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steady and strong throughout the year," said Englund.
• Farm profitability is prompting a widespread movement from traditional cash rent arrangements to Cash Rent-Plus (flex rent) leases. This rental arrangement provides landowners with a negotiated base cash rent supplemented by a potential additional payment, based on operation profitability.
• "Many local operators and landowners are finding this option provides the best scenario for achieving results for each party," said Englund.
• While leasing activity is fairly consistent nationwide, there are a few regional trends, according to Englund. Crop yields in northern Iowa and southern Minnesota were negatively impacted by delayed planting caused by wet ground. However, risk management tools, including crop insurance, have allowed farms in this area to curb

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