Farmland is more than soil and yields — it’s a long-term asset class shaped by commodities, interest rates, conservation policy, technology, and local buyer appetite. Below is a deep, county-specific look at what the next 3–7 years are likely to mean for landowners, buyers, and investors in Boone, Story, and Dallas counties (Iowa) — plus practical auction & listing strategies from Dvorak Auction & Real Estate (brokered by Zealty Home Advisors). Quick headlines (what you need