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 […]
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 Auction Results: What This Week’s Sales Reveal for Landowners
This report on weekly Iowa farmland auction results provides landowners with clear insight into buyer demand, pricing trends, and how auctions are performing across the state. Weekly Iowa Farmland Auction Snapshot (Early January 2026) This week’s statewide auction activity included a broad range of land types and pricing outcomes. Specifically, the data reflects: Tillable, pasture, […]
Fewer Acres for Sale, Steady Values: What the 2025 Midwest Land Market Really Told Us
The Midwest farmland market in 2025 defied expectations. Despite elevated interest rates, softer commodity prices, and ongoing economic uncertainty, farmland values across much of the Midwest remained remarkably steady. Interest rates stayed elevated. Commodity prices pulled back. Conversations focused on the Federal Reserve, global trade, and government policy. But when the year closed, farmland prices […]
