Jennifer Moran | February 23, 2026
Progressive Farmer’s Landwatch Weekly Report features recent farmland sales from our Midwest reporting states of Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Find details on each sale and auction featured: https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/news/business-inputs/article/2026/02/20/recent-farmland-sales-wisconsin-iowa
Jennifer Moran | February 11, 2026
Farmland values across the Midwest are holding historically strong, even as the market shifts into a more balanced, disciplined phase. According to Farm Progress, our Midwest reporting states from Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, the Dakotas are seeing values stabilize near record highs, with buyers becoming more selective and quality-driven.
“Midwest farmland values remain historically strong heading into 2026” has been an encouraging and consistent headline. Our data reinforces this message: the market isn’t falling—it’s normalizing, with long‑term confidence and limited supply keeping values elevated. Read more from Farm Progress – Farmland values hold steady, reflect shift toward balanced market
Jennifer Moran | February 10, 2026
Our Midwest reporting states farmland values remain resilient and historically high entering 2026, even with softer grain prices and tighter margins. The January 2026 Benchmark Farmland Report shows that land across eight Midwest and Plains states continues to perform well thanks to:
The message to landowners: high‑quality farmland remains one of the most durable long‑term assets in agriculture. Learn more about the tracked 93 benchmark farms and more from Whitaker Marketing Group – Midwest Farmland Values 2026 Iowa and Regional Land Prices
Jennifer Moran | February 5, 2026
Farmland sales across our Upper Midwest reporting states closed 2025 with strong momentum, highlighted by a $18,000-per-acre sale in Moody County, South Dakota. Additional November sales in our reporting states of Minnesota and Nebraska underscored the broader strength of the row‑crop market.
Together, these sales show a market that remains resilient, selective, and driven by soil quality, location, and operational fit as buyers position for the 2026 crop year. Our trusted transactional land sales data can help demonstrate these patterns emerging throughout the Midwest. Read more from Successful Farming – South Dakota Farmland Sells for More Than $18,000 per Acre
Jennifer Moran | February 2, 2026
Progressive Farmer’s Landwatch February 2026 Recent Farmland Sales features seven key farmland sales, including our Midwest reporting states of Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota. Click the link to find details on each transaction – https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/news/article/2026/02/01/february-2026-recent-farmland-sales
Jennifer Moran | January 28, 2026
Recent Hertz blog post titled “Midwest Farmland Surveys Report Minor Price Changes” reports that our Midwest reporting states’ farmland values are currently experiencing a “sideways trend” as of early 2026. Find key findings covering the 7th, 9th, and 10th Federal Reporting Districts. Key highlights for our reporting states include:
Jennifer Moran | January 27, 2026
Our Midwest reporting state of Iowa continues to make the headlines, this time with a unique farmland sale that blends market strength with human interest. A 93‑year‑old landowner sold her 80‑acre farm for $1.54 million, but with one important condition: she retains the right to live on the property for the rest of her life.
The buyer accepted the life‑estate arrangement, reflecting both the continued demand for Iowa farmland and the flexibility some buyers are willing to show to secure high‑quality acres. The sale underscores the ongoing competitiveness of the state’s land market, where strong local demand and limited supply continue to drive notable transactions — often with personal stories behind them. Learn more from Successful Farming – Iowa Farm Sells for $1.54 Million With One Condition: 93-Year-Old Owner Gets to Stay for Life
Jennifer Moran | January 22, 2026
Our Midwest reporting states’ farmland values remain surprisingly steady—even as the farm economy feels “uncomfortable.” Tight margins, reduced input spending, and rising retirements haven’t translated into weaker land prices.
Hertz Real Estate Services reports that strong livestock profits, limited land supply, and continued farmer buying are keeping the market firm. The result? A land market that’s steady, resilient, and far from “painful.” Read more from Hertz Farm Management: Midwest Farmland Values Hold Steady Despite “Uncomfortable” Farm Economy, Input Cuts, and Tight Margins
Jennifer Moran | January 21, 2026
Our Midwest reporting state of Iowa’s farmland market is entering 2026 with remarkable stability — and one trend is clearer than ever: current farmers are purchasing roughly 70% of all farmland sold. Even with fewer acres hitting the market, ownership remains firmly rooted in local, multi‑generation farm families who continue to expand or secure nearby acres when opportunities arise.
Our detailed, transaction‑level reporting on Iowa farmland sales provides a powerful layer of verification found in these market trends. – https://conta.cc/4jLufrS
Jennifer Moran | January 19, 2026
Progressive Farmer’s recent Landwatch Weekly report features farmland sales from Kansas, and our Midwest reporting states of Iowa, Michigan, and North Dakota. Find details, as well as key contacts for each highlighted sale – Recent Farmland Sales in Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, North Dakota
