Iowa Farmland Auction Results: October 3–9, 2026
Iowa farmland auction results for October 3–9, 2026, showed a wide range of land values across the state. Reported sale prices ranged from $4,300 to $14,400 per acre, reflecting differences in soil quality, land use, location, and agricultural productivity. The week’s reported results included tillable farmland, pasture, Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres, and recreational properties. […]
Iowa Farmland Sales: September 26–October 1, 2026
Iowa farmland sales from September 26 through October 1, 2026, showed a wide range of results across the state. Reported sale prices ranged from $5,800 per acre to $25,500 per acre, showing once again that farmland values can vary significantly based on location, productivity, land use, and local buyer demand. During this period, strong farmland […]
Iowa Farmland Sales in September 2026: What the Latest Sales Tell Us About the Market
Iowa farmland continued to show a wide range of values during September 2026, with individual sales ranging from below $10,000 per acre to more than $25,000 per acre. The latest monthly land sales report provides a useful snapshot of what buyers were willing to pay across different counties, soil qualities, and property types. The September […]
How Does a Sealed Bid Farmland Sale Work in Iowa?
A sealed bid farmland sale in Iowa allows interested buyers to privately submit their best offer for a farm by a specific deadline. After the deadline, the seller reviews the bids and determines how to proceed based on the terms of the sale. Unlike a live farmland auction, buyers typically do not know what other […]
Can I Choose the Attorney Who Handles My Farm Closing?
Yes, in many Iowa farmland transactions, you can choose the attorney you want to represent you during the sale and closing process. However, choosing your attorney and choosing who performs every part of the closing are not always the same thing. The purchase agreement, financing arrangements, title requirements, and responsibilities assigned to each party can […]
Iowa Farmland Auction Results: September 12–18, 2026
Iowa farmland auction activity remained active during the week of September 12–18, 2026. Reported sales in this week’s data included properties across Woodbury, Franklin, Howard, Mitchell, Palo Alto, Pottawattamie, Marshall, Butler, Wapello, Calhoun, Dallas, Ringgold, and Montgomery counties. Among the properties with disclosed sale prices, values ranged from $9,600 per acre to $17,300 per acre […]
Does Harvest Affect When I Should Sell Farmland in Iowa?
Yes, harvest can affect when you should sell farmland in Iowa, but it does not necessarily mean you should wait until harvest is over. In many cases, late summer and fall can be a good time to prepare or market an Iowa farm because buyers are actively evaluating land, harvest provides current information about the […]
How Do I Find Buyers for My Farmland in Iowa?
The best way to find buyers for farmland in Iowa is to expose the property to multiple qualified buyers rather than relying on a single neighbor or local contact. Potential buyers may include neighboring farmers, local operators, investors, landowners looking to expand, beginning farmers, and buyers from outside the immediate area. Finding a buyer is […]
How Often Does Iowa Farmland Change Ownership?
Iowa farmland does not change ownership very often. More than half of Iowa farmland has been held by the same owners for at least 20 years, according to Iowa State University’s 2022 Farmland Ownership and Tenure Survey. About 20% had been held for more than 40 years. This long-term ownership helps explain why quality Iowa […]
Iowa Farmland Auction Results: August 29–September 4, 2026
Iowa farmland auction results from August 29 through September 4, 2026, showed a wide range of prices across the state. Reported sales ranged from $8,400 to $23,550 per acre, with several farms selling for more than $17,000 per acre. The week’s data included tillable farmland, CRP ground, recreational property, irrigated land, and farmsteads. Results also […]