Iowa Farmland Sales in September 2026: What the Latest Sales Tell Us About the Market
Iowa farmland continued to show a wide range of values during September 2026, with individual sales ranging from below $10,000 per acre to more than $25,000 per acre. The latest monthly land sales report provides a useful snapshot of what buyers were willing to pay across different counties, soil qualities, and property types. The September […]
How Much Is My Farmland Worth in Iowa? 10 Factors That Determine Land Value
The value of your Iowa farmland depends on much more than the number of acres you own. Location, soil productivity, CSR2, tillable acres, drainage, field configuration, access, improvements, lease terms, recent comparable sales, and local buyer demand can all influence what a buyer may be willing to pay. If you are wondering, “How much is […]
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 […]
Iowa Farmland Auction Results: August 29–September 4, 2026
Iowa farmland auction results from August 29 through September 4, 2026, showed a wide range of prices across the state. Reported sales ranged from $8,400 to $23,550 per acre, with several farms selling for more than $17,000 per acre. The week’s data included tillable farmland, CRP ground, recreational property, irrigated land, and farmsteads. Results also […]
How to Compare Farmland in Two Different Counties
To compare farmland across two counties, evaluate five key factors: soil productivity ratings, recent sale prices, property tax rates, access to utilities and infrastructure, and crop yield history. USDA soil surveys, county assessor records, and experienced land brokers provide the data you need to make a confident, informed investment decision. Buying farmland is a major […]
Iowa Farmland Auction Results: August 22–28, 2026
Iowa farmland auction results from August 22–28, 2026, showed successful sales ranging from $7,700 to $19,000 per acre. Sales were reported across multiple Iowa counties, with several high-quality tillable farms bringing more than $12,000 per acre. Other properties resulted in no sales, undisclosed prices, or undetermined results. For landowners, farmers, and investors, individual farmland auctions […]
What Is Prime Farmland? A Guide for Land Buyers and Sellers
Prime farmland, as defined by the USDA, is land with the best combination of physical and chemical characteristics for producing food, feed, fiber, and forage crops. It features adequate moisture, fertile soil, good drainage, and minimal flooding risk—making it the most productive and valuable category of agricultural land. Farmland is not created equal. Some parcels […]
Why Does Efficiency Matter More Than Ever for Farmers?
Farmland efficiency directly determines profitability for Iowa farmers. Rising input costs, tighter margins, and growing market competition mean that every acre must perform. Precision agriculture, soil health management, and strategic land selection are the most reliable ways to maximize returns on Iowa farmland. Farming has always demanded hard work. But in 2026, hard work alone […]
Iowa Farmland Auction Results: August 1–7, 2026
Iowa farmland auction results from August 1–7, 2026, showed a wide range of values across the state. Based on the sales in this week’s data, 29 farms totaling approximately 3,040.79 acres were reported. Of the 26 sales with disclosed prices, values ranged from $6,500 to $21,500 per acre, with an average of approximately $13,044 per […]
Iowa Land Market Update: July 25–31, 2026
Iowa Farmland Sales Continue to Show Strong Demand Despite Mixed Prices During the week of July 25–31, 2026, Iowa recorded seven reported land sales totaling more than 780 acres. Sale prices ranged from $6,000 per acre to $18,400 per acre, highlighting how land quality, location, wind turbine income, CRP contracts, and recreational potential continue to […]