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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

Iowa’s August Farmland Auctions Highlight Market Strength Across 43 Counties

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthJuly 30, 2026

Successful Farming reports more than 8,780 acres of Iowa farmland heading to auction in August 2026, spanning 43 counties and a wide range of tracts . The lineup reflects the selective strength we continue to monitor across Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting region, including Iowa.

Key Points for Iowa Readers

  • O’Brien County features 564.04 acres offered in eight tracts with CSR2 ratings ranging from 91.4 to 100, underscoring exceptional soil quality .
  • Montgomery and Mills counties bring 596.92 acres to auction with diverse tracts, multiple CSR2 profiles and income‑producing features such as grain bins and CRP acres generating annual payments of $13,039 .
  • Henry County’s 396.49 acres include highly productive Mahaska soils, CRP waterways and open tenancy for the 2027 crop year, driving early interest and expected competition for top‑quality parcels .
  • At least 52 additional auctions are scheduled statewide, with activity strong in central, northwestern and eastern Iowa counties .
  • Economists describe the market as stable but highly selective, supported by limited supply and strong demand for high‑quality, strategically located farms .

Iowa’s August auction calendar reinforces the disciplined buyer activity and sustained demand we continue to track across LSB’s Midwest reporting states.

Read more from Successful Farming: https://www.agriculture.com/more-than-8-780-acres-of-iowa-farmland-head-to-the-auction-block-in-august-2026-12027830
Land Sales Bulletin’s Iowa reporting details: https://landsalesbulletin.com/land-sales-data-services/#iowa

Notable Midwest Farmland Sales Strengthen Across Key Reporting States in July 2026

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthJuly 28, 2026

American Farmland Owner report shows Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting states saw strong multi‑tract auction activity in July:

  • Juneau County, WI multi‑tract auction sold 799.66 acres for $6,639,601, averaging $8,303 per acre
  • Wisconsin Tracts 1–3 each sold for $8,700 per acre, and the 11.66‑acre Tract 10 reached $13,000 per acre, reflecting premium demand for smaller parcels
  • Sangamon County, IL multi‑tract sale totaled $4,435,847, with top tracts selling for $16,000 and $15,200 per acre despite similar PI ratings of 126.1–129.5
  • Illinois Tract 4 sold for $8,300 per acre due to 20 acres of timber enrolled in permanent CREP, reducing tillable acreage despite comparable soil quality
  • Pocahontas County, IA auction brought consistent pricing between $10,250 and $11,050 per acre, with CSR2 ratings generally 80–85 across nine tracts
  • Even the lowest Iowa tract held at $9,500 per acre, showing tight buyer sentiment and strong regional reputation for productive farmland

Credit: American Farmland Owner
Article link: https://www.americanfarmlandowner.com/post/notable-midwest-sales-july-2026-highlight-multi-tract-auctions

Landwatch Weekly: Recent Midwest Farmland Sales Across Iowa, Indiana & South Dakota

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthJuly 24, 2026

Progressive Farmer’s Landwatch Weekly column continues to show steady strength across Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting region. This week’s updates highlight positive momentum in Iowa, Indiana, and South Dakota, with strong per‑acre values and diversified land use driving buyer interest.

Midwest Highlights

  • Indiana – Wells County A 79‑acre farm sold for $24,050 per acre, supported by 52 acres of tillable ground and two residential homes.
  • Iowa – Allamakee County A 258‑acre multi‑tract sale averaged $16,750 per acre, with one premium tract reaching $27,400 per acre. Buyers were drawn to a mix of timber, tillable acres, recreational land, and Mississippi River views.
  • South Dakota – Brookings County A 40‑acre farm sold for $14,125 per acre, featuring strong cropland SPI (81.9), livestock paddocks, a residence, and a heated shop — a well‑rounded operational property.

These finalized sales reinforce continued confidence in high‑quality cropland, diversified land assets, and properties with strong residential or operational improvements across the Midwest.

Source: Progressive Farmer — Landwatch Weekly
Article Link: https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/news/business-inputs/article/2026/07/23/recent-farmland-sales-indiana-iowa

Midyear 2026 Farmland Values: Resilience Across Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest Reporting States

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthJuly 22, 2026

Benchmark farmland values across Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming remain flat to slightly higher in mid‑2026, according to Farm Credit Services of America’s July Benchmark Farmland Report. Values are supported by strong buyer financials and an already tight real estate market that saw even fewer sales in the first half of the year.

Iowa cropland dipped modestly, leaving overall benchmark values flat. Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming posted incremental gains across both cropland and pasture since January.

The report also highlights broader trends across grain and protein‑producing states served by collaborating Farm Credit associations, reinforcing long‑term appreciation and durable demand across the Midwest.

Iowa*

  • 6‑month change: 0.0% | 1‑year change: ‑1.4%
  • 5‑year change: 31.6% | 10‑year change: 51.1%

Nebraska*

  • 6‑month change: +1.2% | 1‑year change: +3.2%
  • 5‑year change: 42.9% | 10‑year change: 39.2%

South Dakota*

  • 6‑month change: +4.2% | 1‑year change: +6.4%
  • 5‑year change: 71.6% | 10‑year change: 61.8%

Wyoming

  • 6‑month change: +2.7% | 1‑year change: +6.0%
  • 5‑year change: 55.4% | 10‑year change: 99.6%

Market Context

  • Tight real estate supply and financially strong buyers continue to support values region‑wide
  • Benchmark values across all four states show significant long‑term appreciation, with ten‑year gains averaging nearly 100%

*Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest Reporting States

Full Report: Farmland Values 2026: Trends in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming | FCSAmerica

Minnesota Farmland Auctions Gain Momentum This July: Highlights from Successful Farming

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthJuly 10, 2026

Successful Farming reports more than 1,160 acres of Minnesota farmland heading to auction this July across multiple counties. Here’s a concise breakdown aligned with Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting region.

