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Iowa Farmland Demand Remains Resilient as Dallas County Sale Tops $15,000 an Acre

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthSeptember 17, 2026

Premium agricultural ground in central Iowa continues to command aggressive bidding when high-quality tracts hit the open market. As part of Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting state of Iowa coverage, we track these major local transactions to keep you informed on the latest regional market trends and to serve as your go-to resource for area land value data. A recent auction in Dallas County highlighted this ongoing competitive drive, proving that buyers are still willing to pay top dollar for well-positioned farms with excellent production histories.

The auction featured a 481.3-acre farm property located northeast of Dallas Center. Marketed by Farmers National Co. on behalf of Brenton Brothers, Inc., the land was divided into six tracts and sold using a high bidder’s choice format.

Key details from the benchmark auction include:

  • Total Sales Volume. The six tracts combined for a total sales price of $5,849,610, averaging nearly $12,154 per acre across the entire property.
  • Top Tract Pricing. Tract 6 brought the highest individual valuation of the day, selling for $15,200 per acre for the 47.6-acre parcel.
  • Strong Soil Profile. The offered tracts carried average CSR2 soil ratings above 80, with several parcels featuring nearly 100% cropland and peak CSR2 ratings around 86.5.
  • Diverse Local Buyers. The land will remain in agricultural production, with purchases split among established neighborhood farm operators, adjoining landowners, and Stine Seed Co.

While overall Iowa farmland values have moderated from recent historical peaks, this transaction underscores the steady demand for premium acres. Land boasting high percentages of tillable acreage, efficient field layouts, and strong local access continues to outpace broader market softening.

Author: Brooke Bouma Kohlsdorf, for Successful Farming: Iowa Farm Sale Tops $15,000 an Acre as Buyers Compete

Iowa Farm Sale Tops $15,000 an Acre as Buyers Compete - Successful Farming

More Than 1,600 Nebraska Farmland Acres Head to Auction This September

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthSeptember 10, 2026

More than 1,623 acres of Nebraska farmland are scheduled for auction in September 2026, according to reporting from Successful Farming. Listings span 10 counties and range from 53 to 320 acres, highlighting a diverse mix of cropland, irrigated acres, pasture, and recreational land across Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting state of Nebraska.

Summary Points

  • Cass County: 291.17 acres in four parcels featuring cropland, pasture, recreational land, and an acreage site with an 1886 home.
  • Parcel 3 carries an NCCPI of 85.40, signaling strong soil productivity.
  • Kearney County: 80.18 acres with Holdrege silt loam soils and a mix of cropland and pasture.
  • Keith County: 174.82 acres including 131.83 certified irrigated acres, a 2015 Zimmatic pivot, and a 100‑horsepower well motor.
  • Additional auctions span the Panhandle, central, northeastern, and southeastern Nebraska with tracts from 53 to more than 200 acres.
  • Market conditions show stable values but more selective buyers as margins tighten and borrowing costs rise.

Nebraska’s September auction lineup underscores a diverse and resilient land market, with high‑quality irrigated acres, productive soils, and mixed‑use parcels drawing interest across LSB’s Midwest reporting footprint.
Reporting by Amanda Miller, Successful Farming: https://www.agriculture.com/more-than-1-600-acres-of-nebraska-farmland-head-to-the-auction-block-in-september-2026-12070620

More Than 1,600 Nebraska Farmland Acres Head to Auction This September

Central Iowa Farmland Sells for More Than $18,000 an Acre

accountJennifer Moran | calendar-monthSeptember 9, 2026

A high‑quality central Iowa farm sold for $18,100 per acre at a June online‑only auction, according to reporting from Successful Farming. The 146.27‑acre Poweshiek County property reflects continued strength in Iowa’s farmland market, supported by productive soils, strong seed corn history, and competitive local bidding.

Key Summary Points

  • The Poweshiek County farm included 139.98 FSA cropland acres consisting primarily of Garwin, Tama, Killduff, and Muscatine soils.
  • The farm has a strong history of seed corn production, contributing to buyer interest and competitive bidding.
  • Its location adjacent to I‑80 added convenience and market access for operators.
  • The final sale price equated to approximately $216 per CSR2 point, reflecting premium demand for high‑quality Iowa cropland.
  • The auction demonstrates continued resilience in Iowa’s farmland values, especially for farms with strong soils, proven productivity, and favorable access.

As one of Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting states, Iowa continues to show strong buyer engagement and competitive pricing for high‑quality row crop acres.
Reporting by Dave Price, Successful Farming article: https://www.agriculture.com/central-iowa-farmland-sells-for-more-than-usd18-000-an-acre-12078268

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

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