Corn revenue per acre could be lowest since 2009

Gross revenue per acre for corn growers in northern Illinois is forecast to be the lowest in five years, says economist Gary Schnitkey of U-Illinois. He foresees revenue of $808 an acre this year, down 14 percent from the 2007-13 average of $938. Gross revenues are likely to be slightly lower in 2015, at around… » Read More

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