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May 23, 2025 |
Rallies don't run on hope
Ag Marketing IQ: Don’t wait for a better price in the grain markets. Protection is the priority for farmers in a high-interest rate environment treading uncertain trade waters.
There’s not a lot of excitement in the markets right now but there are still a lot of tough marketing decisions ahead.
Corn and soybean prices remain under pressure, even as soybeans have seen a modest rally in the last 45 days. With planting season in full swing and most 2025 input costs already locked in, many farmers now face a familiar dilemma: Should I wait for better prices? Or take steps to protect what I already invested?
It’s tempting to wait. To hope. To think: “Let’s see what the summer brings.” But in today’s high-interest rate environment — and with trade uncertainty back in the headlines — waiting could cost more than you think.
