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Iowa Farmland Values Plummet Amidst Market Struggles

9/16/2025

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Iowa farmland values dropped by 2.2% in the past year, with the average tillable land value at $10,371 per acre.
From September 2024 to March 2025, values fell by 1%, followed by a further decline of 1.2% from March to September 2025.
Farmers are struggling with low corn and soybean prices, high production costs, and tariff uncertainties.
The REALTORS Land Institute's Iowa Chapter released the report on September 11, 2025, based on a survey of about 150 agricultural land professionals.

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Story summary

Iowa farmland values dropped by 2.2% in the past year, with the average tillable land value at $10,371 per acre.
From September 2024 to March 2025, values fell by 1%, followed by a further decline of 1.2% from March to September 2025.
Farmers are struggling with low corn and soybean prices, high production costs, and tariff uncertainties.
The REALTORS Land Institute's Iowa Chapter released the report on September 11, 2025, based on a survey of about 150 agricultural land professionals.