At one Arkansas farm, harvest is already well underway.
The state’s Farm Bureau introduces us to a fourth generation rice farmer as he reflects on this year’s growing season challenges and the reward of all his hard work.
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Set targets and use forwards, futures, or options to manage downside while preserving room for rallies.
Elizabeth Strom with the American Society of Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) joined us to share the latest on harvest progress and market activity in her area.
Brooks York with Agri-Sompo joined us to discuss this year’s harvest price calculations and what they could mean for producers nationwide.
In the meantime, Senate Majority Leader John Thune is asking that farmers be allowed to use marketing assistance loans to help stay afloat.
