Iowa Land Auction Results | March 2026 Farmland Market Update
How Did Iowa Farmland Perform in March 2026? The Iowa farmland market continued to show resilience throughout March 2026, with steady demand for quality land and continued participation from farmer-driven buyers. While interest rates and commodity markets remain key factors, auction activity demonstrated that well-positioned farms—especially those with strong CSR2 ratings and productive tillable acres—are […]
Iowa Land Auction Prices: March 14-20, 2026 Report
The Iowa farmland market requires careful observation and deep market understanding. Tracking week-to-week auction results is critical for landowners, farmers, and investors who need to make informed financial decisions. The data from mid-March 2026 reveals a highly competitive environment for premium tillable acres, alongside steady demand for diverse land types. Understanding these localized trends helps […]
Key Takeaways From an Ag Economy Session at the 2026 National Land Conference
The biggest Ag economy takeaways from the REALTORS Land Institute – 2026 National Land Conference centered around farmland values, lending conditions, and farm income pressure. During the session, speakers broke down how global markets, rising costs, and shifting credit conditions are influencing today’s land market. For landowners, investors, and operators, these Ag economy takeaways highlight […]
Latest RLI Iowa Land Values Survey: March 2026 Results
Latest REALTORS® Land Institute Iowa Chapter Land Values Survey Results The REALTORS® Land Institute – Iowa Chapter has released the March 2026 Land Trends and Values Survey, providing valuable insights into current farmland market conditions across Iowa. The survey gathers input from land professionals including farm managers, real estate brokers, lenders, and agricultural attorneys who […]
David Whitaker Inducted into the Iowa Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame
Whitaker Marketing Group proudly recognizes David Whitaker’s induction into the Iowa Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame – a milestone that reflects a career built on professionalism, performance, and consistent results for landowners. This recognition represents decades of leadership within the auction industry and a continued commitment to delivering measurable outcomes for farmland sellers across Iowa […]
2026 U.S. Agricultural Economy Outlook: What Farmers, Lenders, and Landowners Should Expect
The 2026 ag outlook highlights tighter credit, elevated interest rates, and thinner operating margins—factors that matter to Midwest farmers, lenders, and farmland owners making decisions in 2026. As we move deeper into 2026, producers and landowners must focus on liquidity, debt structure, and long-term positioning rather than short-term optimism. This breakdown covers: 2025 farm income […]
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 […]
ISU Land Value Survey vs a Custom Land Valuation: What’s Best for Your Farm in Iowa
When you’re trying to understand what your land is worth — whether for selling, estate planning, financing, or just making decisions — you’ve got options. Two common tools are: -The Iowa State University Land Value Survey (“ISU Survey” or “ISU Land Value Survey”) -A custom land valuation or full appraisal tailored to your parcel They […]
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 […]
