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South Dakota Ag Land Prices Drop from Peak

South Dakota Ag Land Prices Drop from Peak

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The price of ag land in South Dakota is down from historic highs but is still holding its value in most cases.
Joel Westra of Chancellor has been involved in land sales for over thirty five years, and says prices are off the peak of a few years ago…

Westra, co-owner of Westra-Atkins Land and Auction, says prices of ag land vary depending on location..

Westra says those land prices make it difficult for a young producer to get into farming…

Westra expects to see more land auctions in November and December this year.

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