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Minnesota Farmland Auctions Expand Across Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest Reporting State

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthAugust 7, 2026

This August more than 2,970 acres are scheduled for auction across Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting state of Minnesota. Successful Farming shares activity spans 17 counties and includes premium cropland, mixed‑use tracts, conservation acres and properties positioned for strong regional buyer interest.

Key Points from Minnesota’s August Auction Activity:

  • Grant and Otter Tail counties will see 830.76 acres sell Aug. 6, in eight tracts, ranging from all‑tillable cropland to mixed‑use habitat and lakefront acreage
  • Premier cropland includes Tract 3 with 59.8 FSA crop acres and a CPI of 88.3, along with multiple tracts offering 84–151 FSA crop acres and SPI ratings from 70.4–73.3
  • Rice County’s 186.55‑acre single‑tract auction on Aug. 21 features 175 tillable acres, CPI 77.4 and strong access supported by drainage improvements and buffer strips
  • Yellow Medicine County will offer 155 acres Aug. 5, including 143.8 cropland acres with a CPI of 95.6, ranking among the area’s highest‑quality soils
  • Across Minnesota, 17 additional August farmland sales are concentrated in southern and central counties, with online‑only auctions remaining the dominant format
  • Market conditions remain steady, with producers continuing to lead the buyer pool and high‑quality farmland attracting competitive bidding

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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

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