News & Publications

News & Publications

December 5, 2023 | Brady Huck

2023 lessons: Managing farm profit

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 | Cesar Cruz

Weather hinders record South American exports

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 | Luke Williams

Is ‘store and ignore’ a game-winning marketing strategy?

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 | Larry Shonkwiler

Stock shock: USDA report depresses prices

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 | Matt Buckingham

2 chances to profit with smart marketing strategies

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 | Ryan Fogel

Higher interest rates a factor in the store-sell marketing decision

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 | Brett Mapel

The tricky business of marketing 2 crops at once

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 | Brian Basting

Corn, soybean pricing strategies in a volatile market

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 | Brian Basting

This week’s USDA report could spark market volatility

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 | Brady Huck

How to manage risk in the booming cattle market

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 …