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 […]
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 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 […]