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Evaluating 2027 Farm Leasing Decisions
Harvest season means it’s time to start thinking about 2027 farm lease terms, especially with the September 1 termination deadline fast approaching in Iowa, Nebraska,
August 13, 2026
Harvest season means it’s time to start thinking about 2027 farm lease terms, especially with the September 1 termination deadline fast approaching in Iowa, Nebraska,
Cash corn prices vary widely by county, ranging from $3.90 or less to $4.50 or more, with the spread driven by river and rail access,
Corn and soybean prices are trending higher, with USDA’s July WASDE Report raising the 2026/27 season-average price forecast to $4.40 per bushel for corn and
This season’s stress pattern marks a clear shift from last year, trading excess moisture for heat and dryness during the crop’s most sensitive stages. The
Corn Belt farmers are watching the next two weeks closely, since heat and moisture stress during pollination and pod set can trim yields even after
For Immediate Release Contact: Hope S. Evans (303) 692-1216 Local Ag Professional Recognized For Long Time Membership GLENDALE, CO-March 1, 2026 – Justin S.
Justin joined the Summit team in 2022. His primary responsibility is professional farm management. Justin has professionally managed farms since 2016 and holds an Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) designation from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA). Prior to joining Summit, Justin worked at Hertz Farm Management managing the Mankato, Minnesota office. Justin started managing farms out of the Cedar Falls, Iowa Hertz location, before his transition to Mankato. His management experience spans across Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota. Justin graduated from Iowa State University in May of 2016 with a B.S. in Agricultural Business and International Agriculture and a minor in Entrepreneurial Studies. Justin grew up in North Central Iowa near Buckeye.
Justin is a Licensed Real Estate Broker in IA, MN, NE and SD.