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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

Midwest Farmland Values: Strong Sales Across IL, MN, MO, and SD

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthJuly 16, 2026

Farmland sales across our reporting states of Illinois, Minnesota, South Dakota, and neighboring Missouri continue to show the Midwest’s steady land market strength. Progressive Farmer’s latest report highlights multi‑tract auctions with strong per‑acre prices, solid soil ratings, and diversified tracts that reinforce ongoing buyer demand across the region.

  • Illinois (Livingston County): A 236‑acre farm sold for $2.7M, averaging $11,350/acre.
  • Minnesota (Cottonwood & Watonwan Counties): A 449‑acre auction brought $5.2M — averaging $11,775/acre — with soil ratings in the 90s.
  • South Dakota (Moody County): A 407‑acre farm sold for $5.3M at $13,100/acre.
  • Missouri (Sullivan County): A 164‑acre farm sold for $1M, with cropland tracts averaging $4,750/acre and mixed-use features including pasture, hayfields, timber, and a home site.

Progressive Farmer’s coverage underscores the strength of Midwest farmland values and provides timely insights for producers, investors, and land professionals across our Land Sales Bulletin reporting states, and Missouri. https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/news/business-inputs/article/2026/07/16/recent-farmland-sales-illinois-south

Midwest Farmland Sales: Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota See Active Summer Markets

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthJuly 13, 2026

Progressive Farmer’s Landwatch Weekly column highlights another week of active farmland sales across the Midwest. While Kansas is not part of Land Sales Bulletin’s official reporting region, its inclusion offers valuable context for our readers following regional trends. Strong demand, diverse property types, and notable per‑acre values were seen across Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota.

Highlights:

  • Iowa – Buchanan County: 51-acre farm sold for $1.7M, including a 39-acre cropland tract at $16,196/acre
  • Kansas – Barber County (non‑reporting state): 311-acre farm sold for $799,655 ($2,575/acre) with wheat, canola, and corn base acres plus pasture and ponds
  • Nebraska – Garden County: 523-acre recreational ranch sold for $1.2M ($2,296/acre) featuring ponds, pasture units, and a ranch home
  • South Dakota – Beadle County: 161-acre pastureland farm sold for $693,966 ($4,305/acre) with virgin sod and cropland conversion potential

See the full report and breakdown from Progressive Farmer: Recent Farmland Sales in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota

Minnesota Farmland Auctions Gain Momentum This July: Highlights from Successful Farming

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthJuly 10, 2026

Successful Farming reports more than 1,160 acres of Minnesota farmland heading to auction this July across multiple counties. Here’s a concise breakdown aligned with Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting region.

Faribault & Freeborn Counties (Hertz Farm Management)

  • 429.66 acres offered in five parcels (sealed bid, July 16).
  • Mix of smaller and larger cropland tracts.
  • High‑quality soils; select parcels feature CPI ratings above 90.
  • One parcel includes a turnkey farmstead with significant grain storage.

Faribault County (Wingert Land Services)

  • 75‑acre tract near the MN–IA border (July 29).
  • Strong soils with a CPI of 93.5.
  • Well‑drained and positioned for competitive bidding.

Waseca County (Wingert Land Services)

  • 160‑acre farm selling July 31.
  • CPI of 93.6, well above county averages.
  • Includes CRP acres and grain storage; attractive for both operators and investors.

Additional Auctions Across Minnesota

  • Several more July auctions statewide, many featuring homesteads, grain bins, and machine sheds.
  • Majority located south of Interstate 94.

Market Context:

  • Strong interest expected for high‑CPI tracts.
  • Buyer enthusiasm moderated by grain prices, input costs, and interest rates.
  • Most sales expected to land near county averages.

LSB Perspective

Minnesota remains a key part of Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting region. These July auctions reflect what our finalized sales consistently show:

  • Steady demand for quality soils
  • Selective bidding shaped by credit conditions
  • Continued resilience across Minnesota farmland markets

Read more from Successful Farming: More Than 1,160 Acres of Minnesota Farmland Head to the Auction Block in July 2026

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

Nebraska Farmland Sales Hold Steady Across Key Regions

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthJuly 6, 2026

Nebraska’s land market continues to show strength this summer, even with limited inventory. According to Farm Progress, high‑quality farms remain in demand, with more buyers than sellers across the state.

Representative sales from five counties highlight the range of values and land types moving this season.

  • Garden County (Panhandle): 159.59 acres sold for $1,785/acre, featuring superior soils and strong ag plus recreational potential
  • Merrick County (East): 78.08 acres sold for $9,925/acre, a well‑managed Platte Valley irrigated farm with excellent water access
  • Lancaster County (Southeast Lincoln area): 124.06 acres sold for $18,499/acre, driven by transitional development potential and strong location advantages
  • Hall County (Central): 76.54 acres sold for $11,039/acre, positioned near strong grain markets and an ethanol plant
  • Johnson County (Southeast): 160 acres sold for $10,500/acre, with 96% tillable acres and completed conservation work

Nebraska remains a core state in Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting region, and these sales reflect a market where quality land continues to attract strong buyer interest. Farm Progress: Farmland sales hold steady across Nebraska

Minnesota Farmland Snapshot: Recent Sales Across Key Counties

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthJuly 2, 2026

Minnesota’s farmland market continues to show resilience heading into the second half of 2026, supported by recent sales across several counties statewide. While values have softened slightly, the market remains stable, with widening gaps between excellent and moderate-quality tracts as buyer demand shifts.

3 Key Things to Watch in the Second Half of 2026

  • 2026 Crop Outlook — In‑season yield expectations will heavily influence farmer optimism and market aggressiveness
  • Geopolitics — War, trade, interest rates, and tariffs continue to shape commodity prices and input costs, with potential rate hikes and shifting global commitments on the horizon
  • Government Support — Additional assistance programs may help producers manage rising fuel and fertilizer costs and provide underlying support for land values

As a key Midwest reporting state for Land Sales Bulletin, Minnesota continues to demonstrate steady strength in the Midwest land market. Farm Progress:https://www.farmprogress.com/management/3-things-to-watch-as-farmland-market-readies-for-second-half-of-2026

Minnesota land sales - Farm Progress

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

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