Less than 25% of Illinois farmland is owned by the farmer who works the land, with the rest leased by individuals, family trusts and, increasingly, investors looking to turn a profit.

Recently, a former Nigerian president sparked a wave of national reactions with his statement: 'I now feed by renting out my house in Kaduna.'Many Nigerians interpreted his remarks in different ways.

The lingering effects of high inflation coupled with high interest rates have made it harder in recent years for many Americans to get ahead.