Midwest Land Market – Land Sales Bulletin

Iowa Farmland Market Setting Up for a Late‑Season Sales Surge

Jennifer Moran | July 27, 2026

As one of Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting states, Iowa is showing early signs of a more active land market heading into late summer and fall. Here are the report highlights:

Iowa, one of LSB’s Midwest reporting states, may see a “flush of land sales” between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30.
Heirs who inherited land in 2024–25 may test the early‑season market before late fall and winter.
Demand continues to outpace supply statewide, keeping conditions seller‑friendly in 2026.
June Iowa sales showed strong pricing and competitive CSR2 ratios across multiple counties.
A brief pause is expected during peak harvest before another strong run of sales late in the year.

Recent June sales across Iowa reinforce that seller‑friendly environment, with strong prices and competitive CSR2 ratios observed in multiple counties. Market momentum is expected to pause briefly during peak harvest before another strong run late in the year. Source: Farm Progress
Author: Doug Hensley, President of Hertz Real Estate Services
Article Link: https://www.farmprogress.com/markets-and-quotes/surge-of-iowa-farmland-sales-likely-later-this-year

Midyear 2026 Farmland Values: Resilience Across Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest Reporting States

Jennifer Moran | July 22, 2026

Benchmark farmland values across Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming remain flat to slightly higher in mid‑2026, according to Farm Credit Services of America’s July Benchmark Farmland Report. Values are supported by strong buyer financials and an already tight real estate market that saw even fewer sales in the first half of the year.

Iowa cropland dipped modestly, leaving overall benchmark values flat. Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming posted incremental gains across both cropland and pasture since January.

The report also highlights broader trends across grain and protein‑producing states served by collaborating Farm Credit associations, reinforcing long‑term appreciation and durable demand across the Midwest.

Iowa*

6‑month change: 0.0% | 1‑year change: ‑1.4%
5‑year change: 31.6% | 10‑year change: 51.1%

Nebraska*

6‑month change: +1.2% | 1‑year change: +3.2%
5‑year change: 42.9% | 10‑year change: 39.2%

South Dakota*

6‑month change: +4.2% | 1‑year change: +6.4%
5‑year change: 71.6% | 10‑year change: 61.8%

Wyoming

6‑month change: +2.7% | 1‑year change: +6.0%
5‑year change: 55.4% | 10‑year change: 99.6%

Market Context

Tight real estate supply and financially strong buyers continue to support values region‑wide
Benchmark values across all four states show significant long‑term appreciation, with ten‑year gains averaging nearly 100%

*Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest Reporting States

Full Report: Farmland Values 2026: Trends in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming | FCSAmerica

Iowa Farmland Auctions Bring More Than 2,700 Acres to Market in July

Jennifer Moran | June 29, 2026

Iowa’s farmland market enters July with more than 2,700 acres scheduled for auction across 16 counties. Listings range from small 3‑acre tracts to multiparcel offerings nearing 780 acres, underscoring steady demand in one of Land Sales Bulletin’s core Midwest reporting states.

Poweshiek County leads early activity with 392 acres selling July 10 across three tracts, all rented for the 2026 crop year.
In northwest Iowa, Pocahontas County brings 775 acres across nine tracts with CSR2 values ranging 80–85.2 in an online‑only auction ending July 15.
Fremont County follows with a 143.99‑acre offering featuring a weighted CSR2 of 83.4 and $17,700 in 2026 cash‑rent income to the buyer.

Statewide, at least 13 additional auctions are expected, with most located south of US‑20. Iowa’s farmland values have increased 1.3% over the past six months, signaling cautious optimism among producers and investors. Read more from Successful Farming: More Than 2700 Acres of Iowa Farmland Head to Auction in July 2026

More than 2,700 Acres of Iowa Farmland head to Auction this July 2026

Recent Farmland Sales Across Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, and Ohio Highlight Steady Regional Demand

Jennifer Moran | June 9, 2026

Farmland auctions across our Midwest states continue to show strong buyer engagement, with recent sales recorded in Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, and Ohio.

Knox County, Illinois, an 88‑acre farm sold for $8,200/acre, supported by a 121.8 PI, 74 tillable acres, and a wind energy easement.
Decatur County, Kansas saw a 470‑acre farm sell in two tracts for an average of $2,325/acre. The larger tract included 200 acres of grassland and 116 acres of cropland with 88 wheat‑base acres at a 56 bu/acre yield, while the second tract featured 84 cropland acres and 71 acres of grassland. Buyers also received 100% of the 2026 wheat crop.
Fillmore County, Nebraska, a 151‑acre irrigated farm brought $12,583/acre, supported by strong corn and soybean base acres and a 7‑tower irrigation system.
Butler County, Ohio, a 144‑acre property sold in four tracts for $15,521/acre, featuring wooded acres, tillable ground, and average yields of 129.6 bu/acre corn and 46.4 bu/acre soybeans.

Across the region, soil quality, crop base strength, and property features continue to drive competitive bidding and support resilient land values. Read more from DTN Progressive Farmer: Recent Farmland Sales in Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska and Ohio

DTN Progressive Farmer Landwatch Weekly Report - June 4, 2026

Farmland sales across the Midwest remain active this spring

Jennifer Moran | May 11, 2026

Recent farmland sales across our reporting states of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin continue to show strong buyer interest and steady demand in core Midwest markets. In Fremont County, Iowa, a 197‑acre farm sold for $10,000 per acre , while Faribault County, Minnesota saw a 123‑acre tract reach $12,200 per acre at auction . North Dakota’s Steele County recorded a multi‑tract sale averaging $3,430 per acre across 790 acres of cropland . In Sauk County, Wisconsin, a two‑tract, 190‑acre offering averaged $6,775 per acre, reflecting continued interest in mixed‑use and recreational acreage .

These transactions highlight ongoing resilience across Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting states, where our finalized sales data helps farmers, producers, lenders, and rural land professionals stay ahead of market shifts.

Read more from Progressive Farmer: Recent Farmland Sales in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin

Landwatch Weekly - Recent Farmland Sales in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin from Progressive Farmer

Resilience Continues to Define the Midwest Land Market — With Minnesota Sales Holding Strong

Jennifer Moran | May 7, 2026

Resilience remains the defining characteristic of Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting region, even as producers navigate drought, rising input costs, and global uncertainty. High‑quality farmland continues to demonstrate remarkable stability across the 10‑state region — and Minnesota is no exception. Recent sales across Minnesota highlight this strength. In the past month, several high‑quality tracts surpassed $12,000 per acre, including:

Faribault County: 123.02 acres at $12,200/acre with a CPI of 93.5
Watonwan County: 151.08 acres at $12,650/acre with a CPI of 93.6
Nobles County: 74.05 acres at $14,835/acre with a CPI of 97

Even with economic pressures, these results echo what LSB’s data has shown for years: high‑quality Midwest farmland gets knocked down less often — and gets back up faster. As one recent report noted, the resilience of top‑tier tillable ground is comparable to “Rocky Balboa” in its ability to rebound.

Across the Midwest, Land Sales Bulletin continues to provide the finalized, county‑level sales data that helps producers, landowners, and advisors navigate a market defined by strength, stability, and long‑term confidence. Read more from Farm Progress: Despite challenges, high-quality farmland prices remain high