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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

Recent Farmland Sales Across Georgia, Indiana, Missouri, and Minnesota

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthJuly 31, 2026

DTN/Progressive Farmer’s Landwatch Weekly highlights several finalized farmland sales across four states this week, including notable activity in Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting states of Indiana and Minnesota.

Key LSB Midwest Highlights

  • Indiana — Grant County:
    • 131 acres sold in two tracts for $1.5M, averaging $11,069 per acre
    • First tract includes a home, cattle setup and 40 tillable acres
    • Second tract includes 69 tillable acres
    • Reported yields: 148.3 bu/ac corn, 45.7 bu/ac soybeans, 62.4 bu/ac winter wheat
  • Minnesota — Lincoln County:
    • 112 acres sold for $559,200, or $5,000 per acre
    • 57 cropland acres, 17 in row crops, 40 enrolled in CRP
    • 55 acres of grassland suited for grazing with natural water source
    • Overall soil rating of 85.8 on tillable and CRP acres

Other States Featured

  • Georgia — Screven County: 74 acres sold for $518,000 ($7,000/ac) with recreational features and duck impoundment
  • Missouri — Ralls County: 253 acres sold in five tracts for $2.2M, with four land tracts averaging $7,725/ac and multiple parcels featuring ponds and pasture/hay ground

Landwatch Weekly continues to provide a clear snapshot of regional market activity, reinforcing the value of localized reporting across the Midwest and beyond. Full article: https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/news/business-inputs/article/2026/07/30/recent-farmland-sales-georgia

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

Why a 602-Acre Indiana Farm Drew Bidders From Seven States

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthMay 22, 2026

A recent auction in west‑central Indiana showcased the continued strength of Midwest farmland—especially in regions where scale, soil quality, and location converge. The 602-acre farm, offered in seven tracts, drew 54 registered bidders and a standing‑room‑only crowd, with interest coming from seven states.

Despite the wide geographic interest, the final buyers were all local farmers or investors from west‑central Indiana, underscoring the resilience of local demand in a tightly held region. The property’s appeal was driven by three rare attributes:

  • Large scale — 602 acres, with 595.57 acres classified as cropland
  • High-quality soils — a WAPI of 172.6, unusually strong for the region
  • Strategic location — near major routes and within the growing “Silicon Heartland” corridor between Indianapolis and Purdue University

The farm averaged $19,259 per acre, well above Indiana’s statewide average of $14,826 per acre reported by Purdue University. Read more from Successful Farming: Why This 602-Acre Indiana Farm Drew Bidders From 7 States

As one of Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting states, Indiana continues to demonstrate selective strength—particularly for Class A soils and large, contiguous tracts that rarely come to market.

Why This 602-Acre Indiana Farm Drew Bidders From 7 States - Successful Farming

Midwest Farmland Market Snapshot

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthMarch 11, 2026

Farmland activity across our Midwest continues to demonstrate strength and resilience, with recent sales underscoring the diversity of land types and buyer demand across Land Sales Bulletin’s core reporting states.

Here’s a concise look at notable transactions featured in the latest Landwatch Weekly:

Indiana – A large 380‑acre Elkhart County farm sold for an average of $20,265/acre, with top tracts of productive tillable ground reaching $24,480/acre. Mixed timber‑tillable tracts followed closely behind.

Minnesota – Rock County cropland brought $17,000/acre across two tracts, supported by strong PLC yields and a productivity index above 96 — a clear indicator of continued appetite for top‑tier soils.

North Dakota – Ramsey County farmland sold for $1,975/acre, with tracts offering 63–68 PI soils and flexibility for spring wheat, peas, corn, soybeans, sunflowers, and canola. Values remain steady in regions where productivity varies but cropping diversity is strong.

Across the region, buyers remain focused on soil quality, crop versatility, and long‑term productivity, even as interest rates and input costs continue to shape bidding behavior.

Land Sales Bulletin provides confirmed, recorded sales across the Midwest — ensuring transparency, accuracy, and a clear view of real market movement. Read more about the highlighted sales from Progressive Farmer: https://conta.cc/4llHfoQ

What’s Driving the 3.1% Decline in Iowa Farmland Values?

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthJanuary 13, 2025

Using the 2024 Iowa State University Land Value Survey and report from Peoples Company, Successful Farming helps answer this question. Find details to the positive and negative factors impacting Iowa farmland values. These same influencing factors are found in additional Corn Belt states, which include our Midwest states of Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. Learn more here – https://bit.ly/4jdheqk

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