#121 | Navigating the Challenges & Opportunities of Being a Farmer

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

Related Content: 

• #115: How Will the 2024 Election Results Impact Ag?
• #111: Drainage Contractors – Water Management MVPs
• #53: 4 Factors Driving the Continued Demand for Tile

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