Far from formulaic, every grower’s approach to preplanting chemical application is contingent on specific circumstances, but a common thread remains: Hit the window or pay a price.
Do the work in advance to prepare a marketing plan. Find the right partner to help you implement the plan, and maintain flexibility as you lay off risk by metering bushels to market as prices rise to upside targets.
Truck Rates Staying Hot Despite More Equipment, Seasonal Decrease in Shipments
Putting upward pressure on delivered produce prices, refrigerated truck rates have soared to nearly $5 per mile in early February, according to a survey by USDA.