2025 Iowa State University Land Survey
Iowa Farmland Market: A Year of Adjustment, Not Decline The 2025 Iowa State University Land Value Survey shows that Iowa farmland values increased 0.7% from November 2024 to November 2025, bringing the statewide average to $11,549 per acre. While this rise is modest, it signals market stability—especially following last year’s 3.1% correction and three prior […]
Washington & Louisa County Iowa Farmland Auction Results
A Record Sale for Iowa Farmland Whitaker Marketing Group achieved exceptional Iowa farmland auction results on October 22, 2025, selling 902.25 ± acres in Washington and Louisa Counties for $13,175,420—an average of $16,701 per tillable acre.This farmland auction reflected both the continued strength of Iowa’s land market and the power of strategic, data-driven marketing. The […]
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, […]
2024 Iowa State University Land Value Survey: Market Insights & Strategic Outlook
Iowa Farmland Market Cooling: What the 3.1% Decline Really Means The 2024 Iowa State University Land Value Survey reveals that Iowa farmland values decreased by 3.1% from November 2023 to November 2024, bringing the statewide average to $11,467 per acre. This modest decline represents a natural market correction after three consecutive years of record-high values, […]
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 […]
Farmland Market Update – May 2025
Welcome to the latest farmland market update from Whitaker Marketing Group! Let’s dig into what’s happening in the Iowa farmland market as of May 2025. Current Farmland Prices Here’s the latest breakdown of farmland prices across Iowa: High-quality ground: $13,709/acre Medium-quality ground: $9,484/acre Low-quality ground: $5,300/acre Top-notch farms are holding strong, with buyers clearly favoring […]
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 […]
Iowa Farmland for Sale – February 2025 Market Update
Iowa Farmland Prices Are Rising – What This Means for Buyers & Sellers As we move through February 2025, the Iowa farmland market continues to show strong demand, with moderate price increases across mid-to-high-quality farmland. Buyers, including farmers and investors, remain active, competing for available land. February 2025 Iowa Farmland Prices – Market Trends Recent […]
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 […]
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 […]
