Iowa State University Land Value Survey 2024: What It Means for Farmland Owners
2024 Iowa State University Land Value Survey: Market Insights & Strategic Outlook Iowa Farmland Market Cooling: What the 3.1% Decline Really Means The 2024 Iowa State University Land Value Survey reveals that Iowa farmland values decreased by 3.1% from November 2023 to November 2024, bringing the statewide average to $11,467 per acre. This modest decline […]
Why More Landowners Are Choosing the Auction Method (and Why Whitaker Marketing Group Does It Best)
When you need to move farmland or rural real estate quickly, confidently, and for true market value, the auction block isn’t a gamble—it’s a strategy. At Whitaker Marketing Group, auctions are our specialty. We’ve honed a process that delivers speed, certainty, and strong results by creating urgency and putting serious buyers head-to-head. Why More Sellers […]
Farm Lease Termination in Iowa: Don’t Miss the September 1st Deadline
Thinking about selling your farmland this fall? Add lease termination to your checklist—because in Iowa, most farm leases automatically renew unless one party serves written notice on or before September 1. Miss that date and you’re likely stuck with the lease (and the tenant) for another crop year. Iowa’s Automatic Renewal Rule—In Plain English Iowa […]
The Big Beautiful Bill: What This Massive Investment Really Means for Agriculture
The buzz around the latest Big Beautiful Bill isn’t just D.C. noise—it’s about the sheer size of the investment and how it reshapes safety nets, crop insurance, and disaster aid. After digging through the details and cross-checking the fine print, here’s what those changes actually mean in the field—for your balance sheet, your lender meetings, […]
Whitaker Marketing Group Wins 4 National Marketing Awards
We don’t do it for the awards—but when our marketing gets recognized nationally, it’s a reminder that the work we put into selling your property truly makes a difference. At this year’s National Auctioneers Association (NAA) Convention in Schaumburg, Illinois, WMG earned top honors in four competitive marketing categories: Awards Earned by Whitaker Marketing Group […]
Still Up 51.70% in 5 Years: Iowa Farmland Market Update – July 2025
Still Up 51.70% in 5 Years: What Does This Mean for Your Farm? Each year, Iowa farmland owners and investors look to the mid-year benchmark report to answer one question: Where is the market headed? The July 2025 report from Farm Credit Services of America delivers both clarity and opportunity. The Short-Term Dip Let’s start […]
Farmland Market Update – June 2025
Welcome to the latest farmland market update from Whitaker Marketing Group! The Iowa farmland market continues to show resilience and strategic opportunity, even as we see slight market adjustments in some regions. The data from the past 12 months reinforces what we’re seeing on the ground: quality sells, and farmland remains a secure, in-demand asset. […]
May 2025 Farmland Market Update: Is Now the Right Time to Buy or Sell?
The Iowa farmland market continues to evolve as we head into the summer of 2025. This month’s data shows shifting prices, rising interest in lower-quality land, and one of the tightest inventory periods we’ve seen in recent years. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, timing and strategy are key. Here’s what May had to […]
Farmland Market Update – May 2025
Welcome to the latest farmland market update from Whitaker Marketing Group! Let’s dig into what’s happening in the Iowa farmland market as of May 2025. Current Farmland Prices Here’s the latest breakdown of farmland prices across Iowa: High-quality ground: $13,709/acre Medium-quality ground: $9,484/acre Low-quality ground: $5,300/acre Top-notch farms are holding strong, with buyers clearly favoring […]
David Whitaker Named Iowa’s Broker of the Year: How Hard Work and Expertise Built a Midwest Powerhouse
We are thrilled to announce that David Whitaker, co-owner of Whitaker Marketing Group, has been honored as the Broker of the Year by the Iowa Chapter of the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI). This prestigious award recognizes David’s exceptional achievements in land brokerage and his unwavering dedication to clients across Iowa and the Midwest. David is […]
