GLADSTONE LAND Corp
For the period ended Sep 30, 2025. Filed Nov 5, 2025.
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Sep 30, 2025 · Filed Nov 5, 2025
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-06-30; filed 2025-08-07.
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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-09-30; filed 2025-11-05.
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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Current report
(2)Includes three leases that were extended subsequent to September 30, 2025. See “Recent Developments—Portfolio Activity—Existing Properties—Leasing Activity” below for a summary of certain recent leasing activity.
Current report
The Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) recently resumed monetary easing, lowering the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points in each of September and October 2025, bringing the range to 3.75% to 4.00%. These actions marked the first sustained rate-cutting phase since 2024 and reflected the Fed’s effort to support slowing economic growth while maintaining flexibility in response to persistent inflation pressures. Benchmark yields have declined modestly in response, with the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield recently fluctuating around 4.0%, compared with levels consistently above 4.4% earlier in the year. Although borrowing costs have eased somewhat, credit availability remains selective, and long-term spreads continue to reflect lender caution. As a result, while financing conditions have improved relative to a year ago, access to debt on favorable terms remains uneven and continues to limit our ability to pursue new farmland acquisitions.
Current report
Although international trade developments have influenced sentiment in export-oriented crop markets, pricing for almonds and pistachios continues to be primarily driven by underlying supply and demand fundamentals. With the field harvest now complete, final 2025 almond production is expected to come in below initial industry forecasts, contributing to upward pricing pressure. As a result, current almond prices are approximately 15% to 25% higher year-over-year. While post-harvest hulling and processing activities remain underway, preliminary results indicate that production volumes on our farms have exceeded our initial internal expectations. The crop is currently being marketed and sold, with first payments expected within the next three months and continuing through next fall.
Current report
Pistachios continue to experience strong demand, particularly in international markets. Demand for pistachio-based ingredients is also increasing, supported by broader consumer trends and continued global market growth. The 2025 U.S. pistachio crop was initially expected to be a record crop; however, current estimates indicate that it will fall short of those expectations and will instead be more in line with 2023 production levels. We have completed harvest on several of our farms, and thus far, our yields have exceeded our internal projections. The smaller-than-expected overall crop is contributing to upward pricing pressure, with current pistachio prices (for the 2024 crop) approximately 13% to 18% higher than the prior year (for the 2023 crop). Prices were initially expected to be lower but have instead strengthened, supporting expectations that final 2025 crop pricing will be comparable to 2024 levels.
Current report
The 2025-2026 water year is just getting underway, and yet many farming areas of California have already received above-average rainfall for the month of October. The UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab has even reported its first measurable snowfall of the season, marking a favorable start to the new water year. Northern California remains largely free of drought designations, while portions of Southern California continue to experience varying degrees of drought. Overall, after three consecutive years of average or above-average precipitation statewide, reservoir levels remain above historical norms, contributing to favorable surface water allocation expectations from both State and Federal water projects. As a result, current expectations are that, even in the event of below-average precipitation, surface water allocations for the 2025-2026 water year will be in the range of 30% to 50%.
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Property Sales
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In August 2025, we completed the sale of two farms in Florida totaling 2,678 gross acres for an aggregate sales price of $21.5 million. Including closing costs, we recognized an aggregate net gain on these sales of approximately $6.0 million.
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Debt Activity—Loan Repayments
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On July 24, 2025, we repaid a $10.4 million bond upon maturity. The bond bore interest at a stated rate of 4.45%.
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Equity Activity
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Common Stock—At-the-Market-Program
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We have entered into equity distribution agreements (commonly referred to as “at-the-market agreements”) with Virtu Americas LLC, and Ladenburg & Co. Inc. (each a “Sales Agent”), that, as amended, currently permit us to issue and sell, from time to time and through the Sales Agents, shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $500.0 million (the “ATM Program”). The following table summarizes the activity under the ATM Program from July 1, 2025, through the date of this filing (dollars in thousands):
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(1)Net of underwriting commissions.
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The changes in the administration fee were driven by our relative utilization of our Administrator’s resources compared with affiliated companies also serviced by our Administrator.
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During the three months ended September 30, 2025, we recognized an impairment charge of approximately $316,000 onone property (encompassingtwo farms) located in St. Lucie County, Florida, due to the estimated fair value being lower than the carrying value. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, we recognized an aggregate impairment charge of approximately $2.1 million on portions offour properties (encompassing a total of 11 farms) located in Allegan and Van Buren, Michigan, due to the estimated fair values being lower than the respective carrying values.
