Wendong Zhang · Faculty Collaborator
Wendong Zhang
Assistant Professor
Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, Cornell University
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Dr. Wendong Zhang is Assistant Professor in the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University. His research seeks to better understand U.S. farmland market, agricultural water conservation, and Chinese agriculture. Dr. Zhang is also affiliated with Center for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD), where he co-founded the new ISU China Ag center jointly with Dr. Dermot Hayes in collaboration with Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences in 2017.
Dr. Zhang is the leading researcher of the Iowa Land Value Survey, the Iowa Farmland Ownership and Tenure Survey, as well as the Iowa Lakes Survey. He also serves as the Academic Vice President for ASFMRA Iowa Chapter and leads the annual ISU Soil Management and Land Valuation (SMLV) Conference.
Dr. Zhang received his Ph.D. in Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics from the Ohio State University in July 2015, and he also hold a BSc in Environmental Science from Fudan University in China.
November 2023
Foreign Interests in US Agricultural Lands: The Missing Conversations about Leasing
Mykel R. Taylor, Wendong Zhang, Festus Attah
[23-PB 40]
Mykel R. Taylor, Wendong Zhang, Festus Attah
[23-PB 40]
August 2023
Iowa Farmland Ownership and Tenure Survey 1982–2022: A Forty-Year Perspective
Jingyi Tong, Wendong Zhang
[23-WP 651]
(Revised)
Jingyi Tong, Wendong Zhang
[23-WP 651]
(Revised)
May 2023
Controlling Pests and Diseases: Understanding Growers’ Preferences and Choices on Organic Production of Cucurbit Crops
Nieyan Cheng, Wendong Zhang, Mark L. Gleason
[23-PB 38]
Nieyan Cheng, Wendong Zhang, Mark L. Gleason
[23-PB 38]
February 2023
The Role of Risk Preferences, Selection, and Uncertain Returns on Land Contracts
Jun Yeong Lee, Grant Durbahn, Peter F. Orazem, Wendong Zhang
[23-WP 646]
Jun Yeong Lee, Grant Durbahn, Peter F. Orazem, Wendong Zhang
[23-WP 646]
Evaluating the Tradeoff between Cost-Effectiveness and Participation in Agricultural Conservation Programs
Gregory Howard, Wendong Zhang, Adriana Valcu-Lisman, Philip W. Gassman
[21-WP 622]
(Revised)
Gregory Howard, Wendong Zhang, Adriana Valcu-Lisman, Philip W. Gassman
[21-WP 622]
(Revised)
January 2023
What Women Landowners Want to Know about Conservation
Jingyi Tong, Jamie Benning, Catherine DeLong, Madeline Schultz, Wendong Zhang
[23-WP 645]
Jingyi Tong, Jamie Benning, Catherine DeLong, Madeline Schultz, Wendong Zhang
[23-WP 645]
Of Women and Land: How Gender Affects Successions and Transfers of Iowa Farms
Qing Liu, Beatrice Maule, Wendong Zhang
[22-WP 631]
(Revised)
Qing Liu, Beatrice Maule, Wendong Zhang
[22-WP 631]
(Revised)
December 2022
Survey Increases Understanding of Iowa Women Farmland Owners
Madeline Schultz, Jamie Benning, Catherine DeLong, Cori Hyde, Melissa O'Rourke, Lisa Scarbrough, Kristine Tidgren, Jingyi Tong, Wendong Zhang
[22-WP 640]
Madeline Schultz, Jamie Benning, Catherine DeLong, Cori Hyde, Melissa O'Rourke, Lisa Scarbrough, Kristine Tidgren, Jingyi Tong, Wendong Zhang
[22-WP 640]
August 2022
China’s Corn and Biofuel Policies and Agricultural Trade: Projections from an International Agricultural Commodity Market Model
Xi He, Miguel Carriquiry, Amani Elobeid, Dermot J. Hayes, Minghao Li, Wendong Zhang
[22-WP 635]
Xi He, Miguel Carriquiry, Amani Elobeid, Dermot J. Hayes, Minghao Li, Wendong Zhang
[22-WP 635]
July 2022
Nurturing International Graduate Students for a More Diversified and Inclusive Extension Workforce
Yangxuan Liu, Wendong Zhang
[22-WP 634]
Yangxuan Liu, Wendong Zhang
[22-WP 634]
Omitted Downstream Attributes and the Economic Benefits of Nutrient Reductions
Yau-Huo Shr, Wendong Zhang
[21-WP 620]
(Revised)
Yau-Huo Shr, Wendong Zhang
[21-WP 620]
(Revised)
A General Equilibrium Assessment of COVID-19’s Labor Productivity Impacts on China’s Regional Economies
Xi He, Edward J. Balistreri, Gyu Hyun Kim, Wendong Zhang
[21-WP 617]
(Revised)
Xi He, Edward J. Balistreri, Gyu Hyun Kim, Wendong Zhang
[21-WP 617]
(Revised)
Agricultural Policy Review Spring 2022
Xibo Wan, Yongjie Ji, Wendong Zhang, Christopher C. Pudenz, Lee L. Schulz, Chad E. Hart, Eseul Choi, Guilherme DePaula, Xi He, Dermot J. Hayes, Hongli Feng, Zhushan Du
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Xibo Wan, Yongjie Ji, Wendong Zhang, Christopher C. Pudenz, Lee L. Schulz, Chad E. Hart, Eseul Choi, Guilherme DePaula, Xi He, Dermot J. Hayes, Hongli Feng, Zhushan Du
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June 2022
Educational Preferences on Farmland Leasing, Conservation Practices, and Transition Plans: Voices of Iowa Women Farmland Owners
Jingyi Tong, Wendong Zhang
[22-WP 633]
Jingyi Tong, Wendong Zhang
[22-WP 633]
An Examination of Recent Fertilizer Price Changes
John M. Crespi, Chad E. Hart, Christopher C. Pudenz, Lee L. Schulz, Oranuch Wongpiyabovorn, Wendong Zhang
[22-SR 117]
John M. Crespi, Chad E. Hart, Christopher C. Pudenz, Lee L. Schulz, Oranuch Wongpiyabovorn, Wendong Zhang
[22-SR 117]
January 2022
The Impact of China’s Place-based Environmental Regulations on its Hog Industry: A Synthetic Difference-in-differences Approach
Nieyan Cheng, Wendong Zhang, Tao Xiong
[21-WP 619]
(Revised)
Nieyan Cheng, Wendong Zhang, Tao Xiong
[21-WP 619]
(Revised)
December 2021
November 2021
A Report to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources—The Iowa Lakes Valuation Project 2019: Summary and Findings
Xibo Wan, Yongjie Ji, Wendong Zhang
[21-SR 115]
Xibo Wan, Yongjie Ji, Wendong Zhang
[21-SR 115]
October 2021
Do Homeowners Benefit When Coal-fired Power Plants Switch to Natural Gas? Evidence from Beijing, China
Yingdan Mei, Li Gao, Wendong Zhang, Feng-An Yang
[21-WP 625]
Yingdan Mei, Li Gao, Wendong Zhang, Feng-An Yang
[21-WP 625]
August 2021
The Tax Implications of the American Families Plan on Iowa Farmland Owners
Kristine Tidgren, Wendong Zhang
[21-PB 35]
Kristine Tidgren, Wendong Zhang
[21-PB 35]
A Fortune from Misfortune: Evidence from Hog Firms' Stock Price Responses to China's African Swine Fever Outbreaks
Tao Xiong, Wendong Zhang, Chen-Ti Chen
[20-WP 602]
(Revised)
Tao Xiong, Wendong Zhang, Chen-Ti Chen
[20-WP 602]
(Revised)
July 2021
April 2021
Do Iowa Residents and Farmers Care about Improving Water Quality and Reducing Harmful Algal Blooms? Results from Two Household Surveys
Yau-Huo Shr, Wendong Zhang
[21-PB 32]
Yau-Huo Shr, Wendong Zhang
[21-PB 32]
February 2021
Willingness to Participate in Demand Response in the US Midwest: A Market with Great Potential?
Abigail Morton, Yü Wang, Wendong Zhang
[21-PB 31]
Abigail Morton, Yü Wang, Wendong Zhang
[21-PB 31]
China’s Agricultural Imports under the Phase One Deal: Is Success Possible?
