Before selling Iowa farmland, consult professionals: an agricultural real estate agent, a tax professional or CPA, an attorney, and a financial advisor. Each plays a
Iowa land auctions remained active during the week of August 15–21, 2026, with sales reported across a wide range of counties and land types. The
To tell if a farm has problems, inspect soil quality, drainage, fencing, infrastructure, and review property records before purchasing. Look for signs like standing water,
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
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
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
