Land Sales Bulletin

American Farmland Owner: Notable Midwest Land Sales for June 2026

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthJuly 8, 2026

Recent land sale transactions highlights a highly variable Midwest land market. Premium tracts commanding up to $18,100 per acre while marginal acreage traded as low as $2,500 per acre. For industry ag professionals, these spreads reinforce that valuation is strictly localized and dictated entirely by CSR2/PI scores, water access, and regional buyer competition. Find sales details for our featured Midwest reporting states of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin in American Farmland Owner’s June report: American Farmland Owner June 2026 Notable Sales

Midwest Farmland Sales Roundup: Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota & Nebraska

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthJune 19, 2026

This week’s Landwatch Weekly delivers a full sweep across four of Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting states, highlighting strong auction activity and continued buyer interest across row‑crop regions.

  • Illinois — Ogle County
    • 286 acres sold for $4.4M (avg. $14,162/acre)
    • Tracts included PIs of 135.6, 135, and 127.1
    • Mix of high‑quality cropland, small wooded areas, and older grain bins
  • Iowa — Lee County
    • 356 acres sold for $2.6M (avg. $8,750/acre)
    • Row‑crop acres with a soil rating of 48.2 plus tile and terracing
    • Features included a creek, pond, and strong whitetail habitat
    • Additional tracts with 129 tillable acres and improved tile/terrace systems
  • Minnesota — Rock County
    • 162 acres sold for $2.8M (avg. $17,000/acre)
    • Corn/soybean bases with PLC yields of 160 bu corn and 47 bu soybeans
    • Extensive drainage tile across both tracts
  • Nebraska — Keith County
    • 323 acres sold for $1.3M (avg. $4,050/acre)
    • Tract 1: 133 certified irrigated acres; Tract 2: 136 certified irrigated acres
    • Both equipped with 2004 Zimmatic 7‑tower pivots with end guns
    • Combined base acres: 233 corn, 30 soybean, 8 wheat with respective yields of 165, 60, and 48 bu/acre

Across the region, sales continue to reflect strong demand for high‑quality cropland, with tile, irrigation, and productivity ratings playing a central role in pricing. Read more from Progressive Farmer: Recent Farmland Sales in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska

Iowa Farmland Values Hold Steady as Key Market Factors Take Shape

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthJune 16, 2026

In a new analysis from Doug Hensley, President of Hertz Real Estate Services, Iowa enters the 2026 growing season on “stable legs” thanks to limited land supply and continued buyer demand. Hensley outlines three forces that will shape the direction of Iowa’s land market through the second half of the year: crop prospects, geopolitics, and interest rates.

Iowa farmers — who continue to purchase 70% to 75% of row‑crop farms offered to the market — remain closely tied to in‑season yield expectations, influencing how aggressive they are in bidding for land. Geopolitical variables, including China’s soybean demand and the economic ripple effects of the Iran conflict, add further uncertainty for commodity prices and farm‑level profitability. Meanwhile, interest rate direction remains a critical watchpoint as inflation pressures push borrowing costs higher.

Despite these moving parts, recent Iowa sales — from Sioux County’s $26,600/acre auction to strong CSR2‑adjusted prices across counties like Story, Cedar, and Marion — reinforce the market’s underlying stability. Farm Progress: Will stable Iowa land values continue? Watch these 3 factors

As one of Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting states, Iowa continues to demonstrate resilience, disciplined demand, and a market that rewards high‑quality farmland even in a complex economic environment.

Notable Iowa & Wisconsin Farmland Sales Highlight Strong Spring Market

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthMay 29, 2026

Recent Notable Sales across Iowa and Wisconsin continue to demonstrate the strength of high‑quality Midwest farmland, according to reporting from American Farmland Owner.

In Sioux County, Iowa, two premium cropland tracts sold for $26,600 per acre on April 2, reflecting the region’s continued demand for nearly all‑tillable farms with strong CSR2 ratings and efficient row layouts.
Tract 1 included 44.5± acres with a CSR2 of 91, while Tract 2 offered 40± acres with a CSR2 of 91.8, supported by proven Galva, Primghar, and Ely soils.

In Dane County, Wisconsin, a 207.55‑acre offering brought $18,750 to $24,000 per acre across five tracts at an April 17 auction.
The farm featured nearly all‑tillable acres, productive Plano, Ringwood, and Traxel silt loams, and strong proximity to Madison — all factors that contributed to competitive bidding in this tightly held region.

These Notable Sales reinforce the continued resilience of top‑quality cropland and the strong operator and investor interest across the our Midwest. https://www.americanfarmlandowner.com/post/notable-land-sales-midwest

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

Southeast Iowa Farmland Auction Surges to $21,050 Per Acre

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthApril 29, 2026

A recent Louisa County auction underscored the continued strength of Iowa’s farmland market, with a 79‑acre tract selling for $21,050 per acre—well above the county’s average value of $11,632 per acre. The multi‑tract sale drew 46 registered bidders from at least 12 states, reflecting broad demand for high‑quality row‑crop ground paired with recreational timber.

The top‑selling tract featured a strong CSR2 of 88.4, appealing to both local and out‑of‑state buyers. Additional timber tracts, including parcels adjacent to the Cairo Woods Wildlife Area, also attracted competitive bidding.

As one of Land Sales Bulletin’s 10 Midwest reporting states, Iowa continues to demonstrate resilient buyer interest, with premium soils and recreational attributes driving strong results across the region. Read more from Successful Farming: Southeast Iowa Farmland Sells for $21,050 Per Acre, Draws Multi-State Bidding

Southeast Iowa Farmland Sells for $21,050 Per Acre, Draws Multi-State Bidding - Successful Farming

Strong March for Iowa Farmland: $78M in Sales Across 10,600 Acres

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthApril 15, 2026

Iowa farmland auctions brought in more than $78 million in March, with over 10,600 acres changing hands across the state. Sales in counties such as Louisa, Sioux, and Ringgold reflected strong demand for high‑quality cropland and well‑maintained pasture, even as broader market conditions remain steady and increasingly selective.

Economists note that Iowa’s land values continue to be supported by limited supply, consistent buyer interest, and stronger livestock margins, while crop producers face tighter profitability. These dynamics mirror trends across Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting region, which includes Iowa among its 10 states. Successful Farming: Iowa Farmland Auctions Bring Over $78 Million in March

As always, Land Sales Bulletin provides verified, county‑level sales data to help buyers, sellers, and industry professionals track real‑time market movement across the Midwest.

Successful Farming - Iowa farmland March 2026

Midwest Notable Farmland Sales March 2026

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthMarch 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

Iowa Farmland Market – Stable Amidst the Storm

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthMarch 6, 2026

Despite a winter of volatile weather and a multi-year stretch of low commodity prices, our Midwest reporting state of Iowa’s farmland market remains remarkably resilient. The current landscape is defined by “stability over change,” with land values effectively treading water.

Key Drivers of Stability:

  • Low Inventory: A limited supply of land hitting the market is preventing price drops.
  • Local Demand: Strong interest from local farmers looking to expand operations and investors seeking long-term fundamentals.
  • Steady Rates: Mortgage interest rates have remained in a narrow range, offering no major shocks to the system.

While we see occasional “spike” sales—like a recent $22,000/acre sale in Lyon County—the broader market is expected to “chop sideways” until a fundamental shift occurs in supply or demand. Read more from Hertz Farm Management: https://www.hertz.ag/blog/detail/march-2026-wallaces-farmer-marketplace-extra

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