This photo is actually from spring 2007, but it won't be long until farmers are in the field in western Illinois.

Prices of inputs are SO high it's very scary. Imagine going to the grocery store to buy milk and it costs $2.00 while the following week it's gone to $3.00!

In the meantime, you have no control over how much your boss pays you for the job you do this year.

Out of control would be the way I'd describe the situation..out of control and scary.

Yet, hope springs eternal and every farmer is an optimist.