Xi He, Dermot J. Hayes, Wendong Zhang
[20-PB 29]
(Revised)
Xi He, Dermot J. Hayes, Wendong Zhang
[20-PB 29]
(Revised)
January 2021
The Impacts of Interest Rate Changes on US Midwest Farmland Values
Albulena Basha, Wendong Zhang, Chad E. Hart
[21-WP 614]
Albulena Basha, Wendong Zhang, Chad E. Hart
[21-WP 614]
December 2020
Are Expert Opinions Accurate? Panel Data Evidence from the Iowa Land Value Survey
Wendong Zhang, Sergio H. Lence, Todd Kuethe
[20-WP 612]
Wendong Zhang, Sergio H. Lence, Todd Kuethe
[20-WP 612]
Iowa Farmers’ Business and Farm Transfer Plans: A Comparison between 2019 and 2006
Beatrice Maule, Wendong Zhang, David Baker
[20-PB 30]
Beatrice Maule, Wendong Zhang, David Baker
[20-PB 30]
October 2020
The Case for Healthy U.S.-China Agricultural Trade Relations despite Deglobalization Pressures
Wendong Zhang
[20-WP 611]
Wendong Zhang
[20-WP 611]
September 2020
What Drives Landowners’ Conservation Decisions? Evidence from Iowa
Wendiam Sawadgo, Wendong Zhang, Alejandro Plastina
[20-WP 610]
Wendiam Sawadgo, Wendong Zhang, Alejandro Plastina
[20-WP 610]
August 2020
China’s Missing Pigs: Correcting China’s Hog Inventory Data Using a Machine Learning Approach
Yongtong Shao, Minghao Li, Dermot J. Hayes, Wendong Zhang, Tao Xiong, Wei Xie
[20-WP 607]
Yongtong Shao, Minghao Li, Dermot J. Hayes, Wendong Zhang, Tao Xiong, Wei Xie
[20-WP 607]
April 2020
Best Management Practices and Nutrient Reduction: An Integrated Economic-Hydrologic Model of the Western Lake Erie Basin
Hongxing Liu, Wendong Zhang, Elena Irwin, Jeffery Kast, Noel Aloysius, Jay Martin, Margaret Kalcic
[20-WP 601]
Hongxing Liu, Wendong Zhang, Elena Irwin, Jeffery Kast, Noel Aloysius, Jay Martin, Margaret Kalcic
[20-WP 601]
December 2019
October 2019
The U.S.-China trade war: Tariff data and general equilibrium analysis
Minghao Li, Edward J. Balistreri, Wendong Zhang
[19-WP 595]
Minghao Li, Edward J. Balistreri, Wendong Zhang
[19-WP 595]
Midwest Crop Farmers’ Perceptions of the U.S.-China Trade War
Shuyang Qu, Wendong Zhang, Minghao Li, Lulu Rodriguez, Guang Han, Erin Cork, James M. Gbeda
[19-PB 26]
(Revised)
Shuyang Qu, Wendong Zhang, Minghao Li, Lulu Rodriguez, Guang Han, Erin Cork, James M. Gbeda
[19-PB 26]
(Revised)
December 2018
The 2018 Trade War: Data and Nascent General Equilibrium Analysis
Minghao Li, Edward J. Balistreri, Wendong Zhang
[18-WP 587]
Minghao Li, Edward J. Balistreri, Wendong Zhang
[18-WP 587]
September 2018
The Impact of the 2018 Trade Disruptions on the Iowa Economy
Edward J. Balistreri, Chad E. Hart, Dermot J. Hayes, Minghao Li, Lee L. Schulz, David A. Swenson, Wendong Zhang, John M. Crespi
[18-PB 25]
Edward J. Balistreri, Chad E. Hart, Dermot J. Hayes, Minghao Li, Lee L. Schulz, David A. Swenson, Wendong Zhang, John M. Crespi
[18-PB 25]
August 2018
Do Farmers Adopt Fewer Conservation Practices on Rented Land? Evidence from Straw Retention in China
Li Gao, Wendong Zhang, Yingdan Mei, Abdoul G. Sam, Yu Song, Shuqin Jin
[18-WP 584]
Li Gao, Wendong Zhang, Yingdan Mei, Abdoul G. Sam, Yu Song, Shuqin Jin
[18-WP 584]
June 2018
Iowa Farmland Ownership and Tenure Survey 1982–2017: A Thirty-five Year Perspective
Wendong Zhang, Alejandro Plastina, Wendiam Sawadgo
[18-WP 580]
Wendong Zhang, Alejandro Plastina, Wendiam Sawadgo
[18-WP 580]
March 2018
What Can We Learn about U.S.-China Trade Disputes from China’s Past Trade Retaliations?
Minghao Li, Wendong Zhang, Chad E. Hart
[18-PB 22]
Minghao Li, Wendong Zhang, Chad E. Hart
[18-PB 22]
February 2018
Are Agricultural Professionals’ Farmland Value and Crop Price Forecasts Consistent?
Wendong Zhang, Wei Zhang, Chad E. Hart
[18-WP 578]
Wendong Zhang, Wei Zhang, Chad E. Hart
[18-WP 578]
The Current Farm Downturn versus the 1920s and 1980s Farm Crises: An Economic and Regulatory Comparison
Wendong Zhang, Kristine Tidgren
[18-WP 577]
Wendong Zhang, Kristine Tidgren
[18-WP 577]
Do US Anglers Care about Harmful Algal Blooms? A discrete choice experiment of Lake Erie recreational anglers
Wendong Zhang, Brent Sohngen
[17-WP 573]
(Revised)
Wendong Zhang, Brent Sohngen
[17-WP 573]
(Revised)
January 2017
Land Quality Perceptions in Expert Opinion Surveys: Evidence from Iowa
Wendong Zhang, Michael D. Duffy
[17-WP 574]
Wendong Zhang, Michael D. Duffy
[17-WP 574]
Spring 2022
Iowa Lakes Drive over $1 Billion in Recreational Spending Each YearXibo Wan, Yongjie Ji, and Wendong Zhang
Spring 2022
US Agricultural Exports to China during the Phase One Trade Deal: Larger Pie, Smaller Slice?Xi He, Dermot Hayes, and Wendong Zhang
Spring 2022
Carbon and Nutrient Co-benefits of Large Conservation Programs: An Illustration with EQIP in IowaZhushan Du, Hongli Feng, and Wendong Zhang
Winter 2022
Will the Soaring Farmland Market Drop When the Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates?Wendong Zhang, Albulena Basha
Fall 2021
Brazil’s Transportation Infrastructure and Competitiveness in the Soybean MarketXi He, Guilherme DePaula, and Wendong Zhang
Fall 2021
Predicting China’s Corn Acreage and Production in 2021/22 and 2022/23Xi He, Miguel Carriquiry, Wendong Zhang, and Dermot Hayes
Spring 2021
China’s Changing Population Structure and its Implications for US Agricultural ExportsXi He and Wendong Zhang
Winter 2021
Is China’s Hog Rebuilding Complete? Reconciling Inventory and Price DataXi He, Dermot Hayes, and Wendong Zhang
Fall 2020
Upheaval in China’s Corn Market: Will China expand its Tariff Rate Quota for Corn?Xi He, Dermot Hayes, and Wendong Zhang
Fall 2020
The Impact of Flooding on China’s Agricultural Production and Food Security in 2020Xi He, Dermot Hayes, and Wendong Zhang
Spring 2020
Implications of Hong Kong’s Special Status Revocation for Agricultural Trade between the United States, Hong Kong, and Mainland ChinaXi He and Wendong Zhang
Spring 2020
Large Hog Companies Gain from China’s Ongoing African Swine FeverChen-Ti Chen, Tao Xiong, and Wendong Zhang
Winter 2020
The State-level Burden of the Trade War: Interactions between the Market Facilitation Program and TariffsEdward J. Balistreri, Wendong Zhang, and John Beghin
Fall 2019
Impact of African Swine Fever on US and World Commodity MarketsMiguel Carriquiry, Amani Elobeid, Dermot Hayes, and Wendong Zhang
Winter 2019
African Swine Fever in China: An UpdateMinghao Li, Tao Xiong, Yongjie Ji, Dermot Hayes, and Wendong Zhang
Fall 2018
World’s Largest Pork Producer in Crisis: China’s African Swine Fever OutbreakYongtong Shao, Minghao Li, Wendong Zhang, Yongjie Ji, and Dermot Hayes
Spring 2018
Lessons from Previous U.S.-China Trade DisputesMinghao Li, Wendong Zhang, and Chad Hart
Winter 2018
Can China’s Rural Land Policy Reforms Solve its Farmland Dilemma?Minghao Li, Wendong Zhang, and Dermot Hayes
Fall 2017
China’s New Nationwide E10 Ethanol Mandate and Its Global ImplicationsMinghao Li, Wendong Zhang, Dermot Hayes, Riley Arthur, Yantao Yang, and Xiudong Wang
Spring 2017
Four Reasons Why We Aren’t Likely to See a Replay of the 1980’s Farm CrisisWendong Zhang
Spring 2016
Crude Oil Prices and US Crop Exports: Exploring the Secondary Links between the Energy and Ag MarketsChad Hart and Wendong Zhang
Monday, April 3, 2023
"Energy projects boost land values"Associate Professor Wendong Zhang was interviewed by Iowa Farmer today for the story "Energy projects boost land values," which examines how adding energy projects to agricultural land may boost the land value. Zhang told Iowa Farmer Today that landowners need to understand what they are getting into when they enter into land use agreements. “It’s best to have really good legal advice so that you really kind of know or can identify the pitfalls. There are a lot of attorneys who specialize in the area of solar and wind, so that’s one thing we’d recommend.”
Friday, March 17, 2023
"How might rising interest rates impact Iowa farmland values?"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by the Sioux City Journal about how rising interest rates may impact farmland values.
Thursday, December 15, 2022
"Iowa Farmland Values Skyrocket, Again"The annual Iowa State Farmland Value Survey found that the average value of an acre of Iowa farmland rose 17% from November 2021 to November 2022.
