News & Publications

News & Publications

December 27, 2023 | Brian Basting

Manage market carry costs

Manage market carry costs

Futures prices offered for 2024 delivery are not guaranteed to be at today’s level as the crop year proceeds. However, market erosion is possible if no major supply or demand …

December 19, 2023 | Kent Stutzman

Implement a strategy to control price volatility

Implement a strategy to control price volatility

The 2023 calendar year is ending, but for many, marketing decisions still need to be made for the 2023 crop. Additionally, we must start planning for the 2024 crops. Let’s …

December 12, 2023 | Conner Bridgman

Is a weather market the best time to make marketing decisions?

Is a weather market the best time to make marketing decisions?

Weather markets. The term gets thrown around often in the grains and farming world. We were in a weather market this summer and a lot of folks would say we’re …

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 …