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NM = Not Meaningful
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Other Income (Expense)
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Previous report
The Federal Reserve initiated a brief rate-cutting cycle in September 2024—its first in over four years—lowering the benchmark federal funds rate by a total of 100 basis points before pausing in December 2024. Since then, stronger-than-anticipated economic data, particularly in the labor market and consumer spending, combined with ongoing uncertainty regarding the scope and impact of newly-imposed tariffs, have reignited inflationary concerns. As a result, the Federal Reserve has held rates steady, and U.S. Treasury yields have remained elevated, with the 10-year Treasury consistently trading above 4.4% in recent months. Although earlier expectations called for multiple rate cuts in 2025, the timing and pace of any future monetary easing remain highly uncertain. Continued volatility in the interest rate environment has sustained upward pressure on long-term financing costs, which may constrain our ability to pursue new farmland acquisitions on favorable terms.
Previous report
Although international trade developments have affected sentiment in export-oriented crop markets, pricing for almonds and pistachios continues to be primarily driven by fundamental supply and demand dynamics. The USDA’s most recent Almond Objective Forecast projects a larger-than-expected harvest for 2025, which initially exerted downward pressure on prices. However, market pricing has since partially rebounded, and almond prices remain above levels observed at this time last year. As we move into harvest, further clarity is expected regarding the forecast’s accuracy and its impact on overall pricing.
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Pistachios continue to experience strong international demand, although limited inventory has constrained current market activity. Demand for pistachio-based ingredients is also rising, driven by broader consumer trends and international market growth. The 2025 U.S. pistachio crop is projected to be the largest on record, fueled by an increase in bearing acreage. While this expansion is expected to continue in the near term as existing plantings mature, the pace of new orchard development has slowed in recent years, a trend we expect will persist.
Previous report
The 2024-2025 water year has followed a typical “La Niña” weather pattern, bringing above-average precipitation to Northern California and drier conditions in the southern part of the state. Northern California experienced multiple atmospheric river events during the winter, resulting in substantial rainfall and snowpack accumulation. In contrast, portions of Southern California continue to experience varying degrees of drought.
Previous report
This marks the third consecutive year of average or above-average precipitation statewide. Notably, late-season storms extended peak snowpack accumulation beyond the historical April 1 benchmark, providing strong snowmelt runoff through the spring and into early summer. Reservoir levels across the state remain above historical norms, contributing to favorable surface water allocations from both State and Federal water systems. Periods of surplus surface water often result in increased availability of lower-cost water from purveyors, and we continue to monitor such opportunities as part of our long-term water procurement strategy.
Previous report
During and since the six months ended June 30, 2025, we entered into new agreements on certain of these farms. As such, currently, five farms remain vacant, four farms are direct-operated, and seven farms (leased to four different tenants) are on non-accrual status.
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Debt Activity
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From April 1, 2025, through the date of this filing, we entered into the following loan agreement (dollars in thousands):
Previous report
(1)The majority of proceeds from this loan were used to repay a $10.3 million maturing loan that bore interest at 3.85%.
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In connection with securing the above borrowings, Gladstone Securities LLC (“Gladstone Securities”), an affiliate of ours, earned total financing fees of approximately $15,000.
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In addition, from April 1, 2025, through the date of this filing, we repaid approximately $20.7 million of maturing loans that, on a weighted-average basis, bore interest at a stated rate of 4.15%.
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During the three months ended March 31, 2025, our Adviser earned a capital gains fee, driven by the gains recognized on the sale of seven farms completed during the first quarter. During the three months ended June 30, 2025, we incurred additional capital losses associated with the disposition of certain assets, resulting in a reversal of the capital gains fee recorded during the first quarter. The capital gains fee, net of any credits that may be granted by our Adviser, is due in arrears at the end of each fiscal year and is subject to further adjustment throughout the remainder of 2025 if and when we dispose of additional assets.
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The administration fee paid to our Administrator increased primarily due to us using a higher overall share of our Administrator’s resources in relation to those used by affiliated companies serviced by our Administrator.
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Other (Expense) Income
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All statements contained herein, other than historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These statements may relate to, among other things, future events or our future performance or financial condition. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “might,” “believe,” “will,” “provide,” “anticipate,” “future,” “could,” “growth,” “plan,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “if,” “seek,” “possible,” “potential,” “likely,” “appear,” or the negative of such terms or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, funds from operations or prospects to be materially different from any future business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, funds from operations or prospects expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. For further information about these and other factors that could affect our future results, please see the captions titled “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in this report and/or our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the “Form 10-K”). We caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and, as such, speak only as of the date made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Quarterly Report”), except as required by law.
