Iowa Farmland Market Holds Steady Through 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, Iowa’s farmland market has proven to be more resilient than many expected. Entering the year, higher interest rates and softer grain prices led some to believe land values would finally pull back. Instead, the market showed steady performance, supported by disciplined sellers and continued buyer demand for quality acres. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
How Commodity Prices Affect Farmland Values
Commodity prices are a critical driver of farmland values. The prices of crops like corn and soybeans directly influence farm profitability, which in turn shapes demand for farmland. This close connection makes commodity prices one of the most important factors to monitor for anyone looking to buy or sell agricultural land. The Direct Link Between […]
2024 Iowa Farmland Market: County-by-County Insights
As 2024 comes to a close, Iowa’s farmland market continues to showcase both resilience and opportunity. Our detailed maps break down key data county by county, offering valuable insight into market performance for buyers, sellers, and investors. What Our Maps Show Iowa Average Auction Prices This map shows average price per acre at auction by […]
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 […]