PANHANDLE PERSPECTIVES:

Jessica Groskopf, Regional Ag Economist

Cory Walters, Associate Professor, Ag Economics

Rising fertilizer and input prices are the hot topic of conversation in rural coffee shops across the corn belt. However, there seems to be little banter about how to make crop-input purchase decisions heading into 2022. So what should savvy farmers be discussing, in addition to rising costs, to make the best purchase decision?

A large piece missing from the discussion is an individual’s personal financial scenario. Your financial standing might be different than your neighbor's. You both face the same cost...