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All statements contained herein, other than historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These statements may relate to, among other things, future events or our future performance or financial condition. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “might,” “believe,” “will,” “provide,” “anticipate,” “future,” “could,” “growth,” “plan,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “if,” “seek,” “possible,” “potential,” “likely,” “appear,” or the negative of such terms or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, funds from operations or prospects to be materially different from any future business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, funds from operations or prospects expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. For further information about these and other factors that could affect our future results, please see the captions titled “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in this report, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the “Form 10-K”), and other filings we make with the SEC. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and, as such, speak only as of the date made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Quarterly Report”), except as required by law.
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We are an externally-managed, agricultural real estate investment trust (“REIT”) that is primarily engaged in owning and leasing farmland, including through lease structures that occasionally include a variable rent component based on the gross revenues generated from certain farms in lieu of fixed base rent. From time to time, and on a temporary basis, we may also directly operate certain of our farms via management agreements with third-party operators and/or through a taxable REIT subsidiary (“TRS”). We currently own 150 farms totaling 103,001 acres across 15 states in the U.S. and 55,306 acre-feet of water assets in California. In addition, two of our properties (comprising four farms) are currently being directly operated.
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We are an externally-managed, agricultural real estate investment trust (“REIT”) that is primarily engaged in owning and leasing farmland, including through lease structures that include a variable rent component based on the gross revenues generated from certain farms in lieu of fixed base rent. From time to time, and on a temporary basis, we may also directly operate certain of our farms via management agreements with third-party operators and/or through a taxable REIT subsidiary (“TRS”). We currently own 148 farms totaling 100,323 acres across 15 states in the U.S. and 55,532 acre-feet of water assets in California. In addition, two of our properties (comprising four farms) are currently being directly operated.
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Our farmland portfolio currently consists of 150 farms leased to 84 different, unrelated third-party tenants who grow over 60 different types of crops on our farms. Our investment focus is in farmland suitable for growing either fresh produce annual row crops (e.g., certain berries and vegetables) or certain permanent crops (e.g., almonds, blueberries, pistachios, and wine grapes), with an ancillary focus on farmland growing certain commodity crops (e.g., beans and corn).
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Our farmland portfolio currently consists of 148 farms leased to 85 different, unrelated third-party tenants who grow over 60 different types of crops on our farms. Our investment focus is in farmland suitable for growing either fresh produce annual row crops (e.g., certain berries and vegetables) or certain permanent crops (e.g., almonds, blueberries, pistachios, and wine grapes), with an ancillary focus on farmland growing certain commodity crops (e.g., beans and corn).
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The following table summarizes the different geographic locations (by state) of our farms owned as of and during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 (dollars in thousands):
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The following table summarizes the different geographic locations (by state) of our farms owned as of and during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 (dollars in thousands):
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Most of our leases are on a triple-net basis, an arrangement under which, in addition to rent, the tenant is required to pay the related taxes, insurance costs, maintenance, and other operating costs. Our leases generally have original terms ranging from 3 to 10 years for farms growing row crops and 7 to 15 years for farms growing permanent crops (in each case, often with options to extend the lease further). Our lease agreements will generally include one of the following rental structures: (i) fixed base cash rents, (ii) fixed base cash rents, plus a variable component, referred to as “participation rents,” based on the gross revenues generated from the respective farms, or, to a lesser extent, (iii) no fixed base cash rents (or, in certain cases, a cash allowance to cover certain operating or capital costs), in exchange for a significantly higher share of participation rents. Fixed base cash rent is generally payable to us in advance on an annual, semi-annual, or quarterly basis, with such rent typically subject to periodic escalation clauses as set forth within the lease, while participation rent is generally payable to us annually, with the majority of it coming in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. Currently, 92 of our farms are leased on a pure, triple-net basis, 46 farms are leased on a partial-net basis (with us, as landlord, responsible for all or a portion of the related property taxes), 3 farms are leased on a single-net basis (with us, as landlord, responsible for the related property taxes, as well as certain maintenance, repairs, or insurance costs), 4 farms are direct-operated, and 5 farms are vacant. Additionally, 24 of our farms are leased under agreements that include participation rents, though such leases often include a guarantee of a minimum amount of rental income.
