Bang for your buck

Monthly Iowa farmland prices per acre showing high-, medium-, and low-quality land value trends from February through April based on auction data

While David attended the National Land Conference hosted by the Realtors Land Institute, I stayed home handling land closings, shuttling kids, and calving cows. I am not complaining—this is exactly what I love to do. However, as I worked through several land transactions, I kept thinking about the size of these investments and what farmers […]

BLACK HAWK COUNTY, IOWA | FARMLAND PRICES, APPRAISALS AND AUCTIONS

Map outlining Black Hawk County, Iowa, including Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Evansdale, and major highways

Black Hawk County Iowa Land Information Discover farmland opportunities in Black Hawk County, Iowa. Explore typical land prices, recent auction results, local towns, and helpful resources to guide your property search. To get answers to your farmland questions or to request a FREE farm appraisal, connect with your Black Hawk County land expert today. Location: […]

CLAYTON COUNTY, IOWA | FARMLAND PRICES, APPRAISALS AND AUCTIONS

Map of Clayton County Iowa showing towns such as Elkader, Monona, Postville, and Strawberry Point.

Clayton County Iowa Land Information Explore farmland opportunities in Clayton County, Iowa. Review typical land prices, recent auction activity, CSR2 values, rental rates, and local towns to support your farmland search. If you’d like a FREE farm valuation or have questions, contact your local Clayton County land expert today. Location: Northeastern Iowa Average Farmland Value: […]

FAYETTE COUNTY, IOWA | FARMLAND PRICES, APPRAISALS AND AUCTIONS

Fayette County Iowa map showing major towns and highways.

Fayette County Iowa Land Information Explore farmland opportunities in Fayette County, Iowa. Review typical land prices, recent auction activity, CSR2 values, rental rates, and local towns to support your farmland search. If you’d like a FREE farm valuation or have questions, contact your local Fayette County land expert today. Location: Northeastern Iowa Average Farmland Value: […]

BREMER COUNTY, IOWA | FARMLAND PRICES, APPRAISALS AND AUCTIONS

Map of Bremer County, Iowa showing Waverly, Denver, Tripoli, Readlyn, Plainfield, and Frederika.

Bremer County Iowa Land Information Explore farmland opportunities in Bremer County, Iowa. Review typical land prices, recent auction activity, CSR2 values, rental rates, and local towns to support your farmland search. If you’d like a FREE farm valuation or have questions, contact your local Bremer County land expert today. Location: Northeastern Iowa Average Farmland Value: […]

CHICKASAW COUNTY, IOWA | FARMLAND PRICES, APPRAISALS AND AUCTIONS

Map of Chickasaw County, Iowa showing towns including New Hampton, Fredericksburg, Lawler, Nashua, and Alta Vista.

Chickasaw County Iowa Land Information Explore farmland opportunities in Chickasaw County, Iowa. This page highlights average land values, auction results, CSR2 data, crop yields, and community insights to support your farmland search. For questions or to request a FREE farm appraisal, contact your local Chickasaw County land expert. Location: Northeastern Iowa Average Farmland Value: $12,086.11 […]

Do you offer online bidding?

Top 50 questions about farmland including buying, selling, auctions, and land values

Top Questions About Farmland Auctions One of the most common questions landowners and bidders ask is whether farmland auctions offer online bidding. The short answer is yes—and the technology matters more than ever. Do You Offer Online Bidding for Farmland Auctions? Yes, we offer online bidding through a custom-built platform designed specifically for farmland auctions. […]

FEBRUARY 2023 IOWA FARMLAND VALUE | IOWA LAND GUY

Iowa land trends by crop reporting district from September 2022 to February 2023

The Iowa Land Market Is Changing The land market continues to evolve, and recent conversations confirm that shift. We recently returned from the National Land Conference hosted by the Realtors Land Institute, where brokers from across the country shared insight into current conditions. Despite ongoing discussion around interest rates, one theme was clear. Interest rates […]

Why is Farmland So Expensive?

Rows of corn growing on productive farmland showing agricultural value

Farmland is a valuable and limited resource that provides a wide range of economic and social benefits. It supports crop production, livestock operations, and the production of food, fuel, and other agricultural goods. However, strong demand combined with limited supply has driven farmland prices significantly higher over the past few decades. This article explores the […]

What is a CSR?

Top 50 questions about farmland covering Iowa land values and productivity

Top 50 Questions About Farmland What Is a CSR Score? In Iowa, farmland productivity is commonly measured using the Crop Suitability Rating (CSR) or its updated version, CSR2.  As a result, this score helps estimate a tract’s potential for crop production on a scale of 0.5 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater productivity. Key […]