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:
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
South Dakota Farmland Sells for More Than $18,000 per Acre
Progressive Farmer’s year end Landwatch Weekly report, features recent land sales and auctions results from our Midwest reporting states of Illinois, Iowa, and South Dakota, as well as Missouri. Find a summary of details to each featured sale: Recent Farmland Sales in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, South Dakota
Progressive Farmer’s Landwatch December 2024 Recent Farmland Sales Report showcases our Midwest reporting states of Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin and South Dakota and more. Find sales details and the seller contact link for more information. https://bit.ly/3VmiXj4
Although these rumored headlines and their narratives captivate media, the invaluable ground in the heart of our Midwest states, holds its worth in their rural communities and with farmers. Find honest answers to who is purchasing land in our reporting states of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota in this latest Farm Progress September 5, 2024 report – https://bit.ly/47w99YJ