How Do We Divide a Family Farm Fairly?
Dividing a family farm can be one of the most difficult decisions a family makes. Farmland often represents generations of hard work, family history, and financial value. When multiple heirs inherit property, deciding how to divide it fairly can become complicated. The fairest way to divide a family farm is to determine its current market […]
Can I Sell My Farm With a First Right of Refusal?
Yes, you can sell your farm if there is a first right of refusal on the property. However, you may need to give the person holding that right an opportunity to purchase the farmland before completing a sale with another buyer. A first right of refusal can affect how you market, negotiate, and sell your […]
How Do We Know We’re Getting a Fair Price for the Family Farm?
Selling a family farm is a major decision. One of the biggest questions is simple: How do we know we are getting a fair price? Start by understanding your family farm value. Look at recent comparable sales, the quality of your land, local buyer demand, and current market conditions. Then, make sure qualified buyers know […]
Who Handles Estate Farmland Sales in Iowa?
Estate farmland sales in Iowa are typically handled by several professionals working together. The executor, administrator, or trustee oversees the estate, an attorney handles legal matters, a CPA or tax professional may advise on tax issues, and a farmland real estate broker or auctioneer handles the valuation, marketing, and sale of the land. If you […]
Does It Matter What Month I Sell Farmland?
Yes, the month you sell farmland can matter, but there is no single best month to sell a farm. Good farmland can sell successfully throughout the year. What matters more is choosing a sale date that fits the farm, the agricultural calendar, current market conditions, and the needs of potential buyers. For Iowa farmland, timing […]
Iowa Farmland Auction Results: October 3–9, 2026
Iowa farmland auction results for October 3–9, 2026, showed a wide range of land values across the state. Reported sale prices ranged from $4,300 to $14,400 per acre, reflecting differences in soil quality, land use, location, and agricultural productivity. The week’s reported results included tillable farmland, pasture, Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres, and recreational properties. […]
Iowa Farmland Sales: September 26–October 1, 2026
Iowa farmland sales from September 26 through October 1, 2026, showed a wide range of results across the state. Reported sale prices ranged from $5,800 per acre to $25,500 per acre, showing once again that farmland values can vary significantly based on location, productivity, land use, and local buyer demand. During this period, strong farmland […]
Should I Sell the Farmland I Inherited?
If you inherited farmland, you do not necessarily need to sell it. You generally have several options: keep the land and rent it, farm it yourself, sell it, or—in situations involving multiple heirs—explore whether one heir wants to buy out the others. The right choice depends on the farm, your financial goals, family circumstances, tax […]
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 […]
Which Farmland Sale Method Creates More Buyer Competition?
If you are selling farmland, the sale method can have a major impact on how buyers compete for the property. Public auctions generally create the most visible, direct competition because qualified buyers compete against one another in real time. Sealed bids can also create strong competition, while traditional listings and private sales usually rely more […]