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Most of our leases are on a triple-net basis, an arrangement under which, in addition to rent, the tenant is required to pay the related taxes, insurance costs, maintenance, and other operating costs. Our leases generally have original terms ranging from 3 to 10 years for farms growing row crops and 7 to 15 years for farms growing permanent crops (in each case, often with options to extend the lease further). Our lease agreements will generally include one of the following rental structures: (i) fixed base cash rents, (ii) fixed base cash rents, plus a variable component, referred to as “participation rents,” based on the gross revenues generated from the respective farms, or, to a lesser extent, (iii) no fixed base cash rents (or, in certain cases, a cash allowance to cover certain operating or capital costs), in exchange for a significantly higher share of participation rents. Fixed base cash rent is generally payable to us in advance on an annual, semi-annual, or quarterly basis, with such rent typically subject to periodic escalation clauses as set forth within the lease, while participation rent is generally payable to us annually, with the majority of it coming in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. Currently, 93 of our farms are leased on a pure, triple-net basis, 42 farms are leased on a partial-net basis (with us, as landlord, responsible for all or a portion of the related property taxes), 3 farms are leased on a single-net basis (with us, as landlord, responsible for the related property taxes, as well as certain maintenance, repairs, or insurance costs), 4 farms are direct-operated by us through third-party management agreements, and 6 farms are vacant. Additionally, 24 of our farms are leased under agreements that include participation rents, though such leases often include a guarantee of a minimum amount of rental income.
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(2)Reflects the net impact of cash lease incentives we granted to tenants on certain of our farms in exchange for increasing the participation rent components in the respective leases, the results of which will not be known until the fourth quarter of 2025 or later.
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(3)Reflects the net impact of cash lease incentives we granted to tenants on certain of our farms in exchange for increasing the participation rent components in the respective leases, the results of which will not be known until the fourth quarter of 2025 or later.
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(3)Primarily consists of ancillary leases (e.g., renewable energy leases; oil, gas, and mineral leases; telecommunications leases; etc.) with varying expirations on certain of our farms.
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(4)Primarily consists of ancillary leases (e.g., renewable energy leases; oil, gas, and mineral leases; telecommunications leases; etc.) with varying expirations on certain of our farms.
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(4)Includes lease revenues of approximately $3.9 million from nine farms on which the respective leases expired and which are currently either direct-operated or vacant, approximately $526,000 from two farms that were held for sale at June 30, 2025, and are expected to be sold during the three months ending September 30, 2025, and approximately $7,000 from seven farms sold during the three months ended March 31, 2025.
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(5)Includes lease revenues of approximately $4.0 million from 10 farms for which the respective leases have expired and which are currently either vacant or direct-operated, and approximately $533,000 from 9 farms that were sold during the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the consumer price index (“CPI”) rose at an annual rate of 2.7% through June 30, 2025, continuing the downward trend from the inflation peak in mid-2022. Food price increases have also slowed but remain elevated, with the overall food category rising at an annual rate of 3.0% over the same period. Notably, over the past three years, food prices have risen by 11.3%, outpacing the overall CPI increase of 8.9%. While high input costs remain a concern for farm operators, we believe these costs will be somewhat offset if food prices continue to match or exceed the inflation rate.
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the consumer price index (“CPI”) rose at an annual rate of 3.0% through September 30, 2025, continuing the downward trend from the inflation peak in mid-2022. Food price increases have likewise slowed but remain elevated, with the overall food category up by 3.1% over the same period. Notably, over the past four years, food prices have risen by 21.6%, outpacing the overall CPI increase of 18.4%. In addition, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s August 2025 Land Values Summary reported that nationwide farm real estate values increased 4.3% year-over-year, while cropland values rose 4.7%. These data suggest that farmland values continue to appreciate, though at a more moderate pace than in prior years, with inflationary pressures continuing to be reflected in land valuations. While elevated input costs remain a concern for farm operators, we believe these costs are being partially mitigated as long as food prices continue to match or exceed the broader inflation rate.
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Currently, over 99.9% of our borrowings are at fixed rates, and on a weighted-average basis, these rates are fixed at an effective interest rate of 3.39% for another 3.3 years. As a result, our existing debt portfolio has been largely insulated from the rise in interest rates in recent years, and we believe we are well-protected against the potential for prolonged elevated interest rates and future rate increases.
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Currently, over 99.9% of our borrowings are at fixed rates, and on a weighted-average basis, these rates are fixed at an effective interest rate of 3.39% for another 3.0 years. As a result, our existing debt portfolio has remained largely insulated from recent interest rate volatility, and we believe we are well positioned to withstand a potential prolonged period of elevated interest rates.
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The sustained wet conditions have also positively impacted our permanent crop assets by contributing to groundwater recharge and improving root zone moisture content. To date, we have not observed any signs of water-related stress in our permanent plantings, which appear healthy and well-positioned for the upcoming growing season.
