Costs and shortages prevent farmers from making a profit | cover page
Amid global reports of fertilizer shortages and high farm gate prices, some local farmers are holding out. However, their increased production costs will result in higher consumer prices.
“Commodity prices have gone up, but if you look at the balance sheet, it’s the same on both sides (for farmers and for consumers). These are just higher numbers,” said Jordan Siegel, president of the Clarion Venango Forest Farm Bureau.
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