Successful Farming reports more than 8,780 acres of Iowa farmland heading to auction in August 2026, spanning 43 counties and a wide range of tracts . The lineup reflects the selective strength we continue to monitor across Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting region, including Iowa.
Key Points for Iowa Readers
- O’Brien County features 564.04 acres offered in eight tracts with CSR2 ratings ranging from 91.4 to 100, underscoring exceptional soil quality .
- Montgomery and Mills counties bring 596.92 acres to auction with diverse tracts, multiple CSR2 profiles and income‑producing features such as grain bins and CRP acres generating annual payments of $13,039 .
- Henry County’s 396.49 acres include highly productive Mahaska soils, CRP waterways and open tenancy for the 2027 crop year, driving early interest and expected competition for top‑quality parcels .
- At least 52 additional auctions are scheduled statewide, with activity strong in central, northwestern and eastern Iowa counties .
- Economists describe the market as stable but highly selective, supported by limited supply and strong demand for high‑quality, strategically located farms .
Iowa’s August auction calendar reinforces the disciplined buyer activity and sustained demand we continue to track across LSB’s Midwest reporting states.
Read more from Successful Farming: https://www.agriculture.com/more-than-8-780-acres-of-iowa-farmland-head-to-the-auction-block-in-august-2026-12027830
Land Sales Bulletin’s Iowa reporting details: https://landsalesbulletin.com/land-sales-data-services/#iowa
