The LDP may offer the opportunity to enhance price even more. Yield is important. This year's above average corn yields, for most of Missouri, helps offset below average prices. The LDP is available for all production. The extra bushels per acre and the LDP on these bushels may result in respectable revenue per acre in spite of the low prices.
Low prices are a problem, but profitability is more than price.
All risks and resources must be managed. It requires production and financial management, understanding of government loan program alternatives and marketing skills. Weather and production practices impact yields and net revenue. Capturing basis gain and selling price rallies avoids market lows.