From year-round E-15 to supply chain stability, farmers are watching a number of issues as they make their plans for the upcoming planting season.
Lewis Williamson with HTS Commodities spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on the benefits of year-round E-15 sales and stability brought on by the Longshoremen’s Association’s recent six-year contract.
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