For a look at the previous week’s results, see our Iowa Land Auction Prices, January 20–23, 2026.
Statewide Iowa land auctions from January 27–30, 2026 provide farmland owners with a clear snapshot of how buyers are responding to different land types across the state. Using verified auction data from multiple counties, this weekly update helps sellers understand current pricing, demand, and how auctions are performing in today’s market.
At Whitaker Marketing Group, we rely on statewide auction data because auctions reveal true buyer behavior. Unlike asking prices, auction results show where the market is actually at.
Weekly Snapshot of Statewide Iowa Land Auctions (January 27–30, 2026)
This week’s statewide Iowa land auctions reflected a wide range of outcomes across different regions and land types, including tillable, CRP, development-influenced, and mixed-use farms.
Key highlights from the week include:
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Sale prices ranging from $5,600 to $14,700 per acre
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Strong performance from productive tillable land
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Several “No Sale” or undisclosed results providing timing insight
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Consistent buyer attention to CSR2 and tillable acreage
As a result, this week’s data offers meaningful guidance for landowners evaluating whether now is the right time to sell.
What Statewide Iowa Land Auctions Mean for Sellers
First, Quality Tillable Land Continues to Set the Market
First and foremost, productive tillable farmland continues to anchor statewide Iowa land auctions.
For example:
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Cerro Gordo County tillable land sold at $14,700 per acre
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Webster County tillable land sold at $12,600 per acre
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Multiple farms with CSR2 ratings in the mid-80s achieved solid buyer interest
Therefore, buyers remain willing to pay competitive prices for well-located, productive farmland when it is clearly presented at auction.
Seller takeaway:
High-quality tillable acres continue to perform best when exposed to competitive bidding.
Next, Buyers Are Closely Evaluating Productivity and Value
In addition to price per acre, statewide Iowa land auctions show buyers placing significant emphasis on productivity metrics.
This week’s results demonstrate:
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$/CSR2 values ranging from approximately $131 to $275
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Higher-performing soils drawing stronger efficiency pricing
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Development-influenced tracts commanding premiums when location supports future use
Consequently, buyers are comparing farms across counties using productivity data rather than location alone.
Seller takeaway:
Accurate CSR2 data and tillable acreage reporting are essential to strong auction performance.
Additionally, Mixed-Use and CRP Land Require the Right Strategy
While tillable land led pricing, this week’s statewide Iowa land auctions also included CRP, mixed-use, and development-related tracts.
This included:
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CRP-influenced farms trading in the $5,600–$7,100 per acre range
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Mixed recreation-tillable tracts that did not sell during this window
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Development-tillable land in Dallas County achieving a strong $14,000 per acre result
As land complexity increases, the importance of auction structure and marketing depth becomes even greater.
Seller takeaway:
Auctions work for many land types, but strategy matters just as much as acreage.
Importantly, “No Sale” and Undisclosed Results Offer Market Insight
It is also important to note that several tracts this week were reported as No Sale or Undisclosed.
These outcomes are a normal part of statewide Iowa land auctions and often reflect seller timing decisions, market testing, or strategic adjustments rather than a lack of buyer interest.
In many cases, this feedback helps sellers refine expectations and reposition their land for future opportunities.
Seller takeaway:
Auction results—whether completed or not—provide valuable insight into current market readiness.
Why Auctions Continue to Serve Iowa Farmland Sellers Well
Overall, statewide Iowa land auctions continue to provide sellers with several advantages:
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Transparent price discovery through competition
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Defined timelines and reduced uncertainty
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Clear buyer response to land quality and location
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Real data sellers can act on
As a result, auctions remain one of the most effective tools for determining true market value.
At Whitaker Marketing Group, we believe sellers are best served when the market is allowed to speak openly.
How Sellers Should Use Weekly Statewide Auction Data
Rather than focusing on one sale, landowners should view statewide Iowa land auctions as benchmarks.
Weekly results help sellers:
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Compare their farm to recent sales
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Understand how buyers are valuing productivity
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Evaluate timing and sale structure options
Therefore, auction data becomes a planning resource—not just a recap.
Considering an Auction? Let the Data Guide the Decision
Every farm is different. However, acreage, CSR2, land type, and location all influence outcomes.
By reviewing statewide Iowa land auctions like these, sellers can better evaluate current demand and determine whether an auction is the right strategy for their property.
For additional context on broader land value trends, landowners may also review the Iowa State University Land Value Survey published by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Thinking About Selling Farmland by Auction?
If you are considering selling, the first step is understanding how your land compares to recent statewide Iowa land auctions.
A professional auction evaluation can help determine:
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Buyer demand for your land type
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Appropriate auction format
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Timing considerations
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Market positioning strategy
At Whitaker Marketing Group, we rely on real auction data—not assumptions—to help Iowa landowners make confident selling decisions.
