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Mild Weather Returns, Easing Spring Planting
The 2025 planting season across the Midwest began for many in the first half of April. Above normal temperatures and a lack of moisture in
June 19, 2025
The 2025 planting season across the Midwest began for many in the first half of April. Above normal temperatures and a lack of moisture in
Current cash prices are near or below break-even levels for most producers under average yield scenarios. Anticipated government payments will provide additional working capital for
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has not announced when landowners can sign up for general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Continuous CRP sign up is open;
Most producers in the Midwest are purchasing 75-85% revenue protection. The Projected Spring price was discovered in February. The projected corn price is $4.70/bu. with
The most recent WASDE Report, released on March 11, confirmed high soybean ending stocks, negatively impacting soybean prices. Corn ending stocks have declined nearly 13%
Current cash prices are near or below break-even levels for most producers under average yield scenarios. Anticipated government payments will provide additional working capital for
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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.