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Iowa Farmland Auctions Bring More Than 2,700 Acres to Market in July

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthJune 29, 2026

Iowa’s farmland market enters July with more than 2,700 acres scheduled for auction across 16 counties. Listings range from small 3‑acre tracts to multiparcel offerings nearing 780 acres, underscoring steady demand in one of Land Sales Bulletin’s core Midwest reporting states.

  • Poweshiek County leads early activity with 392 acres selling July 10 across three tracts, all rented for the 2026 crop year.
  • In northwest Iowa, Pocahontas County brings 775 acres across nine tracts with CSR2 values ranging 80–85.2 in an online‑only auction ending July 15.
  • Fremont County follows with a 143.99‑acre offering featuring a weighted CSR2 of 83.4 and $17,700 in 2026 cash‑rent income to the buyer.

Statewide, at least 13 additional auctions are expected, with most located south of US‑20. Iowa’s farmland values have increased 1.3% over the past six months, signaling cautious optimism among producers and investors. Read more from Successful Farming: More Than 2700 Acres of Iowa Farmland Head to Auction in July 2026

More than 2,700 Acres of Iowa Farmland head to Auction this July 2026

March 2026 Midwest Farmland Market Snapshot: Recent Auction Sales

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthMarch 3, 2026

Farmland auctions across our Midwest reporting states and beyond continue to show strong momentum heading into spring 2026. Progressive Farmer’s recent Landwatch sales report, highlights steady demand for high‑quality cropland, recreational tracts, and irrigated acres, with buyers still prioritizing soil productivity, location advantages, and long‑term income potential.

Recent Auction Results Across the Our Midwest Reporting States:

  • Indiana – Adams County
    A 95‑acre farm east of Decatur sold for $14,737/acre, featuring four mostly tillable parcels with Blount and Pewamo soils and an additional wooded tract.
  • Iowa – Monroe County
    A 135‑acre recreational farm brought $5,400/acre, supported by hardwood timber, CRP grasses generating $11,723 annually, and strong wildlife habitat.
  • Nebraska – Butler County
    A 159‑acre irrigated cropland farm reached $13,783/acre, supported by Hastings silt loam soils, a full‑circle pivot, and proximity to ethanol and crush plants.
  • Ohio – Champaign & Logan Counties
    A 314‑acre farm sold in two tracts for $17,557/acre, backed by strong corn and soybean PLC yields and a balanced crop base.
  • South Dakota – Moody County
    A 161‑acre row‑crop farm brought $12,876/acre, featuring solid PLC yields and added value from 2025 dairy manure application at no cost to the buyer.

Progressive Farmer shares sales details and more: March 2026 Recent Farmland Sales

Landwatch March 2026 Recent Farmland Sales

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