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Dec 04 | Closing Market Report

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Low-quality ag land struggles as Iowa farmland market becomes more divided

A farm real estate specialist says the downturn in the ag economy has had a mixed impact on ag land sales in Iowa. Jim Rothermich with Iowa Appraisal says high-quality farmland is still selling strong. "I have seen some ...
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Iowa ag secretary urges caution as avian influenza pressures neighboring states

Iowa recently had its first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza in several months, and the state's ag secretary says biosecurity remains a top priority. Mike Naig tells Brownfield HPAI cases have been minimal in the state this fall. ...
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Midwest land market remains active as quality acres hold value

The CEO of Missouri-based Premier Farm Realty Group says the land market in the nine Midwestern states the company covers is active. Dale Dunn says quality farmland continues to bring value. "I wouldn't say that row crop stuff and ...
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Naig cautious, but optimistic about U.S.-China discussions

Iowa's ag secretary says recent U.S.-China trade discussions have brought some cautious optimism to the ag industry. Mike Naig says a trade framework is good news, but more details are needed. "I want to be clear, trust but verify," ...
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Used equipment market holding strong

An Illinois-based auction agent says the low commodity prices aren't slowing down the used equipment market. Mark Larsen, with Kyle Kelso Auctioneers in Macomb, says escalating prices for new equipment and depressed farm incomes have many farmers looking for ...
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Depressed ag economy resulting in increased farmer mental health concerns

A commercial agriculture educator with the University of Illinois says a depressed ag economy is weighing on farmers' mental health. "Comparing these economic times that we're in now to what happened back in the 80s, we're not quite at ...
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Climatologist: Winter weather patterns are not enough to relieve Eastern Corn Belt drought

The associate director of the Midwestern Regional Climate Center says drought could continue to be a challenge for farmers heading into 2026. Melissa Widhalm says despite recent winter weather patterns, much of the Eastern Corn Belt continues to ...
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Dec 03 | Closing Market Report

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Northwest Iowa farmland sells for $32k per acre

A farm real estate specialist says a farm in northwest Iowa recently sold for a record $32,000 per acre. Jim Rothermich, vice president of Iowa Appraisal, says the 35-acre Sioux County property was purchased by a local farmer who ...
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Cover crops improve soil health, water quality for Iowa farmer

A southwest Iowa farmer says he continues to see positive results from his implementation of cover crops. Mark Peterson farms near Stanton in Montgomery County. He tells Brownfield that cover crops have helped him reach some of his environmental ...
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Iowa State educator says farmers leaning toward more corn in 2026

An extension educator suggests farmers in his area are leaning toward more corn in 2026. Dennis Johnson with Iowa State University is based in north-central Iowa. "I just did some surveys and looked at some surveys that we ...
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