Marketing Farmland Across Multiple States: Challenges and Strategies
At Whitaker Marketing Group, we work every day to connect sellers with the right buyers for their farmland. However, while marketing a single property in one county comes with its own considerations, expanding farmland sales across multiple states introduces a new level of complexity. Moreover, from understanding local regulations to navigating different buyer expectations, marketing […]
Iowa Farmland Auction Results: What This Week’s Sales Reveal for Landowners
This report on weekly Iowa farmland auction results provides landowners with clear insight into buyer demand, pricing trends, and how auctions are performing across the state. Weekly Iowa Farmland Auction Snapshot (Early January 2026) This week’s statewide auction activity included a broad range of land types and pricing outcomes. Specifically, the data reflects: Tillable, pasture, […]
Transitioning CRP Land Back to Row Crop Farming
If you’ve ever managed land in Iowa, you know the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) isn’t just a government acronym—it’s been a big part of the farm landscape for a long time. CRP’s done a heap of good, whether that’s holding soil in place, cleaning up water, or just giving pheasants somewhere to roost. But CRP […]
Farm Income History: How Sharing Past Yield Records Affects Buyer Decisions
When it comes to selling farmland in Iowa and across the Midwest, one of the most influential factors in a buyer’s decision is farm income history. Buyers want to know not just the number of acres or CSR2 score, but how the farm has actually performed over time. Sharing past yield records—corn, soybeans, or other […]
Iowa Farmland Auction Results: What This Week’s Sales Tell Landowners Considering an Auction
Even during a quieter auction week, a single verified sale can reveal meaningful insight into buyer behavior—and, more importantly, why auctions continue to provide clarity for farmland sellers. This week’s Iowa farmland auction results include a confirmed tillable sale in Fremont County, offering a clear snapshot of how productive land is being valued at year-end. […]
Kathy Loew Joins the Whitaker Marketing Group Team
We’re excited to welcome Kathy Loew to the Whitaker Marketing Group team. Kathy isn’t just another name on a door; she lives and breathes agricultural life. If you’re buying or selling a farm, hunting ground, or rural property, you want someone who truly cares about the land. Kathy gets it because she’s lived it. Kathy’s […]
Iowa Farmland Market Holds Steady Through 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, Iowa’s farmland market has proven to be more resilient than many expected. Entering the year, higher interest rates and softer grain prices led some to believe land values would finally pull back. Instead, the market showed steady performance, supported by disciplined sellers and continued buyer demand for quality acres. […]
Iowa Farmland Prices: 2024 vs. 2025 Market Update
When landowners ask, “How’s the market?” the most honest answer in Iowa farmland values in 2025 is this: Iowa farmland values didn’t drop — they separated. Looking at verified auction data from both 2024 and 2025, the market has become more disciplined, more selective, and more execution-driven. And for sellers, that distinction matters more today […]
From Tenant to Owner: Pathways to Farmland Ownership in Iowa
In today’s digital-first world, even farmland sales benefit from smart online strategies. At Whitaker Marketing Group, we’ve adopted digital marketing methods to showcase farmland more effectively, build buyer trust, and strengthen our brand identity. We also adapt to how modern buyers search, evaluate, and connect. Exploring Financial Tools for Tenants Wanting to Own –USDA FSA […]
Missouri Farmland Prices 2025
Missouri farmland prices 2025 vary widely by county, reflecting differences in soil quality, land use, and regional demand. The Missouri Average Farmland Price Per Acre map provides a county-by-county view of where land values are strongest, where they are softer, and what those trends reveal about the current farmland market across the state. Missouri Farmland […]
