Prime farmland, as defined by the USDA, is land with the best combination of physical and chemical characteristics for producing food, feed, fiber, and forage
If you’ve ever sat across the table from a landlord — or a tenant — trying to agree on a fair price per acre, you
Buyer activity in Iowa’s farmland market—including inquiry volume, time-to-offer metrics, and geographic hotspots—reveals critical insights about land values and demand. Sellers who monitor these signals
The challenges future farmers will face include rising costs, labor shortages, changing technology, unpredictable weather, and market swings. Farmers will need to find new ways
Iowa farmland auction results for August 8–14, 2026, show a wide range in land values across the state. Reported farmland sales ranged from $6,500 to
Over the past 25 years, farming has shifted from manual, instinct-based practices to precision, technology-driven agriculture. GPS systems, drones, regenerative soil methods, and direct-to-consumer markets
Farmland efficiency directly determines profitability for Iowa farmers. Rising input costs, tighter margins, and growing market competition mean that every acre must perform. Precision agriculture,
Crop rotation benefits farmers in several ways. It can improve soil health, reduce pest problems, balance nutrients, and lower the need for some chemical inputs.
If you own CRP land, you may wonder how USDA determines your CRP payments. The process has changed. USDA still uses local cash rent as
How can small changes improve farm performance? Small improvements made over time can have a significant impact on a farm’s productivity, profitability, and long-term value.