Also appears in:
- https://1430kasi.iheart.com/content/2022-12-13-iowa-farmland-values-hit-record-high/
- https://www.radioiowa.com/2022/12/13/farmland-value-sets-a-record-again-in-isu-survey/
- https://www.amestrib.com/story/money/agriculture/2022/12/15/after-historic-growth-will-iowa-farmland-prices-fall/69724072007/
- https://www.morningagclips.com/iowa-farmland-values-hit-all-time-high/
- https://wnax.com/news/180081-iowa-farmland-values-hit-all-time-high-despite-concerns-about-higher-inflation-and-interest-rates/
- https://stormlakeradio.com/news/2022/12/13/record-set-again-for-iowa-farmland-values
- https://www.agweb.com/markets/pro-farmer-analysis/iowa-land-values-jump-record-high
- https://farmpolicynews.illinois.edu/2022/12/iowa-farmland-values-up-another-17/
- https://600wmtradio.iheart.com/content/2022-12-13-iowa-farmland-values-hit-record-high/
- https://koel.com/survey-says-iowa-land-values-are-on-the-rise/
- https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/iowa-farmland-values-hit-all-time-high-despite-concerns-about-higher-inflation-interest-rates
- https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/agriculture/2022/12/15/after-historic-growth-will-iowa-farmland-prices-fall/69724072007/
- https://www.agweb.com/news/business/farmland/iowa-farmland-values-another-17-following-29-increase-2021
- https://www.kwqc.com/2022/12/16/iowa-farmland-values-continue-record-rise-despite-higher-interest-rates/
- https://www.dglobe.com/news/iowa-farmland-values-hit-all-time-high-despite-concerns-about-inflation-interest-rates
- https://www.swiowanewssource.com/atlantic/news/article_ea743a97-08c2-5a1f-98cf-13ab2b197688.html
- https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa-farmland-values-reach-record-highs/article_9b8ce48a-56bb-55ab-8e92-5acb9eaebd98.html
- https://www.ktiv.com/2022/12/19/iowa-farmland-values-hit-all-time-high/
- https://wcfcourier.com/iowa-farmland-values-reach-record-highs/article_f135c3e4-9be0-54bb-bbe9-847ca5e6f3dd.html
- https://www.iowaagribusinessradionetwork.com/iowa-farmland-prices-jump-again/
- https://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/iowa-farmland-values-reach-record-highs/article_c5284081-d00f-572f-a2fc-5980cd2233e8.html
- https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/tri-state/article_f8ec6be4-7ef2-11ed-9fd8-83dfc251d515.html
- https://www.farmforum.net/story/news/columnists/2022/12/20/focus-on-ag-farm-profitability-highlights-top-ag-topics-for-2022/69742987007/
- http://www.lmgraphic.com/news/iowa-farmland-values-hit-all-time-high-despite-concerns-about-higher-inflation-interest-rates
- https://www.southeastiowaunion.com/pioneer-republican/iowa-farmland-values-hit-all-time-high-despite-higher-inflation-interest-rate-concern/
- https://www.agupdate.com/iowafarmertoday/news/state-and-regional/iowa-farmland-prices-jump-in-2022/article_980ff132-80ab-11ed-94c5-5b5c740e0eb8.html
- https://kiow.com/2022/12/30/farmland-sales-remain-low-despite-more-investors/
- https://www.maqnews.com/news/local/county-follows-farmland-value-trend/article_ce273af0-8b91-11ed-ba9e-07265bd28603.html
- https://kiwaradio.com/topstories/farmland-sales-involve-more-investors-but-still-remains-low/
- https://www.newtondailynews.com/news/local/2022/12/31/iowa-farmland-values-hit-all-time-high-despite-concerns-about-higher-inflation-interest-rates/
- https://www.dickinsoncountynews.com/opinions/iowa-farmland-values-hit-all-time-high-despite-concerns-about-higher-inflation-interest
- https://www.radioiowa.com/2022/12/29/investor-involvement-in-iowa-farmland-sales-remains-low/
- https://qctimes.com/agriculture/farmland-values-in-iowa-illinois-and-other-midwestern-states-continue-to-soar/article_c391f934-31d7-59e3-bac0-c63547f15af9.html
- https://www.farmprogress.com/crops/iowa-farmland-value-increases-17-2022
- https://www.swiowanewssource.com/atlantic/article_d0a8f0d1-94f5-59f9-9f19-7bd0e402280b.html
- https://azbigmedia.com/real-estate/farmers-lead-land-purchases-setting-record-levels-in-several-states/
- https://americanagnetwork.com/2023/01/farmers-lead-land-purchases-setting-record-sales-levels-in-several-states/
- https://www.dewittobserver.com/news/local/land-values-trend-upwards/article_f0ecaf22-8bad-11ed-83bd-73835ad25cfa.html
- https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-business/hot-farmland-prices-resist-interest-rate-hikes
- https://theperrynews.com/iowa-land-values-hit-all-time-high-despite-inflation-interest-rates/
- https://www.kcrg.com/2023/01/13/expert-iowa-farmland-prices-becoming-too-high-make-profit/
- https://www.hpj.com/ag_news/has-the-boom-in-farmland-prices-peaked/article_c8754c70-9846-11ed-aec9-4f28aa8daa45.html
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
"Farmland prices soar, making it even harder for young farmers to break in and grow"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by KCUR about how Iowa's rising farmland prices are keeping young farmers out of the market.
Also appears in:
- https://www.kosu.org/u-s-news/2022-08-24/farmland-prices-soar-making-it-even-harder-for-young-farmers-to-break-in-and-grow
Friday, August 12, 2022
"Iowa farmland values spiked a blistering 21% this year, the second-largest increase nationally"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by the Des Moines Register about Iowa's skyrocketing farmland values.
Sunday, June 26, 2022
"Women Landowners share perceptions of leasing, conservation and farmland transitions"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by Atlantic News Telegraph about a survey and study he recently completed that focuses on women landowners in Iowa.
Also appears in:
- http://www.iowaagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=754&yr=2022
Monday, June 20, 2022
"China hungry for more"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by World-Grain about China pushing for self-sufficiency while becoming the world's largest importer of agricultural products.
Monday, May 2, 2022
"5 Trends Happening In China That Will Affect Your Farm"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by Ag Web about the impact China's domestic policies have on global markets.
Monday, March 14, 2022
"5 Transformations Happening in China That Will Affect Your Farm"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by The Scoop about events in China that may affect Iowa farmers.
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
"Economist Braces for Reduced Chinese Demand"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by Brownfield Ag News about China's potential demand for US agricultural products as the phase one trade deal winds down.
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
"Foreign interests keep buying US acreage with focus on Southwest"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by Agri-Pulse about the increase in US farmland held by foreign interests.
Also appears in:
- https://beforeitsnews.com/u-s-politics/2022/01/it-will-blow-your-mind-how-much-us-land-is-being-purchased-by-foreign-interests-2588021.html
Friday, January 21, 2022
"Think your home value is soaring? Talk to a farmer"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by the Associated Press about rising farmland values in Iowa.
Also appears in:
- https://newsnetdaily.com/do-you-think-the-value-of-your-home-is-skyrocketing-talk-to-a-farmer-the-denver-post-local-news/
- https://texasnewstoday.com/do-you-think-us-home-prices-are-skyrocketingtalk-to-the-farmer/616609/
- https://www.crestonnews.com/news/nation-and-world/2022/01/21/think-your-home-value-is-soaring-talk-to-a-farmer/
- https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/jan/22/farmland-values-skyrocket-in-us/
- https://www.ksl.com/article/50332670/think-your-home-value-is-soaring-talk-to-a-farmer
- https://www.postregister.com/farmandranch/national/think-your-home-value-is-soaring-talk-to-a-farmer/article_71b41541-84f2-5518-8f9a-ac69a84b6f63.html
- https://news.yahoo.com/think-home-value-soaring-probably-110052601.html
- https://thetandd.com/business/agriculture/farmers-see-land-values-soar-particularly-in-midwest/article_4bc01d9f-3d50-5c00-9040-cf960aa5dc24.html
- https://www.dailyitem.com/business/think-your-home-value-is-soaring-talk-to-a-farmer/article_8415cf7d-bc9a-578f-910f-56def6e2f9a5.html
- https://www.messenger-inquirer.com/features/agriculture/think-your-home-value-is-soaring-talk-to-a-farmer/article_92e63b47-7dec-5f38-8dd2-a9094dbbe661.html
Saturday, January 15, 2022
"Land investment relates to farm income, recreation"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by Ag Update about land investments in Iowa.
Also appears in:
- https://pantagraph.com/agriculture/land-investment-relates-to-farm-income-recreation-needs/article_9b885dff-c700-5040-9547-c3ba3fb3ac20.html
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
"IOWA FARMLAND VALUES UP 29%"The annual Iowa State Land Value Survey found that the average value of an acre of Iowa farmland increased 29% in 2021.
Also appears in:
- https://www.farmprogress.com/land-management/iowa-farmland-values-reach-new-high
- https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/agriculture/2021/12/14/iowa-farmland-value-increase-iowa-state-university-report-acre-prices-2021/6496341001/
- https://www.radioiowa.com/2021/12/14/iowa-farmland-values-shoot-up-29-in-isu-survey/
- https://www.agupdate.com/iowafarmertoday/news/iowa-farmland-prices-highest-we-have-ever-seen/article_0f7dd2fc-5d17-11ec-8087-1faf497d9b57.html
- https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/tri-state/article_f1cb3e8d-13ae-5897-a014-8ba385cdb4dd.html
- https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-state-university-survey-iowa-farmland-value-increases-by-29-wendong-zhang/38517223
- https://www.profarmer.com/news/agriculture-news/iowa-farmland-prices-explode-29-higher
- https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Iowa-State-University-survey-shows-farmland-up-16701729.php
- https://www.agupdate.com/iowafarmertoday/news/iowa-farmland-prices-highest-we-have-ever-seen/article_0f7dd2fc-5d17-11ec-8087-1faf497d9b57.html
- https://news.yahoo.com/iowas-average-farmland-values-rise-172206395.html
- https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Iowa-State-University-survey-shows-farmland-up-16701729.php
- https://www.thegazette.com/news/iowa-farmland-values-soaring-survey-finds/
- https://www.wowt.com/2021/12/14/iowa-state-university-survey-shows-states-farmland-value-up-average-29/
- https://www.wqad.com/article/money/iowa-farmland-value-2021-increase-29-percent-iowa-state-university/524-4ee2ca5d-6c33-4aa2-b311-92179317f861
- https://www.iowapublicradio.org/agriculture/2021-12-14/iowa-farmland-values-are-up-29-percent-from-last-year-an-isu-survey-says
- https://kiwaradio.com/ag-news/iowa-farmland-values-jump-30-percent/
- https://www.weareiowa.com/video/news/local/iowa-state-university-survey-shows-average-value-of-farmland-jumped-29/524-df4abcd3-edc1-45e7-83f0-898814613085
- https://stjosephpost.com/posts/1f28cf1a-4dbc-49a8-8c7f-8c9cf0c7eac2
- https://wnax.com/news/180081-iowa-farmland-values-hit-record-highs/
- https://www.stormlake.com/articles/buena-vista-land-values-jump-30/
- https://www.farmforum.net/story/news/2021/12/20/iowa-farmland-historic-high-but-still-lower-than-2012-and-2013-when-adjusted-inflation/8932650002/
- https://www.wisfarmer.com/story/news/2021/12/20/ag-briefs-chippewa-co-tapped-host-2024-ftd/8919528002/
- https://drgnews.com/2021/12/21/iowa-farmland-values-up-29/
- https://siouxcityjournal.com/business/local/northwest-iowa-farmland-among-richest-in-state-as-values-grow-by-nearly-30-survey-shows/article_f262469b-7022-5f8f-ba7b-72e8e30f4585.html
- https://magicvalley.com/business/agriculture/weather-and-politics-divide-midwestern-farmers-in-2021/article_9e7ef2ab-849f-5749-adf6-3f5dde58d6fa.html
- https://dbrnews.com/news/local/survey-shows-crawford-county-land-values-jump-by-nearly-2-600/article_bf55cac6-681c-11ec-ab41-4712c30944e8.html
- https://www.carrollspaper.com/news/new-record-iowa-farmland-values-jump-29/article_03dbd5f8-68c9-11ec-94a4-dfe34c5cbc89.html
- https://kiwaradio.com/ag-news/profile-of-farm-owners-in-iowa-hasnt-changed-much/
- https://kiow.com/2022/01/02/the-local-farmer-profiles-havent-really-changed/
- https://www.clintonherald.com/news/local_news/iowa-farmland-values-up-29/article_468a6696-6fed-11ec-b488-8f18b392530b.html
- https://www.guttenbergpress.com/articles/2022/01/12/iowa-farmland-values-historic-high
- https://qctimes.com/agriculture/farmland-values-in-seventh-federal-reserve-district-that-includes-iowa-illinois-jump-by-22/article_81cdb16f-5399-5278-b378-ff7574fbfca0.html
- https://kcrr.com/land-for-sale/
- https://globegazette.com/news/local/farmland-valuation-increase-leads-to-pros-and-cons-for-north-iowa-farmers/article_92a95569-8290-5c57-b85b-67b000e63778.html
- https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/100-acre-plymouth-county-farm-sells-for-2-6m-at-auction/article_bd983103-4dd2-5ec6-ba2a-cba1cca1ab35.html
- https://www.effinghamdailynews.com/news/iowa-farmland-values-shot-up-28-from-april-2021-to-april-2022-illinois-values-rise/article_589148e2-e517-11ec-b6c1-6f0440d00d38.html
- https://www.agriculture.com/farm-management/farm-land/future-farmland-prices-strong-but-interest-rate-hikes-may-spur-cool-down
Thursday, November 18, 2021
"A giant investment firm paid a university to study one of its biggest assets — farmland"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by Iowa Public Radio about TIAA-CREF's research center at the University of Illinois.
