Busy In The Beltway-Washington remains the center of many of ag's 2011 opportunities and challenges: Seed Could Soar-- Both retailers and seed companies see unusually favorable conditions for strong sales this year.

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AS market conditions and input costs evolve for the 2011 season, both dealers and seed companies feel there is reason for optimism. "The corn market is strong, the cost of inputs has been reasonable, and I think growers in Illinois have a tremendous opportunity," says Tim McArdle, executive vice president, Brandt Consolidated Inc., Springfield, IL. For example, he is seeing better seed prices. "Seed corn prices were a little bit flatter this past season, and it appears that in most cases, most of the major vendors have actually decreased the price on some of their products for the coming year."