Stewardship in Action: A New Landowner’s Journey
When Portland resident Shannon Bishop purchased a Minnesota farm, she partnered with Hertz Farm Management to bring her regenerative vision to life. Together with Farm Manager Steve Hiniker, she’s experimenting with crops like Winter Camelina and Kernza—building soil health, biodiversity, and a legacy of stewardship for the next generation.
A Disciplined Approach to Grain Marketing: Hertz’s Strategy for Stable Returns
Hertz Farm Management’s grain marketing philosophy focuses on stability, discipline, and risk management. Through data-driven decision-making, market analysis, and integrated crop insurance, Hertz helps landowners and farm operators manage volatility, capture opportunity, and achieve consistent long-term financial success—without chasing unpredictable market highs.
Farmland Value Update - Winter 2025
As harvest wraps up, the Midwestern farmland market remains steady. Iowa and Illinois show modest declines amid tight supply, while Nebraska and Minnesota reveal mixed results. Despite price pressures, competition remains strong, signaling resilience and long-term stability across the Corn Belt farmland market.
Meet Our Stewardship Committee
The Hertz Stewardship Committee unites farm managers and conservation experts to advance practical, sustainable farmland management. From no-till and cover crops to prairie strips and saturated buffers, the committee builds on Hertz Farm Management’s long-standing commitment to soil health, stewardship, and the future of productive farmland.
Participate in the U.S. Farmland Market with Grainfield Partners II, LLP
Grainfield Partners II gives investors the opportunity to own a share of productive Midwest farmland through a professionally managed fund. Backed by Hertz Farm Management expertise, the fund focuses on risk-adjusted returns, cash-flex leases, and long-term growth—helping individuals and families invest confidently in the future of U.S. agriculture.
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November 2025 Wallace’s Farmer MarketPlace Extra
Harvest conditions, yield updates, and October farmland auctions tell a surprising story about Iowa’s land market strength. See how sale results and CSR2 values are holding steady despite economic pressure.
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The Farmland Sale-Leaseback
Unlock capital. Keep farming. A sale-leaseback turns farmland equity into cash without giving up control. Learn how this strategy improves financial strength, supports expansion, and keeps farmers farming.