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- https://news.stlpublicradio.org/economy-business/2021-11-16/a-giant-investment-firm-paid-a-university-to-study-one-of-its-biggest-assets-farmland
- https://kansaspublicradio.org/kpr-news/giant-investment-firm-paid-university-study-one-its-biggest-assets-%E2%80%94-farmland
- https://www.kosu.org/education/2021-11-23/a-giant-investment-firm-paid-a-university-to-study-one-of-its-biggest-assets-farmland
Saturday, September 4, 2021
"U.S. production influences global ag practices"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by Iowa Farmer Today about the United States' influence in global ag production and prices.
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
"Iowa cash rents for farmland up from last year"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by Radio Iowa about Iowa's average cash rent for cropland.
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- https://kiwaradio.com/ag-news/survey-iowa-farmers-have-the-nations-most-expensive-cash-rent-for-cropland/
- https://wnax.com/news/180081-iowa-leads-corn-belt-states-with-highest-cash-rent-average/
- https://www.exploreokoboji.com/news/news-stories/cash-rent-for-iowa-farmland-up-from-2020/
Monday, August 23, 2021
"Iowa Farmland Owners could see Large Tax Increase from American Families Plan"Wendong Zhang was interviewed about the potential impact of the American Families Plan on Iowa farmland owners.
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- https://kiwaradio.com/ag-news/iowa-farmland-owners-could-see-large-tax-increase-from-american-families-plan/
Friday, May 7, 2021
Zhang interviewed on Market to MarketWendong Zhang was interviewed on Market to Market about international trade and US-china relations.
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
US-China trade and the Biden administration's first 100 daysWendong Zhang was interviewed by Asia First News about the Biden administration's trade policy for its first 100 days and current US-China trade and relations.
Monday, April 26, 2021
"Most Iowans favor fertilizer tax to improve water quality, but farmers prefer recreation fees, new survey shows"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by The Gazette about the results of a recent survey.
Saturday, April 3, 2021
"Farmers and agents dissect recent rise in farmland values"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by Iowa Farmer Today about the current factors influencing the Iowa farmland market.
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- https://flipboard.com/article/farmers-and-agents-dissect-recent-rise-in-farmland-values/f-2524fde624%2Fagupdate.com
Friday, April 2, 2021
"Women Landowners Focus of New Outreach Project"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by KMCH about a new multi-year project that will study the challenges and opportunities of women farmland owners.
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- https://theperrynews.com/female-landowners-the-focus-of-new-isu-outreach-project/
- https://attra.ncat.org/iowa-project-focuses-on-women-landowners/
- https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2196796689018/female-landowners-the-focus-of-new-isu-outreach-project
- https://www.farmforum.net/farm_forum/women-landowners-are-focus-of-new-outreach-project/article_fa03cb2a-3d44-56e7-9b1b-f0093f04c832.html
Thursday, February 18, 2021
"How can I use hedge-to-arrive to my advantage?"Wendong Zhang provides Wallaces Farmer readers Timely Tips about using hedge-to-arrive marketing.
Monday, January 25, 2021
"Will the US and China Play Nice Together?"Wendong Zhang was interviewed for the Farm4Profit podcast about global economics and whether the US and China will maintain a working relationship.
Thursday, January 14, 2021
"Economist Predicts US-China Trade Outlook under New AdministrationWendong Zhang was interviewed by Brownfield Ag News about phase one deal and US-China trade under the Biden administration.
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- https://kelofm.com/2021/01/19/iowa-ag-experts-biden-likely-to-take-slow-approach-on-china-trade/
- https://krro.com/2021/01/19/iowa-ag-experts-biden-likely-to-take-slow-approach-on-china-trade/
- https://patch.com/iowa/across-ia/experts-biden-likely-take-slow-approach-china-trade
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
"Iowa Land Values Show Stability in Turbulent Year"The results of the 2020 Iowa Land Value Survey show the average value of an acre of Iowa farmland is now estimated at $7,559, an increase of 1.7%, or $127 from 2019. Dr. Wendong Zhang, who administers the survey, said that farm payments helped prop up the farmland market in 2020.
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- https://www.agupdate.com/iowafarmertoday/news/state-and-regional/low-quality-land-values-in-iowa-boosted-by-covid/article_5f402bfa-3f18-11eb-b986-9b3f6d000e33.html
- https://brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-farmland-values-increase/
- https://www.radioiowa.com/2020/12/15/farmland-values-increase-slightly-in-iowa-state-university-survey/
- https://www.exploreokoboji.com/news/news-stories/isu-land-value-survey-shows-increase-in-farmland-value-for-2020/
- https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Iowa-average-farmland-value-increases-1-7-in-15808740.php
- https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/iowa/articles/2020-12-16/iowa-average-farmland-value-increases-17-in-past-year
- https://dbrnews.com/news/local/interest-rates-demand-and-government-payments-help-drive-up-iowa-land-values/article_043a7e36-3f22-11eb-a3a4-63735fa3dda0.html
- https://www.kcrg.com/2020/12/17/iowa-average-farmland-value-increases-17-in-past-year/
- https://www.aberdeennews.com/farm_forum/iowa-land-values-show-stability-in-turbulent-year/article_fde9cd6e-3ff0-11eb-b5b6-4f2b434e7f16.html
- https://kmch.com/blog/2020/12/18/iowa-land-values-show-stability-in-turbulent-year/
- https://siouxcityjournal.com/business/local/isu-farmland-report-shows-land-values-up-across-northwest-iowa/article_59b2c783-3f4f-5e78-9606-4798db4e84bc.html
- https://www.stormlake.com/articles/farmland-values-rise-2-northwest-iowa/
- https://www.storycityherald.com/story/money/agriculture/2020/12/20/sustainable-iowa-land-trust-silt-lower-land-costs-for-small-farms-growing-local-food-suzan-erem/3826162001/
- https://www.tricountytimes.com/story/money/agriculture/2020/12/20/sustainable-iowa-land-trust-silt-lower-land-costs-for-small-farms-growing-local-food-suzan-erem/3826162001/
- https://www.telegraphherald.com/ap/state/article_8bf8f1ba-ad5e-58df-94a0-092abcbf3fbd.html
- https://www.morningagclips.com/iowa-land-values-show-stability-in-turbulent-year/
- https://www.harlanonline.com/news/farmland-values-steady
- https://www.decorahnews.com/news-stories/2020/12/27083.html
- https://kiwaradio.com/local-news/half-of-iowa-farmland-stays-in-the-family/
- https://edairynews.com/en/2021-farmland-outlook-buckle-up-for-a-dynamic-market-83720/
- http://www.belmondnews.com/news/wright-county-land-values-grow/article_2f473afc-551f-11eb-9b8f-b734b3abb14a.html
- https://www.maqnews.com/news/local/commodity-prices-low-interest-rates-boost-local-land-values/article_a4a5531a-5a83-11eb-93ae-dff543acfc1f.html
- https://www.dewittobserver.com/news/local/land-values-rise-in-clinton-and-jackson-counties/article_ab897660-6015-11eb-8825-2ba7563e49c7.html
- https://www.bellevueheraldleader.com/news/ag-land-values-increase-locally/article_7215cd1a-5ff8-11eb-b834-47696cdc0cd2.html
- http://www.swiowanewssource.com/atlantic/article_4a0b8fa4-ef15-5742-8d82-d43fc4bbaf5b.html
- https://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/board-of-supervisors-might-sell-woodbury-countys-farm-to-help-cover-jail-costs/article_665af83f-e466-5bfa-8254-5878f6447570.html
- https://siouxcityjournal.com/special-section/local/industry/progress-farmland-values-rise-in-every-county-in-northwest-iowa/article_4253e787-4ad2-560b-bf56-4b04df485bab.html
- https://agfax.com/2021/03/25/ag-economy-improvements-strengthens-credit-conditions-kansas-city-fed/
- https://www.farmprogress.com/land-management/facing-ongoing-challenge-ag-land-acquisition
Monday, December 14, 2020
"U.S.-China trade relationship remains indispensable on global stage"Wendong Zhang's presentation at the 2020 Agricultural Policy and Outlook Conference was utilized in an article about the US-China trade relationship.
