An Iowa State study shows that Iowa farmland values rose by 0.7% this year, yet farmers face financial strain due to fewer ...

For more than 60 years, Iowa State University has sponsored an annual land survey. This year shows a small increase that lags behind inflation.

Strong livestock returns, good yields and limited land supply supported stable farmland values in 2025, despite a struggling agricultural economy.

Access to farmland likely will become even more difficult in the future as fewer and fewer people own more and more of Iowa farmland. The Mormon church and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates are among ...

The Dec. 1 sale in Sioux County not only sets a farmer-buyer record for Iowa, but according to Jim Rothermich, it highlights fierce demand for premium ground as lower-quality farms see more no sales.

Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a law with new disclosure requirements for foreign owners of Iowa farmland — and steeper penalties if they fail to comply. Reynolds said Iowa already had a strong law on ...

Dubuque Area Land and Water Legacy submits 40 recommendations to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the state ...

A sign advertises a 40-acre farm for sale west of Urbana in March 2012. Foreign owners of Iowa farmland would be required to report more detailed information, although most of that information would ...

Iowa State University economist Wendong Zhang said some of the things that have driven the land market up are higher commodity prices, limited land supply and low interest rates until last summer.

Higher corn and soybean prices and improved profits have helped drive Iowa farmland values up 21% this year, the second-largest increase in the nation, a new U.S. Department of Agriculture report ...