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
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.