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2025 Iowa State University Land Survey

Iowa Farmland Market: A Year of Adjustment, Not Decline The 2025 Iowa State University Land Value Survey shows that Iowa farmland values increased 0.7% from

November 2025 Iowa Farmland Values and Market Update

November 2025 Iowa Farmland Market Update As the year approaches its final month, the November farmland numbers show a noticeable pullback across all land classes

Leveraging GIS & Soil Mapping to Elevate Farmland Sales

In today’s farmland market, buyers expect data-driven insights, transparency, and confidence in a property’s long-term potential. At Whitaker Marketing Group, we leverage GIS (Geographic Information

Why Small Acreages Are in High Demand Across Iowa

Across Iowa, small acreages—typically between 5 and 40 acres—are drawing significant attention from buyers. These properties blend rural living with modern convenience, offering the space

The Impact of Interest Rates on Farmland Values in Iowa

When buying or selling farmland in Iowa, interest rates are one of the most powerful forces shaping land values. For landowners, farmers, and investors, understanding

Land for Sale: Key Insights from My Appearance on the Ag News Daily Podcast

Last week I had the pleasure of joining the Ag News Daily podcast to discuss current farmland trends, generational shifts in land ownership, and what

The Hidden Buyers of Farmland: Local vs. Out-of-State Investors

At Whitaker Marketing Group, we’re often asked one key question by Iowa landowners: “Who is actually buying farmland these days?” With headlines about billionaires and

Iowa Farmland Market Update | October 2025

Iowa Farmland Market Holds Strong Through Harvest As harvest wraps up across Iowa, the farmland market continues to show its strength. October stayed steady with

September 2025 Iowa Land Values | RLI Farmland Market Update

Latest RLI Iowa Land Values Survey: September 2025 Results Iowa’s leading farmland brokerage, auction, and appraisal team with over 35 years of experience SEPTEMBER 2025

The Rise of Recreational Land Buyers in Iowa and the Midwest

At Whitaker Marketing Group, we’ve seen firsthand how the land market continues to evolve across Iowa and nearby states. Productive farmland remains the foundation of

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