News & Publications
December 5, 2023 |
2023 lessons: Managing farm profit
Many of you are wrapping up marketing decisions for 2023 and sitting in a great spot. Others are playing catch-up. Those who put off risk management and are playing catch-up …
November 28, 2023 |
Weather hinders record South American exports
Excessive rain in southern Brazil and dryness in the central and northern areas have been affecting planting progress for 2023/2024 soybeans and the first corn crop. It is creating additional …
November 22, 2023 |
Is ‘store and ignore’ a game-winning marketing strategy?
Is history repeating Itself? Today’s grain market seems eerily similar to a few moments in our recent past. I can’t help but think back to 2009 and 2013, both of …
November 14, 2023 |
Stock shock: USDA report depresses prices
The November WASDE report delivered some surprises contrary to pre-report yield expectations. If you haven’t heard by now, let’s recap: USDA increased its corn yield estimate from 173.0 bushels per acre in …
November 8, 2023 |
2 chances to profit with smart marketing strategies
Most grain farmers are in a transition period – reflecting on the ’23 harvest and yet looking ahead to ’24 crop budgets and goals. As you begin to manage the …
October 31, 2023 |
Higher interest rates a factor in the store-sell marketing decision
Grain farmers make big financial decisions, and one of the most crucial is the "store or sell" choice. It's a choice that is intertwined with countless variables unique to your …
October 25, 2023 |
The tricky business of marketing 2 crops at once
There is plenty on your plate these days. I am talking about harvest, fall tillage, and input decisions for next year, to name a few. In my “backyard,” yields are …
October 20, 2023 |
Corn, soybean pricing strategies in a volatile market
November 2023 and 2024 soybean futures remain well above the five-year average for November futures for this time of year. November 2023 soybean futures this week rebounded to trade just …
October 20, 2023 |
This week’s USDA report could spark market volatility
The upcoming USDA corn and soybean production update, scheduled for release on October 12, is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the farm landscape for the rest of …
October 3, 2023 |
How to manage risk in the booming cattle market
You have never had a better cattle market, nor more equity to protect, than you do this fall. Now is a great time to review Futures, Futures’ Options, and Livestock …
