2022 Iowa State University Land Survey
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 […]
NOVEMBER 2022 IOWA FARMLAND VALUE | IOWA LAND GUY
Decision Making in Today’s Farmland Market December and early January are often the months when landowners, farmers, and investors pause to evaluate the year ahead. This is the season for big questions. Should land be sold or held? Is it time to buy? Do equipment trades make sense? How did taxes and profit shake out? […]
OCTOBER 2022 IOWA FARMLAND VALUE | IOWA LAND GUY
Hunting to Harvest I spent much of this month hunting in Montana. Every year, I head west to clear my mind, recharge, and spend time on the land. Those trips always remind me why so many people are passionate about land ownership—and why I am as well. There is something special about the freedom that […]
President of the Realtor Land Institute
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 […]
Iowa Land Values Survey Fall 2022
The REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) – Iowa Chapter released the results of its September 2022 Land Trends and Values Survey, offering insight into statewide farmland market conditions. Overall, the survey shows that Iowa farmland values continued to rise, although the pace of growth has begun to slow. Statewide Farmland Value Trends From March 2022 to […]
Whitaker Marketing Group Named Iowa’s Best Brokerages by Land 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 […]
Record Farmland Sale in Iowa | Top Auction Prices for Iowa Farmland
On August 31st 2022 in Sioux County, Iowa 80.29 acres were sold at a record high of $26,000 an acre. This 80.29 acres had an amazing CSR of 91.3 and approximately 78.22 tillable acres. Great farmlands are still selling at excellent prices. Good sale by Vander Werff & Associates. This may have been an outstanding […]
Iowa Farmland Market Update – January 2022
As we move toward spring, a healthy amount of farmland will continue to come to market. We are seeing sellers and real estate companies work aggressively to accelerate listings in order to capitalize on today’s strong land prices. Now that the dust has settled on 2021, farmland values continue to move forward. While prices may […]
More Stable, Better Returns Than the Stock Market
Farmland continues to attract investors seeking a financially sound, long-term investment. Unlike many asset classes, farmland can generate income while investors hold the land before a future sale. Farmland is not always easy to acquire or manage. Investors without an agricultural background may find ownership challenging at first. However, farmland can be very profitable when […]
Iowa Farmland Market Update – December 2021
Historically, November records the highest volume of farmland transactions. This year followed that trend. Market activity remained strong, and buyer interest stayed consistent throughout the month. Market Sentiment Remains Positive When speaking with realtors and land professionals, a consistent message continues to surface. Many believe the farmland market will remain strong in the near term. […]
