North Dakota pastureland values climb for sixth year

Estimated average per-acre values of North Dakota pasture, 2021-2026. (NDSU graphic)

Estimated average per-acre values of North Dakota pasture, 2021-2026. (NDSU graphic)

As North Dakota cropland values flattened from 2025 to 2026, pastureland values continued to rise.Bryon Parman, North Dakota State University Extension agricultural finance specialist, says pastureland values increased approximately 7% from 2025. Since 2021, North Dakota statewide pastureland values have increased from $972 to $1,556 per acre, reflecting a 37.5% increase in five years....

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