Iowa farmers face 2027 with growing pessimism

Iowa farmers are wrapping up their 2026 corn and soybean harvest while facing high production costs and falling crop prices. Despite strong yields in some areas, growers express rising pessimism about their financial prospects for 2027.

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Brandon Kuiper harvests soybeans near Bussey, southeast of Des Moines, on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, in fields finally dry after a near-record wet September.

Iowa farmers wrap up their 2026 harvest of Corn and Soybeans facing falling crop prices and climbing production costs. The downturn contrasts with near-record government assistance and a solid statewide harvest. Growers warn that without stronger commodity markets, financial pressures will mount next year.