Sioux County keeps producing big results, this week with a $29,800/acre sale. However, there was still not enough auction activity to test the market. Rain is slowing the planting progress, though it is needed. A lot can get planted once things dry out.

There was not enough activity to test the market again this week, with four auctions. Wild weather brought rain over the weekend; the extended forecast indicates good planting weather ahead.

There were only three auctions this week, not enough activity to test the market. We’re getting some much-needed rain across the state but still have a way to go to recharge soil profiles.

Lyon County again leads the week with a sale at $21,700/acre, followed by Pocahontas with honorable mention at $13,650/acre. There will not be much to report through the end of the month, as auction activity has slowed due to planting season starting.

Lyon County is the leader this week with sales at $22,200/acre & $19,200/acre. Honorable mention goes to Hamilton County with a sale at $15,600/acre. Planters will be rolling very soon.

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Sioux County strikes again for top billing with a sale at $26,500/acre. Honorable mention goes to O’Brien County with a sale at $18,100/acre. Auction activity will slow in April for planting season.

Washington County tops the market with a $20,750/acre sale. Poweshiek County takes honorable mention at $19,500/acre. There will be a good number of auctions this coming week. Auction activity will slow in April through August. We’re getting much-needed precipitation around the state.

Webster County produced the top two auctions with prices at $14,400/acre and $14,300/acre. We’re still seeing some “no sale” at auction. Farm income is projected to be significantly lower than in the past three years. There is a direct correlation between farm income and land value.

Sioux County tops the market again with sales at $27,750/acre and $18,700/acre. Honorable mention goes to Plymouth County at $18,000/acre.

Sioux County rings the bell this week with sales at $29,600/acre and $19,500/acre. O’Brien County takes honorable mention with a sale at $16,400/acre.

Dallas County tops the Iowa land market this week at $17,400/acre, while honorable mention goes to Henry County at $16,063/acre. Land market conditions are adjusting to current economic conditions.

The Iowa land market was topped by O’Brien County with a sale at $19,500/acre and Boone County at $15,450/acre. Some sellers think the market is still at its peak.

Lyon County wins the trophy for Iowa land auction prices this week with sales at $19,500/acre, $19,000/acre, and $17,200/acre. “No Sale” at auction is a developing story.

Top honors go to Boone County this week ($16,800/acre) and Winnebago County ($15,800/acre). Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow on Groundhog Day, which means we’ll have an early spring!

Jasper County tops the market this week with a sale at $18,060/acre. Honorable mention goes to O’Brien County with a sale at $17,500/acre.

There were several “no sales” this week as market conditions are adjusting to higher interest rates. Higher interest rates have affected the buyer pool. Warmer temps are projected for this week - I am ready!

Story County topped the Iowa land market this week at $18,700/acre, while Boone County took honorable mention at $17,800/acre. Auction activity is gradually picking up. Extreme cold is in the forecast - stay safe!

It was another short week due to the holidays, but there were big results. Sioux County topped the market at $22,600/acre, with honorable mention going to Cherokee County. Starting this week, auction activity will increase. There is a snowstorm headed to Iowa. Precipitation of any kind is welcome.

Happy New Year! It was a slow auction week due to the holidays. This week Franklin County tops the market at $12,100/acre, with honorable mention going to Clayton County with a sale at $11,500/acre. This wraps up the 2023 auction year!