Land Values Blogs

From soil productivity and drainage to interest rates and tract size, discover the key factors Iowa farmland appraisers use to determine agricultural land value — and why no two farms are priced the same.

Wisconsin farmland values remain historically strong in 2026, supported by limited supply, equity-backed buyers, and demand for high-quality parcels. Peoples Company shares what landowners and buyers need to know.

AI is reshaping agricultural appraisal, from data centers converting farmland to AI tools transforming how appraisers work. Learn how credentialed appraisers stay essential in the age of artificial intelligence.

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 54 tracts or 3,930 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during April 2026. The average dollar per acre was $13,179, the average dollar per tillable acre was $17,096, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $205.

Learn how the sales comparison approach uses real market transactions, comparable sales, and adjustment factors to estimate farmland value in Iowa and the Midwest.

Peoples Company tracks agricultural auctions across the state of Iowa. From this data, we calculate the average dollar per CSR2 point ($/CSR2) for sales of tracts with greater than 85% tillable land. Additionally, these tracts are largely unimproved or include minimal improvement contribution.

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 104 tracts or 10,151 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during March 2026. The average dollar per acre was $10,368, the average dollar per tillable acre was $12,554, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $181.

Explore how Midwest farmland is shifting into a two-speed market, where premium land commands strong demand while marginal properties require more strategy. Learn how buyers, appraisers, and investors are evaluating land today.

Learn how auction strategy affects land sale results. Peoples Company explains traditional, choice, absolute, sealed bid, online-only, and multi-parcel auction methods.

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 87 tracts or 8,052 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during February 2026. The average dollar per acre was $11,740, the average dollar per tillable acre was $13,739, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $179.