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The September 1 lease termination deadline has passed for farms in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. For Minnesota leases, written and oral termination notice is

Total sales volume across our core Midwest markets was low in the second quarter, which is typical while operators are in the field. Summit assessed

Cash prices across the Corn Belt range from $4.75 to $5.00 per bushel for corn and $12.50 to $12.75 per bushel for soybeans. Smaller corn

The Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour ran August 17 to 20, with more than 100 scouts sampling over 3,000 fields across seven Corn Belt states.

After a favorable June, hot and dry conditions took hold across much of the Corn Belt in late July, stressing corn during pollination and soybeans

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