Farm Management

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The Growing Role of Investors in Iowa Farmland Auctions

Iowa farmland has always been at the heart of American agriculture. Traditionally, farms have been passed down through generations of family operators. In recent years,

Maximizing Value on Lesser-Tillable Land

Not every acre of Iowa farmland is the same. While highly tillable land often captures headlines and record auction prices, lesser-tillable land—with waterways, timber, pastures,

Iowa Poised for Record Corn Harvest in 2025

As the Midwest’s premier farmland real estate and auction firm, Whitaker Marketing Group is closely watching the 2025 corn outlook — and the numbers are

The Power of Drone Technology in Farmland Sales

When it comes to farmland sales in Iowa and across the Midwest, presentation is everything. Whether you’re marketing a 40-acre parcel or a 400-acre family

The Role of a Closing Attorney in a Farmland Transaction

When it comes to buying or selling farmland in Iowa and across the Midwest, few steps are as critical as the closing process. While many

Iowa’s Farmland Transition: What It Means for Buyers and Sellers

Iowa is entering a major farmland transition. With a large share of acres held by older owners and fewer, larger operations doing more of the

Stepped-Up Basis for Inherited Farmland: What It Is and How to Use It

If you inherit a farm (or any appreciated asset), one tax rule can save you a pile of money: the stepped-up basis. In short, your

Why More Landowners Are Choosing the Auction Method (and Why Whitaker Marketing Group Does It Best)

When you need to move farmland or rural real estate quickly, confidently, and for true market value, the auction block isn’t a gamble—it’s a strategy.

Farm Lease Termination in Iowa: Don’t Miss the September 1st Deadline

Thinking about selling your farmland this fall? Add lease termination to your checklist—because in Iowa, most farm leases automatically renew unless one party serves written

The Big Beautiful Bill: What This Massive Investment Really Means for Agriculture

The buzz around the latest Big Beautiful Bill isn’t just D.C. noise—it’s about the sheer size of the investment and how it reshapes safety nets,

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