URBANA, Ill. — As the trade conflict with China continues, prices for many agricultural commodities remain relatively low. Illinois corn and soybean prices dipped to new lows in September, coinciding with the latest rounds of tariffs.
(https://farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2018/10/reviewing-prices-and-market-facilitation-payments.html)
The difference between selling an entire crop at spring forward bid prices compared to the September average cash prices makes a substantial difference in income on an average central Illinois grain farm.
University of Illinois Agricultural Economist Gary Schnitkey reviews how this plays out on a 1700 acres corn and soybean farm in Illinois this year, and what the prospects look like for next year.
— Gary Schnitkey, Agricultural Economist – University of Illinois
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