July 21, 2023
Professor Chad Hart was interviewed by The Messenger for the story "Grocery Prices Could Drop a Bit Thanks to Bumper Crops of Corn, Wheat, Soybean," which examines the possible effects of a record-high corn crop and increased soybeans and wheat yields.
Hart told The Messenger that "A farmer is like any other businessman: when they see higher prices, they want to produce more.” However, he said the extra acreage put downward pressure on commodities.