MARVELL, Ark. (RFD News) — High input costs and unpredictable prices led some Arkansas farmers to plant more corn this season.
The Arkansas Farm Bureau reports producers have leaned toward corn as a safer option, with growers citing more consistent yields and fewer variables. Strong yields could also help offset higher production costs this year.
USDA’s latest Crop Progress report shows Arkansas corn harvest is around 20% complete, compared with a five-year average of less than 10%.
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