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- https://exbulletin.com/world/international/615432/
Monday, November 30, 2020
"China's bought less than half what it promised in trade deal"Research by Wendong Zhang was utilized in an Ag Update article about the phase one deal.
Friday, November 20, 2020
"Asian Pacific Countries Sign Major Trade Deal Without The U.S."Wendong Zhang was interviewed by NPR about a new trade deal among 15 Asian Pacific countries.
Thursday, November 19, 2020
"Deal bodes well for N.C. farmers"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by Chatham News & Record about the US-China phase one trade deal.
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
"New opportunities for agricultural trade with China"Wendong Zhang's research on US-China trade was utilized in a Morning Ag Clips article.
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- https://kiwaradio.com/ag-news/isu-expert-new-opportunities-for-agricultural-trade-with-china/
Friday, November 13, 2020
"CHINA ON TRACK FOR $31 BILLION IN U.S. AG IMPORTS OVER 12 MONTHS"Wendong Zhang's research on the US/China phase one deal was utilized in a Successful Farming article.
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- https://brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-state-report-says-chinas-phase-one-ag-purchases-will-top-31b/
Thursday, October 29, 2020
"Donald Trump tipped to win farmers' vote in US presidential election, despite China trade war"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by ABC Australia about farmers support for President Trump despite the trade war with China.
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- https://modernfarmer.com/2020/11/the-usda-has-poured-money-into-farm-country-but-will-it-be-enough-to-help-re-elect-trump/
- https://www.lancasterfarming.com/news/main_edition/trump-has-likely-edge-in-farm-vote/article_7ef94227-f9bc-5267-8f71-bf6a6a51db43.html
Monday, October 19, 2020
"Most US farmers remain loyal to Trump despite pain from trade wars and COVID-19"Wendong Zhang and Minghao Li authored an article for The Conversation about US farmers' support for President Trump.
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- https://www.agupdate.com/rural_life/farmers-remain-loyal-to-trump-despite-pain-from-trade-wars-and-pandemic-thanks-in-part/article_9f992fd2-05a4-540e-9b42-5a96c97a18d0.html
- https://news.yahoo.com/most-us-farmers-remain-loyal-122419827.html
- https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Most-US-farmers-remain-loyal-to-Trump-despite-15657815.php
- https://www.ft.com/content/548e9fbe-aebc-447c-9a2b-5b4474ffeadd
- https://highlandcountypress.com/Content/Opinions/Opinion/Article/Most-U-S-farmers-remain-loyal-to-Trump-despite-pain-from-trade-wars-and-COVID-19/4/22/60991
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
"Farmland prices holding steady, maybe even ticking upward in Minnesota"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by the Star-Tribune about land prices in Minnesota.
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- https://www.arcamax.com/business/businessnews/s-2419269
Friday, September 4, 2020
"Farmers remain loyal to Trump. But some are changing their minds"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by Telemundo about his 2019 research that showed 56% of farmers supported President Trump despite low commodity prices due to a trade war with China.
Thursday, August 20, 2020
"When is the ideal time to transfer your estate?"Wendong Zhang provided guidance to a reader question about transferring a farmland estate in this week's Timely Tips from Wallaces Farmer.
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
"Who really owns American farmland?"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by AgroPages about who owns most of the United States' farmland and whether the market could be facing a bubble burst.
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
"What advice do you have for us as to how we should prepare for holding our sale?"Wendong Zhang addresses a reader's question about working with a farm real estate agent in the most recent Timely Tips from Wallaces Farmer.
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
"FARMLAND VALUES CONSTRAINED BY FALLING INCOME, PANDEMIC"Wendong Zhang was interviewed about the current factors influencing farmland values across the United States.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
"CHINA BUYS MORE; WILL IT BE ENOUGH FOR PHASE ONE?"A study by Xi He, Dermot Hayes, and Wendong Zhang was cited in a Successful Farming article.
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- https://www.realagriculture.com/2020/05/ending-may-on-the-lows-this-week-in-the-grain-markets/
- https://vet-advantage.com/live_equine_news/china-wont-buy-u-s-chicken-in-june-may-fall-short-of-trade-deal-commitments/
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
"STU ELLIS: China-Brazil trade slights U.S. soybean farmers"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by Herald & Review about US-China trade and soybean farmers.
Friday, May 8, 2020
"Composition of China’s agriculture exports could change"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by World-Grain about the composition of China's US agricultural imports.
Thursday, May 7, 2020
"Imports way off as COVID-19 slams into U.S.-China trade"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by Marketplace about China/US trade during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Monday, May 4, 2020
"ISU tracks COVID-19's impact on Chinese economy"Wendong Zhang is quoted in a Wallaces Farmer article about CARD's new economic database that examines COVID-19's impacts on China's economy.
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- https://www.agrimarketing.com/s/130189
Monday, April 13, 2020
"In a sea of red, an inviting patch of green"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by S&P Global about farmland prices.
Monday, March 23, 2020
"Virus creates trade deal uncertainty"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by Farm Progress about uncertainty surrounding the US-China trade deal due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- https://bit.ly/2y9lOnv
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- https://bit.ly/2xJZLUk
Thursday, March 19, 2020
"ISU: Coronavirus Creates Trade Deal Uncertainty"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by USAgNet about the impact the coronavirus will have on the US-China trade deal.
Friday, March 13, 2020
"The coronavirus will delay agricultural export surges promised in trade deal with China"Wendong Zhang and Tao Xiong's The Conversation article about the coronavirus and the effect it will have on the US-China trade deal appeared on SF Gate.
Monday, March 9, 2020
"How Farmland Is Valued"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by Successful Farming for an article about how farmland is valued.
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
"Ag Trade: China Considering U.S. Farm Purchases by March"Wendong Zhang's research on the US-China Phase One trade deal was utilized for an AgFax article.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
"Economic professor shares analysis of new U.S.-China trade deal"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by KIMT channel 3 about the US-China trade deal.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
"American Farmers Are About to Be Rewarded for Their Patient Faith in Trump’s Trade Tactics"Research by Wendong Zhang was utilized in a Townhall article about the US-China trade war.
Thursday, February 6, 2020
"As the coronavirus epidemic grows, China prepares to cut tariffs"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by MarketPlace about the coronavirus outbreak and China's intent to cut tariffs in response.
Monday, February 3, 2020
"ISU economist has unique view on China and coronavirus outbreak"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by Radio Iowa about the coronavirus outbreak in China.
Sunday, January 26, 2020
"Area farmers talk with the experts at ISU Extension crop workshop"Mitchell County Press-News reported on Wendong Zhang's talk at the 2020 Crop Advantage Series workshop.
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
"More trade-war payments ‘coming very quickly,’ Trump tells farmers"Wendong Zhang's research on farmers' support of President Trump was utilized in a Successful Farming article.
Friday, January 17, 2020
"Tama County farm ground values bounce back a bit"Wendong Zhang's research on Iowa farmland values was used in a Toldedo Chronicle article.
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
"Agriculture Hopes For A Win As U.S. And China Prepare To Sign Phase One Trade Deal"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by High Plains Public Radio about the pending US-China trade deal.
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- http://bit.ly/363AJLx
Thursday, January 9, 2020
"Iowa farmland value grows 2.3 percent in 2019, but barely exceeds inflation"Results of the 2019 Iowa State University Land Value Survey.
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- http://bit.ly/2R9i8rK
Friday, December 27, 2019
"The profile of farmland owners in Iowa hasn’t changed a lot"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by Radio Iowa about the demographics of Iowa’s farmers and farmland value trends.
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- http://bit.ly/2QCPIX6
Sunday, December 22, 2019
"As A Phase One Trade Deal Nears The Finish Line, Some Details Still Aren't Clear"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by High Plains Public Radio about the US-China trade agreement.
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
"ISU Farmland Value Survey shows increase in land prices for 2019"Results of the 2019 Iowa Land Value Survey.
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- http://bit.ly/35hfDZt
- http://bit.ly/2tpaXU2
- https://greenecountynewsonline.com/2020/09/10/river-farm-recreation-sells-for-1-35-million/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=river-farm-recreation-sells-for-1-35-million
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
"Iowa land values rose 2.3% in 2019"Results of the ISU Iowa Land Value Survey, run by Wendong Zhang, were utilized in a Wallaces Farmer article.
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- http://bit.ly/2PHa2Ge
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Tuesday, December 10, 2019
"Painful Ag Restructuring if Sino-U.S. Trade War Persists"Wendong Zhang's research on farmers' attitudes about the US-China trade war was used in a Successful Farming article.
Friday, December 6, 2019
"3 reasons farmers back President Trump on China trade"Wendong Zhang's research on farmers' attitudes toward President Trump was used in a Gazette article.
Sunday, December 1, 2019
"World markets could be one tweet from disaster"Wendong Zhang's research on China/US trade was utilized in a Daily Stock Dish article.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
"An economist's guide to watching the Atlanta 2020 presidential debate: 3 essential reads"Wendong Zhang's research was utilized in a Middletown Press article about the presidential debates in Atlanta.
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
"In Early Voting States, the Economy Is Working in Trump’s Favor"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by Bloomberg News about how the agricultural economy may influence the 2020 presidential election.
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
"Why Farmers Still Support Trump"An opinion poll conducted by Wendong Zhang was utilized in a Successful Farming article about farmers' support of President Trump.
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- http://bit.ly/2NxYXaN
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- http://bit.ly/32rJ9Kz
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
"ISU economist says China trade talk is a positive"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by Radio Iowa about the tentative US-China trade deal.
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Saturday, October 12, 2019
"Farmers ending first year in Johnson County land program"Wendong Zhang's research on Iowa farmland values was utilized in an SFGate article.
