Whitaker Marketing Group Named Land.com Land Star Award Top Producer for Q4 2025
Whitaker Marketing Group is proud to announce it has been recognized as a Land Star Award Top Producer for the fourth quarter of 2025 by Land.com, one of the nation’s leading marketplaces for rural real estate. The Land.com Quarterly Land Star Awards recognize top-performing land brokers and agencies across the United States. Winners are selected […]
Polk County, Iowa Land Auction – 231.09± Acres of High-CSR2 Farmland Selling March 25, 2026
Whitaker Marketing Group, in collaboration with Sean Asada of RE/MAX, is proud to present an exceptional Polk County, Iowa farmland auction opportunity. This 231.09± acre farm will sell in one tract on Tuesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT at 2816 Shoreline Rd, Des Moines, Iowa. Quality farmland with strong CSR2 ratings and proximity […]
Johnson County Land for Sale – 293.29± Acres Near Iowa City (1 Tract)
Whitaker Marketing Group is proud to present this Johnson County land for sale totaling 293.29± acres, located just ½ mile from Iowa City and ½ mile from Interstate 80. Offered as one tract, this high-quality Iowa farm includes 244.74± tillable acres (Surety Maps) with a CSR2 of 83.8 on the tillable ground, plus onsite grain […]
Statewide Iowa Land Auctions January 24–30, 2026
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 […]
Midwest Farmland Values in 2026 – What Landowners Need to Know
Midwest farmland values continue to show long-term strength and resilience as we enter 2026, even in the face of softer grain margins and economic headwinds. According to the January 2026 Benchmark Farmland Report, farmland across eight Midwest and Plains states remains historically strong, supported by tight land supply, financially stable buyers, and continued producer demand. […]
Iowa Farmland Auction Results – Iowa Land Prices Defy Grain Market Slides
Iowa Land Prices: January 10-16, 2026 For a look at the previous week’s results, see our Iowa Land Auction Prices, January 3-9, 2026 recap. Every time grain markets dip, the same question pops up: will Iowa land auction prices finally soften? Last week’s auctions answered with a decisive no. Even as corn and soybean futures […]
Iowa Farmland Values 2026: What Today’s Market Means for Sellers
Iowa farmland values 2026 remain near historic highs, creating an important decision point for landowners considering a sale. While the farmland market has cooled slightly from its peak, strong equity, active local buyers, and stable demand continue to shape favorable conditions for sellers across Iowa and the Midwest. Iowa Land Values Remain Historically Strong Iowa […]
Iowa Farmland Auction Results: What This Week’s Sales Tell Landowners Considering an Auction
Even during a quieter auction week, a single verified sale can reveal meaningful insight into buyer behavior—and, more importantly, why auctions continue to provide clarity for farmland sellers. This week’s Iowa farmland auction results include a confirmed tillable sale in Fremont County, offering a clear snapshot of how productive land is being valued at year-end. […]
Kathy Loew Joins the Whitaker Marketing Group Team
We’re excited to welcome Kathy Loew to the Whitaker Marketing Group team. Kathy isn’t just another name on a door; she lives and breathes agricultural life. If you’re buying or selling a farm, hunting ground, or rural property, you want someone who truly cares about the land. Kathy gets it because she’s lived it. Kathy’s […]
Iowa Farmland Prices: 2024 vs. 2025 Market Update
When landowners ask, “How’s the market?” the most honest answer in Iowa farmland values in 2025 is this: Iowa farmland values didn’t drop — they separated. Looking at verified auction data from both 2024 and 2025, the market has become more disciplined, more selective, and more execution-driven. And for sellers, that distinction matters more today […]
