Iowa Farm Demographics Shift Amid Rising Land Values
Iowa State economist Chad Hart notes more hogs on farms and growing average producer age near 57.6 in 2022. Under 45 groups rose, especially those under 35, while older owners still hold two thirds of land, raising access concerns despite high farm values and record sales.
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Iowa farmers see gains in 2022 census despite ongoing pressures
The 2022 census shows Iowa farmers’ net cash income rising from 2017 levels aided by government payments. Cover crops rose to 1.2 million acres, More than doubling in a decade though still under 5 percent of total farmland. Hog numbers climbed while mid sized farms declined, and large farms increased acreage.
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