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November 2026 Wallace’s Farmer MarketPlace Extra

Improved grain prices and stronger farm profit potential are helping support demand for Iowa farmland heading into harvest. Doug Hensley reviews the latest market trends and recent farmland sales across Iowa, including per-acre prices and CSR2 values from nine regions of the state.

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October 2026 Midwest Farmland Market Update

Wet weather has delayed harvest across much of the Midwest, but farmland sales remain active. Doug Hensley shares an October 2026 update on harvest conditions, commodity markets and recent farmland sale activity.

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October 2026 Wallace’s Farmer MarketPlace Extra

Iowa’s farmland market is entering fall with renewed momentum as stronger grain prices, shifting global supply and demand, and increased land availability shape the market. Doug Hensley reviews the factors influencing farmland demand and highlights recent sales across nine regions of Iowa, offering a snapshot of current farmland values and market activity heading into harvest.

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Daniel Ganz, AFM, Earns Highest Professional Status

Hertz Farm Management is proud to announce that Daniel Ganz, AFM, has been awarded the Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) designation from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers® (ASFMRA®). 

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September 2026 Wallace’s Farmer MarketPlace Extra

Iowa farmland values remained remarkably stable throughout 2026, supported by limited land inventory, steady commodity prices, and government support payments. As harvest approaches, many market observers are watching whether an increase in land sale volume can be absorbed by a market that continues to show strong underlying demand.

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Mike Yegge, AFM, Earns Highest Professional Status

Hertz Farm Management is proud to announce that Mike Yegge, AFM, has been awarded the Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) designation from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers® (ASFMRA®). 

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Farmland Values Resilient Amid Tight Farm Finances

Despite financial pressure on many farming operations, farmland values have remained remarkably steady across much of the Midwest. Limited land supply, government support programs, and strength in livestock markets continue to help support land prices near historic highs.

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