David Whitaker | Champion Auctioneer
David Whitaker: Champion Auctioneer and Industry Leader David Whitaker is a champion auctioneer with more than 20 years of experience in the auction industry. He is widely known for his smooth, confident bid calling style and his natural ability to connect with bidders, creating an energetic and engaging auction atmosphere. Auctioneer Known for Reading the […]
Iowa Farmland Blog | Farm 4 Profit
EPISODE SUMMARY Our in-house expert David and good friend Scott Schuman join us to talk about what land sales and values did throughout 2022. We even talk them into sticking their neck out for a prediction as well. Combining information from the midwest and west coast to bring you an all encompassing episode. EPISODE NOTES […]
Best Iowa Farmland Broker
Whitaker Marketing Group: Iowa’s Leading Farmland Brokerage Whitaker Marketing Group is the leading farmland brokerage in Iowa, providing expert guidance to farmers, landowners, and investors who want to buy or sell farmland. Our team understands Iowa’s local land markets and uses proven strategies to help clients achieve strong results. Experienced Iowa Farmland Professionals One of […]
President of the Realtor Land Institute
David Whitaker Elected 2022 Iowa RLI National President For the past year, David Whitaker prepared for this leadership role while serving as Iowa Chapter President-Elect. He looks forward to the year ahead and the opportunity to serve land professionals across the state. September 28, 2022 (Des Moines, IA) — The REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) Iowa […]
David Whitaker Crowned 3rd in the 2022 NAA International Auctioneer Champion
David Whitaker Earns 3rd Place at the International Auctioneer Championship David Whitaker earned third place in the Men’s National Auctioneers Association International Auctioneer Championship (IAC), which took place Friday, July 29, in San Diego, California. The International Auctioneer Championship stands as one of the most respected and competitive events in the auction industry. Professional Background […]
Terminating a Farm Lease in Iowa
Iowa law sets a firm deadline for terminating or changing a farm lease. To end a lease for the upcoming crop year, you must notify your tenant by September 1. Missing this deadline allows the tenant to retain lease rights for the following season. Landowners must take this step to maintain clear control of their […]
JULY 2022 IOWA FARMLAND VALUE | IOWA LAND GUY
The Iowa Farmland Market Is Flat-Lining Over the past month, the Iowa farmland market has shown signs of leveling out. We have seen several auctions result in no-sales or delayed sales. At the same time, we also witnessed strong auctions that achieved prices of $18,000 to $22,000 per acre. So what does this mean for […]
Iowa Farmland Value
If Your Paycheck Depends on the Weather Commodity markets remain strong, with corn near $8 and soybeans approaching $16—assuming the weather cooperates and crops get planted. At the same time, farmland sales activity continues to increase across Iowa. Meanwhile, the volume of acres coming to market is rising, and we continue to see strong demand […]
