From extreme weather and its impact on crop yields to the importance of timely drainage installations, Karl Guetter, farmer and Prinsco Ag Segment Lead, discusses the results of 2024 and offers valuable insights for navigating the challenges and opportunities of today's agricultural landscape. Learn what’s ahead for commodity prices, how timely installations could mean leaning on drainage contractors, and the potential influence of the new administration on the industry.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro - 2024 Ag Review & 2025 Preview
00:45 2024's Wild Ride: Weather Extremes
01:25 Wet Spring, Dry Summer: Farmer Challenges
03:45 The Drainage Difference in 2024
04:45 Karl's Farming Perspective: 2024 Struggles
07:45 When to DIY Drainage & When to Hire
11:30 Weighing the Costs
14:00 Commodity Market Update
16:30 Resin & Pipe Pricing: What to Expect in 2025
20:35 Weather & the Ag Economy: Regional Differences
22:15 The New Administration
23:00 Predictions & Priorities for 2025
25:30 Final Thoughts: Adapting to Change
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