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The sustained wet conditions have also positively impacted our permanent crop assets by contributing to groundwater recharge and improving root zone moisture content. To date, we have not observed any signs of water-related stress in our permanent plantings, which appear healthy and in good condition for the upcoming growing season. Meanwhile, the ongoing phased implementation of California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (“SGMA”) continues to impose groundwater pumping restrictions across the state. In response, we are actively evaluating and participating in supplemental water initiatives aimed at mitigating the impact of SGMA-related curtailments. These initiatives include floodwater capture and storage projects, voluntary fallowing programs, and strategic investments in water infrastructure to ensure long-term access to reliable water supplies. Periods of surplus surface water often result in increased availability of lower-cost water from purveyors, and we continue to monitor such opportunities as part of our long-term water procurement strategy. We believe our farms are well-positioned for the 2026 growing season with respect to both groundwater and surface water availability.
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During all or a portion of the six months ended June 30, 2025, we had 17 farms that were either vacant, direct-operated through third-party management agreements, or on which lease revenues were recognized on a cash basis (due to credit issues with certain tenants leading us to determine that full collectability of the remaining rental payments under the respective leases was not probable). During the six months ended June 30, 2025, we recorded lease revenue from these farms of approximately $3.5 million (including a lease termination fee of approximately $2.4 million and accelerated rental revenue of approximately $629,000 due to an early lease termination), as compared to approximately $3.9 million during the prior-year period.
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We currently have six farms that are vacant, four farms that are being direct-operated through third-party management agreements, and seven farms (leased to four tenants) for which lease revenues are being recognized on a cash basis (due to our determination that full collection of the remaining contractual rent under these leases is not probable due to credit concerns with the respective tenants). For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, we recognized approximately $3.9 million of lease revenue from these farms (including an early lease termination fee of approximately $2.4), compared to approximately $5.9 million for the prior-year period.
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For the vacant and direct-operated farms, we are exploring both leasing and sale options and are in discussions with both potential tenants and buyers; however, there can be no guarantee that we will be able to secure agreements at favorable terms, or at all. Regarding the farms currently on non-accrual status, we continue to work with each of the tenants to resolve the outstanding rent amounts and will seek to reach agreements on the remaining payments where possible. Such agreement, if one can be reached, may include placing the tenant on a payment plan, deferring a portion of the rent owed to us, or agreeing to terminate the lease.
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We are evaluating both leasing and sale alternatives for each of these farms and are engaged in discussions with prospective tenants and buyers; however, there can be no assurance that we will be able to secure agreements on favorable terms, or at all. With respect to the farms on non-accrual status, we continue to work with the respective tenants to resolve the outstanding rent amounts and, where possible, will seek to reach agreements on the remaining payments. Such agreements may include establishing payment plans, deferring portions of rent due, or agreeing to terminate the leases.
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The preparation of our financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make judgments that are subjective in nature to make certain estimates and assumptions. Application of these accounting policies involves the exercise of judgment regarding the use of assumptions as to future uncertainties, and, as a result, actual results could materially differ from these estimates. A summary of our significant accounting policies is provided in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements in our Form 10-K. There were no material changes to our critical accounting policies during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
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The preparation of our financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make judgments that are subjective in nature to make certain estimates and assumptions. Application of these accounting policies involves the exercise of judgment regarding the use of assumptions as to future uncertainties, and, as a result, actual results could materially differ from these estimates. A summary of our significant accounting policies is provided in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements in our Form 10-K. There were no material changes to our critical accounting policies during the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
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With regard to the comparison between both the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
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With regard to the comparison between both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024:
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•We owned 150 farms as of June 30, 2025, that are considered our same-property portfolio. Same-property occupancy (including farms that were direct-operated or on non-accrual status) decreased approximately 3.4% to 95.9% as of June 30, 2025, compared to 99.3% as of June 30, 2024.
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•We owned 148 farms as of September 30, 2025, that are considered our same-property portfolio. Same-property occupancy (based on farmable acres and including farms that were direct-operated or on non-accrual status) decreased approximately 3.8% to 95.7% as of September 30, 2025, compared to 99.5% as of September 30, 2024.
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▪For the three months ended June 30, 2025, we had 16 farms that were vacant, direct-operated, or on non-accrual status, as compared to 8 farms in the prior-year period.
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▪For the three months ended September 30, 2025, we had 17 farms that were vacant, direct-operated, or on non-accrual status, as compared to 21 farms in the prior-year period.
