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Farmer says ’23 diesel prices likely to be higher than this year
A Southwest Nebraska farmer says the future cost of diesel fuel is alarming.
Don Batie says he hasn’t purchased anything for 2023. “I did talk to one to retailer and what he was telling me was troubling. He doesn’t have anything for sale but the prices he’s been hearing from his wholesalers are higher than 2022.
The corn and soybean farmer tells Brownfield the potential of higher fuel prices adds uncertainty for the next crop season. “That’s significant. That’s very concerning. Like I said, right now no one is quoting numbers, but generalities. It doesn’t sound good. I guess we’ll know more once we get through the summer.”
Batie says the cost and availability of fertilizer is also a concern for 2023.
