MktgLSB | January 12, 2026
Progressive Farmer‘s latest Landwatch Weekly features recent farmland sales from our Midwest reporting states of Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, as well as Missouri. Read more to find details on each land sale – Recent Farmland Sales in Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin
MktgLSB | January 7, 2026
Our Midwest reporting state of Iowa is kicking off 2026 with a busy land market — nearly 4,000 acres are heading to auction across 22 counties this January. From high‑CSR2 row‑crop farms in Chickasaw and Sioux counties to development‑pressure ground near Des Moines, the month offers a diverse slate of opportunities. With land values holding steady and buyer demand still strong, January will be a key indicator for the year ahead in Iowa farmland. Learn more our Iowa farmland expected to change hands from Successful Farming – Nearly 4,000 Acres of Iowa Farmland Head to Auction in January 2026
MktgLSB | January 6, 2026
Our Midwest reporting state of Illinois is kicking off 2026 with a busy land market: 2,700+ acres across 15 counties are headed to auction this month. Pike, Adams, and Whiteside counties highlight a mix of high‑quality cropland, recreational tracts, and investor‑friendly parcels. USDA reports Illinois farmland values up 2.6% year‑over‑year, showing continued strength in the market. Find details on the farmland expected to change hands across 15 counties in our Midwest state of Illinois –https://www.agriculture.com/more-than-2-700-acres-of-illinois-farmland-head-to-auction-in-january-11878877
MktgLSB | December 24, 2025
A multi‑parcel farmland auction spanning Kansas and the Oklahoma Panhandle brought in $15.59 million as 5,043 acres of irrigated, dryland, grass, and CRP ground sold to a mix of local farmers and outside investors. Irrigated acres were the star of the sale, along with local demand playing a major role, with top tracts reaching $6,700 per acre, driven by strong water availability, high‑quality soils, and reliable center‑pivot systems. Local demand played a major role, especially from producers farming adjacent land. Learn more about this standout sale from Successful Farming – https://bit.ly/3YdWGF5
