Articles tagged under: marketing
Brazilian Farmers Starting to Make Tough Decisions
Published December 11, 2020
According to Brazilian Ag Consulting owner Kory Melby, the slow planting pace of Brazil’s soybean crop is more of an issue for the second crop cotton and corn. "Cotton needs to go in January, corn needs to be planted in …Marketing Tools: A Valuable Addition to Farmers’ Toolboxes
Published December 6, 2020
There are several new grain marketing tools out there for farmers to consider. With the volatility and recent rallies in the commodity markets, this is a valuable addition to farmers’ toolboxes. Indigo Ag Eastern U.S. General Manager Morgan Dugan says…Strong Soybean Cash Prices Remain
Published October 16, 2020
It’s not common to have markets rally and the basis narrow at the same time, offering farmers a decent cash price. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says a strong cash price in soybeans continues this week.…Now is the Time to Lock In Profits
Published October 2, 2020
As prices go higher for corn and soybeans, Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo advises farmers to lock in profits if you have them. "The profit per acre mindset has to be really at the top of your…Keeping Track of the Phase One Deal Follow Through
Published August 3, 2020
During a mid-season market outlook for soybeans webinar, NDSU Extension Grains Marketing Specialist Frayne Olson addressed the conflicting messages on the phase one trade deal between the U.S. and China. According to the Trump administration, China is living up to…Market Analyst Optimistic for Wheat Price Boost
Published July 19, 2020
At a marketing webinar hosted by the Northern Crops Institute, The Money Farm founder Mike Kruger said global wheat production issues in Australia and the European Union could imply tight world supplies and better wheat prices. "Australia's significant crop problems…DIRECT Act Aims to Help Meat Processors and Producers
Published June 30, 2020
Congress has introduced legislation to create new direct-to-consumer options for livestock producers, processors and small meat markets. The Direct Interstate Retail Exemption for Certain Transactions, or DIRECT, Act would amend retail exemptions to allow state-inspected meat products to be sold…“Don’t Give Up” on Crop Marketing
Published May 18, 2020
Weather and low commodity prices are just a couple, of the many, factors impacting farmers’ decisions right now. While some have started planting the 2020 crop, others have yet to turn a wheel. Based at Stephen, Minnesota, Northland Community and…Basis Contracts Feel the Pinch
Published April 23, 2020
Farmers who took advantage of historically narrow basis levels by using a basis fixed contract are feeling a pinch as the May futures get closer to first notice day. There is some concern that May basis contracts could go inverted,…