Top Farmer Conference: January 5, 2024

Explore key factors influencing the U.S. economy & biofuels future. Join us for a one-day conference that will stimulate your thinking about agriculture's future and how you can position your farm to be successful in the years ahead. Attend in person in West Lafayette, Indiana or join us remotely.

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August 22, 2018

Managing Your Farm in Challenging Times​

Purdue agricultural economists Chris Hurt, Craig Dobbins, Michael Langemeier, and Jim Mintert discuss marketing strategies for 2018 corn and soybean crops. They also provide updated farmland value and cash rent information from the June 2018 Purdue Land Values Survey. They conclude with projections for 2019 corn and soybean returns.

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