Is farmland really a “non-performing” asset? The numbers say otherwise. A common misconception is that land loses value or fails to generate meaningful income. In
Even during a quieter auction week, a single verified sale can reveal meaningful insight into buyer behavior—and, more importantly, why auctions continue to provide clarity
Did you know condemnation easements are not limited to highways and public roads? In certain situations, landowners can use a condemnation easement to gain access
We’re excited to welcome Kathy Loew to the Whitaker Marketing Group team. Kathy isn’t just another name on a door; she lives and breathes agricultural
As 2025 comes to a close, Iowa’s farmland market has proven to be more resilient than many expected. Entering the year, higher interest rates and
Farmland facts help explain why farmland plays a critical role in food production, rural economies, and long-term land ownership decisions. The Farmland Facts series shares
Did you know that only 11% of the world’s land qualifies as tillable farmland, sometimes called arable land? In the Midwest alone, that limited land
The Midwest farmland market in 2025 defied expectations. Despite elevated interest rates, softer commodity prices, and ongoing economic uncertainty, farmland values across much of the
When landowners ask, “How’s the market?” the most honest answer in Iowa farmland values in 2025 is this: Iowa farmland values didn’t drop — they
In today’s digital-first world, even farmland sales benefit from smart online strategies. At Whitaker Marketing Group, we’ve adopted digital marketing methods to showcase farmland more
