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What were some ag market highlights and 2024, and what can we expect in 2025?

January 02, 2025 12:15 PM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

From market pressures to policy shifts under a new Administration, there are a number of factors that could impact the ag sector in the year ahead.

StoneX Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman joined RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender to discuss industry highlights from the past year, what he is keeping an eye on in the new year, and advice for farmers.

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