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May 7, 2026

Tight Margins, Tough Decisions with Dr. Hunter Biram

Low commodity prices and elevated input costs are putting pressure on operations across the board, and that’s just part of the story.

Low commodity prices and elevated input costs are putting pressure on operations across the board, and that’s just part of the story. In this episode, we sit down with Riceland’s government affairs team and ag economist Dr. Hunter Biram to break down the biggest factors shaping this season’s outlook. From persistent input costs and global market influences to policy conversations happening in Washington, we cover what’s driving risk right now and how farmers can think about managing it.

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