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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.

Drainage Tile: What you need to know
Tile drainage is a management system the removes excess water from soil below the surface. This type of drainage system helps bring soil moisture levels down for optimal crop growth.
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April 2025 Wallace’s Farmer MarketPlace Extra
Here in early 2025, there seems to be a renewed sense of optimism that has started to filter through the countryside.