Iowa Farmland Data. Finally Accessible.
Iowa farmland intelligence — normalized, scored, and ready to query. Dashboard and API.
Coverage
Sale-level CSR2 matched to deed comps where available · crop production & yield data in-season · federal bankruptcy distress flags updated daily
Comprehensive Iowa Ag Data
Seven core datasets covering every aspect of Iowa farmland markets.
Deed Transactions
All plansIowa county recorder deed filings with sale price, acreage, buyer/seller, and transaction type.
Cash Rent Benchmarks
All plansUSDA NASS cash rental rates by county with historical trends and per-acre breakdowns.
CSR2 Soil Ratings
Broker+Corn Suitability Rating 2: county averages for all 99 Iowa counties, plus sale-level CSR2 where a sale links to a parcel.
Crop Production
All plansCounty-level corn and soybean yield, planted acres, and harvest data from NASS.
Crop Insurance (RMA)
Lender+USDA Risk Management Agency loss data, indemnity payments, and coverage by county.
CRP Enrollment
Investor+Conservation Reserve Program acreage by county, practice and fiscal year, including expiring acres and average rental rates where published.
Distressed Signals
Investor+Iowa federal bankruptcy filings (Chapter 7 & Chapter 12 farm) from PACER, updated daily. State-court foreclosure and UCC-lien coverage coming soon.
What You Can Do With the Data
Real workflows our subscribers use every day.
Compare Cash Rent Benchmarks Across Counties
Pull county-level cash rental rates from NASS, overlay county-average CSR2 soil quality, and identify where lease rates lag land quality — spotting mispriced opportunities.
Track Institutional Buyer Activity
Monitor deed filings for entity-name buyers, flag institutional acquisition patterns, and track acreage concentration by buyer across Iowa counties.
Monitor CRP Expirations
Map CRP acres expiring in the next 12-24 months. Cross-reference with county-average CSR2 to spot high-productivity areas returning to the rental market.
Analyze Deed Comps by CSR2 Quality
Filter transaction history by CSR2 range (where available), township, and acreage to build precise comparable sets for appraisals and lending decisions.
Always Up to Date
Our scraper pipeline pulls from authoritative sources on a fixed schedule.
| Dataset | Update Frequency | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Deed Records | Daily | Iowa County Recorders |
| Cash Rent (NASS) | Weekly | USDA NASS QuickStats |
| Crop Production | Weekly (season) | USDA NASS |
| Crop Insurance (RMA) | Monthly | USDA RMA |
| CRP Enrollment | Monthly | USDA FSA |
| CSR2 Soils | Daily (sale-level) | USDA soil survey (SSURGO) |
| Distressed Signals | Daily | PACER (Iowa federal courts) |
Plans for Every Ag Professional
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Iowa counties are covered?
Coverage depends on your plan tier. The Operator plan covers 5 counties of your choice, Broker covers 30, and Lender/Investor plans include all 99 Iowa counties.
How fresh is the deed transaction data?
Deed records are pulled daily from Iowa county recorder offices. Sale price and acreage come from county assessors where they publish sales online, and refresh weekly.
What is CSR2 and why does it matter?
CSR2 (Corn Suitability Rating 2) is the industry-standard soil productivity index for Iowa farmland. It directly impacts land value, cash rent rates, and lending decisions. We provide county-average CSR2 for all 99 counties and sale-level CSR2 where a deed sale links to a parcel.
Can I access the data via API?
API access is available on Broker plans and above. You receive a dedicated API key with per-plan rate limits. Full API documentation is provided in your dashboard.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Every plan includes a 7-day free trial with full access to all features in your selected tier.
Can I upgrade or switch plans later?
Absolutely. Upgrade, downgrade, or change your county coverage at any time from your dashboard. Changes take effect immediately.