What To Consider Now When Planning For 2019

By: AgXplore

The 2018 growing season will be a tough act to follow.
This year, farmers all around the nation experienced adequate moisture and favorable temperatures with limited insect and disease pressure.

“There were pockets where there was adversity, but overall, 2018 was a bumper crop year,” says AgXplore Director of Product Development and Research Brandon McMillan.

But, as every farmer knows, that doesn’t mean the 2019 growing season will follow suit. Each season is different, with unique challenges and opportunities, and the likelihood of two excellent seasons occurring back-to-back is low.

Concerned About Low Commodity Prices?

If commodity prices stay low, Brandon speculates, farmers may look to cut input costs. And he believes that’s a big mistake.

“If you start cutting inputs, it’s like cutting the icing off the cake. An input that increases yields is critical rather than optional,” he says.