A new report from the National Corn Growers Association confirms U.S. farmers pay significantly more for crop inputs than their Brazilian counterparts. The study, which was conducted by Kynetic, found that U.S. seed corn prices were 68 percent higher over the past two years. Fungicide and herbicide prices are double the level seen in Brazil and U.S. growers are paying an 87 percent premium for insecticides. The NCGA is calling for more price transparency and pricing that reflects the current farm economy.
