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Trent’s Christmas List – Better Prices, Warmer Temps
The first two items on Trent Brandenburg's Christmas List for 2016 are: better crop prices and warmer temperatures. With the between-seasons farmer optimism, Trent is looking forward to starting another crop year.
“We Need Higher Prices”
Trent Brandenburg has completed his harvest. He is happy for the excellent yields, "not quite as good as '14." The harvest went smoothly. "Nobody got hurt." Trent regards 2016 as "a good year."
“Real Good!” Harvest Progress Reported
Trent Brandenburg is three-quarters done with his corn harvest and one-third done with his soybeans. "I wish it would dry out some more so I could cut beans," Trent said, alluding to recent heavy rains in he area. Overall, Trent sees the crops as well above average, but not record-setting like 2014.
Above Average Corn, Below Average Price
The two-and-a-half to three inches of rain that just fell on the land Trent Brandenburg farms, ensures a good corn crop this year, maybe as good as last year, Trent observed. Then he added the veteran farmer's usual disclaimer, "if we don't have hail or a wind storm for the rest of the season."