These lower prices ended a volatile week, which included USDA releasing its monthly WASDE and Crop Production reports and President Donald Trump announcing tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese imports.
The May 10 USDA reports had the potential to send the markets higher. The markets did go up, but that price jump vanished. The corn, soybean and wheat markets all closed lower for the week.
One of the biggest challenges for farmers today is finding and keeping good help. Farms need sophisticated, engaged, dedicated and hard-working employees.
You negotiate every day. From input costs to employee salaries to partnership opportunities, you have a lot on the line. Are you leaving dollars on the table?
