News & Publications

News & Publications

September 27, 2023 | Cesar Cruz

3 main factors moving markets this harvest

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 | JJ Keske

Is commercial storage the best ‘option’ for corn?

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 | Larry Shonkwiler and Brian Basting

USDA report: More acres, lower yields and export uncertainty

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 | Justin Aeder

4 pre-harvest grain marketing lessons

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 | Tom Barry

Make summer count: Step up your marketing game

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 | Kent Stutzman

Real world examples: Protecting profit with options this growing season

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 | Brian Basting

Behind the numbers in last week’s supply and demand report

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 | Conner Bridgman

Analyze your ‘store vs. sell’ grain decisions now

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 | Brady Huck

Avoid the half-right, half-wrong approach to marketing

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 | Brian Basting and Cesar Cruz

Yield uncertainty hinges on weather

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 …