Key Takeaways:
- Acres.com partners with the Fryar Price Risk Management Center of Excellence to expand agricultural risk research and outreach
- Collaboration focuses on farmland data as a cornerstone of producer risk strategies
- Acres.com provides access to the most comprehensive U.S. farmland sales and mortgage database
- Partnership supports data-driven policy and farm-level decision-making
Acres.com and the University of Arkansas Collaborate to Strengthen Risk Management Research
Acres.com, the complete land intelligence platform, announced a new partnership with the Fryar Price Risk Management Center of Excellence, part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences. The collaboration will advance research and outreach on agricultural risk management, emphasizing the pivotal role of land in producer decision-making and financial planning.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, land represents roughly 75% of U.S. farmland balance sheets. Farmers manage risk through ownership, rental structures, and land-based financing—all areas that depend on precise, transparent data. Acres.com will provide the Fryar Center with access to its nationwide database of farmland sales and mortgages, enabling in-depth analysis and actionable insights for producers, lenders, and policymakers.
“This partnership aligns perfectly with Acres’ mission to bring transparency to land markets,” said Dr. Aaron Shew, Vice President of Product and Data Science at Acres.com. “Empowering the Fryar Center with best-in-class farmland transaction and mortgage data will help deliver practical risk information for policymakers and insights that farmers can use on the ground.”
Turning Data into Actionable Farm-Level Insights
The Fryar Center will integrate Acres.com’s data into its research and extension outreach programs, exploring key issues such as market volatility, credit exposure, and land-use dynamics. The initiative aims to strengthen producer resilience and provide practical guidance to mitigate financial uncertainty.
“Partnering with Acres will provide the Fryar Center with access to the nation’s most comprehensive dataset on farmland transactions and mortgage activity,” said Dr. Lanier Nalley, Director of the Fryar Price Risk Management Center of Excellence. “Leveraging this dataset will enhance the Center’s capacity to conduct evidence-based risk assessment and mitigation strategies that directly benefit Arkansas agricultural producers. The collaboration with Acres advances the Center’s mission of supporting producer resilience and strengthening the economic sustainability of Arkansas agriculture.”
Building Transparency and Sustainability in Farmland Economics
Through this collaboration, Acres.com and the Fryar Center aim to bridge the gap between data, research, and on-farm decision-making. The partnership underscores the growing importance of real-time, transparent data in addressing risk, informing policy, and supporting the long-term sustainability of U.S. agriculture.
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