Iowa farmland rent climbed 50% over the past five years. Grain prices have sunk 50 percent or more since 2012, but the cash rents have been slower to decline. A recent article in the DSM Register highlights how cash-strapped farmers are struggling to pay cropland rent.

Diversified farms can help hedge against commodity price swings… Consider protecting 50 acres for a next generation fruit and vegetable grower and taking the rent to the bank!

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/agriculture/2016/03/14/cash-strapped-farmers-struggle-pay-cropland-rents/81170452/