The Cattle Business Weekly
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Strong demand, improving exports offer brighter outlook for grain producers
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Shrinking margins, declining grain prices, and growing financial pressure have defined recent years for crop producers. But while agricultural economist David Widmar doesn’t believe those challenges are over, he also doesn’t think the outlook is as bleak as many producers may believe. Speaking at the recent South Dakota Governor’s Ag Summit, Widmar says he sees several demand drivers beginning to line up that could gradually improve the grain economy over the next year. “I think there are some opportunities to see some improved prices,” Widmar said during his presentation on the farm economy. “We have put some demand things in...