‘You Just Kind of Suffer As a Victim of the Market’
Thu, 04/30/2026 - 6:04pm
Wil Jeske farms wheat and raises cattle on family land near Olney, producing hard red winter wheat for both bread and livestock feed. Like many producers in North Texas, his operation depends on careful timing — buying fertilizer months ahead, balancing input costs against unpredictable commodity prices, and adjusting each season based on what the market will bear.
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