Ellie grew up in a farming family and had planned to pursue a different career, until she was drawn back to agriculture by what her college has called "the Clarkson effect".

“Farmers and ranchers spent the past year paying record prices for diesel and waiting on a farm bill that never came. Tuesday night, many of the states they farm in helped change who will write farm policy in Washington.”

More than 20,428 acres of farmland are scheduled to be auctioned in Iowa during November 2026. Listings span 56 counties and range from 14–1,300 acres. Here’s a closer look at several notable sales.