AgConditions

The Chicago Fed collects data on a variety of agricultural business conditions and conducts research on selected topics.

Land Value and Credit Conditions Survey

Representatives of participating banks provide information quarterly on land values and credit conditions in the areas they serve.

Take the current Land Value and Credit Conditions Survey

AgLetter

A newsletter published four times each year on agricultural land values and credit conditions using data from our quarterly survey.

In the latest edition of AgLetter

Sixteen percent annual gain in farmland values (PDF, 229KB)
According to the most recent AgLetter, the year-over-year change in Seventh District farmland values rose to 16 percent in the fourth quarter of 2007. The quarterly increase in the value of “good” agricultural land was 6 percent for the District.

The Role of R&D in Agriculture and Related Industries: Today and Tomorrow

On September 24, 2007, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago held a conference on the role of research and development in agriculture, biotechnology and the food industry. It focused on policies that promote industry growth and rural development. Conference presentations and papers are available.

Historical Data

Historical data on credit conditions at Seventh District agricultural banks is available for download as a spreadsheet. Recent data is also available on the third page of the AgLetter.
Credit Conditions at Seventh District Agricultural Banks (XLS, 24KB)

David Oppedahl
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