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“People sometimes refer to farmland as an investment in gold, plus a coupon,” Bruce Sherrick says. “You get a fairly low annual cash flow, fairly high long-term rates of return and tax advantages to the asset classes.”

We have gradually resigned ourselves to Brazil being the leader, but last year they also took the top spot for corn exports, a tougher fact to swallow. There is more going on for the 2023-2024 growing season in Brazil.

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Out East, Ken Ferrie saw good corn crops with delayed maturity. Black layer will be pushed out to October. In the West, one Iowa field had the highest corn yield check of the season, while other fields were burned up.

How do you describe conservation farming?

Positive feedback is 1200x more effective than ignoring problems.

As growers make the transition into fall, preparing their fields for upcoming winter wheat, wireworm prevention should remain at the forefront of decision-making to ensure a successful season.

The oilseed crop offers farmers the opportunity to grow three crops in two years. It can be used for sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel and animal feed production.

Bruce Bodine will replace current president and CEO Joc O’Rourke following his retirement in January 2024.