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 Surveys published by various organizations have a time lag and can quickly become outdated.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.
Iowa Land Auction Prices, June 21-27, 2025
Greene County had a strong sale at $15,550/acre. I’m hearing of some good rain falls around the state and crops look really good going into July.
Iowa Land Auction Prices, June 14-20, 2025
Activity picked up a bit this week but not enough to test the market. Osceola County topped the week at $15,900/acre.
Iowa Land Auction Prices, June 7-13, 2025
It was another slow week with not enough auction activity to test the market. I was in South Central and Southwest Iowa over the weekend and crops look very good.
Iowa Land Auction Prices, May 31-June 6, 2025
There is still not enough activity to test the market. I saw good stands of corn and soybeans in NW Iowa this weekend. The 2025 crop appears to be getting a good start.
Iowa Land Auction Prices, May 24-30, 2025
We are still in the slowest time of the year for land auctions when there is not enough activity to test the market.
The Farm Bill, Tarrifs & Taxes with Senator Chuck Grassley
Listen in on my exclusive interview with Senator Chuck Grassley that uncovers truths every farmer and landowner needs to know!
Interest Rates, Rec Land & Hogs
In this edition of LAND TALKER TV, Jim visits with Josh Williams of Luana Savings Bank about Interest Rates, Rec Land & Hogs!
Iowa Land Auction Prices, May 17-23, 2025
Once again, there was not enough activity to test the market. Planting season is wrapping up. Hope you had a safe and happy Memorial Day!
Iowa Land Auction Prices, May 10-16, 2025
There was not enough activity to test this market, but Mitchell County had a strong sale at $22,000/acre.
Iowa Land Auction Prices, May 3-9, 2025
This is the slowest time of the year for land auctions – there were only four this week. Good weather is here and I expect planting will be wrapping up quickly.
Dirt, Iron & Online Auctions
The online auction market for Iowa land was the topic for my recent conversation with Mason Holvoet of Steffes Group.
Iowa Land Auction Prices, April 26-May 2, 2025
There was not enough activity to test the market this week. The extended forecast indicates there will be a good run of weather. I imagine a lot of planting will get done.
Land Auction Volumes Soar in Iowa
Auction volume jumped significantly in April - the second highest since 2018. Volatility in the stock market has helped move higher-quality tracts of land. Brent Barnett and I discuss this and more on Brownfield Ag News.
Iowa Land Auction Prices, April 19-25, 2025
Due to the planting season, there was not enough auction activity to test the market, though Sioux County did have a strong sale at $20,400/acre.
Let’s Talk Hogs
On the latest episode of LAND TALKER TV, I had the pleasure of visiting with Rod Leman of Growthland, an expert in the pork industry.
ASFMRA Land Report - 4/23/25
How the market for swine facilities is shifting was the topic I discuss on today’s ASFMRA Land Report on RFD-TV.
Iowa Land Auction Prices, April 12-18, 2025
Due to the Easter holiday, there was not enough activity to test the market. Rain is in extended forecast so I doubt much corn will be planted this week.
Iowa Land Auction Prices, April 5-11, 2025
Osceola County takes the trophy this week with a sale at $22,900/acre. Corn planters were moving over the countryside this past weekend.
Current Land Data from an Appraiser - Where The Market is TODAY!
I had the great pleasure of being Jake Hofer’s guest recently on The Land Podcast. We took a dive into Iowa’s land market, soaring sales, sealed bid auctions, and more!
Iowa Land Auction Prices, March 29-April 4, 2025
Mills County tops the market this week with a sale at $18,563/acre. It appears the land market is taking a big “yawn” as it continues to be stable despite all the negative tariff news.