Resources
Expert articles and guides on farmland auctions, the selling process, and the real estate auction industry from Schrader Real Estate and Auction Company.
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Bidder Registration
Online or in-person? Your bidding strategy starts with proper registrationâhere's what every landowner needs to know.
April 10, 2026 • How Auctions Work • How Does a Farmland Auction Work? A Step-by-Step Guide • 1 min read
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Auction Day
From registration to final gavel, discover how Schrader's proven auction day process maximizes competition for your acres.
April 10, 2026 • How Auctions Work • How Does a Farmland Auction Work? A Step-by-Step Guide • 1 min read
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The Auction
The M3 system in action: Watch how Schrader's 40-year-refined process handles complex multi-tract sales seamlessly.
April 10, 2026 • How Auctions Work • How Does a Farmland Auction Work? A Step-by-Step Guide • 1 min read
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Signing the Purchase Agreement and Down Payment
When bidding closes, the transaction moves quickly. Winning bidders don't leave the auction site with a handshake and a follow-up call scheduled — the paperwork begins immediately. Signing the Purchase...
April 10, 2026 • How Auctions Work • How Does a Farmland Auction Work? A Step-by-Step Guide • 1 min read
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Survey, Title, and Closing
Discover what happens after the hammer falls - from surveys to closing, here's your 30-day roadmap to finalizing your farmland auction purchase.
April 10, 2026 • How Auctions Work • How Does a Farmland Auction Work? A Step-by-Step Guide • 1 min read
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How Does a Farmland Auction Work? A Step-by-Step Guide
One sale method can make or break your family's biggest financial decision. Here's exactly how farmland auctions work
April 9, 2026 • How Auctions Work • How Does a Farmland Auction Work? A Step-by-Step Guide • 1 min read
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Who's Actually Buying Farmland Today? A Look at Iowa's 35-Year Buyer Data
Despite headlines about institutional investors and foreign buyers, existing farmers still dominate the market at 70% of purchases. Iowa's 35-year buyer survey reveals who is really buying and what that means for sellers.
June 16, 2025 • Market Intelligence • State of the Farmer's Economy 2025 • 4 min read
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The Capitalization Rate Puzzle: Why Farmland Prices Defy the Math
Cash rent as a percentage of land value has dropped from 8% in 1986 to roughly 2.2% today. If income alone does not justify the price, what are buyers actually paying for?
June 2, 2025 • Market Intelligence • State of the Farmer's Economy 2025 • 4 min read
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The Corn Belt Export Problem: Why Brazil Changes Everything for US Soybean Farmers
China's pivot to Brazilian soybeans is a structural headwind for U.S. exports, but corn markets tell a different story. Here is how global trade dynamics are reshaping commodity prices and what it means for farmland values.
May 19, 2025 • Market Intelligence • State of the Farmer's Economy 2025 • 3 min read
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Reading the 2025 Farmland Tea Leaves: Forces Pushing Values Up and Down
Six upward forces and three downward pressures will determine where farmland values settle in 2025-2026. Here is a balanced analysis of the market outlook from Schrader's annual farmland market review.
May 5, 2025 • Market Intelligence • State of the Farmer's Economy 2025 • 4 min read