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    Farmland values: How averages conceal a tale of two different asset classes

    May 2026 The USDA recently released data indicating that 2025 farmland averaged $4,350 per acre, an increase of 4.3% over 2024 values (1.9% when adjusted for inflation). This data underpins the story that farmland is a stable, consistently appreciating, inflation-hedging asset. But when you look under the hood, the story of farmland can’t be told […]

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    Five things anyone who eats food should know about this year’s weather

    April 2026 Q1 2026 is officially in the record books, just not for reasons anyone was hoping for. March alone saw maximum temperature records broken or tied across the country for up to 12 consecutive days, leading to questions about whether this is an anomaly or a new baseline. For US agriculture, the answer matters. […]

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    The Iran War is the latest in a series of supply chain shocks that are hitting conventional farmers hardest

    March 2026 Many have already read about how the war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting global fertilizer and energy supply chains in the middle of US planting season. But zooming out, one can see that this is just the latest chapter in a pattern that’s been building for […]

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    Want a regenerative food system? Embrace scale

    February 2026 Walk into any farmers market on a Saturday morning and you’ll find a powerful vision of what people hope agriculture can be: diverse crops, healthy soil, connected communities, and farmers who know their land intimately. The small farms at those markets are also pioneers of modern regenerative agriculture – incorporating cover crops, rebuilding […]

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    Investing in healthy eating from soil to shelf

    January 2026 The healthy foods thesis: Supported by policymakers and investors alike The recent update to the U.S. food pyramid underscores a growing consensus: Americans’ health has suffered from diets dominated by highly processed foods and added sugars. While we may not align with every recommendation, we share the view that encouraging diets filled with […]

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    Investing in times of uncertainty: Key factors to evaluate when considering farmland

    In a world increasingly defined by inflation, geopolitical instability, and market volatility, investors are searching for assets that offer resilience, diversification, and consistent income. Layering stable lease income and regenerative management on top of historically strong land appreciation creates a strong case for farmland as a core portfolio holding.  Farmland’s investment fundamentals Farmland has quietly […]

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    From chemistry to biology: Why farming’s future is regenerative

    October 2025 In the United States, farming is a $624 billion industry and a cornerstone of our economy and national security. But it hasn’t always looked the way it does today. Feeding the world: The triumph of chemical agriculture The 20th century brought some of the most dramatic changes in agriculture since the dawn of […]

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    Why agriculture must be central to the climate conversation

    September 2025 As the world gathers once again for Climate Week in New York, one sector remains critically underrepresented in the global climate dialogue despite its outsized impact and potential: agriculture. Our food system is both a cause and solution when it comes to climate change The world’s food system is responsible for one-third of […]

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    Layers of Value: How AC Integrates Impact and Returns

    Can you actually have performance and regenerative impact at scale? Yes, you can! After nine years of annual impact reporting, Agriculture Capital (AC) has shifted to a quarterly format to provide a more integrated perspective, combining regenerative progress with our financial reporting. The Q1 2024 Impact Report continues to evolve our decade-long commitment to proving […]

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    From Farm to Phenomenal: The Innovation Behind Sumo Citrus®’ Market-Leading Performance

    Through the most recent Sumo Citrus season, the brand accounted for 74% of total growth realized by the mandarin sub-category and 29% of total growth among all citrus products at the grocery store. This category leadership demonstrates how rethinking produce to deliver extraordinary consumer value—through repeatable superior quality, convenience, and price—creates good outcomes for consumers and grocery customers alike.