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▪For the six months ended June 30, 2025, we had 17 farms that were vacant, direct-operated, or on non-accrual status, as compared to 9 farms in the prior-year period.
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▪For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, we had 18 farms that were vacant, direct-operated, or on non-accrual status, as compared to 22 farms in the prior-year period.
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•From January 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, we did not acquire any new farms and disposed of 19 farms.
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•From January 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, we did not acquire any new farms and disposed of 21 farms.
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A comparison of results of components comprising our operating income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 is below (dollars in thousands):
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A comparison of results of components comprising our operating income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 is below (dollars in thousands):
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The following table provides a summary of our lease revenues during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 (dollars in thousands):
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The following table provides a summary of our lease revenues during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 (dollars in thousands):
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Lease revenues from fixed lease payments decreased primarily due to the execution of certain lease agreements pursuant to which we agreed to reduce or eliminate the fixed base rent amounts or, in certain cases, provide the tenant with a cash lease incentive, in exchange for significantly increasing the participation rent components in the leases, the majority of which is expected to be realized in the fourth quarter of 2025. The year-over-year decreases in lease revenues were further impacted by certain of our farms that were vacant, direct-operated through third party management agreements, or on which lease revenues were recognized on a cash basis (rather than a straight-line basis), due to full collectability of future rental payments under the respective leases deemed not to be probable as a result of tenant credit issues during all or a portion of the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.
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Lease revenues from fixed lease payments decreased primarily due to the execution of certain lease agreements pursuant to which we agreed to reduce or eliminate the fixed base rent amounts or, in certain cases, provide the tenant with a cash lease incentive, in exchange for significantly increasing the participation rent components in the leases, the majority of which is expected to be realized in the fourth quarter of 2025. The year-over-year decreases in lease revenues were further impacted by certain of our farms that were vacant, direct-operated, or on which lease revenues were recognized on a cash basis (rather than a straight-line basis), due to full collectability of future rental payments under the respective leases deemed not to be probable as a result of tenant credit issues during all or a portion of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024.
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The decrease in lease revenues from participation rents was primarily attributable to the earlier recognition of amounts related to the 2023 harvest on certain farms, as additional information became available during the three months ended June 30, 2024. This timing shift resulted in the accelerated recognition of certain revenue amounts into the first half of 2024. This decrease was partially offset by increased cash collections from wine grape sales during the six months ended June 30, 2025. We continue to anticipate increased participation rents in the second half of 2025 as a result of modifications to lease structures on certain farms.
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The increase in lease revenues from participation rents was primarily driven by the earlier recognition of amounts related to the 2024 harvest on certain farms, as additional information became available during the three months ended September 30, 2025, together with improved year-over-year pistachio pricing. We continue to expect higher participation rent revenues in the fourth quarter of 2025 as a result of modifications to lease structures on certain farms.
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During the six months ended June 30, 2025, we received a lease termination payment from an outgoing tenant who leased three of our farms. After applying a portion of the amount towards certain outstanding receivables owed by the same tenant, we recognized additional lease revenue of approximately $2.4 million upon receipt.
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During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, we received a lease termination payment from an outgoing tenant who leased three of our farms. After applying a portion of the amount towards certain outstanding receivables owed by the same tenant, we recognized additional lease revenue of approximately $2.4 million upon receipt.
Previous wording
Lease revenue from properties acquired or disposed of decreased due to the sale of 19 farms subsequent to December 31, 2023.
Current wording
Lease revenue from properties acquired or disposed of decreased due to the sale of 21 farms subsequent to December 31, 2023.
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The fluctuations in tenant reimbursement revenue are primarily driven by payments made by certain tenants on our behalf (pursuant to the lease agreements) to unconsolidated entities of ours that convey water to the respective properties. As such, the timing of tenant reimbursement revenue fluctuates as payments are made by our tenants. Amounts recorded during the current-year periods include increased reimbursements from certain tenants for costs to deliver water to their farms via a pipeline owned by an unconsolidated entity of ours.
Current wording
The fluctuations in tenant reimbursement revenue are primarily driven by payments made by certain tenants on our behalf (pursuant to the lease agreements) to unconsolidated entities of ours that convey water to the respective properties. As such, the timing of tenant reimbursement revenue fluctuates as payments are made by our tenants. Amounts recorded during the prior-year periods included increased reimbursements from certain tenants for costs to deliver water to their farms via a pipeline owned by an unconsolidated entity of ours.
