Key Takeaways From an Ag Economy Session at the 2026 National Land Conference
The biggest Ag economy takeaways from the REALTORS Land Institute – 2026 National Land Conference centered around farmland values, lending conditions, and farm income pressure. During the session, speakers broke down how global markets, rising costs, and shifting credit conditions are influencing today’s land market. For landowners, investors, and operators, these Ag economy takeaways highlight […]
You Just Inherited a Farm—Now What?
What Should You Do After Inheriting a Farm? Inheriting a farm can feel overwhelming. For some families, it is an emotional transition tied to generations of hard work and history. For others, it may be the first time they have ever owned agricultural real estate. Either way, one question usually comes first: What do I […]
Recent Iowa Farmland Sales Update | March 7-13, 2026 Land Auction Results
Iowa farmland values continue to demonstrate resilience as recent auction data from multiple counties shows strong prices for quality tillable ground. Recent farmland sales across Iowa between March 7th and March 13th, 2026 highlight how productivity, location, and development potential continue to influence land values across the state. The most recent sales included farmland transactions […]
What Do Utility Marking Colors Mean? A Guide for Iowa Landowners
Before digging on any property, it is important to understand the meaning of utility marking colors. When underground utilities are located, technicians use colored flags and spray paint to identify buried infrastructure beneath the ground. These markings follow a standardized system used across the United States and in Iowa to protect critical utilities and prevent […]
Iowa Land Auction Results February 28 – March 6, 2026
For a look at the previous week’s results, see our Iowa Land Auction Results February 21–27, 2026. Iowa land auction results from February 28 – March 6, 2026 provide farmland owners with an updated snapshot of buyer demand, pricing trends, and current land market activity across the state. This week’s reported sales included a mix […]
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 has been recognized with the Land.com Land Star Top Producer Award for the full year of 2025, an honor awarded to top-performing land real estate professionals across the Land.com network. This award recognizes outstanding performance in the land real estate industry, highlighting brokers and firms […]
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 it has been recognized as a Land Star Award Top Producer for the fourth quarter of 2025 by Land.com, one of the nation’s leading marketplaces for rural real estate. The Land.com Quarterly Land Star Awards recognize top-performing land brokers and agencies across the United States. Winners are selected […]
