A positive is that total costs per acre have declined.

North Dakota Angus producers are taking part in NDSU feedlot research.

The 1 percent decline continues a slow downward trend for land values statewide that first was seen in the 2015 report and continued through 2017.

Strong yields in 2016 provided a temporary relief to the downward pressure on land values and rents.

All wheat base enrolled in PLC will receive payments, totaling more than $50 million after sequestration.

Financial performance varied across the state according to the profitability of enterprises in which producers were engaged.

The big positive influence on farm financial performance in 2016 was yields.

Cropland values and rents increased in parts of North Dakota in 2018.

Land values showed about an 8 percent increase from the previous survey, compared with a 42 percent increase during 2012.

2016 will be a critical year for farm finances and land values.