. A drop from 20% to 15% might (or might not) influence decisions.

A Case Study in "Selling History." The Reavis Farm Auction: Selling a piece of the historic Wabash & Erie Canal.

The Real Estate Corner. Definitions of several common real estate terms

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2003 - Winter issue

What's Your Farmland Investment Strategy?Land buying motives and some timely reminders.

The Benefits of the Sale-Leaseback Concept. A discussion of the pros and cons in selling a farm with a lease in place.

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2002 - Summer issue

Agriculture and Land Values - Where to Now?The Impacts of the 2002 Farm Bill

The Real Value of Farmland. The importance of timing to investments - and how to accurately calculate returns

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2002 - Winter issue

Agriculture in 2002, a Renewed Optimism? Farmers and investors have more confidence about the future.

What Does it Mean to You? What is your definition of modern agriculture?

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2001 - Summer issue

Land Market Remains Firm.No major changes in the land market at this time.

How Can We Close the Consumer Gap? The importance of educating the consumer about modern agriculture.

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2001 - Winter issue

2001 - Maintaining the Course in the Countryside?No major changes in agriculture is anticipated in 2001.

U.S. Agriculture - A Look Forward. What we can anticipate in the future.

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2000 - Spring issue

The Midwestern Land Market - Is the Price Correction Over?What to expect from the market in the next 6 months

Does a Farm Lease Influence Selling Price? How a lease can affect the marketablity of a property.

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