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Recent Farmland Sales Highlight Activity Across Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest Reporting States

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthOctober 17, 2026

October’s farmland market delivered another round of finalized sales across Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting states of Iowa, North Dakota and Wisconsin, with neighboring Missouri also posting a notable result. DTN Progressive Farmer’s Landwatch update provides a clear snapshot of regional demand, soil productivity, and buyer interest.

Key Highlights

  • Iowa — Dallas County recorded a 351-acre auction selling in three tracts for $3.7 million averaging $11,033 per acre The property includes a 158-acre parcel with a soil productivity rating of 83.3 and balanced corn and soybean base acres Additional tracts include a 112-acre parcel with strong corn and soybean yields and an 81-acre tract with a soil productivity index of 88.4
  • Missouri (Neighboring) — Pettis County reported a 96-acre online auction selling for $678,476 averaging $7,100 per acre The farm is 86% tillable with a soil productivity index of 67.1 and includes wildlife habitat with deer and turkey hunting opportunities
  • North Dakota — Kidder County saw a 160-acre online auction selling for $528,000 averaging $3,300 per acre The property is currently used for hay with a soil productivity index of 39.9 and supports habitat for waterfowl and upland birds in the prairie pothole region
  • Wisconsin — Dane County recorded an 82-acre auction selling for $1.1 million averaging $13,125 per acre The farm includes 76 tillable acres with a soil productivity index of 77.8 and 6 acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program until 2033

Read the full DTN Progressive Farmer article: Landwatch Weekly Recent Farmland Sales in Iowa, Missouri, North Dakota and Wisconsin

More Than 11,000 North Dakota Farmland Acres Head to Auction This September

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthSeptember 4, 2026

More than 11,000 acres of North Dakota farmland are scheduled for auction throughout September, according to data compiled by Successful Farming . Listings span 20 counties and range from 76.7–2,009 acres, reflecting a diverse mix of cropland, pasture, mixed‑use parcels, and large multitract offerings across Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting state of North Dakota.

Key Summary Points

  • Benson County: 621.45 acres offered in four tracts north of Esmond, including cropland and fenced pastureland. SPI values range from 50.8–65.7, with Tracts 2 and 3 drawing strong interest from local farmers.
  • Mountrail and Williams Counties: A 2,009.46‑acre hybrid auction includes 16 parcels near Stanley, offering cropland, native grass pasture, farmsteads, and building sites. Several parcels feature livestock water sources, pasture infrastructure, and mature tree shelterbelts.
  • Towner County: Three adjoining parcels totaling 1,200 acres north of Rocklake include 587.25 crop acres with SPI ratings from 63–63.4, and more than 279 acres above SPI 70. Parcel 2 encompasses an entire 640‑acre section.
  • Additional Auctions: Activity spans eastern, central, and western counties, including Grand Forks, Pembina, Kidder, Sheridan, Emmons, Stark, Adams, and Golden Valley. One of the largest offerings is a 1,708.81‑acre Adams County property selling online Sept. 24.
  • Economic Conditions: Tight margins, higher borrowing costs, and softer commodity prices are contributing to a slowdown in cropland demand, while pasture values remain comparatively strong due to cattle prices and livestock expansion interest.

North Dakota’s September auction lineup highlights a geographically diverse land market with opportunities for crop producers, cattle operators, and mixed‑use buyers statewide.

Reporting by Amanda Miller, Successful Farming.Full article: https://www.agriculture.com/more-than-2-570-acres-of-north-dakota-farmland-head-to-auction-in-september-2026-12066413

August Farmland Sales Snapshot Across the Midwest

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthAugust 12, 2026

Midwest farmland activity remained steady heading into August, with finalized sales reported across our Midwest states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, as well as Kansas. DTN Progressive Farmer’s Landwatch 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: DTN Progressive Farmer Landwatch Report 7-31-2026

Land Sales Bulletin Midwest Roundup Report | Close of July 2026

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthAugust 10, 2026

End of July’s Midwest farmland activity highlights strong demand for high‑quality row‑crop ground, CRP‑enrolled parcels and mixed‑use tracts. Our Midwest reporting states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, as well as neighboring Kansas and Missouri, all posted notable sales. Upcoming August auctions for Illinois, Iowa, and North Dakota echo expected strong farmland activity. Below is a state‑by‑state breakdown of finalized sales and upcoming offerings sourced from DTN Progressive Farmer and Successful Farming.

ILLINOIS

Recent Sales

Upcoming August Auctions

INDIANA

Recent Sales

  • Randolph County: 30 acres sold for $320,000 or $10,667 per acre including tillable acres and a barn Link: https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/news/article/2026/08/01/august-2026-recent-farmland-sales
  • Grant County: 131 acres sold for $1.5M or $11,069 per acre including home, cattle facilities and tillable acres (from the DTN Georgia/IN/MO/MN article) Link: DTN-Progressive Farmer Landwatch Weekly Report 7-30-2026

IOWA

Recent Sales

Upcoming August Auctions

KANSAS

Recent Sales

MINNESOTA

Recent Sales

  • Becker County: 115 acres sold for $1.1M or $9,565 per acre including CRP, wooded areas and deer habitat Link: https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/news/article/2026/08/01/august-2026-recent-farmland-sales
  • Lincoln County: 112 acres sold for $559,200 or $5,000 per acre including cropland, CRP and grassland Link: DTN-Progressive Farmer Landwatch Weekly Report 7-30-2026

MISSOURI

Recent Sales

NORTH DAKOTA

Recent Sales

Upcoming August Auctions

WISCONSIN

Recent Sales

August North Dakota Farmland Auctions: 2,570+ Acres Coming to Market

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthAugust 5, 2026

Our Midwest reporting state of North Dakota enters August with more than 2,570 acres of farmland scheduled for auction across 12 counties, according to Successful Farming. Listings range from large cropland parcels with high Soil Productivity Index ratings to lakefront tracts offering hunting, fishing, and future homesite potential, reflecting broad buyer interest statewide.

