Iowa farmland auction activity remained strong during the week of June 13–19, 2026, with several high-quality farms bringing premium prices across the state. Productive tillable land continued to attract competitive bidding, especially in areas with strong CSR2 ratings and a high percentage of tillable acres.
This week’s results included sales ranging from smaller tracts to nearly 235-acre farms. While a few transactions remained undisclosed, the reported sales provide a useful snapshot of current farmland values throughout Iowa.
Key Takeaways From This Week’s Iowa Farmland Sales
Several notable trends emerged from this week’s auction activity.
Premium Iowa Farmland Continues to Command Strong Prices
The highest reported sale of the week occurred in Carroll County, where a 194.86-acre tillable farm sold for $18,500 per acre. The farm carried a CSR2 rating of 83.7, showing that buyers continue to pay premium prices for productive farmland with strong income potential.
Poweshiek County also posted an impressive result at $18,100 per acre on 146.27 acres with an 87.6 CSR2 rating. A high-quality Jasper County farm sold for $18,000 per acre with an 89.4 CSR2 rating.
High CSR2 Farms Remain Highly Desirable
Several of the week’s strongest sales featured CSR2 ratings near or above 85, including Clay, Grundy, Poweshiek, Jasper, Boone, and Washington County farms.
These results highlight the continued importance of soil productivity when buyers evaluate Iowa farmland investments. Strong CSR2 ratings, good tillable acres, and local competition can all help support stronger sale prices.
Lower CSR2 Farms Show a Wide Pricing Range
Not every sale was driven solely by soil quality.
Keokuk County’s 80-acre farm sold for $9,000 per acre with a CSR2 rating of 51.9, while Crawford County’s 235-acre tract sold for $9,700 per acre with a CSR2 of 63.1.
Location, field size, drainage, tenancy arrangements, access, and local demand can all influence value alongside CSR2 ratings.
What Do These Auction Results Mean for Iowa Landowners?
The June 13–19 results indicate that buyers remain active for quality Iowa farmland. Well-located farms with strong productivity continue attracting competitive bidding despite ongoing uncertainty in agricultural commodity markets.
Landowners considering selling farmland should remember that local demand, farm quality, drainage, access, tract size, and tenancy arrangements can significantly impact final sale prices. Statewide averages are helpful, but every farm should be evaluated individually.
Iowa Farmland Market Outlook
The Iowa farmland market continues to show resilience heading into the second half of 2026. High-quality tillable farms remain the most sought-after asset class, while recreational and lower-productivity properties continue to trade based on local demand and unique property characteristics.
As additional auction results become available throughout the summer, market participants will be watching for signs of changing buyer behavior, interest rate impacts, and commodity price influences.
Thinking About Selling Farmland?
Whitaker Marketing Group specializes in Iowa farmland auctions, listings, land evaluations, and farm real estate services throughout Iowa and the Midwest.
If you are considering selling farmland, evaluating a potential purchase, or simply want to understand current land values in your area, contact our team for a confidential discussion.