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Other operating revenue consists of non-lease revenue generated as a result of activities performed on certain of our properties. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we recognized approximately $27,000 and $453,000, respectively, of non-cash revenue associated with the transfer and storing of surplus water on behalf of a government municipality using a groundwater recharge facility constructed on one of our farms. See Note 4, “Investments in Water Assets,” within the accompanying notes to our condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion.
Current wording
Other operating revenue consists of non-lease revenue generated as a result of activities performed on certain of our properties. In connection with the transfer and storing of surplus water on behalf of a third party using a groundwater recharge facility constructed on one of our farms, we recognized non-cash revenue of approximately $48,000 during each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, and approximately $0 and $453,000 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively. See Note 4, “Investments in Water Assets,” within the accompanying notes to our condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion.
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Depreciation and amortization expense decreased primarily due to the disposition of certain assets, including the sale of 19 farms subsequent to December 31, 2023, and certain other assets reaching the end of their useful lives. This decrease was partially offset by additional depreciation expense associated with new capital improvements made on certain of our farms.
Current wording
Depreciation and amortization expense decreased primarily due to the disposition of certain assets, including the sale of 21 farms subsequent to December 31, 2023, and certain other assets reaching the end of their useful lives. This decrease was partially offset by additional depreciation expense associated with new capital improvements made on certain of our farms.
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Property operating expenses consist primarily of real estate taxes, repair and maintenance expenses, insurance premiums, and other miscellaneous operating expenses paid for certain of our properties. The following table provides a summary of the property-operating expenses recorded during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 (dollars in thousands):
Current wording
Property operating expenses consist primarily of real estate taxes, repair and maintenance expenses, insurance premiums, and other miscellaneous operating expenses paid for certain of our properties. The following table provides a summary of the property-operating expenses recorded during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 (dollars in thousands):
Previous wording
Property operating expenses increased primarily due to additional costs incurred related to certain farms that were vacant, direct-operated, or on non-accrual status. These costs included additional property taxes and other operating expenses (for which the prior tenants were previously responsible), legal fees incurred in connection with rent collection and lease termination efforts, and legal and other costs related to setting up direct farming operations on certain of our farms. During both the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, we also incurred additional legal fees and other costs in connection with protecting water rights on certain farms in California.
Current wording
Property operating expenses increased primarily due to additional costs incurred related to certain farms that were vacant, direct-operated, or on non-accrual status. These costs included additional property taxes and other operating expenses for which the prior tenants were previously responsible.
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Property operating expenses on properties acquired or disposed of decreased due to the sale of 19 farms subsequent to December 31, 2023.
Current wording
Property operating expenses on properties acquired or disposed of decreased due to the sale of 21 farms subsequent to December 31, 2023.
Previous wording
The fluctuations in tenant-reimbursed property operating expenses are primarily driven by miscellaneous property operating costs incurred by us in connection with our ownership interests in certain unconsolidated entities, for which our tenants are contractually obligated to reimburse us under the terms of the respective leases. Such expenses will fluctuate commensurate with the timing and amount of miscellaneous operating costs incurred by the underlying entities. Amounts recorded during the prior-year period include additional costs to deliver water to certain of our farms via a pipeline owned by an unconsolidated entity of ours, which costs were reimbursed to us by our tenants.
Current wording
The fluctuations in tenant-reimbursed property operating expenses are primarily driven by miscellaneous property operating costs incurred by us in connection with our ownership interests in certain unconsolidated entities, for which our tenants are contractually obligated to reimburse us under the terms of the respective leases. Such expenses will fluctuate commensurate with the timing and amount of miscellaneous operating costs incurred by the underlying entities. Amounts recorded during the prior-year periods included additional costs to deliver water to certain of our farms via a pipeline owned by an unconsolidated entity of ours, which costs were reimbursed to us by our tenants.
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The following table provides the calculations of the base management, incentive, and capital gains fees (as applicable) due to our Adviser pursuant to the Advisory Agreement for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 (dollars in thousands; for further discussion on certain defined terms used below, refer to Note 7, “Related-Party Transactions,” within the accompanying notes to our condensed consolidated financial statements):
Current wording
The following table provides the calculations of the base management, incentive, and capital gains fees (as applicable) due to our Adviser pursuant to the Advisory Agreement for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 (dollars in thousands; for further discussion on certain defined terms used below, refer to Note 7, “Related-Party Transactions,” within the accompanying notes to our condensed consolidated financial statements):
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(5)The capital gains fee is due annually in arrears and is subject to further adjustment throughout the remainder of 2025 if and when we dispose of additional assets. During the second quarter of 2025, we incurred additional losses associated with the disposition of certain assets, resulting in a reversal of the capital gains fee recognized during the first quarter.
