News & Publications

News & Publications

January 31, 2024 | Brian Basting and Cesar Cruz

Where are the holes in your safety net?

Where are the holes in your safety net?

As we approach the Feb.1 start for the period when projected prices for 2024 crop insurance will be established, we’re watching several factors that can impact current predictions of lower …

January 23, 2024 | JJ Keske

What happens if there's no soybean rally?

What happens if there's no soybean rally?

Agricultural markets have not been a fun topic over the last several months. A year ago, we saw December 2023 futures just below $6 and November 2023 futures right around …

January 16, 2024 | Larry Shonkwiler

Hope for the bull, prepare for the bear

Hope for the bull, prepare for the bear

On Jan. 12, USDA released a series of reports revealing January production, stocks, and supply-demand. For corn, December 1 corn stocks surpassed expectations, standing at 156 million bushels greater than …

January 9, 2024 | Justin Aeder

Manage market risk with a written plan

Manage market risk with a written plan

Happy New Year everyone! As I sit here and write this article, I do so with a bit of a smirk on my face.  Every year at this time, people …