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2026 Crop Year Outlook
Current cash prices are near or below break-even levels for most producers under average yield scenarios. FBA government payments will provide additional working capital for
January 9, 2026
Current cash prices are near or below break-even levels for most producers under average yield scenarios. FBA government payments will provide additional working capital for
Farm Bridge Assistance Program (FBA) – On December 8, the USDA announced a new round of ad hoc economic assistance, by making $12 billion available
While the final quarter of 2025 did not have as much volume as the final quarter of the last few years, high quality farmland continued
Corn and soybean prices remained under pressure throughout much of 2025, continuing the downward trend from the prior year. Soybeans experienced the most weakness as
As we look back on the 2025 growing season, producers across the Midwest reflect on a year marked by contrasts in weather and farm profitability.
Continued low commodity prices raise concerns with producers as they start making decisions for the 2026 crop year. Current cash prices are below break-even levels
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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.