Key North Dakota Highlights:

  • McIntosh County: 274.44 acres offered across six tracts near Ashley, including a 160‑acre tract with roughly 110 acres of dry ground, more than 1,900 feet of shoreline, and established deer, pheasant, and waterfowl habitat
  • Burleigh County: 474.11 acres offered in three parcels north of Bismarck, including more than 443 crop acres with an SPI of 84.1 and over 130 acres rated 98, supported by contiguous Temvik and Grassna silt loam soils and one mile of frontage along U.S. Highway 83
  • Logan County: 320 acres across two tracts combining productive farmland, pasture, wetlands, and wildlife habitat, including a 160‑acre recreational tract in the prairie pothole region and a second tract with 50 tillable acres (CPI 56) and fenced pasture
  • Statewide Auctions: at least nine additional farmland auctions spanning Cavalier, Towner, Emmons, Logan, and McIntosh counties, with offerings ranging from roughly 110 to 186 acres and multiple hybrid live‑and‑online formats available for bidders

Read more from Successful Farming: more-than-2-570-acres-of-north-dakota-farmland-head-to-auction-in-august-2026

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

Sunflower Acreage Climbs in 2026: Strong Gains in North & South Dakota Lead the Nation

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthJuly 23, 2026

U.S. sunflower acreage rose 5% this year to 1.35 million acres, according to USDA estimates, with the strongest growth coming from South Dakota and North Dakota. Oil‑type and non‑oil sunflower varieties both saw year‑over‑year increases, reflecting tight stocks, strong demand, and elevated prices heading into fall.

Among the eight major sunflower‑producing states, the Dakotas stand out. South Dakota posted the largest increase in planted oil‑type acres, up 56,000 acres from last year . North Dakota followed with a 30,000‑acre increase . Non‑oil sunflower acreage also expanded sharply, with South Dakota again leading all states with a 21,000‑acre jump .

For Land Sales Bulletin readers, this is a positive regional signal: both North Dakota and South Dakota—key LSB Midwest reporting states—are driving national growth in a crop tied to strong market fundamentals, tight stocks, and early‑harvest price premiums expected later this season .

  • South Dakota: Largest oil‑type acreage increase (+56,000 acres) and largest non‑oil increase (+21,000 acres).
  • North Dakota: Strong oil‑type acreage growth (+30,000 acres).
  • Market Context: Tight stocks and strong demand expected to keep prices firm into September.
  • National Trend: U.S. sunflower acreage up 5% year over year.

Read more from Farm Progress: U.S. sunflower acreage jumps 5% as tight stock pushes prices

Farmland sales across the Midwest remain active this spring

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthMay 11, 2026

Recent farmland sales across our reporting states of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin continue to show strong buyer interest and steady demand in core Midwest markets. In Fremont County, Iowa, a 197‑acre farm sold for $10,000 per acre , while Faribault County, Minnesota saw a 123‑acre tract reach $12,200 per acre at auction . North Dakota’s Steele County recorded a multi‑tract sale averaging $3,430 per acre across 790 acres of cropland . In Sauk County, Wisconsin, a two‑tract, 190‑acre offering averaged $6,775 per acre, reflecting continued interest in mixed‑use and recreational acreage .

These transactions highlight ongoing resilience across Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting states, where our finalized sales data helps farmers, producers, lenders, and rural land professionals stay ahead of market shifts.

Read more from Progressive Farmer: Recent Farmland Sales in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin

Landwatch Weekly - Recent Farmland Sales in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin from Progressive Farmer

May is National Beef Month and We’re Celebrating Our Midwest States

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthMay 1, 2026

May is National Beef Month and we’re celebrating our top ranked Midwest states: Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota!

Join us in showing appreciation for the cattle ranchers who rise early each day to rustle up their herds and provide food for the world; the U.S. beef industry is still the largest in the world! See a complete list of all U.S. states:May is National Beef Month and we’re celebrating our top ranked Midwest states: Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota!

Join us in showing appreciation for the cattle ranchers who rise early each day to rustle up their herds and provide food for the world; the U.S. beef industry is still the largest in the world! See a complete list of all U.S. states: U.S. Head of Cattle – January 1 2025 and 2026

Our top ranked Head of Cattle Midwest reporting states

North Dakota Farmland Market Shows Strength Through Discipline

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthApril 20, 2026

A major North Dakota land auction—spanning 4,398 acres across four counties, brought in $21.82 million, landing nearly even with its two‑year‑old appraisal. The results highlight what we’re seeing across the region: buyers remain active, but they’re more selective than in past peak years. Some tracts soared above 120% of appraisal values, while others settled lower, reflecting a market that rewards high‑quality soils, strong access, and proven productivity.

As one of Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting states, North Dakota continues to demonstrate that while the market isn’t at the highs of 2022, it remains far from collapsing. Demand is steady, capital is active, and buyers are selective, reflecting a more mature, disciplined phase of the land cycle. Farm Progress: North Dakota auction shows a disciplined but still strong land market

North Dakota Auction Shows a Disciplined but Still Strong Land Market

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