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Amid Low Market Inventory, Spring Sales Still Strong
Even with mixed economic signals and lower buyer demand in some regions, well-rated farms are still commanding strong prices. Limited inventory this spring has kept competition high for high-quality tracts. This update highlights several notable farmland sales from the first quarter of 2025 across Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Nebraska.
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June 2025 Wallace’s Farmer MarketPlace Extra
It is hard to believe we are nearly to the halfway mark on what just seems like a new year! And similar to the fast start to the calendar year, planting season is also now almost in the bag.
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Building a Legacy Through Partnership: A Farmland Investment Journey
Discover how Haverkamp Group partnered with Hertz Farm Management to diversify into farmland investing—building long-term value, supporting conservation, and empowering new farmers across the Midwest.
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Grain Markets - Summer 2025
From winter rallies to shifting trade winds, corn and soybean markets have been anything but steady. Dive into the latest USDA projections, price trends, and global influences that could shape the months ahead.
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Farmland Values Update - Summer 2025
After five years of rising values, the Midwest farmland market showed signs of softening in 2024. From Iowa to Illinois, shifting commodity prices, interest rates, and economic headwinds played a role—yet signs of early 2025 stabilization are emerging.
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Understanding Section 45Z: What Landowners Should Know
A new federal fuel tax credit—Section 45Z—may impact how farmland is managed and leased in the years ahead. While it targets fuel producers, landowners should pay attention to how carbon intensity and conservation practices could influence crop demand, lease terms, and land value.
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May 2025 Wallace’s Farmer MarketPlace Extra
Iowa’s spring weather has been wildly unpredictable–80 degrees and windy just three days ago, followed by two inches of snow and blustery 25-degree temperatures that felt more like early December. Fortunately, as we approach another growing season, the Iowa farmland market is calmer than the weather.
