Marketing Farmland Across Multiple States: Challenges and Strategies
At Whitaker Marketing Group, we work every day to connect sellers with the right buyers for their farmland. However, while marketing a single property in one county comes with its own considerations, expanding farmland sales across multiple states introduces a new level of complexity. Moreover, from understanding local regulations to navigating different buyer expectations, marketing […]
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 […]
Illinois Farmland Prices: 2024 vs. 2025 Market Update
Illinois farmland prices continued to edge higher in 2025, even as overall market activity slowed from the prior year. While fewer acres changed hands, buyers remained willing to pay strong prices for quality ground. As a result, Illinois once again behaved more like Iowa and Minnesota than Nebraska, with firm pricing paired with lighter transaction […]
The Rise of Recreational Land Buyers in Iowa and the Midwest
At Whitaker Marketing Group, we’ve seen firsthand how the land market continues to evolve across Iowa and nearby states. Productive farmland remains the foundation of our business. However, a new trend is emerging — the rise of recreational land buyers. More families now seek land not only for farming but also for hunting, fishing, ATV […]
Washington & Louisa County Iowa Farmland Auction Results
A Record Sale for Iowa Farmland Whitaker Marketing Group achieved exceptional Iowa farmland auction results on October 22, 2025, selling 902.25 ± acres in Washington and Louisa Counties for $13,175,420—an average of $16,701 per tillable acre.This farmland auction reflected both the continued strength of Iowa’s land market and the power of strategic, data-driven marketing. The […]
Top Mistakes Landowners Make When Selling Their Farmland
Selling farmland is one of the most important financial decisions a landowner can make. Whether you’re retiring, settling an estate, or simply restructuring your portfolio, the stakes are high. Unfortunately, many sellers leave money on the table—or face unnecessary delays—because of avoidable mistakes. At Whitaker Marketing Group, we’ve helped countless landowners navigate the sales process, […]
David Whitaker Takes the Stage: Competing at the 2025 International Auctioneer Championship
When names like David Whitaker and Whitaker Marketing Group come up in auction circles, people think of results, strong marketing, and a clear understanding of farmland and property auctions. However, there’s another arena where David shines — on stage, in front of judges and a live audience. In 2025, he once again steps into the […]
Why More Landowners Are Choosing the Auction Method (and Why Whitaker Marketing Group Does It Best)
When you need to move farmland or rural real estate quickly, confidently, and for true market value, the auction block isn’t a gamble—it’s a strategy. At Whitaker Marketing Group, auctions are our specialty. We’ve honed a process that delivers speed, certainty, and strong results by creating urgency and putting serious buyers head-to-head. Why More Sellers […]
