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What To Do When You Inherit Land in Iowa: A Guide for Heirs

Inheriting land can be both a blessing and a responsibility. Whether you’ve just learned you’re heir to farmland, timberland, or a rural parcel in Iowa,

Farmland Fact: Farmers Attend Conferences to Adapt as Margins Tighten (Week 7)

Across the agricultural world, farmers regularly gather at major conferences and equipment shows to stay current with what’s changing in the industry. As production margins

Ringgold County, Iowa Land for Sale | 1,110.9± Acres – (8 Tracts)

Opportunities of this size in Ringgold County don’t come along often. This 1,110.9± acre offering is designed for buyers who want immediate income, operational efficiency,

Iowa Land Auction Results January 31st – February 6th, 2026

For a look at the previous week’s results, see our Statewide Iowa Land Auctions January 24–30, 2026 Iowa land auction results from January 31st –

ISU Land Value Survey vs a Custom Land Valuation: What’s Best for Your Farm in Iowa

When you’re trying to understand what your land is worth — whether for selling, estate planning, financing, or just making decisions — you’ve got options.

Farmland Fact: Midwest Farmland Has Averaged 10–12% Returns Over 30 Years (Week 6)

Land ownership is often compared to planting a tree—the best time to start was years ago. Over the last 30 years, Midwest farmland has averaged

Iowa Land Auction Results (January 2026): What Sellers Should Know Right Now

Thinking about selling land in Iowa in 2026? January’s results gave sellers a clear message: well-marketed farms—especially tillable acres—are still drawing serious competition, and pricing

Statewide Iowa Land Auctions January 24–30, 2026

For a look at the previous week’s results, see our Iowa Land Auction Prices, January 20–23, 2026. Statewide Iowa land auctions from January 27–30, 2026

The Psychology of Bidding: Why Auctions Drive Competition

At Whitaker Marketing Group, we’ve seen it time and again—when the auctioneer’s chant begins and the first bid is placed, something powerful happens in the

Farmland Fact: Midwest Soils Are Significantly Deeper Than Much of the World (Week 5)

Did you know one of the Midwest’s biggest farming advantages starts below the surface? Much of the Midwest is built on soils that measure three

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