Real decisions in agriculture go well beyond the field. They’re shaped by people, policy, and how farmers adapt as things change.

In this episode of IL Corn TV, Shane Gray talks with Andrew Jolly, a fourth-generation Illinois farmer and farm manager at Heartland Bank and Trust. They discuss Andrew's experience in Washington, D.C. through the IL Corn GROW Program, what farm managers look for in farmers, landowner relationships, cash rent and flex leases, and why adaptability and stewardship matter in today's ag economy.

Episode Highlights:
0:00 – Introduction to Andrew Jolly
1:03 – How Farm Managers Select Farmers
2:14 – Landowner vs. Farm Manager Decisions
4:15 – Cash Rent, Flex Leases, and Tradeoffs
6:37 – Profitability and Land Stewardship
8:14 – Building Strong Farmer–Land Manager Relationships
9:26 – Cash Rent vs. 50/50 Farming Partnerships
10:41 – Not To Be Corny 
11:46 – Final Thoughts

Learn more about Heartland Bank and Trust Company:
https://www.hbtbank.com/

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