Land Talk Weekly

In response to the need for up-to-date land price information - in real-time - Jim Rothermich created “The Land Talker" in the spring of 2016. Surveys published by various organizations have a time lag and can quickly become outdated. "The Land Talker" provides a means to keep current on land price information with this blog and his monthly newsletter. To get auction results as they happen, follow Jim on X (Twitter) - @theLandTalker.

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Iowa Land Auction Prices, September 21-27, 2024
Lisa Chavez Lisa Chavez

Iowa Land Auction Prices, September 21-27, 2024

Washington County tops the market with a sale at $19,200/acre. There were several “no sales” which continues to indicate market conditions are still adjusting to current economic conditions. Harvest is in full swing.

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Iowa Land Auction Prices, September 14-20, 2024
Lisa Chavez Lisa Chavez

Iowa Land Auction Prices, September 14-20, 2024

Another busy auction week with Clinton County topping the market at $18,100/acre. “No sales” flared up which is proof that market conditions are still adjusting to current economic conditions.

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Iowa Land Auction Prices, August 17-23, 2024
Lisa Chavez Lisa Chavez

Iowa Land Auction Prices, August 17-23, 2024

Linn County takes top honors with a sale at $19,225/acre. Lots of heat in the forecast but this should not hurt yields. Say hi if you see me walking around at the Farm Progress Show Tuesday!

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Iowa Land Auction Prices, July 13-19, 2024
Lisa Chavez Lisa Chavez

Iowa Land Auction Prices, July 13-19, 2024

Topping the market this week is Jefferson County with a sale at $15,100/acre. Corn Prices did not have a good week. Grain traders are expecting high yields this fall, increasing the supply.

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Iowa Land Auction Prices, June 22-28, 2024
Lisa Chavez Lisa Chavez

Iowa Land Auction Prices, June 22-28, 2024

I want to wish everyone a Happy 4th of July! Henry County tops the market this week with a sale at $15,300/acre. Honorable mention goes to Lee County with a sale at $14,500/acre. Please keep praying for people in northern Iowa recovering from all the flooding.

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Iowa Land Auction Prices, June 15-21, 2024
Lisa Chavez Lisa Chavez

Iowa Land Auction Prices, June 15-21, 2024

Sac County takes top honors this week with a sale at $20,000/acre. Please keep the people in northern Iowa in your prayers. They have had some extreme rain events the past several days and there are a lot of land and houses underwater.

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