Iowa farmland auction results for October 10–16, 2026, showed a wide range of selling prices across the state. During this reporting period, farmland sold for as much as $28,000 per acre, while other properties brought considerably less.
Location, soil quality, land use, and buyer demand continued to influence farmland prices. The week’s reported results also showed strong interest in high-quality tillable farmland.
What Did Iowa Farmland Sell for This Week?
Reported Iowa farmland auction prices ranged from $5,200 to $28,000 per acre during October 10–16, 2026.
The highest reported sale occurred in O’Brien County, where 75.47 acres sold for $28,000 per acre. This property had a CSR2 rating of 95.8.
Other notable farmland auction results included:
- O’Brien County: 75.47 acres sold for $28,000 per acre, with a CSR2 of 95.8.
- O’Brien County: 103.01 acres sold for $19,000 per acre, with a CSR2 of 97.4.
- Dallas County: 65.08 acres sold for $16,000 per acre, with a CSR2 of 86.3.
- Dallas County: 40.47 acres sold for $16,000 per acre, with a CSR2 of 87.3.
- Henry County: 22 acres sold for $15,600 per acre, with a CSR2 of 88.2.
- Winneshiek County: 36.21 acres sold for $15,000 per acre, with a CSR2 of 63.6.
These sales demonstrate how farmland values can vary significantly between counties and individual properties.
High-Quality Farmland Brings Strong Prices
Soil quality remained an important factor in several of the week’s highest-priced farmland sales.
In O’Brien County, two farms with CSR2 ratings above 95 sold for $19,000 and $28,000 per acre.
These results highlight the potential value of productive farmland with strong soil ratings.
However, CSR2 is not the only factor affecting farmland prices. Drainage, location, access, field size, and competition among buyers can also influence the final sale price.
Farmland Auction Results in Eastern Iowa
Several eastern Iowa counties reported farmland auction activity during the week.
In Fayette County, 150.35 acres sold for $13,300 per acre. The property had a CSR2 rating of 84.3.
Henry County reported four sales:
- 22 acres sold for $15,600 per acre.
- 80 acres sold for $14,000 per acre.
- 40 acres sold for $8,400 per acre.
- 59 acres of tillable and recreational land sold for $5,800 per acre.
Winneshiek County also reported four tillable farmland sales, ranging from $9,950 to $15,000 per acre.
These results show that farmland prices can vary even within the same county.
Western Iowa Farmland Auction Results
Western Iowa recorded some of the highest farmland prices during the reporting period.
O’Brien County led the reported sales with its $28,000-per-acre result. Another O’Brien County farm brought $19,000 per acre.
In Monona County, 186.05 acres of tillable farmland with two irrigation pivots sold for $12,600 per acre. Another 155.15-acre tillable farm sold for $5,200 per acre.
The difference between these sales demonstrates why each farm should be evaluated individually.
Did Every Iowa Farmland Auction Result in a Sale?
No. Several properties were reported as no-sale or had undisclosed selling prices.
Allamakee County reported three properties that did not sell, including recreational land and a campground property.
Other auction results included undisclosed prices in Cherokee, Cass, and Greene counties.
A no-sale result does not necessarily mean a property lacks value. Seller expectations, reserve prices, property characteristics, and buyer participation may affect whether an auction results in a completed sale.
Additionally, undisclosed results make it difficult to determine the full picture of farmland auction activity.
What Do These Farmland Auction Results Mean for Iowa Landowners?
The October 10–16, 2026, results demonstrate that Iowa farmland continues to sell at a wide range of prices.
High-quality farmland in desirable locations achieved some of the strongest reported results. However, lower-priced sales and no-sale outcomes also occurred.
For landowners considering selling, these results reinforce the importance
