MktgLSB | January 19, 2026
Progressive Farmer’s recent Landwatch Weekly report features farmland sales from Kansas, and our Midwest reporting states of Iowa, Michigan, and North Dakota. Find details, as well as key contacts for each highlighted sale – Recent Farmland Sales in Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, North Dakota
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 1, 2026
Progressive Farmer’s year end Landwatch Weekly report, features recent land sales and auctions results from our Midwest reporting states of Illinois, Iowa, and South Dakota, as well as Missouri. Find a summary of details to each featured sale: Recent Farmland Sales in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, South Dakota
MktgLSB | December 29, 2025
Farmland values in 2025 didn’t boom or bust — they held their ground with the USDA reporting a 4.3% national rise. In our Midwest states, Iowa saw a slight 0.7% increase while Indiana posted a standout $17K/acre sale demonstrating that beneath statewide averages, the story was far more uneven. The market is cooling, becoming more selective, and rewarding high‑quality land more than ever. Read more from American Farmland Owner – https://www.americanfarmlandowner.com/post/holding-ground-what-2025-revealed-about-farmland-values
MktgLSB | December 18, 2025
Our Midwest state of Iowa’s farmland market is making headlines this December. According to Successful Farming and Peoples Company, over 7,000 acres have changed hands, with another 926 acres scheduled for auction before year-end. Don’t miss the biggest story: a Sioux County auction set a new state record at $32,000 per acre! Read more: https://www.agriculture.com/more-than-7-000-acres-of-iowa-farmland-sold-so-far-this-month-11870578
MktgLSB | December 17, 2025
While many expected farmland values to soften due to weak commodity prices throughout 2025, the reality has been stability. According to the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank’s AgLetter, land values across the district (including Iowa) rose 3% over the past year, though Iowa itself saw a modest 1% decline. The Iowa State University survey reported a 3.1% statewide average drop, yet auction results tell a story of resilience. Features 6 recent land sales from counties throughout our Midwest state of Iowa. Read more from Farm Progress – https://bit.ly/4pDbbOH
MktgLSB | December 12, 2025
Iowa Land Brokerage & Auctioneers – Whitaker Marketing Group‘s latest blog post provides a deep dive into the 2025 Iowa State University Land Survey report. “The 2025 Iowa State University Land Value Survey shows that Iowa farmland values increased 0.7% from November 2024 to November 2025, bringing the statewide average to $11,549 per acre. While this rise is modest, it signals market stability—especially following last year’s 3.1% correction and three prior years of explosive growth.” Make sure to learn more here – 2025 Iowa State Land Survey: Farmland Market Update
MktgLSB | December 9, 2025
This latest Successful Farming report details three key farmland sales for our Midwest reporting states of South Dakota, Illinois, and Iowa from August and September. Read more from Successful Farming: https://www.agriculture.com/south-dakota-farmland-sells-for-more-than-usd20-000-an-acre-11855842
MktgLSB | December 5, 2025
Our Midwest reporting state of Iowa’s record-breaking farmland sale on December 1st set a new high with $32,000 per acre sale! “An Iowa farmland auction in Sioux County, just outside Orange City, is resetting the top of the market. A 35.5-acre tract sold on Dec. 1 for $32,000 per acre, and Jim Rothermich of Iowa Appraisal says it’s the highest auction price he has recorded in the state.” Read more from Pro Farmer – https://hubs.ly/Q03WRYWK0
MktgLSB | December 2, 2025
Progressive Farmer’s recent Landwatch Report, includes recent farmland sales in our Midwest states of Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska, and North Dakota. Find full details to each sale – Recent Farmland Sales in Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Dakota
