TILLAR, Ark. (RFD News) — Corn harvest is underway in Arkansas, where producers are facing financial pressure from higher costs and lower commodity prices.
Seth Tucker, a Drew County farmer, is nearing the end of corn harvest. He said the crop is yielding less than in recent years after a dry summer and efforts to reduce input costs.
Tucker said corn prices would need to climb above $5 per bushel for him to break even. Higher fuel and fertilizer costs are adding to the pressure, while uncertainty surrounding the Farm Bill is making it difficult to plan for next year.
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