Best Iowa Farmland Broker

2022 America’s Best Brokerages award by The Land Report recognizing top farmland brokerages

Whitaker Marketing Group: Iowa’s Leading Farmland Brokerage Whitaker Marketing Group is the leading farmland brokerage in Iowa, providing expert guidance to farmers, landowners, and investors who want to buy or sell farmland. Our team understands Iowa’s local land markets and uses proven strategies to help clients achieve strong results. Experienced Iowa Farmland Professionals One of […]

Whitaker Marketing Group – Top Land Sales Company in Iowa

Whitaker Marketing Group ranks among the top farmland companies in Iowa by total volume of farmland sold. How to Choose the Best Farmland Company Choosing an auction company to sell your land is a major decision—and one you only get to make once. For many families, selling farmland is the largest financial transaction they will […]

2022 Iowa State University Land Survey

2022 Iowa farmland values by county as of November 1, 2022

The 2022 Iowa State University Land Value Survey reported a 17.0% statewide increase, pushing average Iowa farmland values to $11,411 per acre from November 2021 to November 2022. This marks the highest nominal land value ever recorded since Iowa State began tracking farmland values in the 1940s. History of the Iowa State University Land Value […]

President of the Realtor Land Institute

David Whitaker, Iowa RLI National President and Accredited Land Consultant, smiling at an industry event

David Whitaker Elected 2022 Iowa RLI National President For the past year, David Whitaker prepared for this leadership role while serving as Iowa Chapter President-Elect. He looks forward to the year ahead and the opportunity to serve land professionals across the state. September 28, 2022 (Des Moines, IA) — The REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) Iowa […]

Whitaker Marketing Group Named Iowa’s Best Brokerages by Land Report

The Land Report magazine featuring America’s Best Land Brokerages special report

Whitaker Marketing Group Named One of the Midwest’s Best Land Brokerages Whitaker Marketing Group earned recognition as one of the Midwest’s Best Land Real Estate Brokerages from The Land Report. This honor highlights the firm’s leadership in farmland sales, auctions, and land marketing across Iowa and the Midwest. As a full-service real estate and auction […]

David Whitaker Crowned 3rd in the 2022 NAA International Auctioneer Champion

International Auctioneer Championship finalists on stage following the 2022 competition

David Whitaker Earns 3rd Place at the International Auctioneer Championship David Whitaker earned third place in the Men’s National Auctioneers Association International Auctioneer Championship (IAC), which took place Friday, July 29, in San Diego, California. The International Auctioneer Championship stands as one of the most respected and competitive events in the auction industry. Professional Background […]

JULY 2022 IOWA FARMLAND VALUE | IOWA LAND GUY

Iowa farmland trends by crop reporting district from February to July 2022

The Iowa Farmland Market Is Flat-Lining Over the past month, the Iowa farmland market has shown signs of leveling out. We have seen several auctions result in no-sales or delayed sales. At the same time, we also witnessed strong auctions that achieved prices of $18,000 to $22,000 per acre. So what does this mean for […]

Iowa Farmland Value

If Your Paycheck Depends on the Weather Commodity markets remain strong, with corn near $8 and soybeans approaching $16—assuming the weather cooperates and crops get planted. At the same time, farmland sales activity continues to increase across Iowa. Meanwhile, the volume of acres coming to market is rising, and we continue to see strong demand […]

Should you do an Auction or Listing?

Farmland auction team celebrating a successful land sale in front of a community building

You have finally made the decision to sell your farmland. Now, the next big question is how you should sell it. In most cases, landowners choose between two primary options: a traditional listing or an auction. Listing Farmland the Traditional Way Listing farmland is the most common and familiar approach. This method involves setting a […]

A New 2022 State Record was set at Auction by Whitaker Marketing Group

Aerial view of Iowa farmland marked sold following a competitive land auction

Thirty-eight acres of farmland sold in Sioux County for $23,000 per acre, or $24,498.60 per tillable acre. This sale highlights how multiple factors continue to influence Iowa farmland prices. “There are a multitude of factors that impact farmland prices,” said David Whitaker of Whitaker Marketing Group. “However, competitive bidding and utilizing the auction method of […]