by Matt Zimberg | Mar 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
Key Points: Grain marketing requires the correct hedging strategy. Two common hedging tactics include selling futures and hedge to arrive (HTA). HTA lets you set a sale price with an elevator or end-user for delivery later, while selling futures uses an exchange, like...
by Matt Zimberg | Mar 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
Introduction Grain contracts are a vital component of the agricultural industry, providing farmers with a means to sell their crops and buyers with a dependable supply of grain. Nevertheless, the unpredictability of weather patterns and volatility of commodity prices...
by Matt Zimberg | Mar 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Key Points: Leasing farmland is crucial for beginning farmers to establish their businesses and make a livelihood. Before signing a lease agreement, it’s important to consider factors such as soil quality, location, written lease terms, rental payments, land use...
by Matt Zimberg | Feb 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
Introduction to Grain Marketing strategy As a farmer, you must know two things: your cost of production and the price needed to break even. (If you need to know national averages, you can check them here: Cost Of Production) Selling grain is a volatile business, and...
by admin | Aug 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Key User Data: In the Ag business, Basis is defined as the difference between the local cash price for corn or soybeans and the price for the same underlying commodity trading on a futures exchange. The local cash price for a crop is the actual price received for the...
