Securing Your Farm’s Legacy with Expert Management
For many Iowa families, the farm isn’t just land—it’s history, livelihood, and legacy. However, protecting that legacy for the next generation requires more than hard work in the field. It also takes careful planning, professional farm management, and strategies that balance profitability, sustainability, and long-term stewardship. At Whitaker Marketing Group, we believe that expert farm […]
Johnson County Land for Sale – 293.29± Acres Near Iowa City (1 Tract)
Whitaker Marketing Group is proud to present this Johnson County land for sale totaling 293.29± acres, located just ½ mile from Iowa City and ½ mile from Interstate 80. Offered as one tract, this high-quality Iowa farm includes 244.74± tillable acres (Surety Maps) with a CSR2 of 83.8 on the tillable ground, plus onsite grain […]
What To Do When You Inherit Land in Iowa: A Guide for Heirs
Inheriting land can be both a blessing and a responsibility. Whether you’ve just learned you’re heir to farmland, timberland, or a rural parcel in Iowa, the decisions you make early on can have long-term financial, legal, and tax implications. Below are steps, tips, and legal considerations to help you navigate inheriting land in Iowa carefully […]
Ringgold County Iowa Farmland for Sale | 1,110.9± Acres Offered as a Whole or by Tract
Large-scale farmland opportunities continue to attract strong interest across Iowa. However, very few offerings combine productive row-crop acres, grain storage, livestock infrastructure, recreational land, and flexible purchasing options in a single package. Whitaker Marketing Group proudly presents this 1,110.9± acre Ringgold County farmland portfolio. Buyers can purchase the entire offering or select individual tracts that […]
Iowa Land Auction Results January 31st – February 6th, 2026
For a look at the previous week’s results, see our Statewide Iowa Land Auctions January 24–30, 2026 Iowa land auction results from January 31st – February 6th, 2026 provide farmland owners with a clear snapshot of how buyers are responding to tillable land across the state. Using verified auction data from multiple Iowa counties, this […]
ISU Land Value Survey vs a Custom Land Valuation: What’s Best for Your Farm in Iowa
When you’re trying to understand what your land is worth — whether for selling, estate planning, financing, or just making decisions — you’ve got options. Two common tools are: -The Iowa State University Land Value Survey (“ISU Survey” or “ISU Land Value Survey”) -A custom land valuation or full appraisal tailored to your parcel They […]
Iowa Land Auction Results (January 2026): What Sellers Should Know Right Now
Thinking about selling land in Iowa in 2026? January’s results gave sellers a clear message: well-marketed farms—especially tillable acres—are still drawing serious competition, and pricing is continuing to separate by soil quality, location, tract size, and land mix. This recap summarizes January 2026 reported land sales activity across Iowa counties, with takeaways designed specifically for […]
Statewide Iowa Land Auctions January 24–30, 2026
For a look at the previous week’s results, see our Iowa Land Auction Prices, January 20–23, 2026. Statewide Iowa land auctions from January 27–30, 2026 provide farmland owners with a clear snapshot of how buyers are responding to different land types across the state. Using verified auction data from multiple counties, this weekly update helps […]
The Psychology of Bidding: Why Auctions Drive Competition
At Whitaker Marketing Group, we’ve seen it time and again—when the auctioneer’s chant begins and the first bid is placed, something powerful happens in the room (and online). Competition intensifies, bidders become engaged, and farmland often sells for more than anyone expected. But why do auctions have this effect? The answer lies in the psychology […]
Iowa Farmland Auctions Weekly: What January 20–23, 2026 Sales Tell Landowners
For a look at the previous week’s results, see our Iowa Land Auction Prices, January 10–16, 2026. This report on statewide Iowa land auctions gives farmland owners a clear look at how buyers are responding to auction offerings across the state. Using verified auction data from January 20–23, 2026, these results help sellers understand current […]
