A central Illinois farmer says he’s not making major changes to his operation in 2026, despite the uneasiness hanging over the ag economy. John Klemm, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in DeWitt County, says he’s sticking to his plans even though commodity prices are low and inputs are high. “Some seed is booked; we’ve […]
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