Iowa Land Auction Results: February 14–20, 2026 Weekly Update
For a look at the previous week’s results, see our Iowa Land Auction Results February 7–13, 2026 Iowa land auction results from February 14–20, 2026, provide farmland owners with a clear view of buyer demand, pricing trends, and current market conditions across the state. This week’s activity included primarily tillable tracts, along with CRP acreage […]
Iowa Land Auction Results January 31st – February 6th, 2026
For a look at the previous week’s results, see our Statewide Iowa Land Auctions January 24–30, 2026 Iowa land auction results from January 31st – February 6th, 2026 provide farmland owners with a clear snapshot of how buyers are responding to tillable land across the state. Using verified auction data from multiple Iowa counties, this […]
Iowa Land Auction Results (January 2026): What Sellers Should Know Right Now
Thinking about selling land in Iowa in 2026? January’s results gave sellers a clear message: well-marketed farms—especially tillable acres—are still drawing serious competition, and pricing is continuing to separate by soil quality, location, tract size, and land mix. This recap summarizes January 2026 reported land sales activity across Iowa counties, with takeaways designed specifically for […]
Statewide Iowa Land Auctions January 24–30, 2026
For a look at the previous week’s results, see our Iowa Land Auction Prices, January 20–23, 2026. Statewide Iowa land auctions from January 27–30, 2026 provide farmland owners with a clear snapshot of how buyers are responding to different land types across the state. Using verified auction data from multiple counties, this weekly update helps […]
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. […]
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 […]
Leveraging GIS & Soil Mapping to Elevate Farmland Sales
In today’s farmland market, buyers expect data-driven insights, transparency, and confidence in a property’s long-term potential. At Whitaker Marketing Group, we leverage GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and advanced soil mapping to showcase farmland in ways that go far beyond traditional listings. As a result, both buyers and sellers gain a clearer understanding of the land’s […]
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 […]
Navigating Conservation Programs: How CRP and CSP Boost Farmland Value
When it comes to maximizing the value of Iowa farmland, many landowners immediately think about soil quality, CSR2 scores, or grain market proximity. But one often overlooked factor can significantly increase both the profitability and attractiveness of farmland: conservation programs. Programs like the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) not only […]
Maximizing Value on Lesser-Tillable Land
Not every acre of Iowa farmland is the same. While highly tillable land often captures headlines and record auction prices, lesser-tillable land—with waterways, timber, pastures, or rolling terrain—can offer significant opportunities if positioned correctly. At Whitaker Marketing Group, we help landowners unlock hidden value by marketing not just the farm’s tillable acres, but its full […]
