Our upper Midwest reporting states farmland sales closed 2025 with strong momentum

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthFebruary 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 FarmingSouth Dakota Farmland Sells for More Than $18,000 per Acre

South Dakota Farmland Sells for More Than $18,000 per Acre
South Dakota Farmland Sells for More Than $18,000 per Acre

From New Mexico to the Midwest: What Three 2025 Land Sales Reveal About the Business of U.S. Farming

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthJanuary 8, 2026

Three farmland transactions across New Mexico, and our Midwest states of Indiana and Nebraska in 2025 spotlight the extraordinary diversity of American land markets — from legacy ranches spanning hundreds of thousands of acres to century‑old family farms and recreational tracts shifting back into production. These transactions highlight the tension between conservation and profitability, the rise of innovative water‑management systems, and the enduring value of large‑scale Western ranches. Find the full breakdown from American Farmland Owner: From New Mexico to the Midwest: What Three Land Sales in 2025 Show Us about the Unique Business of U.S. Farming

Nebraska Farmland Prices — 2024 vs. 2025 Market Update

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthDecember 31, 2025

Whitaker Marketing Group Auctions and Real Estate continues its expansion and services into our Midwest reporting state of Nebraska. If you’re evaluating your land’s position in today’s market, data‑driven insights and local expertise remain key to making informed decisions. Don’t miss their Nebraska Farmland Prices — 2024 vs. 2025 Market Update highlighted below:

Nebraska’s farmland market softened in 2025. Average prices dipped 4.35%, total sales volume fell nearly 20%, and fewer acres hit the market statewide. Buyer selectivity and reduced urgency shaped a more cautious, balanced land market across Nebraska. View the full report here: Nebraska Farmland Prices: 2024 vs 2025 Market Update

Land Sales: Recent auctions across six Nebraska counties show farmland moving at $5,600 to $13,250 per acre

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthDecember 4, 2025

Our Midwest reporting state of Nebraska’s recent land sales, across six counties, demonstrate its farmland is gaining momentum while ag markets adjust to current conditions. Read the full Farm Progress report for insights and details on each featured land sale, courtesy of BigIron Realty: https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-business/land-sales-pick-up-steam

More Nebraska Farmland Coming Up for Sale

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthOctober 6, 2025

According to this latest Farm Progress report, with the fall harvest and weather in play, more farmland is hitting the market for our Midwest reporting state of Nebraska. Find details to recent land sales in 3 Nebraska counties, represented by BigIron Realty: https://bit.ly/4gYfG2J

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Nebraska Farmer Buys $1.8-Million Hunting Retreat to Convert to Crops

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthApril 9, 2025

219.85 acres of hunting land in our Midwest state of Nebraska, enrolled in USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) for the past 20 years, sold for $1.8 million. A local farmer purchased the land for $8,430 an acre, with plans to transition the land back into a row crop farm. Learn more on the sale and property from Successful Farming – https://conta.cc/4lk9jJb