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More Than 11,000 North Dakota Farmland Acres Head to Auction This September

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthSeptember 4, 2026

More than 11,000 acres of North Dakota farmland are scheduled for auction throughout September, according to data compiled by Successful Farming . Listings span 20 counties and range from 76.7–2,009 acres, reflecting a diverse mix of cropland, pasture, mixed‑use parcels, and large multitract offerings across Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting state of North Dakota.

Key Summary Points

  • Benson County: 621.45 acres offered in four tracts north of Esmond, including cropland and fenced pastureland. SPI values range from 50.8–65.7, with Tracts 2 and 3 drawing strong interest from local farmers.
  • Mountrail and Williams Counties: A 2,009.46‑acre hybrid auction includes 16 parcels near Stanley, offering cropland, native grass pasture, farmsteads, and building sites. Several parcels feature livestock water sources, pasture infrastructure, and mature tree shelterbelts.
  • Towner County: Three adjoining parcels totaling 1,200 acres north of Rocklake include 587.25 crop acres with SPI ratings from 63–63.4, and more than 279 acres above SPI 70. Parcel 2 encompasses an entire 640‑acre section.
  • Additional Auctions: Activity spans eastern, central, and western counties, including Grand Forks, Pembina, Kidder, Sheridan, Emmons, Stark, Adams, and Golden Valley. One of the largest offerings is a 1,708.81‑acre Adams County property selling online Sept. 24.
  • Economic Conditions: Tight margins, higher borrowing costs, and softer commodity prices are contributing to a slowdown in cropland demand, while pasture values remain comparatively strong due to cattle prices and livestock expansion interest.

North Dakota’s September auction lineup highlights a geographically diverse land market with opportunities for crop producers, cattle operators, and mixed‑use buyers statewide.

Reporting by Amanda Miller, Successful Farming.Full article: https://www.agriculture.com/more-than-2-570-acres-of-north-dakota-farmland-head-to-auction-in-september-2026-12066413

More Than 5,200 Illinois Farmland Acres Head to Auction This September

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthSeptember 2, 2026

More than 5,218 acres of Illinois farmland are scheduled for auction throughout September, according to reporting from Successful Farming . Listings span 26 counties and include irrigated cropland, cattle pasture, CRP acres, recreational land, and multitract offerings that highlight the diversity of opportunities across Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting state of Illinois.

Key Summary Points

  • Marshall and Putnam Counties feature a historic offering from the Quinn Family Farm, including irrigated cropland, cattle pasture, CRP acres, recreational ground, and a country farmstead offered in seven tracts. The largest tract includes 154 tillable acres and 129 irrigated acres with a PI of 136.5.
  • McLean County brings 310.43 surveyed acres offered as two adjacent tracts south of Bloomington, carrying a PI of 140.9, well above the county average of 135.
  • Edgar County’s 390.72 acres will be offered in five parcels, with farmland parcels carrying PI values ranging from 139.50 to 143.60 and open leases for the 2027 crop year.
  • At least 23 additional auctions are scheduled statewide, with activity stretching from Kankakee and Iroquois counties to Jackson, Pike, Hancock, and Henderson counties, including several large multitract offerings such as 856.8 acres in Kankakee County.
  • Economic analysis notes heightened uncertainty driven by crop prospects, commodity prices, interest rates, and trade conditions, with land quality continuing to influence buyer interest and sale outcomes.

Illinois continues to demonstrate strong buyer engagement across high‑quality soils, multitract offerings, and regionally competitive farmland, reinforcing its importance within Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting footprint.

Reporting by Amanda Miller, Successful Farming. Full article: https://www.agriculture.com/more-than-5-200-acres-of-illinois-farmland-head-to-auction-in-september-2026-12065522

Illinois Farmland Auction Underscores Strong Demand Across LSB’s Midwest Reporting Region

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthAugust 18, 2026

Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting state of Illinois continues to demonstrate strong buyer demand, highlighted by a recent 1,277‑acre sale near West Salem and Albion. The farm was divided into 22 tracts and sold for $10.5 million, attracting 68 in‑person bidders and 43 online participants and concluding in under an hour. Local farmers purchased most of the property, reinforcing the depth of Illinois’ agricultural buyer base within LSB’s Midwest region.

Summary Details

  • Dividing the farm into 22 tracts helped attract 12 buyers and maximize sale results.
  • Standing‑room‑only attendance and competitive bidding reflected strong market interest.
  • Half the acreage is expected to be farmed by new owners, with the remainder likely rented to local producers.
  • Productive soils, road frontage, timber, and wildlife habitat added both agricultural and recreational value.

Illinois Highlights

  • Most of the farm consisted of Class B soils with pockets of Class A and Class C, reflecting strong productivity across the acreage.
  • Edwards County continues to offer value opportunities compared with higher‑priced regions of central Illinois while maintaining a strong agricultural buyer base capable of absorbing large tracts of farmland.
  • Illinois farm real estate averaged $8,930 per acre in 2025, marking the fifth consecutive year of inflation‑adjusted increases.

Read more from Successful Farming: 1,277-acre Illinois Farm Sells in 22 Tracts for $10.5 Million

Land Sales Bulletin Midwest Roundup Report | Close of July 2026

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthAugust 10, 2026

End of July’s Midwest farmland activity highlights strong demand for high‑quality row‑crop ground, CRP‑enrolled parcels and mixed‑use tracts. Our Midwest reporting states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, as well as neighboring Kansas and Missouri, all posted notable sales. Upcoming August auctions for Illinois, Iowa, and North Dakota echo expected strong farmland activity. Below is a state‑by‑state breakdown of finalized sales and upcoming offerings sourced from DTN Progressive Farmer and Successful Farming.

