MktgLSB | March 30, 2026
Our Midwest reporting states of Illinois, Iowa, and Nebraska are the featured farmland sales in American Farmland Owner‘s recent Notable Sales report.
Farmland auctions across the 3 featured states show prices from $11,500 to $22,100 per acre, driven by soil quality, productivity, and location. Read details behind each sale https://www.americanfarmlandowner.com/post/midwest-notable-farmland-sales-march-2026
MktgLSB | March 26, 2026
American Farmland Owner reports on the New Federal Reserve surveys that show farmland values across the Midwest held steady or increased in 2025, reinforcing the strength of the region’s land market even as farm finances weakened.
For those following Land Sales Bulletin’s 10-state Midwest region—Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin—the data highlights continued stability:
At the same time, repayment challenges increased, more banks tightened credit standards, and interest rates—while easing—remain above long‑term averages.
Even with these pressures, Midwest farmland continues to stand out as one of the most stable assets in the agricultural economy. Read more: americanfarmlandowner.com
MktgLSB | January 8, 2026
Three farmland transactions across New Mexico, and our Midwest states of Indiana and Nebraska in 2025 spotlight the extraordinary diversity of American land markets — from legacy ranches spanning hundreds of thousands of acres to century‑old family farms and recreational tracts shifting back into production. These transactions highlight the tension between conservation and profitability, the rise of innovative water‑management systems, and the enduring value of large‑scale Western ranches. Find the full breakdown from American Farmland Owner: From New Mexico to the Midwest: What Three Land Sales in 2025 Show Us about the Unique Business of U.S. Farming
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 8, 2025
Midwest farmland for our reporting states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin continues to prove its resilience, with values climbing 3% over the past year. Yet, beneath the optimism lies a tightening credit environment that could reshape the landscape for buyers and investors. While some states are seeing stronger gains than others, the overall trend underscores farmland’s enduring role as a cornerstone of Midwest wealth and investment. Read more from American Farmland Owner – Land Values Report Shows Increase for Key Midwest States
MktgLSB | November 17, 2025
American Farmland Owner Notable Sales – published November 7, 2025, features key land sales from our Midwest reporting states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and South Dakota. Find details and read more here: https://www.americanfarmlandowner.com/post/midwest-farmland-auction-notable-sales-published-november-7
MktgLSB | September 26, 2025
Farm incomes have been falling throughout the Minneapolis Fed’s Ninth District, which consists of our Midwest states of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, as well as Montana. American Farmland Owner comparing the most recent report with one from a year ago, spots trends that have unfortunately come to fruition for farmers in the region. Learn more – Then vs. Now: What Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Reports Tell Us about Farm Future
MktgLSB | September 5, 2025
Successful Farming‘s latest report, in partnership with American Farmland Owner, features 3 key farmland sales in our Midwest reporting states of Indiana, Iowa, and Minnesota. Find details to each land sale listed here: https://conta.cc/4pcrzWQ
MktgLSB | September 3, 2025
American Farmland Owner shares late July and August highlighted Midwest land sales featuring our Midwest reporting states of Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin in their latest Notable Sales report. Find details to each land sales in their latest report: Notable Farmland Sales August 29, 2025
MktgLSB | August 4, 2025
A 110-acre farm near Dublin, Ohio, recently sold at auction for an average of $36,980 per acre—more than four times the state’s average land value. More encouragement from the most recent USDA data shows land values remain steady for our Midwest reporting state of Ohio. Learn more from American Farmland Owner – Ohio Farmland Sale – American Farmland Owner
