721 Exchange for Farmland Owners: A Potential Strategy to Defer Capital Gains Taxes

Many farmland owners have held their land for decades. In many cases, the farm is fully paid off and producing steady rental income. However, when the time comes to sell, capital gains taxes can significantly impact the financial outcome of a sale. For some landowners, heirs may inherit farmland but feel uncertain about long-term ownership […]
Whitaker Marketing Group Wins Land.com Land Star Top Producer Award for 2025

Whitaker Marketing Group is proud to announce that our team earned the Land.com Land Star Top Producer Award for the full year of 2025. This award recognizes top land real estate professionals across the Land.com network. Specifically, it highlights strong sales volume, active transaction activity, and proven results for landowners and buyers. Most importantly, this […]
Iowa Land Auction Results – February 2026 Market Recap

Thinking about selling land in Iowa in 2026? February’s land auction results delivered a clear signal: buyer demand remains strong for productive farmland, but pricing continues to vary widely depending on soil quality, tract size, location, and land mix. This recap summarizes February 2026 reported land sales activity across Iowa counties, offering insights specifically for […]
Iowa Land Auction Results February 21–27, 2026

Iowa farmland auction results from February 21–27, 2026, provide farmland owners with a clear view of buyer demand, pricing trends, and current market conditions across the state. This week’s activity included primarily tillable farms, along with CRP acreage, recreational land, and a wind turbine-influenced farm across multiple Iowa counties. For landowners evaluating whether now is […]
Whitaker Marketing Group Named Land.com Land Star Award Top Producer for Q4 2025

Whitaker Marketing Group is proud to announce that our team earned the Land Star Award Top Producer recognition for the fourth quarter of 2025 by Land.com. Land.com is one of the nation’s leading marketplaces for rural real estate. Each quarter, the Land Star Awards recognize top land brokers and agencies across the United States. This […]
David Whitaker Inducted into the Iowa Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame

Whitaker Marketing Group proudly recognizes David Whitaker’s induction into the Iowa Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame – a milestone that reflects a career built on professionalism, performance, and consistent results for landowners. This recognition represents decades of leadership within the auction industry and a continued commitment to delivering measurable outcomes for farmland sellers across Iowa […]
Polk County, Iowa Land Auction – 231.09± Acres of High-CSR2 Farmland Selling March 25, 2026

Whitaker Marketing Group, in collaboration with Sean Asada of RE/MAX, is proud to present an exceptional Polk County, Iowa farmland auction opportunity. This 231.09± acre farm will sell in one tract on Tuesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT at 2816 Shoreline Rd, Des Moines, Iowa. Quality farmland with strong CSR2 ratings and proximity […]
Ringgold County Iowa Land Auction – 235± Acres with CRP Income & Recreational Appeal

The upcoming Ringgold County Iowa land auction on March 4, 2026 presents a strong opportunity for buyers seeking income-producing land with recreational value in southern Iowa. Whitaker Marketing Group is honored to offer 235± acres located just 2.5 miles southwest of Mount Ayr, Iowa. This single-tract property combines established CRP income, paved access, and long-term […]
Webster County Iowa Land for Sale | 49.13± Acres | March 3, 2026 Auction

If you are searching for Webster County Iowa land for sale, this upcoming auction offers a strong combination of productive soils, pavement access, grain storage, and future flexibility. Whitaker Marketing Group, in collaboration with Sean Asada and Haylee Quirk of RE/MAX, is pleased to present 49.13± acres selling in two tracts in Webster County, Iowa, […]
Iowa Land Auction Results: February 14–20, 2026 Weekly Update

For a look at the previous week’s results, see our Iowa Land Auction Results February 7–13, 2026 Iowa land auction results from February 14–20, 2026, provide farmland owners with a clear view of buyer demand, pricing trends, and current market conditions across the state. This week’s activity included primarily tillable tracts, along with CRP acreage […]