Foster v. SCHWICKERATH

This case involves the efficacy of a notice to terminate a farm lease under Iowa Code section 562.5 (2007). On or about April 24, 2006, plaintiff Brian Foster and defendant Curtis Schwickerath entered into a written farm lease, under which Foster leased approximately 252 acres of farmland in Howard County to Schwickerath. Although the lease term was identified as one year, Schwickerath continued to lease the land during the 2007 and 2008 crop years. On or about August 6, 2008, Schwickerath received, by certified mail, a written “Lease Termination Notice” from Foster, stating: “This letter…