WSJ: Uncertainty Lies Ahead For Farmers

As the American Ag industry looks ahead to 2022, the Wall Street Journal says farmers are facing more uncertainty. The Wall Street Journal says a banner year for grain prices has U.S. farmers increasing wheat, corn and soybeans acres compared to just a year ago. However, high fertilizer prices, forecasts for more weather challenges, and the threat of China slowing its demand for global commodities may put a damper on the anticipation.

Analysts and investors say geopolitics may bring more volatility to prices next year. The biggest potential disruptions to international trade include U.S. and China tensions and the Russian troop buildup near Ukraine’s border.

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