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October Brings Nearly 7,500 Acres of Nebraska Farmland to Auction

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthOctober 12, 2026

Nebraska’s fall land market continues to show depth and diversity as nearly 7,491 acres head to auction in October, according to reporting from Successful Farming. Our Midwest reporting state’s listings span 20 counties and include large multi-tract offerings in Cheyenne, Garden, Holt and Saline Counties, reflecting the broad mix of cropland, pasture and hay ground available statewide.

Key highlights from the October lineup include:

  • Cheyenne and Garden Counties: Seven tracts totaling 2,244 acres of non-irrigated farmland offered by Kraupie’s Real Estate and Auctioneers, including parcels seeded for the 2027 wheat crop.
  • Holt County: Four tracts totaling 1,830.1 acres combining pasture and hay meadow, offered via hybrid auction by Farmers National Company with full possession available for 2027 production.
  • Saline County: Three tracts totaling 515.82 acres south of Crete, including irrigated and dryland cropland with center pivots conveyed on two farms.
  • Statewide Activity: At least 21 Nebraska farmland sales scheduled for October across 20 counties, ranging from 33 acres to the 2,242-acre Bondegard Farms offering, with a mix of live, online and sealed-bid formats.

Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting state of Nebraska’s agricultural land values remain relatively steady heading into late 2026, with buyers increasingly selective as crop margins tighten and interest rates remain elevated. High-quality irrigated farms and productive soils continue to attract interest, while grazing land remains one of the stronger segments of the market.

Author: Amanda Miller
Full article: Nearly 7500 acres of Nebraska farmland head to auction in October 2026

Farmland Sales From July Highlight Strength Across Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthOctober 8, 2026

Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting states saw strong July auction activity, with Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois each posting notable results across multitract offerings. Successful Farming’s coverage shows continued buyer demand for productive cropland and premium parcels.

Summary Points:

  • Wisconsin: Nearly 800 acres in Juneau County averaged $8,303 per acre, with Tracts 1–3 at $8,700 per acre and a premium 11.66‑acre parcel reaching $13,000 per acre.
  • Iowa: A 775‑acre Pocahontas County auction saw prices from $9,500 to $11,050 per acre, led by Tract 3 at $11,050 per acre and supported by strong CSR2 ratings of 80–85.
  • Illinois: Sangamon County’s Markunas Trust sale produced a wide value spread, with Tract 1 at $16,000 per acre and Tract 4 at $8,300 per acre due to CREP‑enrolled timber reducing tillable acres despite similar PI ratings.

These results reinforce the resilience of well‑positioned farmland across LSB’s Midwest reporting region, even as operators and investors navigate a cautious ag economy.

Source: Successful Farming | Author: Dave Price | Full report: Wisconsin Farmland Brings More Than $8,000-per-Acre Average at Auction

Indiana Farmland Auctions Expand Statewide as Nearly 2,900 Acres Hit the Market in October

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthOctober 5, 2026

Successful Farming reports that nearly 2,900 acres of Indiana farmland are scheduled for auction throughout October 2026, with listings spanning 22 counties statewide . This broad distribution gives buyers in Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting state of Indiana opportunities across multiple regions as the fall selling season accelerates.

Key highlights include multi-tract offerings in Wayne, Benton, and Knox counties, each combining tillable acreage, recreational land, and established homesites. Purdue’s Michael Langemeier notes that Indiana farmland values remain steady heading into post-harvest, supported by recent commodity price improvements even as producers continue to monitor input costs and interest rates .

Summary Points

  • Nearly 2,900 acres of Indiana farmland head to auction in October across 22 counties
  • Wayne County’s 224-acre Brewer farm offers eight tracts with CRP and Classified Forest enrollment
  • Benton County’s 320.8-acre Kennedy farm features high-quality tillable acres and potential commercial-use tracts near West Lafayette
  • Knox County’s 331-acre offering includes substantial cropland, Wabash River frontage, and recreational features
  • October’s auction calendar includes 25 sales statewide, ranging from 20 to more than 330 acres
  • Purdue analysis points to stable Indiana land values supported by stronger corn and soybean prices

Author: Amanda Miller Source: Successful Farming Full report: https://www.agriculture.com/nearly-2-900-acres-of-indiana-farmland-head-to-auction-in-october-2026-12147608

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