News & Publications
September 27, 2023 |
3 main factors moving markets this harvest
American farmers have been busy gathering their corn and soybeans for the 2023/2024 season, and they're doing it faster than usual. As of September 24, they've already harvested 15% of the …
September 19, 2023 |
Is commercial storage the best ‘option’ for corn?
Fall is the time of year when corn and soybean farmers get to see if our hard work and expenses have paid off. You put in many long hours throughout …
September 12, 2023 |
USDA report: More acres, lower yields and export uncertainty
The latest agricultural report delves into the status of corn, soybeans, and wheat, offering insights into these key crops. In the realm of corn, the USDA uncovered significant developments. More …
September 5, 2023 |
4 pre-harvest grain marketing lessons
The calendars have turned to September, which by my unofficial calendar math means that we’ve officially entered the fall season. Fall has always been my favorite season of the year, …
August 29, 2023 |
Make summer count: Step up your marketing game
Commodity prices had quite the journey during the summer of '23, reaching profitable levels on multiple occasions. Early fears of drought and unfavorable condition ratings propelled prices to surge, even …
August 22, 2023 |
Real world examples: Protecting profit with options this growing season
Marketing your 2023 crop hasn't been significantly different in the past three years. It is quite challenging to market this year's crop if your goal is to simply capitalize on …
August 15, 2023 |
Behind the numbers in last week’s supply and demand report
Lower U.S. corn and soybean production and new crop ending stocks highlighted the USDA’s August 11 supply and demand report. Immediately following the report, futures prices for corn and soybeans soared …
August 8, 2023 |
Analyze your ‘store vs. sell’ grain decisions now
Harvest is fast approaching and will be here before we know it. You need to analyze some key marketing decisions and have a plan ready before you get busy. Every …
August 1, 2023 |
Avoid the half-right, half-wrong approach to marketing
As we enter the final stretch of the growing season, let’s review key concepts to better manage unpredictable markets. What is your risk tolerance? Most everything worth doing involves some …
July 25, 2023 |
Yield uncertainty hinges on weather
Next week USDA will begin its crop survey in preparation for the release of its crop production report on August 11. Recent history shows the potential for a significant change …
