Iowa Land Auction Results February 7–13, 2026

For a look at the previous week’s results, see our Iowa Land Auction Results January 31st – February 6th, 2026 Iowa land auction results from February 7–13, 2026, provide farmland owners with a clear view of buyer demand, pricing trends, and current market conditions across the state. This week’s activity included tillable, CRP, development-influenced, and […]
Iowa Land Auction Results January 31st – February 6th, 2026

For a look at the previous week’s results, see our Statewide Iowa Land Auctions January 24–30, 2026 Iowa land auction results from January 31st – February 6th, 2026 provide farmland owners with a clear snapshot of how buyers are responding to tillable land across the state. Using verified auction data from multiple Iowa counties, this […]
Iowa Land Auction Results (January 2026): What Sellers Should Know Right Now

Thinking about selling land in Iowa in 2026? January’s results gave sellers a clear message: well-marketed farms—especially tillable acres—are still drawing serious competition, and pricing is continuing to separate by soil quality, location, tract size, and land mix. This recap summarizes January 2026 reported land sales activity across Iowa counties, with takeaways designed specifically for […]
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 […]
The Psychology of Bidding: Why Auctions Drive Competition

At Whitaker Marketing Group, we’ve seen it time and again—when the auctioneer’s chant begins and the first bid is placed, something powerful happens in the room (and online). Competition intensifies, bidders become engaged, and farmland often sells for more than anyone expected. But why do auctions have this effect? The answer lies in the psychology […]
Iowa Farmland Auctions Weekly: What January 20–23, 2026 Sales Tell Landowners

For a look at the previous week’s results, see our Iowa Land Auction Prices, January 10–16, 2026. This report on statewide Iowa land auctions gives farmland owners a clear look at how buyers are responding to auction offerings across the state. Using verified auction data from January 20–23, 2026, these results help sellers understand current […]
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 […]