From the lending side of things, I have not heard of any shortage of funds for lending. |
Sometimes you have to roll with the price increases. There's not too much you can do in terms of foregoing planting or harvesting a crop. |
The trend towards more cash leases puts the cost estimation responsibility on the farmer. That puts pressure on the producer to not overbid and not pay too much for rent. |
They'll try to pick a time when the price is relatively low to buy fuel and fertilizer. Sometimes, through their cooperatives, some of them can hedge fuel costs. |