Faribault & Freeborn Counties (Hertz Farm Management)

  • 429.66 acres offered in five parcels (sealed bid, July 16).
  • Mix of smaller and larger cropland tracts.
  • High‑quality soils; select parcels feature CPI ratings above 90.
  • One parcel includes a turnkey farmstead with significant grain storage.

Faribault County (Wingert Land Services)

  • 75‑acre tract near the MN–IA border (July 29).
  • Strong soils with a CPI of 93.5.
  • Well‑drained and positioned for competitive bidding.

Waseca County (Wingert Land Services)

  • 160‑acre farm selling July 31.
  • CPI of 93.6, well above county averages.
  • Includes CRP acres and grain storage; attractive for both operators and investors.

Additional Auctions Across Minnesota

  • Several more July auctions statewide, many featuring homesteads, grain bins, and machine sheds.
  • Majority located south of Interstate 94.

Market Context:

  • Strong interest expected for high‑CPI tracts.
  • Buyer enthusiasm moderated by grain prices, input costs, and interest rates.
  • Most sales expected to land near county averages.

LSB Perspective

Minnesota remains a key part of Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting region. These July auctions reflect what our finalized sales consistently show:

  • Steady demand for quality soils
  • Selective bidding shaped by credit conditions
  • Continued resilience across Minnesota farmland markets

Read more from Successful Farming: More Than 1,160 Acres of Minnesota Farmland Head to the Auction Block in July 2026

Nebraska Farmland Sales Hold Steady Across Key Regions

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthJuly 6, 2026

Nebraska’s land market continues to show strength this summer, even with limited inventory. According to Farm Progress, high‑quality farms remain in demand, with more buyers than sellers across the state.

Representative sales from five counties highlight the range of values and land types moving this season.

  • Garden County (Panhandle): 159.59 acres sold for $1,785/acre, featuring superior soils and strong ag plus recreational potential
  • Merrick County (East): 78.08 acres sold for $9,925/acre, a well‑managed Platte Valley irrigated farm with excellent water access
  • Lancaster County (Southeast Lincoln area): 124.06 acres sold for $18,499/acre, driven by transitional development potential and strong location advantages
  • Hall County (Central): 76.54 acres sold for $11,039/acre, positioned near strong grain markets and an ethanol plant
  • Johnson County (Southeast): 160 acres sold for $10,500/acre, with 96% tillable acres and completed conservation work

Nebraska remains a core state in Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting region, and these sales reflect a market where quality land continues to attract strong buyer interest. Farm Progress: Farmland sales hold steady across Nebraska

Minnesota Farmland Snapshot: Recent Sales Across Key Counties

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthJuly 2, 2026

Minnesota’s farmland market continues to show resilience heading into the second half of 2026, supported by recent sales across several counties statewide. While values have softened slightly, the market remains stable, with widening gaps between excellent and moderate-quality tracts as buyer demand shifts.

3 Key Things to Watch in the Second Half of 2026

  • 2026 Crop Outlook — In‑season yield expectations will heavily influence farmer optimism and market aggressiveness
  • Geopolitics — War, trade, interest rates, and tariffs continue to shape commodity prices and input costs, with potential rate hikes and shifting global commitments on the horizon
  • Government Support — Additional assistance programs may help producers manage rising fuel and fertilizer costs and provide underlying support for land values

As a key Midwest reporting state for Land Sales Bulletin, Minnesota continues to demonstrate steady strength in the Midwest land market. Farm Progress:https://www.farmprogress.com/management/3-things-to-watch-as-farmland-market-readies-for-second-half-of-2026

Minnesota land sales - Farm Progress

Summer 2026 Farmland Values: Stability Across Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota & Nebraska

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthJuly 1, 2026

Farmland values across Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting region continue to show steady, resilient performance heading into Summer 2026, according to Hertz Farm Management’s latest update.

  • Iowa remains stable, with farmland values increasing 1.3% from September 2025 to March 2026 . Over the past 12 months, Iowa posted a net 0.3% gain after a brief dip earlier in 2025.
  • Illinois shows a choppy‑sideways trend. “Excellent” quality land declined 3%, while “Good” and “Average” land remained flat and “Fair” land increased 2% . Despite near‑term caution—61% of respondents expect prices to decline in 2026 —values remain 49–54% above 2020 levels.
  • Nebraska cropland values softened, declining 1–3% statewide, while grazing land rose up to 7% on strong cattle prices . Overall agricultural land values fell 1% year‑over‑year, marking a second consecutive annual decline.
  • Minnesota remains resilient, with modest increases in non‑irrigated cropland prices and ranchland rents, while irrigated rents declined . Lenders remain cautious, with 64% expecting farm incomes to decrease in the year ahead.

Across the Corn Belt, limited land supply, steady buyer interest, and stable long‑term fundamentals continue to support values despite tighter margins and broader economic volatility. Read more from Hertz Farm Management: https://www.hertz.ag/blog/detail/farmland-values-update-summer-2026

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