Why Some Farms Sell for More Than Expected

Crowd attending a live farmland auction and land sale event with buyers bidding on agricultural real estate.

Some farms sell above asking price because their value goes beyond acreage. Location near urban centers, unique infrastructure, development potential, market scarcity, and emotional or lifestyle appeal can all push prices higher. Buyers pay a premium when a property offers more than just farmable land. Farm properties hold a special place in the real estate […]

Why is Farmland America’s Most Unique Asset?

Dollar bills growing from soil with young plants, representing farmland investment, agricultural wealth, long-term appreciation, and income generation from farmland ownership.

Farmland investment continues to attract farmers, landowners, and investors because it combines a finite, tangible asset with consistent income generation and long-term appreciation. Unlike stocks or residential real estate, farmland offers stability, inflation protection, and the ability to generate income while increasing in value over time. Owning Midwestern farmland is completely different than holding residential […]

Iowa Land Auction Results | June 2026 Farmland Market Update

Iowa Farmland Auction Results June 2026 showing monthly Iowa land auction report and farmland market update by Whitaker Marketing Group.

The Iowa farmland market remained active throughout June 2026 as buyers continued competing for quality farmland across the state. More than 60 reported land auctions took place during the month, ranging from highly productive tillable farms to CRP, pasture, recreational, development, and mixed-use properties. While not every auction disclosed its final sale price, the available […]