Friday, October 11, 2019
"Alibaba Stock Should Stay Profitable Regardless of Trade-War Outcome"Investor Place utilized research by Wendong Zhang, Ed Balistreri, and Minghao Li in an article about Alibaba stock.
Friday, October 4, 2019
"After first year, land access programs looks for more farmers"Wendong Zhang's research on Iowa farmland values was utilized in a Des Moines Register article about land access programs.
Friday, October 4, 2019
"Seven things to know about China to understand the trade war"Wendong Zhang was interviewed for a Messenger article about understanding the trade war between China and the United States.
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
"China’s Leaders Are Penned In as Citizens Stomach High Pork Prices"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by the Wall Street Journal about the US-China trade war.
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Tuesday, August 20, 2019
"Iowa Farmland Values Better Than The Rest In Chicago Fed District"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by WNAX radio about farmland values in the Chicago Fed district.
Sunday, August 11, 2019
"Farmers back Trump's tariff fight, but don't think it helps them"A farmer survey led by Wendong Zhang was utilized in an NBC story about farmers opinions on President Trump's tariffs.
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Wednesday, July 31, 2019
"Finding a fair way to share tiling costs"Wendong Zhang offers Timely Tips about sharing tiling costs to Wallaces Farmer readers.
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
"Commodity Prices"Results of the Farmland Value Survey conducted by Wendong Zhang were cited in a WHO 13 story.
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Tuesday, July 16, 2019
"Iowa State Study Shows Farmland Values vs S&P 500 Stock Index"Farmland value research by Wendong Zhang was used in an article about farmland values and the S&P 500.
Monday, July 15, 2019
"Exporting U.S. Ag Is Big Business"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by Successful Farming about U.S. ag exports.
Friday, July 12, 2019
"Corn Belt Farmland Values – Declines Continue, Modest Rises Expected"Wendong Zhang's research on farmland values was cited in an AgFax article.
Friday, June 28, 2019
"Flooded fields need teamwork"Wendong Zhang provides tips on transitioning a family member into farming in Wallaces Farmer's Timely Tips.
Friday, June 21, 2019
"Land Value Experts Predict Modest Declines, Stable Crop Prices"Wendong Zhang was interviewed about the current trend in Iowa's farmland values.
Thursday, June 13, 2019
"Numbers put current ag picture in perspective"Wendong Zhang's research on Iowa farmland values was utilized in a Fort Dodge Messenger article.
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
"Dancing with Dragons: 6 Need-to-Know Facts on China Trade"Wendong Zhang was interviewed for an Ag Web article about trade between the US and China.
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Sunday, April 21, 2019
"Mixed bag for farmland values in Northwest Iowa"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by the Sioux City Journal about farmland values in Northwest Iowa.
Friday, April 19, 2019
"8 Reasons Why the Livestock Industry Is on a Roll"Wendong Zhang's research on farmland values was utilized in a Successful Farming article about the current status of the livestock industry.
Monday, April 15, 2019
"Siouxlanders discuss land value trends, Chinese impact on agriculture during session"Wendong Zhang's research was highlighted in a KTIV TV story about land value trends and China's impact on Iowa's agriculture.
Friday, April 12, 2019
"China’s history of wielding a trade barrier sword"Trade research by Wendong Zhang was utilized in a Western Producer article about China's trade policies.
Saturday, March 30, 2019
"Farmland prices reach historic highs in Upper Midwest"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by the Star Tribune about farmland prices in the Midwest.
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Friday, March 29, 2019
"Practical Farmers of Iowa’s online platform connects farmland owners with land seekers"A Mapleton Press story about Iowa farmland owners utilized research by Wendong Zhang.
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
"'We need to pay more attention': Mason City's Ag Breakfast focuses on trade with China"Wendong Zhang's speech at the Mason City Ag Breakfast was utilized in a Globe Gazette article.
Thursday, March 14, 2019
"Iowa farmland values continue to decline"The Gazette utilized research by Wendong Zhang in an article about farmland values in Iowa.
Friday, March 8, 2019
"Even if some tariffs are removed there's a chance that the trade war is back on: expert"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by Radio Sputnik about the US/China trade negotiations.
Thursday, March 7, 2019
"Land values show signs of weakening"Wendong Zhang's annual research on Iowa farmland values was utilized in an AgriNews article.
Saturday, March 2, 2019
"Editorial: Understand these long-term factors shaping China's demand for ag imports"Wendong Zhang's research on China's agriculture economy was used in an Omaha World Herald editorial.
Friday, March 1, 2019
"Practical Farmers of Iowa's online platform connects farmland owners with land seekers"Information from the IFOTS survey conducted by Wendong Zhang was used in a High Plains Journal article.
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
"Opportunities for Rural Iowa: Time to Decentralize"Farmland value research by Wendong Zhang was utilized in an article about farm income in Iowa.
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Monday, February 25, 2019
"Focus on Ag: Land values remain fairly stable"Research by Wendong Zhang was used for a Farm Forum article about land values in Iowa.
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Sunday, February 24, 2019
"Trump's Trade Menu Needs More Than Chicken and Rice"Research by Wendong Zhang, Dermot Hayes, and Minghao Li was utilized in an article about President Trump's trade negotiations with China.
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- https://wapo.st/2H84cel
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Wednesday, February 13, 2019
"Modest farm value loss in 2018"Research by Wendong Zhang was used in a Clayton County Register article about farmland values.
Monday, January 21, 2019
"Slight dip seen in Tama County farmland values"Wendong Zhang was quoted in a Tama News-Herald article about farmland values in Tama County.
Monday, January 14, 2019
"Iowa land values post modest decline"Land value research by Wendong Zhang was utilized in a Progressive Dairy Man article.
Friday, January 11, 2019
"Decreased values may mean opportunity"Research by Wendong Zhang was utilized in a Times Citizen article about the price of Iowa farmland.
Friday, January 4, 2019
"2018 Farmland Value Survey released"Wendong Zhang's work on the 2018 Land Value Survey was utilized for a Farm News article.
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
"Farmland Owners Optimistic About Values; O’Brien Again Has Most Valued Land"Research by Wendong Zhang was utilized in a KIWA radio article.
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
"Owners have mixed views on farmland values in the next year"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by Radio Iowa about the future of Iowa farmland values.
Monday, December 24, 2018
"Survey: Mixed bag for farmland values in Northwest Iowa"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by the Sioux City Journal about the 2018 Iowa Land Value Survey.
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
"Iowa Land Values Dip, But are Still 63 Percent Higher than 10 Years Ago"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by Progressive Farmer about the results of the 2018 Iowa Land Value Survey.
Friday, December 14, 2018
"ISU Survey: Farmland Prices Fall Slightly"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by KIWA radio about the 2018 Iowa Land Value Survey.
Friday, December 14, 2018
"Iowa’s Farmland Value Drops Slightly, Washington County Follows Suit"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by KCII about the 2018 farmland value survey.
Friday, December 14, 2018
"Iowa’s Farmland Values Drop Slightly in 2018"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by Raccoon Valley Radio about the results of the 2018 Iowa Land Value Survey.
Thursday, December 13, 2018
"Iowa farmland values fall for fourth year"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by the Cedar Rapids Gazette about the 2018 Iowa Land Value Survey.
Thursday, December 13, 2018
"Annual Survey Finds Farmland Values Down Slightly"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by Iowa Public Radio about the results of the 2018 Iowa Land Value Survey.
Thursday, December 13, 2018
"Commodity Prices, Higher Interest Rates Drive Farmland Value Loss"Results of CARD's land value survey were utilized in a USAgNet article.
Also appears in:
- Iowa Ag Connection (http://bit.ly/2GO4AQA)
- http://bit.ly/2GP6Aba
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
"Slight decline in Iowa farmland values"CARD's 2018 land value survey was utilized for a Brownfield Ag News article.
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
"Iowa Farmland Value Drops Slightly according to Survey"CARD's 2018 land value survey was utilized for a KSOM radio article.
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
"ISU survey shows several factors led to small drop in farmland values"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by Radio Iowa about the 2018 land value survey.
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
"Iowa State Study Shows Farmland Values Down 1% From Prior Year"Results of CARD's annual land value survey were utilized in an Agrimarketing.com article.
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
"Tariffs, lower commodity prices and income drive Iowa farmland values down about 1 percent"Results of CARD's annual land value survey were utilized in a Des Moines Register article.
Friday, November 30, 2018
"Despite Falling Incomes, New Farm Crisis Unlikely"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by Lancaster Farming about farm incomes and the likelihood of a new farm crisis.
Thursday, November 29, 2018
"Wallaces Farmer Timely Tips"Wendong Zhang contributed to Wallaces Farmer Timely Tips concerning giving raises to farm employees.
Friday, November 16, 2018
"Age of Iowa farmland owners continues to rise"Alejandro Plastina and Wendong Zhang were interviewed by Wallaces Farmer about the results of the Iowa Farmland Ownership and Tenure Survey.
Friday, November 2, 2018
"Lender relationships matter"Wendong Zhang provides farmers timely advice about seed company loans and operational financing in Wallaces Farmer.
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
"Closer look: Trade war six months later: Who’s winning?"Wendong Zhang was interviewed for a Farm Futures article about the U.S.-China trade dispute and where it stands after six months.
Friday, September 21, 2018
"Calculate crop costs, plan for 2019"Wendong Zhang contributes to Wallaces Farmers Timely Tips about farm succession.
Monday, September 10, 2018
"Agriculture in the U.S. and China: The Present and the Future"Wendong Zhang's presentation at Mid America CropLife Association annual meeting was used in a Crop Life article about agriculture in China and the US.
Friday, August 24, 2018
"Terminating a cropland lease"Wendong Zhang provides tips on hiring a full-time farm employee.
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
"Survey: A third of Iowa farmland owners over 75"A study by Wendong Zhang and Alejandro Plastina was utilized for an article in Iowa Farmer Today.
Monday, July 23, 2018
"What to consider with sale-lease back"Wendong Zhang provides answers to questions from readers of Wallaces Farmer.
