SW Minnesota Farmland Update – April
Sean Haberman
Minnesota Land Specialist
Cottonwood-Jackson-Murry-Nobles-Pipestone-Rock: SW Minnesota farmland update for April.
Historically, this is a slower time of year for land to trade hands. I expect activity to pick up significantly in the second half of the year. I will continue to send farmland market updates on a monthly basis!
Recent Farmland Transactions- March 2025
Minnesota Beginning Farmer Tax Credit- Something to consider!
The State of Minnesota offers a tax credit for landowners who sell or rent their land to a qualified beginner farmer. A beginning farmer is someone who is starting, or has started farming within the past 10 years (among other criteria, view the link below for more information).
Here is a breakdown of the tax credit opportunity:
Land Sales: 8-12% of sales price ($50,000 maximum)
Cash Rental: 10% of annual rental income ($7,000 maximum)
Share Crop: 15% of annual rental income ($10,000 maximum)
Let’s look at some examples…
A beginning farmer purchases 80 acres for $13,000 per acre.
Purchase price: $1,040,000
8% Tax Credit: $83,200
Actual Tax Credit: $50,000 (Maximum Amount)
Tax Credit per Acre: $625/ acre
A beginning farmer purchases 40 acres for $13,000 per acre, and is under the age of 35 (emerging farmer- qualified for 12% tax credit)
Purchase Price: $520,000
12% Tax Credit: $62,400
Actual Tax Credit: $50,000 (Maximum Amount)
Tax Credit per Acre: $1,250/ acre
A beginning farmer cash rents 80 acres for $300 per acre.
Total Annual Rent: $24,000
10% Tax Credit: $2,400
Tax Credit per Acre: $30/ acre
As you can see, this tax credit can be a very powerful tool!
Here is a link for more information on this program: https://www.mda.
*I am not a tax professional, please consult a tax professional*
Do you want to learn more?
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Sean, who grew up in Southwest Minnesota, has a solid foundation in agriculture. He obtained a degree in Ag Systems Technology from SDSU and spent 8 years working in the ag equipment industry as an equipment sales consultant and precision ag specialist. Sean is also actively involved in farming corn and soybeans on his family farm, which has given him a deep appreciation for fertile and productive land. Get in contact with Sean by reaching out to 507-360-6575 or emailing Sean@highpointlandcompany.com.