Can Tillable Acres Change on a Farm?
Yes, the number of tillable acres on an Iowa farm can change over time. Acres may be added or removed from crop production because of drainage improvements, conservation programs, waterways, terraces, field boundaries, development, erosion, tree removal, or changes in how the land is farmed. That is why the advertised total acres and tillable acres […]
I Inherited Farmland in Iowa. What Should I Do First?
If you inherited farmland in Iowa, your first step should be to gather the farm’s legal, financial, and agricultural information before deciding whether to keep, rent, or sell it. Find out how the property is titled, whether there is an active farm lease, who is farming it, what income and expenses are associated with it, […]
Can I Sell Farmland and Keep the House?
Yes, you can often sell farmland and keep the house by separating the home and surrounding acreage from the agricultural land. In Iowa, this may involve creating a new parcel around the house before the farmland is sold. However, access, zoning, septic systems, wells, utilities, surveys, and local subdivision rules should all be reviewed before […]
Does the Size of My Farm Change How I Should Sell It?
Yes, the size of your farm can affect how you should sell it. A smaller Iowa farm may appeal to neighboring farmers, investors, or first-time land buyers, while a larger farm may benefit from being divided into multiple tracts to attract more buyers. However, acreage alone should not determine the sales method. The best way […]
Should I Auction or List My Iowa Farmland?
Should you auction or list your Iowa farmland? It depends on the farm, the number of potential buyers, your timeline, and your goals for the sale. An auction can create direct competition between buyers and establish a clear sale date. A traditional listing gives you an asking price and more time to negotiate individual offers. […]
Whitaker Marketing Group Named Land.com Land Star Top Producer for Q2 2026
Whitaker Marketing Group has been recognized as a Land.com Land Star Top Producer for the second quarter of 2026. The recognition highlights our continued work connecting buyers and sellers of farmland, recreational land, acreages, and other real estate throughout Iowa and the Midwest. For our team, this recognition represents more than a badge. Instead, it […]
Does Harvest Affect When I Should Sell Farmland in Iowa?
Yes, harvest can affect when you should sell farmland in Iowa, but it does not necessarily mean you should wait until harvest is over. In many cases, late summer and fall can be a good time to prepare or market an Iowa farm because buyers are actively evaluating land, harvest provides current information about the […]
How Do I Find Buyers for My Farmland in Iowa?
The best way to find buyers for farmland in Iowa is to expose the property to multiple qualified buyers rather than relying on a single neighbor or local contact. Potential buyers may include neighboring farmers, local operators, investors, landowners looking to expand, beginning farmers, and buyers from outside the immediate area. Finding a buyer is […]
How Often Does Iowa Farmland Change Ownership?
Iowa farmland does not change ownership very often. More than half of Iowa farmland has been held by the same owners for at least 20 years, according to Iowa State University’s 2022 Farmland Ownership and Tenure Survey. About 20% had been held for more than 40 years. This long-term ownership helps explain why quality Iowa […]
Selling the Family Farm in Iowa: A Guide for Landowners and Heirs
Selling the family farm in Iowa starts with understanding who owns the property, what the farm is worth, whether leases or other agreements are in place, and what each owner wants from the sale. Before putting the farm on the market, landowners and heirs should also speak with appropriate legal and tax professionals and evaluate […]