The Decatur weather could not have been more perfect for this year’s Farm Progress Show which ran August 29-31. Pleasant conditions and beautiful blue skies seemed to put attendees in a relaxed and upbeat mood. And, judging by attendance in the ADM tent, many producers were interested in learning more about how ADM’s product and…
When it comes to keeping your farm’s balance sheet in the black, using offers with the help of your ADM representative is a proven way to achieve your grain marketing goals. Using offers is a disciplined, incremental way for moving grain and working toward a profit, rather than trying to top the market in a…
Regenerative ag programs, also known as carbon initiatives or Climate-Smart programs, have taken hold across agriculture and are offered by a number of companies. ADM launched our own initiative under the name re:generations™ a year ago. We sought to make our programs different from others by rewarding existing conservation practices, simplifying data collection requirements, and…
Measurement is the key to performance evaluation, and targeted benchmarks will provide a built-in pathway to knowing whether you’re meeting, exceeding, or falling short of your goals. So, what are the main ways to successfully analyze farm performance? Consider these top-five steps: 1) Establish and track profit per acre and/or breakeven production Among the key…
Locks and dams along the Illinois River have been in operation for over 50 years and need occasional repair. Unlike previous river upgrades scheduled during the winter months, this year there will be major work on Illinois lock and dam structures beginning in July 2020. The following video interview from the Farm Progress Show dives…
Let’s face it. No matter what season it is, your farm operation will always demand more from your day than there are hours to do it. Knowing the value of your time—and the tasks competing for it, we’ve designed ADMadvantage.com to help you get the information you want…and back on your way. When you think of the Advantage…
Ready for some good news for a change? This was a challenging year for markets, but if seasonal trends hold true, we may have weathered the weakest months. Opportunities have come around again to jump on spring prices for some of your 2019 crop. Because stronger markets typically happen early in the crop year when…
Going into a new crop year, you need some early wins, and February gives you the perfect chance to do that. How? By locking in lower fertilizer prices while also contracting some of your new-crop bushels in spring markets—typically some of the best of the year. With this combination—like playing both defense and offense—you can…
Please join us for live podcast recordings of “In the Driver’s Seat” episodes. Look through the following schedule for the topics you’re most interested in, then grab a seat for an entertaining and informative discussion. Tuesday, 8/27 9:00am Preserving Quality in Your Grain How to handle, store, and keep grain high quality for the…
