Articles tagged under: grain marketing
Keep This Spring Wheat Market Reminder Nearby
Published August 29, 2021
Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen has a small grains marketing tip. "Get an index card, write the highest price you got at harvest or today's price with a Sharpie, then, put it on your…Consider an Options Strategy to Market During Drought Conditions
Published June 7, 2021
Production uncertainty due to drought means farmers are reluctant to market the new crop. NAU Country Vice President of Farm Services Rich Morrison says an options strategy will help farmers take advantage of high prices without committing bushels to an…Move Beyond What You’ve Already Sold at Lower Prices
Published May 13, 2021
Citizens LLC Vice President of Grain Angie Setzer is encouraging farmers to think about where they stand on profitability and pay attention to the unsold crop. "We tend to get bogged down in these types of market structures focusing on…Indigo Ag Offering Direct-to-Buyer Contracts
Published April 19, 2021
Indigo Ag is now offering direct-to-buyer contracts through the company’s Grain Marketplace platform. With this contract option, the grain is delivered under the farmer’s name to the grain buyer. The buyer’s then handles the delivery, settlement and payment. Indigo hopes…Take Opportunities As You Can
Published March 20, 2020
Low commodity prices don’t offer a lot of opportunity, but Utterback Marketing President Bob Utterback says be ready to take advantage of opportunities when they appear. "I think all commodities will make multi-year lows between now and fall. As a…FBN Releases HedgeCommand
Published January 21, 2020
Farmers Business Network has launched a new grain marketing system that uses data science and economic analysis to generate personalized pricing recommendations. HedgeCommand pulls together cash sales, futures and options and crop insurance to offer a perspective on profitability and…Crop Storage Challenges Ahead
Published August 30, 2018
Basis levels are signaling to farmers to store grain. The problem is there’s only so much storage capacity on the farm and farmers need to generate sales for cash flow. NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson says this year, there…