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 […]
November 2025 Iowa Farmland Values and Market Update
November 2025 Iowa Farmland Market Update As the year approaches its final month, the November farmland numbers show a noticeable pullback across all land classes following a strong run through the fall. Even with the softening in values, the broader market remains healthy, and prices are still above where they stood one year ago. Below […]
Iowa Farmland Market Update | October 2025
Iowa Farmland Market Holds Strong Through Harvest As harvest wraps up across Iowa, the farmland market continues to show its strength. October stayed steady with solid auction activity, competitive bidding, and land values that continue to impress as we move toward year-end. Auction Activity: Fewer Sales, Same Strong Demand In October 2025, Iowa saw 109 […]
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, […]
2025 RLI Land Survey
Latest RLI Iowa Land Values Survey: March 2025 Results Iowa’s leading farmland brokerage, auction, and appraisal team with over 35 years of experience MARCH 2025 IOWA FARMLAND MARKET UPDATE Latest RLI Iowa Chapter Land Values Survey Results The REALTORS® Land Institute – Iowa Chapter has just released its March 2025 Land Trends and Values Survey, […]
Farmland Market Update – June 2025
Welcome to the latest farmland market update from Whitaker Marketing Group! The Iowa farmland market continues to show resilience and strategic opportunity, even as we see slight market adjustments in some regions. The data from the past 12 months reinforces what we’re seeing on the ground: quality sells, and farmland remains a secure, in-demand asset. […]
May 2025 Farmland Market Update: Is Now the Right Time to Buy or Sell?
The Iowa farmland market continues to evolve as we head into the summer of 2025. This month’s data shows shifting prices, rising interest in lower-quality land, and one of the tightest inventory periods we’ve seen in recent years. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, timing and strategy are key. Here’s what May had to […]
December 2024 Land Market Update
As 2024 came to a close, the Iowa farmland market demonstrated remarkable resilience and stability. Despite a few regional shifts, the market remained steady, offering opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Here’s a closer look at how values changed and what these trends mean for the agricultural real estate market. High-End Prices: Slight Declines Per […]
Should you offer farmland to the current tenant?
Top 50 Questions about Farmland This is a nuanced question that involves a mix of family ties, business relationships, and financial goals. Whether to offer your farmland to the current tenant depends on your priorities and desired outcomes. Reasons to Offer the Farm to the Tenant Good Relationships: If the tenant has treated you or […]
How to Determine the Right Time to Buy Farmland
1. Monitor Farmland Market Trends The first step in timing your purchase is understanding current market conditions. Keep a close eye on farmland prices in your target areas. Are prices rising, staying steady, or declining? Farmland markets tend to move cyclically, so identifying these trends can help you buy at a lower point in the […]
