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August North Dakota Farmland Auctions: 2,570+ Acres Coming to Market

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthAugust 5, 2026

Our Midwest reporting state of North Dakota enters August with more than 2,570 acres of farmland scheduled for auction across 12 counties, according to Successful Farming. Listings range from large cropland parcels with high Soil Productivity Index ratings to lakefront tracts offering hunting, fishing, and future homesite potential, reflecting broad buyer interest statewide.

Key North Dakota Highlights:

  • McIntosh County: 274.44 acres offered across six tracts near Ashley, including a 160‑acre tract with roughly 110 acres of dry ground, more than 1,900 feet of shoreline, and established deer, pheasant, and waterfowl habitat
  • Burleigh County: 474.11 acres offered in three parcels north of Bismarck, including more than 443 crop acres with an SPI of 84.1 and over 130 acres rated 98, supported by contiguous Temvik and Grassna silt loam soils and one mile of frontage along U.S. Highway 83
  • Logan County: 320 acres across two tracts combining productive farmland, pasture, wetlands, and wildlife habitat, including a 160‑acre recreational tract in the prairie pothole region and a second tract with 50 tillable acres (CPI 56) and fenced pasture
  • Statewide Auctions: at least nine additional farmland auctions spanning Cavalier, Towner, Emmons, Logan, and McIntosh counties, with offerings ranging from roughly 110 to 186 acres and multiple hybrid live‑and‑online formats available for bidders

Read more from Successful Farming: more-than-2-570-acres-of-north-dakota-farmland-head-to-auction-in-august-2026

August Farmland Sales Snapshot Across the Midwest

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthAugust 3, 2026

Midwest farmland activity remained steady heading into August, with finalized sales reported across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. DTN Progressive Farmer’s Landwatch Weekly highlights a mix of cropland, CRP acres, timber value, and recreational tracts that continue to shape our Midwest regional market momentum.
Key Midwest Highlights:

  • Illinois: Whiteside County farm sold for $10,811 per acre with 93 CRP acres generating annual income through 2029 .
  • Indiana: Randolph County tract sold for $10,667 per acre, including tillable acres, wooded ground, a home, and a large barn .
  • Iowa: Hancock County farm reached $18,500 per acre with strong corn and soybean PLC yields .
  • Kansas: Decatur County cropland and grassland sold for $1,500 per acre with solid access and water availability .
  • Minnesota: Becker County property sold for $9,565 per acre featuring CRP acres, wooded areas, low ground, and strong deer habitat .
  • North Dakota: Pembina County farm sold for $1,994 per acre with wheat and soybean base acres and an 82 productivity index .
  • Wisconsin: Grant County parcels averaged $16,158 per acre, both enrolled in CRP with solid soil ratings and blacktop access .

Read the full DTN Progressive Farmer article: Progressive Farmer Landwatch Weekly August 2026

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

North Dakota Farmland Market Shows Strength Through Discipline

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthApril 20, 2026

A major North Dakota land auction—spanning 4,398 acres across four counties, brought in $21.82 million, landing nearly even with its two‑year‑old appraisal. The results highlight what we’re seeing across the region: buyers remain active, but they’re more selective than in past peak years. Some tracts soared above 120% of appraisal values, while others settled lower, reflecting a market that rewards high‑quality soils, strong access, and proven productivity.

As one of Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting states, North Dakota continues to demonstrate that while the market isn’t at the highs of 2022, it remains far from collapsing. Demand is steady, capital is active, and buyers are selective, reflecting a more mature, disciplined phase of the land cycle. Farm Progress: North Dakota auction shows a disciplined but still strong land market

North Dakota Auction Shows a Disciplined but Still Strong Land Market

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

Midwest Farmland Values 2026 Overall Trend: Stable, Historically Strong Values

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthFebruary 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:

  • Tight land supply
  • Financially strong, well‑capitalized buyers
  • Steady producer demand

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

Midwest Farmland Values 2026 Iowa and Regional Land Prices - Whitaker Marketing Group

Landwatch

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthFebruary 4, 2025

This January 30, 2025 Progressive Farmer Landwatch Report features recent farmland sales that include our Midwest reporting states of Illinois, Nebraska, and North Dakota. Find details to these highlighted sales here – https://conta.cc/3ErOHOc

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