Iowa Farmland Auction Results: August 8–14, 2026
Iowa farmland auction results for August 8–14, 2026, show a wide range in land values across the state. Reported farmland sales ranged from $6,500 to $17,100 per acre, with strong results appearing in several different regions of Iowa. During this reporting period, 15 land auction tracts were recorded across nine Iowa counties. Fourteen tracts had […]
Iowa Land Market Update: July 25–31, 2026
Iowa Farmland Sales Continue to Show Strong Demand Despite Mixed Prices During the week of July 25–31, 2026, Iowa recorded seven reported land sales totaling more than 780 acres. Sale prices ranged from $6,000 per acre to $18,400 per acre, highlighting how land quality, location, wind turbine income, CRP contracts, and recreational potential continue to […]
Iowa Land Auction Report: What July 2026 Land Sales Tell Us
July 2026 demonstrated that Iowa farmland values remain highly dependent on location, land quality, and buyer demand. Sale prices ranged from approximately $4,650 per acre to $18,400 per acre, proving that there is no single “average” value that accurately represents today’s market. If you’ve been following Iowa farmland values, July offered another reminder that every […]
Iowa Farmland Auction Results: July 18–24, 2026
Iowa farmland auction results from July 18–24, 2026, show that quality tillable farms continue to bring premium prices while recreational properties remain highly sought after. Reported sale prices ranged from $4,700 to $14,200 per acre, demonstrating that land quality, location, and buyer demand continue to drive today’s market. Each week’s auction activity provides another piece […]
Iowa Farmland Values in 2026: What Landowners Need to Know About Today’s Market
If you’ve been following farmland sales across Iowa, you’ve likely heard questions about where land values are headed. Are farmland prices beginning to decline, or is the market simply settling after several years of record-breaking appreciation? The answer is somewhere in the middle. While benchmark farmland values in Iowa have eased slightly over the past […]
Iowa Farmland Auction Results: June 20–26, 2026 Market Update
Iowa farmland auction activity remained active during the week of June 20–26, 2026, with productive tillable farms continuing to generate strong interest from buyers across the state. While several sales included recreational, CRP, timber, and mixed-use properties, quality row-crop farms once again led the market with some impressive per-acre values. This week’s results included transactions […]
Iowa Farmland Auction Results: May 30–June 5, 2026 Market Update
If you’re wondering what Iowa farmland is selling for right now, the latest auction results from May 30 through June 5, 2026, provide a valuable snapshot of the market. Recent sales across multiple Iowa counties continue to show strong demand for productive farmland, even as producers and investors navigate lower commodity prices, tighter margins, and […]
AI Tools in Agriculture: Insights From the 2026 ISU Soil Management and Land Valuation Conference
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming one of the most important technologies in modern agriculture. From autonomous tractors and crop scouting apps to livestock monitoring and yield prediction, AI tools are beginning to influence how farmers, agronomists, researchers, and agricultural businesses make decisions across the Midwest. During the 2026 ISU Soil Management and Land Valuation Conference, […]
Iowa Land Auction Results: April 11–17, 2026 Market Update
The Iowa farmland market continues to show strength as we move deeper into the spring season. Auction activity from April 11 through April 17, 2026 highlights consistent demand for quality tillable acres, with buyers remaining aggressive on productive farms across multiple regions of the state. This report details Iowa land auction results April 11-17 2026 […]
Latest RLI Iowa Land Values Survey: March 2026 Results
Latest REALTORS® Land Institute Iowa Chapter Land Values Survey Results The REALTORS® Land Institute – Iowa Chapter has released the March 2026 Land Trends and Values Survey, providing valuable insights into current farmland market conditions across Iowa. The survey gathers input from land professionals including farm managers, real estate brokers, lenders, and agricultural attorneys who […]