Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Franklin/Hardin County is hosting a farmland leasing meeting on August 20th at 1pm at the Ellsworth Ag Center in Iowa Falls.
The annual meeting is offered to address questions that landowners, tenants or other interested individuals have about leasing farmland.
The average reported in the 2024 cash rental survey for the state is $279 per acre of corn and soybeans and is the first time rates have not increased in 5 years.
Topics will include land values and cash rent trends, cost of production, methods for determining a fair rental rate, legislative updates regarding leases and communicating with tenants or landlords.
Pre-registration is encouraged, as registration is $20 per household and includes materials.
To register, call either the Franklin or Hardin County Extension Offices.
