August North Dakota Farmland Auctions: 2,570+ Acres Coming to Market

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthAugust 5, 2026

Our Midwest reporting state of North Dakota enters August with more than 2,570 acres of farmland scheduled for auction across 12 counties, according to Successful Farming. Listings range from large cropland parcels with high Soil Productivity Index ratings to lakefront tracts offering hunting, fishing, and future homesite potential, reflecting broad buyer interest statewide.

Key North Dakota Highlights:

  • McIntosh County: 274.44 acres offered across six tracts near Ashley, including a 160‑acre tract with roughly 110 acres of dry ground, more than 1,900 feet of shoreline, and established deer, pheasant, and waterfowl habitat
  • Burleigh County: 474.11 acres offered in three parcels north of Bismarck, including more than 443 crop acres with an SPI of 84.1 and over 130 acres rated 98, supported by contiguous Temvik and Grassna silt loam soils and one mile of frontage along U.S. Highway 83
  • Logan County: 320 acres across two tracts combining productive farmland, pasture, wetlands, and wildlife habitat, including a 160‑acre recreational tract in the prairie pothole region and a second tract with 50 tillable acres (CPI 56) and fenced pasture
  • Statewide Auctions: at least nine additional farmland auctions spanning Cavalier, Towner, Emmons, Logan, and McIntosh counties, with offerings ranging from roughly 110 to 186 acres and multiple hybrid live‑and‑online formats available for bidders

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August Illinois Farmland Auctions: 1,600+ Acres Coming to Market

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthAugust 4, 2026

Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting state of Illinois enters August with more than 1,623 acres of farmland scheduled for auction across 13 counties, according to Successful Farming. Offerings range from Class A row‑crop tracts with high soil productivity to parcels featuring wind‑lease income, CRP‑supported acres, and strong accessibility, giving buyers a diverse slate of opportunities statewide.

Key Illinois Highlights:

  • Douglas County: three‑tract auction totaling 114.77 acres with PI ratings of 139.5, 140.3, and 132.5, plus grain storage assets and open 2027 tenancy
  • Jersey County: 80 acres averaging 132.65 PI, with roughly 50 acres over 138 PI, well above county averages
  • DeWitt County: 109.54‑acre Class A farm with wind turbine income estimated at $26,384.24 for 2026, PI 139.7, and open 2027 tenancy
  • Statewide Auctions: at least 12 additional auctions planned, with tracts ranging 40–170 acres across western, central, and southern Illinois

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August Farmland Sales Snapshot Across the Midwest

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthAugust 3, 2026

Midwest farmland activity remained steady heading into August, with finalized sales reported across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. DTN Progressive Farmer’s Landwatch Weekly highlights a mix of cropland, CRP acres, timber value, and recreational tracts that continue to shape our Midwest regional market momentum.
Key Midwest Highlights:

  • Illinois: Whiteside County farm sold for $10,811 per acre with 93 CRP acres generating annual income through 2029 .
  • Indiana: Randolph County tract sold for $10,667 per acre, including tillable acres, wooded ground, a home, and a large barn .
  • Iowa: Hancock County farm reached $18,500 per acre with strong corn and soybean PLC yields .
  • Kansas: Decatur County cropland and grassland sold for $1,500 per acre with solid access and water availability .
  • Minnesota: Becker County property sold for $9,565 per acre featuring CRP acres, wooded areas, low ground, and strong deer habitat .
  • North Dakota: Pembina County farm sold for $1,994 per acre with wheat and soybean base acres and an 82 productivity index .
  • Wisconsin: Grant County parcels averaged $16,158 per acre, both enrolled in CRP with solid soil ratings and blacktop access .

Read the full DTN Progressive Farmer article: Progressive Farmer Landwatch Weekly August 2026