From trade policies to new leadership in the ag sector, there are a number of factors farmers are watching 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 confirmation of Brooke Rollins and what producers should watch for this planting season.
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