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Higher 2027 costs put focus on early farm input purchases

An ag economist says 2027 is expected to be another record cost year for farmers. Ben Brown with University of Missouri Extension says input cost increases will be seen across all crops.

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An ag economist says 2027 is expected to be another record cost year for farmers.

Ben Brown with University of Missouri Extension says input cost increases will be seen across all crops.

"For fuel, fertilizer and interest rates all are expected higher in 2027 relative to where we were in 2026," he says.

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An ag economist says 2027 is expected to be another record cost year for farmers. Ben Brown with University of Missouri Extension says input cost increases will be seen across all crops. "For fuel, fertilizer and interest rates all are expected higher in 2027 relative to where we were in 2026," he says.

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