The coming of spring means a lot of things to a lot of
people—almost all of those things being optimistic and enthusiastic. But for
our nation’s agriculture industry, spring brings a lot of hard work and a good
deal of hope.
After all, for farmers around the country, seeding season is
fast approaching and depending on where exactly these farmers are, timing is
everything. But many people in and around the industry are wondering how this
spring’s seeding will go, given the extremely frigid winter many areas
experienced. How will the country’s farmers fare?
While Grand
Forks Herald reported that “farmers are starting to get antsy about getting
into the fields,” and that many farmers won’t start planting wheat until early
April. It seems the weather is now cooperating, and others are feeling more
optimistic.
“U.S. Midwest farmers,” according to this article, “will be
happy,” and the author predicts that much of the U.S. will be able to begin
planting earlier this year than in the past few years. Kansas has seen a
slightly better March than in 2014, and in Oklahoma, it’s “substantially better
than last year.”
Another reason for optimism? While nothing’s a certainty
when it comes to Mother Nature, the U.S. Weather Service three-month outlook
for various areas of the country, including the southern plains, calls for
average temperatures and precipitation, and in agriculture, average is good.
On a final note of good news, it seems 2014-2015 could see
record increases in demand for corn, soybeans, and wheat. 2015 is expected to
see the second highest year on record for agricultural exports.*
So while much of the country took a beating this winter,
there’s plenty of room for positivity. That said, we at PEER continue to stand
behind our country’s agricultural industry, offering the best bearings for
their needs. Our maintenance-free solutions extend equipment life, reduce
costs, and meet the highest standards—all while being environmentally-friendly.
So farmers can focus on their plantings, not on worrying about their
equipment’s bearings.
Here’s to a fruitful, successful spring season!
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