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
"Chinese tariffs on U.S. soybeans all but inevitable as deadline nears"Wendong Zhang was interviewed by KUNC radio about the US/China trade dispute.
Monday, July 2, 2018
"Amid turmoil, the second-highest year for ag exports?"A research article by Minghao Li, Wendong Zhang, and Chad Hart is utilized in a Successful Farming story.
Sunday, July 1, 2018
"Iowa State survey shows longevity in farm ownership"Wendong Zhang discusses the farmland ownership survey with the Estherville News.
Friday, June 29, 2018
"ISU study: majority of Iowa farmland to be handed down in families"Wendong Zhang is quoted in an Ames Tribune article about the farmland ownership survey.
Friday, June 29, 2018
"ISU survey show lengevity in farm ownership"Wendong Zhang discusses the results of the farmland ownership survey with Radio Iowa.
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
“Lease neighbor’s bins or buy them?”Wendong Zhang and Alejandro Plastina contribute to Wallaces Farmer’s Timely Tips.
Monday, June 11, 2018
IFOTS shows Iowa farmland owners getting olderThe Iowa Farmland Ownership Tenure Survey shows average age of Iowa’s farmland owners is creeping up.
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Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Zhang offers Timely Tips on cash rent farmsWendong Zhang contributes to Wallaces Farmer Timely Tips on cash rent farms.
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Survey respondents optimistic about future land pricesSurvey respondents at the Iowa State University Soil Management Land Value conference showed optimism about land values in the near future.
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
“Tariff concerns bring debate”“The agricultural community is at odds on how much they should really be worrying about a trade war as a result of previous and impending tariffs.”
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Soybean tariff would hurt China as well as USIf China places a tariff on US soybeans it will hurt Chinese consumers as well as US farmers.
Thursday, April 5, 2018
China may be considering further tariffsChina may be considering a tariff on soybeans from the United States.
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Hog farmers worried about tariffsAbout 26% of US pork is sold in export markets, which has farmers worried.
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
“Why President Trump’s trade war with China could make bacon more expensive”“Pork, one of the 128 U.S. exports that China slapped with tariffs of up to 25%, represents a major part of the $100 billion American livestock industry.”
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
“Concern continues about the impact of Chinese tariffs on Iowa products”“China’s tariffs on U.S. goods took effect Monday and include pork imports, which could create significant financial trouble for Iowa producers.”
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Tariffs raising pressure on Iowa farmersChina’s retaliatory tariffs on pork and ethanol are creating more pressure on Iowa’s farmers.
Monday, April 2, 2018
“Hog producers brace for trouble due to China’s tariffs on imports”“China’s decision to up its tariffs on 128 U.S. products, pork included, worried producers and rippled through the stock market.”
Friday, February 23, 2018
Average grain yields may not be enough to profit“At current prices, grain farmers are unlikely to make money if the record-high yields of 2017 retreat to average levels.”
Monday, January 1, 2018
Zhang, Plastina, Hart offer Timely TipsWendong Zhang, Alejandro Plastina, and Chad Hart offer advice to Wallaces Farmer readers.
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Iowa farmland staying localISU Land Value Survey shows that most farmland sales stay local.
Friday, November 24, 2017
Zhang, Plastina offer tips on upgrading equipmentWendong Zhang and Alejandro Plastina offer tips to Wallaces Farmer readers.
Thursday, November 16, 2017
“China imports a farm from Iowa”A US farmer has become a sought-after precision farming ambassador in China.
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Zhang offers advice on labor sharingWendong Zhang offers advice to farmers looking to share labor.
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Zhang answers IFT reader questionsWendong Zhang answers questions from readers of Iowa Farmer Today.
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Zhang talks about life in IowaWendong Zhang talks with reporters from Iowa Farmer Today about his life in Iowa.
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Should farmers rent or sell land?Wendong Zhang answers farmer’s questions for Wallaces Farmer readers.
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
History shouldn’t repeat itselfWendong Zhang explains why the current farm downturn shouldn’t be a repeat of the 80s.
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Zhang cautious about land value turnaroundEconomist Wendong Zhang says he is currently cautious about claims that farmland value is turning around.
Thursday, July 13, 2017
1980s farm crisis not likely to repeatZhang says there are several factors that should alleviate fears of another 1980s farm crisis.
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
“Back to Normal?”Dave Kanicki examines what “normal” means in context of agricultural crises.
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Business Record: 2017 Economic ForecastCathy Kling and Wendong Zhang contribute Business Record’s 2017 Economic Forecast.
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Farmland sales volume downFarmland sales volume may be helping keep farmland prices up.
Saturday, May 28, 2016
Soybean prices rise as South American woes continueContinued problems in Argentina are providing a price spike for US soybeans.
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Land value conference predicts stagnant crop, land pricesThis year's Soil Management and Land Valuation Conference predicted average crop prices and a slight decline in land values.
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Soil Management and Land Valuation Conference to be held in AmesISU’s oldest conference to discuss issues related to soil management and land valuation.
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Commodity prices take a toll on estimated farmland valuesThe state's agland realtors say the average price has now dropped 8.7 percent in the last year.
Monday, February 15, 2016
Landlords could be key to cleaner waterNon-operator landlords could be an under-utilized group when it comes to cleaning up Iowa's waterways.
Friday, January 15, 2016
Iowa farmland falls in value for second yearIowa Banking Magazine discusses the drop in farmland values with Wendong Zhang.
Monday, January 11, 2016
Zhang’s career has traditional rootsWendong Zhang discusses the root of his career with Iowa Farm Bureau magazine.
Saturday, January 2, 2016
Very little Iowa farmland sold to NEW farmersThe recently-released Iowa State Extension land value survey gives some insight into what happens when farmland is sold in the state.
Saturday, January 2, 2016
North Iowa farmland values take biggest hit in stateNorth Iowa farmland value took the biggest hit this year, according to the 2015 Iowa Land Value Survey.
Thursday, December 31, 2015
Survey shows very little Iowa farmland sold to new farmersThe recently released Iowa State Extension land values survey gives some insight into what happens when farmland is sold in the state.
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Ag Report: farm land value surveyIowa State University recently released the results of its annual land value survey.
Monday, December 21, 2015
Iowa farmland values slump again in 2015Iowa farmland values fell in back-to-back years for the first time this century as farmers adjust to declining farm incomes.
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Iowa farmland values drop 3.9 percentThe rainy, gloomy weather starting off the week did little to brighter Monday's land value survey report released in Ames.
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Farmland values fall in Iowa, but some Northwest Iowa counties buck trendAfter years of red hot gains, farmland values in Northwest Iowa continue to cool, according to a new survey.
Friday, December 18, 2015
ISU survey shows an average decrease of 3.9% statewide in 2015Iowa farmland has declined in value by an average of 3.9% in 2015, or $310 per acre, according to the results of Iowa State University's annual survey.
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Iowa farmland values fall 3.9 percent in 2015Per acre value declined $310, or 3.9 percent, since last year's survey.
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Farmland values drop for second consecutive yearIowa farmland values have now fallen for two consecutive years.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Farmland values fall for second consecutive yearResults from the survey are similar to results by the US Department of Agriculture, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and the Realtors Land Institute.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Iowa farmland value falls againAverage Iowa farmland value is now estimated to be $7,633 per acre - having dropped in value for the second consecutive year. Per acre value declined $310, or 3.9 percent, since last year's survey.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Farmland values fall for second consecutive yearLand values were determined by the 2015 Iowa Land Value Survey, which was conducted in November by the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development at Iowa State University and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Iowa Farmland Values Slip nearly 4%For the third year in a row, Scott and Decatur counties reported the highest and lowest farmland values, respectively.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
IA farmland values drop for the 2nd year in a rowThe value of average Iowa farmland is now estimated to be $7,633 per acre after having dropped in value for the second consecutive year.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Farmland values fall for second consecutive yearAverage Iowa farmland value is now estimated to be $7,633 per acre—having dropped in value for the second consecutive year.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Iowa State survey: farmland values drop for second yearThe annual Iowa State University farmland survey finds value of an acre of Iowa farmland dropped 3.9 percent compared to last year.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
2015 land values show smaller drop“A lot of people would expect a much larger decline,” says Wendong Zhang, Extension economist and assistant professor of economics at Iowa State, who referenced last year’s 8.9 percent drop.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Iowa farm values see second straight year of decline after 2013 peakThe Omaha World Herald discusses the drop in Iowa farmland values with Wendong Zhang.
Monday, December 14, 2015
Survey: Iowa farmland values down four percent in ’15Iowa State University’s annual survey of Iowa farmland values shows a nearly four percent decline over the past year.
Monday, December 14, 2015
Iowa Farmland Values Slip nearly 4%The survey was conducted by Iowa State University's Extension Economist Wendong Zhang. This year's decline marks the second consecutive decrease, following an 8.9% decrease in 2014.
Monday, December 14, 2015
ISU land survey shows decrease in state farmland valueStory County farmland value declined more than 6.3 percent this year to $9,021, down from $9,628, according to the Iowa Land Value Survey released by Iowa State University Monday.
Monday, December 14, 2015
Survey cites commodity prices, uncertain future, for farmland value dropThe value of an average acre of good Iowa farmland has fallen for the second consecutive year, according to a survey released Monday.
Monday, December 14, 2015
Iowa land values, tumbling for second year, fall 3.9%Iowa farmland values have fallen 3.9% since last year's study.
Monday, December 14, 2015
Iowa farmland value falls againIowa farmland values have fallen for the second year in a row.
