News & Publications

News & Publications

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 …