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Land use and markets

Having access to affordable farmland is key for producers, as real estate is the most common source of collateral in farm-related loans. Forested land is also a key driver for decision-making throughout the state.

Have you ever wondered how many acres of Oregon's agricultural land is irrigated? Or how cash rent values have changed since 2020?

This collection of articles, resources, and interpretive blog posts from OSU agricultural economists answers these questions and more, and provides valuable insight into current statistics and trends.

Land Values and Cash Rents

Most recent cash rental rate estimates paint a mixed portrait for Oregon

Rented farmland in Oregon accounts for 30% of all farmland in the state. Explore differences in value for irrigated, non-irrigated, and pastureland per county, according to the most recent estimates from the US Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA-NASS).

Daniel Bigelow | Sep 2023 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Farmland value in Oregon continues to rise in most categories

Data shows the value of farmland continues to rise at a moderate rate in Oregon.

Daniel Bigelow | Aug 2023 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

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Applied economics outreach blog

This blog is maintained by the Department of Applied Economics at Oregon State University as a tool to engage with stakeholders in Oregon and around the world.

Tim Delbridge, Daniel Bigelow | Sep 2023 | Online resource

The OSU Applied Economics Outreach blog offers even more information on land use, including farmland, forestland, and specialty crop economics.

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