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Why Iowa Water Quality Progress Looks Different Than We Expected
Recent drought and heavy rainfall have played a major role in elevated nitrate levels in Iowa’s water, highlighting how weather patterns can significantly impact water quality. While conditions may be beyond anyone’s control, targeted conservation practices continue to show measurable results—giving landowners meaningful opportunities to improve outcomes on their own acres.
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Farmland Values Update - Summer 2026
Despite global uncertainty and volatility across financial markets, Midwestern farmland values have remained notably steady, supported by limited supply and consistent buyer demand. Regional data from Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, and Minnesota reinforces a market defined more by stability than swings, even in a tighter agricultural economy.
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Grain Markets - Summer 2026
The 2026 planting season begins with heightened uncertainty, as global tensions and shifting market dynamics influence commodity outlooks. After a record-breaking 2025 crop and evolving supply and demand trends, producers face a year where disciplined marketing and adaptability will be key to managing volatility.
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80 Years of Stewardship: Honoring Our Roots, Shaping the Future
For 80 years, Hertz Farm Management has built its legacy through stewardship, trust, and a commitment to helping landowners make thoughtful, long-term decisions. As the company marks this milestone, it reflects on the values that have guided four generations.
June 2026 Wallace’s Farmer MarketPlace Extra
Explore the June 2026 Iowa farmland market update, including recent land sales, buyer demand trends, and growing interest in sale-leaseback strategies.
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Bryce Carpenter Earns Certified General Real Property Appraiser Designation
Hertz Farm Management is proud to announce that Bryce Carpenter has earned his Certified General Real Property Appraiser designation in the state of Iowa.
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May 2026 Wallace’s Farmer MarketPlace Extra
In a world of volatility, Iowa farmland continues to hold steady. See what May 2026 land sales reveal about market stability and buyer demand.
