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👉 What’s Happening: Despite tight credit and shaky economic signals, farmland values across the Midwest continue to hold firm. In Q1 2025, Minnesota land values rose 3%, with even sharper gains in the Dakotas. That’s according to new data from the Chicago Fed and Farm Progress.
✅ Why It Matters: Even in a high-interest-rate climate, soil that’s managed well is holding its value—and in some cases, gaining ground.
👉 Your Move: Treat your soil like your most valuable asset and it will keep giving back. Litter-based fertility, cover crops, and reduced passes don’t just grow this year’s yield—they protect your land’s long-term value.
OTHER STORIES
Big Foundations Are Backing Soil—Even if the Feds Aren’t
👉 What’s Happening: With over $1 billion in USDA funding cuts freezing sustainability programs, the private sector is stepping in. The Rockefeller Foundation’s new TransCap Initiative aims to fund regenerative ag across the Midwest—focusing on soil health, carbon tracking, and input efficiency.
✅ Why It Matters: This isn’t political. It’s financial. The folks with capital are following the biology, and the ROI.
👉 Your Move: If you’re already using sustainable practices—keep tabs on this. You likely have a head start on eligibility for these new private-sector dollars. Get in touch with sales to help you organize your records to unlock new revenue streams when they’re available.
Rockefeller Foundation
✅ Why It Matters (to You): Strip-till is proving to be a practical middle ground between full-width tillage and no-till. For farmers using poultry litter, it amplifies the value of every ton by placing nutrients exactly where roots will need them in spring. The result? Lower synthetic fertilizer needs, more consistent emergence, and better ROI when margins are tight.
✅ WHY IT MATTERS: With input prices up and margins tight, fine-tuning fertilizer plans can protect profitability.
JULY: The heat’s on, storms are lurking, and your crops are sweating.
🌾 Fall Weed Strategy: Burndown windows are just about closed. Post-frost applications are less effective; evaluate weed pressure now and plan spring residuals accordingly.
CBOT NUMBERS
CORN
JULY: $4.29¼ | SEPT: $4.18
Summary: Markets are responding to heat and short-term demand. Strengthening basis in parts of the Midwest.
Outlook: Good chance to contract July–Sept bushels. Ask ethanol buyers about 45Z carbon-credit premiums—track low-CI practices now to lock in extra value.
SOYBEAN
JULY: JULY: $10.50½ | AUG: $10.53½
Summary: Strong rally this week, driven by weather risk and bullish crush numbers.
Outlook: Consider locking in ahead of peak summer volatility. Dry forecasts could push prices higher—but this is already a solid floor.
WHEAT
CBOT JULY: $5.56 | SEPT: $5.64
Summary: Global supply tension and dryness in some U.S. zones are driving a modest rally.
Outlook: Watch your local basis—if it bumps up, don’t hesitate. Strong bids may not last long.
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