March 2021
U.S.-China Agricultural Trade: the Way Forward
Wendong Zhang
Iowa Corn Growers Association EGT Comittee Meeting
Wendong Zhang
Iowa Corn Growers Association EGT Comittee Meeting
February 2021
The Impacts of Ad Hoc Federal Government Payments on Commodity and Land Markets
Wendong Zhang
American Farm Bureau Federation
Wendong Zhang
American Farm Bureau Federation
U.S.-China Agricultural Trade after the Election: the Way Forward
Wendong Zhang
2021 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Winter Programs, ISU Alumni Association
Wendong Zhang
2021 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Winter Programs, ISU Alumni Association
May 2020
US-China Agricultural Trade and Shifting Consumption Patterns in China
Wendong Zhang and Nick Paulson
Farmdoc Daily Webinar Series "Coronavirus and Ag"
Wendong Zhang and Nick Paulson
Farmdoc Daily Webinar Series "Coronavirus and Ag"
February 2020
Update on US-China Trade War and Phase One Trade Deal
Wendong Zhang
Ag Symposium, South Central College (Minnesota State), Mankato, MN
Wendong Zhang
Ag Symposium, South Central College (Minnesota State), Mankato, MN
January 2020
Update On the US-China Phase One Trade Deal and Iowa Land Values
Wendong Zhang
2020 Crop Advantage Series, Multiple Locations in Iowa
Wendong Zhang
2020 Crop Advantage Series, Multiple Locations in Iowa
October 2019
Midwest Crop Farmers' Perceptions of US-China Trade War
Wendong Zhang
2019 NC-1177 Meeting, Dallas, Texas
Wendong Zhang
2019 NC-1177 Meeting, Dallas, Texas
July 2019
May 2019
Seven Things to Know about China to Understand the Trade War
Wendong Zhang
Farmer Mac Refresher Webinar
Wendong Zhang
Farmer Mac Refresher Webinar
March 2019
Land Ownership and Conservation: Iowa Farmland Ownership and Tenure Survey
Wendong Zhang
State of Iowa Soil Conservation Committee, Des Moines, Iowa
Wendong Zhang
State of Iowa Soil Conservation Committee, Des Moines, Iowa
February 2019
Seven Things You Should Know About China to Understand the Trade War
Wendong Zhang
ASFMRA Iowa Chapter Annual Conference, Ames, Iowa
Wendong Zhang
ASFMRA Iowa Chapter Annual Conference, Ames, Iowa
November 2018
What the Trade Disruptions with China Mean for Iowa and US Agriculture
Wendong Zhang
2018 Pro-Ag Outlook Meetings, Various Locations in Iowa
Wendong Zhang
2018 Pro-Ag Outlook Meetings, Various Locations in Iowa
China as the Leading Trade Partner of US Agriculture
Wendong Zhang
89th ASFMRA Annual Conference, Chandler, AZ
Wendong Zhang
89th ASFMRA Annual Conference, Chandler, AZ
September 2018
Minnesota and Dakota Land Values, and Tariff Impacts on US Agriculture
Wendong Zhang
Minneapolis, MN
Wendong Zhang
Minneapolis, MN
June 2018
2017 Iowa Farmland Ownership and Tenure Survey
Wendong Zhang and Alejandro Plastina
ISU Alumni Center
Wendong Zhang and Alejandro Plastina
ISU Alumni Center
What Does a Trade War with China Look Like?
Wendong Zhang and Chad E. Hart
Iowa Institute of Cooperatives Summer Workshop Huxley, Iowa
Wendong Zhang and Chad E. Hart
Iowa Institute of Cooperatives Summer Workshop Huxley, Iowa
March 2018
China Enters “New Era”: What It Means for US and Global Agriculture
Wendong Zhang
Security Savings Bank 2018 Spring Ag Update Meeting, Eagle Grove, Iowa
Wendong Zhang
Security Savings Bank 2018 Spring Ag Update Meeting, Eagle Grove, Iowa
February 2018
Update on US Land Values and Cash Rents
Wendong Zhang
USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum, Arlington, Virginia
Wendong Zhang
USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum, Arlington, Virginia
Update on Iowa Farmland Market and China Ag Economy
Wendong Zhang
Farmland Owners Workshop, Altoona, Iowa
Wendong Zhang
Farmland Owners Workshop, Altoona, Iowa
China Enters “New Era”: What It Means for US and Global Agriculture
Wendong Zhang
Iowa AgriBiz Showcase and Conference, Des Moines, Iowa
Wendong Zhang
Iowa AgriBiz Showcase and Conference, Des Moines, Iowa
China Enters “New Era”: What It Means for US and Global Agriculture
Wendong Zhang
Growmark Invision Grower Meeting, Tama, Iowa
Wendong Zhang
Growmark Invision Grower Meeting, Tama, Iowa
January 2018
The Impacts of China on U.S. Ag Trade and Ag Economy
Wendong Zhang and Dermot J. Hayes
ASFMRA Iowa Chapter Annual Meeting 2018 Ames, Iowa
Wendong Zhang and Dermot J. Hayes
ASFMRA Iowa Chapter Annual Meeting 2018 Ames, Iowa
China Enters “New Era”: What It Means for US and Global Agriculture
Wendong Zhang
2018 Land Investment Expo West Des Moines, Iowa
Wendong Zhang
2018 Land Investment Expo West Des Moines, Iowa
Seeing Red: How China Influences Your Grain, Livestock Prices
Wendong Zhang
2018 Farm Futures Summit, Coralville, Iowa
Wendong Zhang
2018 Farm Futures Summit, Coralville, Iowa
November 2017
October 2017
Economic Analysis of Farmland Market: An Introduction
Wendong Zhang
Guest Lecture for FIN 450X: Real Estate Analysis, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Wendong Zhang
Guest Lecture for FIN 450X: Real Estate Analysis, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Do Agricultural Professionals Self-Correct in Expert Opinion Surveys? Panel Data Evidence from Iowa
Wendong Zhang, Sergio H. Lence, and Todd Kuethe
National Agricultural Credit Meeting / NC-1177 Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Wendong Zhang, Sergio H. Lence, and Todd Kuethe
National Agricultural Credit Meeting / NC-1177 Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota
September 2017
The Next Generation of Iowa Farmers
Wendong Zhang
Panelist for Iowa Ideas 2017 Conference, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Wendong Zhang
Panelist for Iowa Ideas 2017 Conference, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Iowa Farmland Market Update: Where Are We Headed?
Wendong Zhang
2017 Ag Law Seminar, Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation, Ames, Iowa
Wendong Zhang
2017 Ag Law Seminar, Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation, Ames, Iowa
June 2017
Chinese Agricultural Economy Update
Wendong Zhang
Iowa Institute of Cooperatives Summer Workshop, Huxley, Iowa
Wendong Zhang
Iowa Institute of Cooperatives Summer Workshop, Huxley, Iowa
May 2017
Understanding the U.S. Farm Bill: Policy to Practice
John D. Lawrence and Wendong Zhang
Presentation to the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Trade Promotion Center delegation, Ames, Iowa
John D. Lawrence and Wendong Zhang
Presentation to the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Trade Promotion Center delegation, Ames, Iowa
April 2017
U.S. Farmland Market Update
Wendong Zhang
Current Trends in U.S. Farm Income, Farm Income Volatility, and Farmland Values: What’s the story?, USDA Economist’s Group & C-FARE
Wendong Zhang
Current Trends in U.S. Farm Income, Farm Income Volatility, and Farmland Values: What’s the story?, USDA Economist’s Group & C-FARE
Iowa Farmland Market Update: Where Are We Going?
Wendong Zhang
ANR Crops and Agricultural Enginnering Spring In-Service
Wendong Zhang
ANR Crops and Agricultural Enginnering Spring In-Service
February 2017
Economic Analysis of Farmland Market: An Introduction
Wendong Zhang
Guest Lecture for FIN 450X: Analytical Methods in Finance, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Wendong Zhang
Guest Lecture for FIN 450X: Analytical Methods in Finance, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Agricultural Land Management and Downstream Water Quality: Insights from Lake Erie
Wendong Zhang
2017 Iowa AgBiz Showcase & Conference, Des Moines, Iowa
Wendong Zhang
2017 Iowa AgBiz Showcase & Conference, Des Moines, Iowa
Introduction to Farmland Market: Iowa and Beyond
Wendong Zhang
Guest Lecture for Econ 235: Agricultural Firms, Markets and Prices, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Wendong Zhang
Guest Lecture for Econ 235: Agricultural Firms, Markets and Prices, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
January 2017
What’s the Story on Iowa’s Falling Land Prices
Wendong Zhang
Mutual Insurance Agents of Iowa (MIAI) Global Agriculture Conference, Ames, Iowa
Wendong Zhang
Mutual Insurance Agents of Iowa (MIAI) Global Agriculture Conference, Ames, Iowa
Agricultural Land Management and Downstream Water Quality: Insights from Lake Erie
Wendong Zhang
2017 Crop Advantage Series, Okoboji and Davenport, Iowa
Wendong Zhang
2017 Crop Advantage Series, Okoboji and Davenport, Iowa
What’s Going On in China: Corn, GMO, Crop Insurance, and High-Speed Rails
Wendong Zhang
2017 Crop Advantage Series, Sheldon and Okoboji, Iowa
Wendong Zhang
2017 Crop Advantage Series, Sheldon and Okoboji, Iowa
December 2016
October 2016
Returns of Investment in Farmland v.s. S&P 500
Wendong Zhang
2016 Agri-Investor Forum, Chicago, Illinois
Wendong Zhang
2016 Agri-Investor Forum, Chicago, Illinois
Golden Era and Farm Crisis: Are We Seeing a Replay of the 1920s and 1980s Farm Crisis
Wendong Zhang
National Agricultural Credit Committee/NC-1177 Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado
Wendong Zhang
National Agricultural Credit Committee/NC-1177 Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado
September 2016
Sustainability of Agro-Ecosystems; An Economist’s Perspective
Wendong Zhang
Iowa State University Sustainable Agriculture Graduate Program Colloquium, Ames, Iowa
Wendong Zhang
Iowa State University Sustainable Agriculture Graduate Program Colloquium, Ames, Iowa
December 2015
Who Buys and Owns Iowa’s Farmland?
Wendong Zhang
27th Integrated Crop Management Conference of ISU, Scheman Building, Ames, Iowa
Wendong Zhang
27th Integrated Crop Management Conference of ISU, Scheman Building, Ames, Iowa