Regional Appraisal Manager Jade Kruschke breaks down Compeer Financial's latest benchmark data revealing surprising stability in Midwest farm real estate despite declining commodity prices. Using comprehensive analysis of thousands of farm sales across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois, Jade explains why land values continue modest appreciation even as market activity contracts significantly from previous years. Learn how recreational land is dramatically outperforming cropland with shorter marketing times, why capitalization rates keep falling as investors accept lower returns for farmland stability, and what's driving Wisconsin's stronger performance compared to neighboring states. The episode explores sector-specific insights across swine, poultry, and dairy operations, revealing how beef-on-dairy programs are reshaping producer profits while facility transactions remain limited. Jade also examines development pressures near metro areas and explains why cash rents have remained surprisingly stable despite rising land values.