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Farm Income Problems and What to Do

Low prices and weak or no profits are spurring a resurgence in marketing interest among farmers, and there are several steps that each can take.There have been numerous media stories on the poor financial outlook for farmers because of the current low price environment (see http://www.startribune.com/dark-clouds-loom-for-farmers-and-their-bankers-as-crop-prices-languish/388797251/ as one example). Without wishing to belabor the point, low prices and weak or no profits are spurring a resurgence in marketing interest among farmers. The old saying “What goes around, comes around” has been proven to be accurate on a number of occasions over many years. Everything is cyclical. Following are some thoughts on the latest trends circulating, none of...

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