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Struggles remain in mixed bag for Missouri farmers

Corn prices have gone up because of the weather but struggles remain for Missouri farmers. Gary Marshall is CEO of Missouri Corn Growers Association, “Such a difficult time. I think, nationwide, this is perhaps the worst planting season in history. Certainly, here in Missouri we’re down about 1.3 Million acres of corn that still needs to be planted.”

And Marshall says farmers are up against crop insurance deadlines that start SATURDAY.

One of Missouri Corn’s board members just across the Missouri River at Jefferson City is looking at flooding – as so many other farmers in Missouri are experiencing, “So many breaches up and down the Missouri and the Mississippi River. Just a very, very difficult time for Missouri farmers. Our hearts go out to them and prayers to everyone affected by the floods and the tornadoes.”

Marshall says the trade aid package and some positive trade news make this a very mixed bag for agriculture.