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Eight Minnesota farmland auction tracts sold in October 2026 at $6,100 to $19,700 per acre (median $9,350), including Winona County at $15,200.

What a Minnesota Crop Productivity Index (CPI) rating means for farmland, why it should be measured on tillable acres only, and how to check it.

2024 farmland sold for about $11,608/acre in Dodge, $11,104 in Olmsted and $8,497 in Fillmore County, MN. See 2026 trends plus CRP, tile and soil fact

Discover Southeast Minnesota farm and rural real estate expertise with Jen Busch of United Country Midwest Home & Farm Realty.

How a family trust sold 163 acres of CPI 95+ farmland in Butternut Valley Twp, MN at auction for its target price, plus how trust land sales work.

A 147-acre cropland farm south of Lanesboro, MN with a CPI above 85 went under contract 10 days after listing. See how we prepped access and marketed

How one family bought a for-sale-by-owner home in Chatfield, MN, then sold their Red Wing ranch to a buyer who was the perfect match. See how it worke

A 3-bedroom as-is fixer-upper and the lot next door in Hammond, MN drew several offers, and one buyer bought both in 12 days. See how we marketed them

Leasing out your Minnesota farm? Tips on cash rent vs. crop share, flexible leases, notice rules, fertility, tile, hunting rights and what to ask for.

How a 282.95-acre Gaylord, MN farm sold by online auction in three tracts to two buyers for out-of-state sellers, with tips for selling farmland from

How a live auction drew 15+ registered bidders for 111 acres of CPI 93.1 farmland near Hope, MN, plus how live farmland auctions work step by step.

How a 421-acre Moon family farm near Byron, MN sold to The Nature Conservancy in 2022 and became Moon Valley WMA, plus how conservation land sales wor

Discover the best places to see fall colors, things to do, and communities to explore in Rochester, MN and Southeast Minnesota this autumn.

Discover Hayfield, MN real estate, including homes, farms, acreage, and rural land in the heart of southeastern Minnesota.

Explore living in Oronoco, MN, including its small-town charm, outdoor recreation, and convenient location near Rochester.

Discover Kasson, MN—a welcoming small town near Rochester with homes, farms, land, recreation, and convenient access to southeastern Minnesota.

Discover Owatonna, MN, and explore its real estate, attractions, and small-town charm.

Planning a move to Rochester, MN? Learn about neighborhoods, communities, schools, outdoor recreation, and real estate opportunities.

Explore the top summer activities that make Rochester, MN, a great place to live and enjoy the outdoors.

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