ILLINOIS

Recent Sales

Upcoming August Auctions

INDIANA

Recent Sales

  • Randolph County: 30 acres sold for $320,000 or $10,667 per acre including tillable acres and a barn Link: https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/news/article/2026/08/01/august-2026-recent-farmland-sales
  • Grant County: 131 acres sold for $1.5M or $11,069 per acre including home, cattle facilities and tillable acres (from the DTN Georgia/IN/MO/MN article) Link: DTN-Progressive Farmer Landwatch Weekly Report 7-30-2026

IOWA

Recent Sales

Upcoming August Auctions

KANSAS

Recent Sales

MINNESOTA

Recent Sales

  • Becker County: 115 acres sold for $1.1M or $9,565 per acre including CRP, wooded areas and deer habitat Link: https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/news/article/2026/08/01/august-2026-recent-farmland-sales
  • Lincoln County: 112 acres sold for $559,200 or $5,000 per acre including cropland, CRP and grassland Link: DTN-Progressive Farmer Landwatch Weekly Report 7-30-2026

MISSOURI

Recent Sales

NORTH DAKOTA

Recent Sales

Upcoming August Auctions

WISCONSIN

Recent Sales

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

Read more from Successful Farming: more-than-2-970-acres-of-minnesota-farmland-head-to-auction-in-august-2026

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 Illinois Farmland Auctions: 1,600+ Acres Coming to Market

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthAugust 4, 2026

Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting state of Illinois enters August with more than 1,623 acres of farmland scheduled for auction across 13 counties, according to Successful Farming. Offerings range from Class A row‑crop tracts with high soil productivity to parcels featuring wind‑lease income, CRP‑supported acres, and strong accessibility, giving buyers a diverse slate of opportunities statewide.

Key Illinois Highlights:

  • Douglas County: three‑tract auction totaling 114.77 acres with PI ratings of 139.5, 140.3, and 132.5, plus grain storage assets and open 2027 tenancy
  • Jersey County: 80 acres averaging 132.65 PI, with roughly 50 acres over 138 PI, well above county averages
  • DeWitt County: 109.54‑acre Class A farm with wind turbine income estimated at $26,384.24 for 2026, PI 139.7, and open 2027 tenancy
  • Statewide Auctions: at least 12 additional auctions planned, with tracts ranging 40–170 acres across western, central, and southern Illinois

Read more from Successful Farming: More-than-1-623-acres-of-illinois-farmland-head-to-auction-in-august-2026

Iowa’s August Farmland Auctions Highlight Market Strength Across 43 Counties

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthJuly 30, 2026

Successful Farming reports more than 8,780 acres of Iowa farmland heading to auction in August 2026, spanning 43 counties and a wide range of tracts . The lineup reflects the selective strength we continue to monitor across Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting region, including Iowa.

Key Points for Iowa Readers

  • O’Brien County features 564.04 acres offered in eight tracts with CSR2 ratings ranging from 91.4 to 100, underscoring exceptional soil quality .
  • Montgomery and Mills counties bring 596.92 acres to auction with diverse tracts, multiple CSR2 profiles and income‑producing features such as grain bins and CRP acres generating annual payments of $13,039 .
  • Henry County’s 396.49 acres include highly productive Mahaska soils, CRP waterways and open tenancy for the 2027 crop year, driving early interest and expected competition for top‑quality parcels .
  • At least 52 additional auctions are scheduled statewide, with activity strong in central, northwestern and eastern Iowa counties .
  • Economists describe the market as stable but highly selective, supported by limited supply and strong demand for high‑quality, strategically located farms .

Iowa’s August auction calendar reinforces the disciplined buyer activity and sustained demand we continue to track across LSB’s Midwest reporting states.

Read more from Successful Farming: https://www.agriculture.com/more-than-8-780-acres-of-iowa-farmland-head-to-the-auction-block-in-august-2026-12027830
Land Sales Bulletin’s Iowa reporting details: https://landsalesbulletin.com/land-sales-data-services/#iowa

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

Iowa Farmland Auctions Bring More Than 2,700 Acres to Market in July

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthJune 29, 2026

Iowa’s farmland market enters July with more than 2,700 acres scheduled for auction across 16 counties. Listings range from small 3‑acre tracts to multiparcel offerings nearing 780 acres, underscoring steady demand in one of Land Sales Bulletin’s core Midwest reporting states.

  • Poweshiek County leads early activity with 392 acres selling July 10 across three tracts, all rented for the 2026 crop year.
  • In northwest Iowa, Pocahontas County brings 775 acres across nine tracts with CSR2 values ranging 80–85.2 in an online‑only auction ending July 15.
  • Fremont County follows with a 143.99‑acre offering featuring a weighted CSR2 of 83.4 and $17,700 in 2026 cash‑rent income to the buyer.

Statewide, at least 13 additional auctions are expected, with most located south of US‑20. Iowa’s farmland values have increased 1.3% over the past six months, signaling cautious optimism among producers and investors. Read more from Successful Farming: More Than 2700 Acres of Iowa Farmland Head to Auction in July 2026

More than 2,700 Acres of Iowa Farmland head to Auction this July 2026

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