Prevented planting insurance claims could easily set a record this year despite lower limits on coverage imposed by the Agriculture Department because of concerns that growers were being overpaid in the past.

As farmers struggle to plant crops or take prevented planting options this growing season, they aren't the only ones hurting. Ag retailers fear millions in losses and leftover inventory.

Although nitrogen product prices surged recently, fertilizer costs have been softening a little overall.

WASHINGTON, April 12, 2017 - Land values may have declined a bit from the peak, but folks hoping to start farming or expand operations know that gaining access to new ground is still a challenge.