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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

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

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

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

Resilience Continues to Define the Midwest Land Market — With Minnesota Sales Holding Strong

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthMay 7, 2026

Resilience remains the defining characteristic of Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting region, even as producers navigate drought, rising input costs, and global uncertainty. High‑quality farmland continues to demonstrate remarkable stability across the 10‑state region — and Minnesota is no exception. Recent sales across Minnesota highlight this strength. In the past month, several high‑quality tracts surpassed $12,000 per acre, including:

Faribault County: 123.02 acres at $12,200/acre with a CPI of 93.5
Watonwan County: 151.08 acres at $12,650/acre with a CPI of 93.6
Nobles County: 74.05 acres at $14,835/acre with a CPI of 97

Even with economic pressures, these results echo what LSB’s data has shown for years: high‑quality Midwest farmland gets knocked down less often — and gets back up faster. As one recent report noted, the resilience of top‑tier tillable ground is comparable to “Rocky Balboa” in its ability to rebound.

Across the Midwest, Land Sales Bulletin continues to provide the finalized, county‑level sales data that helps producers, landowners, and advisors navigate a market defined by strength, stability, and long‑term confidence. Read more from Farm Progress: Despite challenges, high-quality farmland prices remain high

Minnesota land sales - Farm Progress

Minnesota Farmland Market Holds Steady as 2026 Outlook Improves

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthApril 1, 2026

Minnesota’s farmland market continues to demonstrate resilience heading into spring, supported by firmer commodity prices, USDA bridge payments, and improved grower sentiment. While demand isn’t at the peak levels seen from 2021–2023, values across the state remain steady, with recent sales showing strong productivity indexes and competitive per‑acre prices

As one of Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting states, Minnesota plays a key role in illustrating broader regional trends: moderated demand, lower sales volume compared to the boom years, and a market that continues to hold value despite higher interest rates and input cost uncertainty. With farmers entering the 2026 planting season facing more positives than negatives, Minnesota’s land market remains a steady anchor in the Midwest. Read more from Farm Progress: Demand for Minnesota farmland holds steady as outlooks improve

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Midwest Farmland Market Snapshot

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthMarch 11, 2026

Farmland activity across our Midwest continues to demonstrate strength and resilience, with recent sales underscoring the diversity of land types and buyer demand across Land Sales Bulletin’s core reporting states.

Here’s a concise look at notable transactions featured in the latest Landwatch Weekly:

Indiana – A large 380‑acre Elkhart County farm sold for an average of $20,265/acre, with top tracts of productive tillable ground reaching $24,480/acre. Mixed timber‑tillable tracts followed closely behind.

Minnesota – Rock County cropland brought $17,000/acre across two tracts, supported by strong PLC yields and a productivity index above 96 — a clear indicator of continued appetite for top‑tier soils.

North Dakota – Ramsey County farmland sold for $1,975/acre, with tracts offering 63–68 PI soils and flexibility for spring wheat, peas, corn, soybeans, sunflowers, and canola. Values remain steady in regions where productivity varies but cropping diversity is strong.

Across the region, buyers remain focused on soil quality, crop versatility, and long‑term productivity, even as interest rates and input costs continue to shape bidding behavior.

Land Sales Bulletin provides confirmed, recorded sales across the Midwest — ensuring transparency, accuracy, and a clear view of real market movement. Read more about the highlighted sales from Progressive Farmer: https://conta.cc/4llHfoQ

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