For a look at the previous week’s results, see our Iowa Land Auction Results February 21–March 27, 2026.
Iowa land auction results from February 28 – March 6, 2026 provide farmland owners with an updated snapshot of buyer demand, pricing trends, and current land market activity across the state.
This week’s reported sales included a mix of tillable farmland, CRP tracts, pasture ground, and recreational land across several Iowa counties. Pricing varied significantly depending on soil quality, tillable percentage, tract size, and location, highlighting the continued importance of property-specific factors in determining farmland value.
For landowners considering selling farmland, reviewing weekly Iowa land auction results offers valuable insight into how buyers are responding to available inventory and current market conditions.
Weekly Overview of Iowa Land Auction Results
This week’s Iowa land auction activity included multiple land types and pricing levels across the state:
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Tillable farmland tracts
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CRP land with conservation income
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Mixed pasture and tillable farms
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Recreational land offerings
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Development-influenced farmland near urban areas
Reported sale prices ranged from approximately $4,650 to $17,500 per acre, reflecting wide variation based on productivity, land use, and location.
Several farms were reported as undisclosed, undetermined, or no sale, which is common in the auction marketplace when reserve levels are not met or sale prices are not publicly reported.
Highest Iowa Land Auction Prices This Week
Several high-performing farmland auctions stood out during the March 3–6 reporting period:
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Carroll County, Iowa — $17,500 per acre (Tillable farmland, 81 acres, CSR2 78.3)
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Carroll County, Iowa — $17,500 per acre (Tillable farmland, 80 acres, CSR2 73.6)
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Benton County, Iowa — $17,300 per acre (47 acres, CSR2 86.4)
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Linn County, Iowa — $16,170 per acre (63 acres, development-influenced farmland)
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Allamakee County, Iowa — $15,400 per acre (147 acres, strong tillable percentage)
These higher-priced sales typically featured high CSR2 ratings, strong tillable acres, or favorable locations near population centers.
Lower-Priced Land Sales This Week
Lower per-acre prices generally involved pasture ground, recreational land, or lower CSR2 soils. Some examples include:
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Ringgold County pasture — $4,650 per acre
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Ringgold County tillable farms — around $5,000 to $5,200 per acre
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Fremont County tillable farmland — $5,800 per acre
While these numbers are lower than high-CSR2 northern Iowa farms, they reflect typical values for southern Iowa farmland with mixed land use and recreational influence.
CSR2 and Productivity Trends
CSR2 ratings continue to play a major role in Iowa farmland values.
Several reported sales included CSR2 ratings in the mid-80s, which supported higher price levels. Examples include:
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Benton County farm with CSR2 of 86.4 selling for $17,300 per acre
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Webster County farm with CSR2 of 86.6 selling for $12,400 per acre
Meanwhile, farms with CSR2 ratings in the 40–60 range generally sold at lower price points, particularly in southern Iowa counties where pasture and mixed-use ground are more common.
Iowa Land Auction Market Takeaways
Several important trends continue to appear in the Iowa farmland auction market:
1. High-quality tillable farmland remains in strong demand.
Farms with strong CSR2 ratings and high tillable percentages continue to attract the highest bids.
2. Location and development potential influence pricing.
Farms located near cities or highways can bring premium prices, even when the acreage is smaller.
3. Southern Iowa values remain more moderate.
Pasture, timber, and recreational land typically sell for less per acre than highly productive row crop farms.
4. Not every auction results in a sale.
Several farms this week reported no sale, indicating sellers are still holding firm on pricing expectations in some areas.
What These Iowa Land Auction Results Mean for Landowners
For farmland owners thinking about selling land in Iowa, these results show that buyer demand remains active, but pricing varies widely depending on the farm’s characteristics.
Key factors influencing farmland value include:
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CSR2 soil productivity
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Percentage of tillable acres
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Farm size and tract configuration
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Location and accessibility
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Income potential from crops, CRP, or recreation
Well-positioned farms that are professionally marketed and offered through auction often generate strong buyer competition.
Thinking About Selling Iowa Farmland?
If you are considering selling farmland, understanding current auction results can help determine timing, marketing strategy, and expected pricing.
Whitaker Marketing Group specializes in Iowa farmland auctions, land marketing, and farmland valuation, helping landowners maximize value through competitive bidding and strategic promotion.
To learn more about selling farmland in Iowa, contact:
Whitaker Marketing Group
515-460-8585
www.wmgauction.com
