Fewer corn acres can help with some profitability

Fewer corn acres can help with some profitability

The USDA is expecting fewer corn acres to be planted in the United States this year and an ag economist says if realized, that could help with profitability.

“Albeit small profitability, but we might see some profitability in the corn market in 2024.”

Ben Brown with the University of Missouri Extension tells Brownfield at least a 4-million-acre reduction is needed to make breakeven happen for many corn producers. But he also says…

“None of the crops needed acres.