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What is a CSR2 Rating? Understanding Iowa Soil Scores

When evaluating Iowa farmland, one specific metric stands out as a primary indicator of soil quality and yield potential: the CSR2 rating. Whether you are

How Experts Determine the True Value of Your Land

You have spent years managing, improving, or simply appreciating your rural property. Now that you are considering a transition, one urgent question naturally arises: what

How Location Impacts Your Farmland Sale

Selling Midwestern farmland requires a clear understanding of what truly drives the market. While crop yields, commodity prices, and interest rates constantly shift, one factor

Farmland Fact: It Can Take 500 Years to Create One Inch of Topsoil (Week 17)

Healthy soil is one of the most important resources in agriculture. However, many people underestimate how long it takes nature to build productive topsoil. In

Iowa Land Auction Results: May 2–May 8, 2026 Market Update

The Iowa farmland market had a quieter reporting week, with limited publicly available auction data to review. This week’s update focuses on why auction volume

Should You List or Auction Your Development Land?

Transitioning ownership of rural property brings unique challenges, especially when developers are looking for new opportunities in the Midwest. If you hold land with high

The Truth About Auction Transparency for Midwestern Landowners

Real estate auctions often carry an air of mystery for those who have never participated in one. Whispered bids, hidden reserves, and high-pressure tactics are

Do Land Auctions Attract More Buyers?

Finding the right buyer for your Midwestern farm or rural property can feel overwhelming. Many landowners worry about pricing uncertainty and whether they will reach

What is an Absolute Auction? A Guide for Landowners

Deciding how to transfer your farmland or rural property requires careful planning and the right strategy. Whether you are preparing for retirement, settling an estate,

Missouri Farm Income Rose in 2025 — But 2026 Tells a Different Story

For a brief moment, the numbers looked promising. Missouri net farm income rose in 2025, offering a reprieve for families who had weathered years of

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