News & Publications
January 24, 2023 |
2023 grain markets: In the words of Dirty Harry – do you feel lucky?
I love this time of year. Spring is right around the corner; we get a fresh start to another crop and another growing season. Our slate is relatively clean, and …
January 17, 2023 |
USDA’s January data drop surprises trade
The New Year found the USDA providing several changes to the corn and soybean balance sheets last week. Forecasted carry-out for both corn and soybeans became a little tighter, but …
January 10, 2023 |
Why should I use puts if I already have crop insurance?
There is more to protecting the bottom line of your balance sheet than insurance coverage alone. Throughout the holiday celebrations some of you were also doing office work, trying reach …
January 3, 2023 |
Argentina’s soccer team can’t fix broken economy
Ongoing rampant inflation, weather significantly impact the Argentine people and crops. You have probably heard a lot about Argentina lately. They won the World Cup for the third time after …
December 27, 2022 |
Weather woes worry markets
Weather woes worry markets The uncertainty of Argentina’s weather is driving prices and sales. The Christmas season this year resembled the fourth of July last summer: a long holiday weekend with …
December 20, 2022 |
Does procrastination hinder your marketing strategy?
It’s Christmas time and hope is in the air. Our Christmas wish lists are getting long: less snow, warmer weather, higher river levels and higher grain prices. If the typical farmer …
December 13, 2022 |
Why you need a marketing plan with options
Why you need a marketing plan that includes options. Weak corn exports, big South American bean crop could drive market trends. In recent weeks, we have seen the soybean and …
December 6, 2022 |
2023 crop demands your attention
Review futures levels, marketing strategies, and crop insurance periods to define your marketing plan. There has been a modest decline in December 2023 corn futures since mid-October. December 2023 corn …
November 29, 2022 |
Take control of your farm's marketing destiny
Prices are unpredictable. Take advantage of pricing opportunities before market changes take advantage of you. “It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back …
November 22, 2022 |
How to be confident in your marketing decisions
How to be confident in your marketing decisions. Take the necessary steps today to become a better grain marketer. Each marketing year is uniquely unpredictable in its own way. Embracing …