Current wording
(5)The capital gains fee is due annually in arrears and is subject to further adjustment throughout the remainder of 2025 if and when we dispose of additional assets. As of the third quarter of 2025, we incurred additional losses associated with the disposition of certain assets, resulting in zero capital gains fee recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
Previous wording
The base management fee decreased primarily due to the disposition of 19 farms since December 31, 2023.
Current wording
The base management fee decreased primarily due to the disposition of 21 farms since December 31, 2023.
Previous wording
No incentive fee was earned by our Adviser during the three or six months ended June 30, 2025 or 2024, as our Pre-Incentive Fee FFO did not exceed the required hurdle rate in any period.
Current wording
No incentive fee was earned by our Adviser during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2025, as our Pre-Incentive Fee FFO did not exceed the required hurdle rate in either period. Our Adviser earned an incentive fee during the three months ended September 30, 2024; however, our Adviser granted us a non-contractual, unconditional, and irrevocable waiver to be applied against the entire incentive fee earned in the third quarter of 2024.
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General and administrative expenses consist primarily of professional fees, director fees, stockholder-related expenses, overhead insurance, acquisition-related costs for investments no longer being pursued, and other miscellaneous expenses. General and administrative expenses decreased during each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to a decrease in professional fees (driven by lower consulting fees) and, for the three months ended June 30, 2025, a decrease in stockholder-related expenses related to the annual stockholders’ meeting.
Current wording
General and administrative expenses consist primarily of professional fees, director fees, stockholder-related expenses, overhead insurance, acquisition-related costs for investment opportunities no longer being pursued, and other miscellaneous expenses. General and administrative expenses decreased for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, primarily due to a decrease in professional fees, driven by a reduction in certain consulting services.
Previous wording
A comparison of results of other components contributing to net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 is below (dollars in thousands):
Current wording
A comparison of results of other components contributing to net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 is below (dollars in thousands):
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Interest expense decreased primarily due to a decrease in overall borrowings. The weighted-average principal balance of our aggregate borrowings (excluding our cumulative term preferred stock) outstanding for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, was approximately $499.8 million and $503.8 million, respectively, as compared to approximately $553.5 million and $555.5 million for the respective prior-year periods. Excluding interest patronage received on certain of our Farm Credit borrowings and the impact of debt issuance costs, the weighted-average interest rate charged on our aggregate borrowings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, was 3.81% and 3.80%, respectively, as compared to 3.83% and 3.82% for the respective prior-year periods.
Current wording
Interest expense decreased primarily due to a decrease in overall borrowings. The weighted-average principal balance of our aggregate borrowings (excluding our cumulative term preferred stock) outstanding for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, was approximately $486.0 million and $497.8 million, respectively, as compared to approximately $540.9 million and $550.6 million for the respective prior-year periods. Excluding interest patronage received on certain of our Farm Credit borrowings and the impact of debt issuance costs, the weighted-average interest rate charged on our aggregate borrowings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, was 3.81% and 3.80%, respectively, as compared to 3.83% and 3.82% for the respective prior-year periods.
Previous wording
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, we recorded a net capital gain, driven by the sale of five farms in Florida and two farms in Nebraska, which, after accounting for closing costs, resulted in an aggregate net gain of approximately $15.7 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we recorded a net capital gain, driven by the sale of a large farm in Florida, which, after accounting for closing costs, resulted in a net gain of approximately $10.4 million. These net gains were partially offset by losses recorded during each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, related to the removal of some permanent plantings and the disposal of certain irrigation and other improvements on certain of our farms.
Current wording
During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, we recorded a net capital gain, driven by the sale of seven farms in Florida and two farms in Nebraska, which, after accounting for closing costs, resulted in an aggregate net gain of approximately $21.6 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we recorded a net capital gain, driven by the sale of a large farm in Florida, which, after accounting for closing costs, resulted in a net gain of approximately $10.4 million. These net gains were partially offset by losses recorded during each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, related to the removal of some permanent plantings and the disposal of certain irrigation and other improvements on certain of our farms.
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At the same time, the ongoing phased implementation of California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (“SGMA”) continues to impose groundwater pumping restrictions across the state. In response, we are actively evaluating and participating in supplemental water initiatives aimed at mitigating the impact of SGMA-related curtailments. These initiatives include floodwater capture and storage projects, voluntary fallowing programs, and strategic investments in water infrastructure to ensure long-term access to reliable water supplies.