Iowa Farmland Prices: 2024 vs. 2025 Market Update

When landowners ask, “How’s the market?” the most honest answer in Iowa farmland values in 2025 is this: Iowa farmland values didn’t drop — they separated. Looking at verified auction data from both 2024 and 2025, the market has become more disciplined, more selective, and more execution-driven. And for sellers, that distinction matters more today […]
Missouri Farmland Prices 2025

Missouri farmland prices 2025 vary widely by county, reflecting differences in soil quality, land use, and regional demand. The Missouri Average Farmland Price Per Acre map provides a county-by-county view of where land values are strongest, where they are softer, and what those trends reveal about the current farmland market across the state. Missouri Farmland […]
Nebraska Farmland Prices: 2024 vs. 2025 Market Update

Nebraska farmland prices softened modestly in 2025 as overall market activity slowed across the state. Unlike some neighboring markets that saw pricing stability despite fewer transactions, Nebraska experienced both a reduction in sales volume and a pullback in per-acre values. As a result, buyers and sellers approached the market more cautiously in 2025. This update […]
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 […]
Minnesota Farmland Prices: 2024 vs. 2025 Market Update

Minnesota farmland prices showed resilience in 2025, even as overall market activity slowed compared to the prior year. While fewer acres changed hands, pricing per acre edged higher, reinforcing a broader Midwest trend where limited supply continues to support land values despite reduced transaction volume. In this update, statewide farmland sales data from 2024 and […]
The Impact of Interest Rates on Farmland Values in Iowa

When buying or selling farmland in Iowa, interest rates are one of the most powerful forces shaping land values. For landowners, farmers, and investors, understanding how rates impact farmland prices is key to making smart decisions in today’s market. Whether you plan to sell, auction, or invest in Iowa farmland, knowing how interest rates influence […]
The Hidden Buyers of Farmland: Local vs. Out-of-State Investors

At Whitaker Marketing Group, we’re often asked one key question by Iowa landowners: “Who is actually buying farmland these days?” With headlines about billionaires and outside investors buying large tracts of U.S. farmland, many local families naturally wonder: will their ground be purchased by outsiders or kept in the hands of neighbors?. The reality may […]
Iowa Farmland Values August 2025

The Iowa farmland market continued to show resilience in August, holding steady overall with a few subtle adjustments compared to July. For a full look at last month’s report, see our July 2025 Farmland Market Update. Statewide Averages High-Quality Land: averaged $12,768/acre, up slightly from July’s $12,598. ⚖️ Medium-Quality Land: averaged $9,725/acre, a modest dip […]
Farmland Value July 2025: Iowa Market Rebounds Across All Land Classes

All Price Tiers Rebound in July: Is This a Turning Point? Here’s how things looked across the board: High Ground bounced from $11,300 in May to $13,742 in July. Medium Ground increased from $8,234 in June to $9,203 in July. Low Ground surged from just $5,800 in June to an impressive $8,930 in July The […]
March 2025 Land Market Update – Spring Is Looking Up!

Farmland Market Update: April Brings Growth in Iowa! Spring is in full swing, and the Iowa farmland market continues to show signs of growth! As we move into April 2025, we’re looking back at the latest trends and auction results from March and the months before. Whether you’re thinking about selling Iowa farmland or just […]