Land Sales Bulletin

09/02/2026

More than 5,218 acres of Illinois farmland will be auctioned this September across 26 counties, per Successful Farming. As one of Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting states, Illinois continues to show strong demand for high quality farmland and multitract offerings.

Highlights
• Marshall and Putnam Counties: Quinn Family Farm offering with irrigated cropland, pasture, CRP acres, and a farmstead.
• McLean County: 310.43 acres in two tracts with a PI of 140.9.
• Edgar County: Five parcels with PI values up to 143.60.
• Additional auctions statewide, including 856.8 acres in Kankakee County.

Author: Amanda Miller, Successful Farming Full report: https://conta.cc/4i71Dut

09/01/2026

Nearly 8,500 acres of Iowa farmland will be auctioned this September across 36 counties, per Successful Farming. Iowa remains a key Midwest reporting state for Land Sales Bulletin, and this month’s lineup highlights strong demand for high-quality acres.
Highlights
• Dallas County: 529.71 acres in seven tracts with strong soil ratings.
• Grundy County: Two tracts with CSR2 ratings above county averages.
• Butler County: 229.4 acres with pasture, rolling ground, and market access.
• Forty-six additional auctions statewide.

Author: Amanda Miller, Successful Farming Full report: https://conta.cc/4i2fjHf

08/31/2026

DTN’s Progressive Farmer Landwatch Weekly, features recent sale activity across LSB's Midwest states of Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio and neighboring Kansas. Demand remains strong for diversified operations and properties with supplemental income potential.

State Highlights:

Iowa: 125 acres sold at $7,752 per acre with CRP income and on‑farm improvements.

Minnesota: 468 acres sold at $13,248 per acre with grain storage and wind turbine income.

Ohio: 116 acres sold at $16,522 per acre across multiple tracts supporting cattle and tillable acres.

Kansas: 322 acres sold at $2,202 per acre with cropland bases and a spring‑fed creek.

Read more from DTN/Progressive Farmer:

Recent Sales Results From Louisa County, Iowa; Kingman County, Kansas; Lincoln County, Minnesota; and Allen County, Ohio

08/27/2026

Our August Midwest Land News and Insights Report

This month delivered one of the most data rich snapshots of 2026, with steady demand, tight supply, and mixed value movement across our Midwest reporting states. Sales across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, provided a strong mid month snapshot of regional activity. Illinois posted its sixth consecutive year of value gains, Minnesota entered August with more than 2,970 acres heading to auction, and Iowa’s market held a stable, sideways pricing pattern.

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08/25/2026

Illinois farm real estate values increased again in 2026, reaching $9,250 per acre and extending a six year streak of annual gains . USDA NASS notes similar movement across the Midwest. This steady growth aligns with broader Corn Belt movement, where our Midwest and neighboring states also posted moderate increases.

Midwest State Highlights
• Illinois: $9,250 per acre, up 3.6 percent
• Iowa: 3.2 percent increase; highest value at $10,100 per acre
• Indiana: 3.4 percent increase
• Missouri: 4.0 percent increase
• Ohio: 3.2 percent increase; $9,650 per acre

Illinois held the top spot in 2021, but Iowa and Ohio have since posted stronger gains.
Full Report from farmdoc daily, University of Illinois: https://conta.cc/4gS17zn

08/19/2026

Eastern Wisconsin Farmland Values Rise with Dairy Demand
Compeer Financial’s recent report highlights a significant 25 percent increase in eastern Wisconsin cropland values. Dairy operators continue to compete for nearby acres, tightening supply and supporting strong prices across our Midwest region. We appreciate Compeer Financial’s ongoing partnership and the insight they provide to Midwest landowners and operators.

Midwest State Highlights
• Wisconsin: Dairy operators remain aggressive buyers as cropland supports feed and manure needs. Calumet County values climbed about 25 percent year over year, with sales topping $20,000 per acre and one reaching $24,000 per acre.
• Minnesota: Dairy driven competition continues in areas where feed production and facility upgrades align with Wisconsin’s trends.
• Iowa: Limited high-quality cropland and strong livestock sectors keep values firm across operator focused markets.

Read or listen to the full report by Jeff Jens: https://conta.cc/4qnafza

08/18/2026

Inflation-adjusted Midwest farmland values posted their largest decline since 2016, according to the latest Chicago Fed AgLetter. Nominal values held steady, but real values fell 3.7 percent as lenders across the region reported weakening credit conditions and rising repayment challenges.

Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest Reporting States:
• Illinois: Year-over-year values increased
• Indiana: Values decreased
• Iowa: Values increased
• Wisconsin: Values decreased

Only 5 percent of lenders expect farmland values to rise in the next quarter, while 81 percent anticipate stability, and 14 percent expect declines.

Read more from Farm Policy News report: https://www.chicagofed.org/publications/agletter/2025-2029/august-2026

08/17/2026

Iowa Farmland Market Remains Steady Heading Into Fall
The latest analysis from Doug Hensley, President of Hertz Real Estate Services, highlights a stable Iowa farmland market through 2026, with pricing holding in a narrow sideways range and expectations building for increased sale volume this fall.
Key Details
• Iowa land values have been stable throughout 2026.
• Chicago Fed quarterly shifts of plus 2 percent and minus 1 percent reinforce the sideways trend.
• Higher land prices often lead to more sales from inherited properties due to stepped up basis considerations.

Iowa Highlights
• Most sales fall between $145 and $190 per CSR2 point, with occasional outliers driven by local dynamics.
• Strong auction activity across multiple counties shows continued buyer strength statewide.

Read more from Farm Progress: https://conta.cc/4fZIBET

08/14/2026

Strong Demand in LSB’s Midwest Reporting State of Illinois
Successful Farming reports that a 1,277 acre Illinois farm sold for $10.5 million after being divided into 22 tracts. The auction drew strong interest with 68 in person bidders and 43 online participants and wrapped up in under an hour.
• Dividing the farm into 22 tracts helped maximize buyer participation.
• Standing room only attendance and competitive bidding.
• Half the acreage expected to be farmed by new owners.
• Strong soils and accessibility added value.
• Edwards County continues to offer strong farmland value opportunities.
• Illinois farm real estate averaged $8,930 per acre in 2025.

Successful Farming Full article: https://www.agriculture.com/1-277-acre-illinois-farm-sells-in-19-tracts-for-nearly-usd11-million-12021116

08/14/2026

Midwest Farmland Values Hold Steady in Q2 2026
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s AgLetter, No. 2013, August 2026 reports that overall farmland values across the Seventh District were unchanged from last year. Here’s how Land Sales Bulletin’s Midwest reporting states performed:
• Illinois: values increased
• Iowa: values increased
• Indiana: values decreased
• Wisconsin: values decreased.
The report also highlights weaker credit conditions and rising repayment challenges across the District.
Read the full Ag Letter: https://www.chicagofed.org/publications/agletter/2025-2029/august-2026