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One Big Beautiful Bill
President Trump signed The One Big Beautiful Bill into law on July 4th. It includes key agricultural provisions such as strengthening the farm safety net,
August 11, 2025
President Trump signed The One Big Beautiful Bill into law on July 4th. It includes key agricultural provisions such as strengthening the farm safety net,
As harvest approaches, it is time to start evaluating 2026 farm lease arrangements. For those with leases in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota, it is
Reports from some producers in the Midwest and Rust Belt suggest occasional pollination issues this year. Troubles included Tight Tassel Wrap and Rapid Growth Syndrome.
The corn and soybean markets are experiencing significant challenges. This downturn is attributed to a confluence of factors, including favorable growing conditions, increased production, and
The favorable planting conditions combined with consistent precipitation, has resulted in a uniform crop across much of the North Central region. Above normal precipitation from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T89VaOng4Fo&t=861s Justin Bahr and Austin Kessler, from Summit, recently joined Jim Rothermich on Land Talker TV to discuss farmland investments and sale-lease back scenarios. Watch
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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.