Land Auctions Blogs
May 13, 2026
Land Auction Results | April 2026
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 $205.
April 2, 2026
Iowa Land Values Update | 2026 Quarter 1
Peoples Company tracks agricultural auctions across the state of Iowa. From this data, we calculate the average dollar per CSR2 point ($/CSR2) for sales of tracts with greater than 85% tillable land. Additionally, these tracts are largely unimproved or include minimal improvement contribution.
April 1, 2026
Land Auction Results | March 2026
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.
March 18, 2026
Peoples Company Receives Top Land Auction Honors at REALTORS® Land Institute APEX Awards Program
Peoples Company, a national leader in land brokerage, agricultural appraisal, land and energy management, crop insurance, and capital markets, received top land auction honors at the REALTORS® Land Institute’s APEX Awards ceremony in San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
March 16, 2026
Choosing the Right Auction Method for Land Sales
Learn how auction strategy affects land sale results. Peoples Company explains traditional, choice, absolute, sealed bid, online-only, and multi-parcel auction methods.
March 3, 2026
Land Auction Results | February 2026
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.
February 6, 2026
Land Auction Results | January 2026
The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 73 tracts or 7,066 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during January 2026. The average dollar per acre was $11,900, the average dollar per tillable acre was $15,626, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $195.
January 15, 2026
Iowa Land Values Update | 2025 Quarter 4
Peoples Company tracks agricultural auctions across the state of Iowa. From this data, we calculate the average dollar per CSR2 point ($/CSR2) for sales of tracts with greater than 85% tillable land. Additionally, these tracts are largely unimproved or include minimal improvement contribution.
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January 1, 2026
Land Auction Results | December 2025
The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 115 tracts or 10,206 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during December 2025. The average dollar per acre was $13,979, the average dollar per tillable acre was $15,776, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $190.
December 11, 2025
The Strategic Power of Sealed Bid Land Auctions
See how sealed bid land auctions create strong competition, protect privacy, and help sellers capture true market value. Learn how formats, psychology, and professional guidance shape results.
December 8, 2025
Land Auction Results | November 2025
The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 202 tracts or 16,735 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during November 2025. The average dollar per acre was $12,484, the average dollar per tillable acre was $13,730, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $172.
November 12, 2025
Land Auction Results | October 2025
The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 119 tracts or 8,756 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during October 2025. The average dollar per acre was $12,901, the average dollar per tillable acre was $14,721, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $186.
October 22, 2025
Peoples Company Acquires Murray Wise Associates
Transaction includes transition of select farmland assets for management by Peoples Company; Acquisition reflects broader industry trend toward specialized farm management solutions.
October 9, 2025
Iowa Land Values Update | 2025 Quarter 3
Peoples Company tracks agricultural auctions across the state of Iowa. From this data, we calculate the average dollar per CSR2 point ($/CSR2) for sales of tracts with greater than 85% tillable land. Additionally, these tracts are largely unimproved or include minimal improvement contribution.
October 9, 2025
Land Auction Results | September 2025
The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 138 tracts or 13,034 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during September 2025. The average dollar per acre was $11,348, the average dollar per tillable acre was $12,840, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $177.
September 5, 2025
Land Auction Results | August 2025
The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 73 tracts or 6,601 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during August 2025. The average dollar per acre was $12,611, the average dollar per tillable acre was $12,693, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $158.
August 20, 2025
Land Auction Results | July 2025
The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 24 tracts or 2,244 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during July 2025. The average dollar per acre was $11,758, the average dollar per tillable acre was $13,739, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $170.
July 7, 2025
Land Auction Results | June 2025
The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 62 tracts or 5,934 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during June 2025. The average dollar per acre was $11,129, the average dollar per tillable acre was $13,003, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $159.
July 7, 2025
Iowa Land Values Update | 2025 Quarter 2
Peoples Company tracks agricultural auctions across the state of Iowa. From this data, we calculate the average dollar per CSR2 point ($/CSR2) for sales of tracts with greater than 85% tillable land. Additionally, these tracts are largely unimproved or include minimal improvement contribution.
June 2, 2025
Land Auction Results | May 2025
The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 28 tracts or 2,007 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during May 2025. The average dollar per acre was $9,289, the average dollar per tillable acre was $11,895, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $160.
