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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 Surveys published by various organizations have a time lag and can quickly become outdated.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 Twitter (@theLandTalker).

14 “No Sales” - A conversation with Tommy Grisafi
Lisa Chavez Lisa Chavez

14 “No Sales” - A conversation with Tommy Grisafi

Check out my latest interview with my good friend Tommy Grisafi of ATI Pro Media. We talk about Friday night high school football and changing land market conditions. Also, some recent strong cash rent auction results.

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Uncertain cash rent projections
Lisa Chavez Lisa Chavez

Uncertain cash rent projections

Cash rents have been a mixed bag this fall. I’ve seen landlords that have long-term tenants with a $40-$60/acre decline, but I’ve also seen some really strong cash rent auction results. I discuss more on this topic with Brent Barnett of Brownfield Ag News.

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Iowa Land Auction Prices, October 5-11, 2024
Lisa Chavez Lisa Chavez

Iowa Land Auction Prices, October 5-11, 2024

Clinton County tops the market with sales at $19,500/acre and $18,500/acre. Soybean harvest is wrapping up and corn harvest is full steam. Favorable weather is making for a fast harvest and crops are disappearing quickly.

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Land Prices Showing Declines this Fall
Lisa Chavez Lisa Chavez

Land Prices Showing Declines this Fall

Ag land prices have been softening in some areas of the Corn Belt and I feel that trend could continue with a challenging farm economy. Learn more as I visit with Brent Barnett of Brownfield Ag News.

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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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