2025 Rural Land Value Trends Report Released

Texas land market exhibited 'remarkable resilience' in 2025, report finds

Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:20pm

A minimalist abstract illustration featuring overlapping geometric shapes in earthy tones of brown, green, and blue, conveying the concept of rising rural land values in Texas without any text or literal imagery.The annual Rural Land Value Trends report provides a detailed snapshot of the resilient Texas land market, highlighting the state's diverse rural property types and values.Canyon Today

The Texas Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers has released its annual Rural Land Value Trends report, providing detailed data and analysis on the sales value and lease value of rural lands across the state of Texas.

Why it matters

The Rural Land Value Trends report is a crucial resource for those interested in the Texas land market, offering insights into price and lease rate trends for various types of rural properties, from cropland to rangeland to timberland. The report's findings on the resilience of the Texas land market during 2025 provide important context for understanding the state's agricultural and rural economic conditions.

The details

The report includes articles from experts such as Dr. Lynn Krebs and Cody Musick, providing commentary on overall market trends and the importance of land surveys. The data is divided into seven regions across Texas, with each region further broken down into smaller sub-regions. For each sub-region, the report offers information on land prices and leasing rates for different property types, including irrigated cropland, rangeland, CRP land, timberland, and hunting leases.

  • The 2025 Rural Land Value Trends report was just released in April 2026.

The players

Texas Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers

The organization that publishes the annual Rural Land Value Trends report, providing valuable data and analysis on the Texas land market.

Dr. Lynn Krebs

An expert who authored an article in the report, analyzing Texas land market developments and trends across different regions of the state.

Cody Musick

An expert who authored an article in the report, encouraging readers to view land surveys as a valuable tool for reducing risk and understanding property.

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What they’re saying

“The Texas rural land market exhibited 'remarkable resilience throughout 2025.'”

— Dr. Lynn Krebs, Expert

“Folks should consider a survey more than just a requirement, but a tool to help reduce risk and understand the property.”

— Cody Musick, Expert

The takeaway

The Rural Land Value Trends report provides a comprehensive and authoritative overview of the Texas land market, offering valuable insights for anyone interested in the state's agricultural and rural economic conditions. The report's findings on the resilience of the market during 2025 suggest that Texas' rural lands continue to be a stable and attractive investment, even in the face of broader economic challenges.