Welcome To Spring! There is a lot to keep an eye on as #Plant25 gets underway

“There is some excitement in the air. Prices certainly have not been good, but the producer is excited...”

Spring is officially underway. As farmers fear up for the planting season, many are keeping a close eye on everything from weather trends to potential input hurdles.

Lewis Williamson with HTS Commodities spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender on what to watch for this season, Mississippi River hurdles, and tariff’s impact on ag inputs.

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