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What 2025 Revealed About Farmland Values

accountMktgLSB | calendar-monthDecember 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

Holding Ground: What 2025 Revealed About Farmland Values

Iowa’s farmland market is entering 2026 on solid footing

accountMktgLSB | calendar-monthDecember 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

Illinois farmland prices recalibrate: What sellers need to know

accountMktgLSB | calendar-monthDecember 16, 2025

Illinois farmland prices for Midwest reporting state, fell by 4.5% in November 2025, driven by fewer sales and cautious farmer sentiment. However, the market isn’t entirely cooling. Institutional buyers—such as investment funds and pension groups—are emerging as new players, showing confidence in farmland’s long-term value. Read more from Farm Progress – https://bit.ly/4aZtNUu

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2025 Iowa State University Land Survey

accountMktgLSB | calendar-monthDecember 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

Midwest Farmland Values Moved Up Modestly in the Third Quarter

accountMktgLSB | calendar-monthNovember 14, 2025

“According to the most recent AgLetter, Seventh District farmland values in the third quarter of 2025 were 3% higher than a year ago.” Read more on the land values for our Midwest reporting states Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin: Midwest Farmland Values Moved Up Modestly in the Third Quarter – Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Download their full report: Ag Letter No 2010 November 2025 Full Publication

Land Sales: Minnesota land values are up 5.3% from 2024

accountMktgLSB | calendar-monthOctober 1, 2025

According to this recent Farm Progress report, Minnesota’s land values have seen a slight increase, despite weakened farming finances. Learn about the steady stream of farmland auctions and listings for our Midwest reporting state of Minnesota, as the farm sale season begins. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4nErtWQ

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Compeer Financial: Land Sales Highlights September 2025

accountMktgLSB | calendar-monthSeptember 19, 2025

Compeer Financial‘s latest Land Sales Highlights shares 3 land sales helping to tell the story of today’s ag economy from our Midwest reporting states of Illinois and Wisconsin. Make sure to learn more on each land sales in the links below.

Illinois – Brown County
https://ow.ly/G1PP50WYNkU

Illinois – Ogle County
https://ow.ly/7UOo50WYNkY

Wisconsin – Lafayette County
https://ow.ly/a83B50WYNkW

‘Steady as she goes’ sums up Iowa land values

accountMktgLSB | calendar-monthSeptember 16, 2025

In this latest FarmProgress report, Hertz Real Estate Services President, Doug Hensley, looks at current land values and sales in several counties in our Midwest state of Iowa. He also explains how two factors could support strong land sales for our Midwest reporting state of Iowa. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3VkjzFm

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