Farmland activity across the Midwest continues to build momentum, with Iowa seeing a noticeable uptick in sales as global market forces push corn and soybean prices to three‑year highs. For Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting region, including Illinois, these conditions are contributing to stronger buyer interest and more tracts coming to market.
Key Summary Points:
- Higher corn and soybean prices have put farm profitability back into play.
- Weather, drought, and geopolitical pressures continue to influence commodity markets and buyer sentiment.
- Iowa sales remain active across Emmet, Hancock, Black Hawk, Crawford, Webster, Cedar, Montgomery, Decatur, and Jefferson counties.
- More supply is entering the market as sellers respond to stronger pricing conditions and renewed buyer activity.
Author: Doug Hensley, President of Hertz Real Estate Services
Farm Progress Full Article: https://www.farmprogress.com/markets-and-quotes/5-reasons-why-farmland-sales-are-on-an-uptick
