What’s a common characteristic of winning sports teams? Ed Usset, a professor at the University of Minnesota’s Center For Farm Financial Management frequently asks farmers, ag students, and now listeners of the ADM In the Driver’s Seat podcast.
As North American farmers work to get the 2022 crop in the ground, it’s become increasingly apparent that this year’s crop is more crucial for the world’s food supply than in most years, according to a panel of ADM marketing professionals.
The ability to quickly access important business information is vital for producers today. ADM is pleased to introduce two new apps that make it easy for customers to log into their ADM account – ADM FarmView and FBN®. With these two choices, producers can gain 24/7 visibility to their ADM business activities from the convenience…
Successful companies start with a basic business plan. Farming is no different. In fact, with the future of your farm on the line, developing a grain marketing plan is one of the most important factors in determining your success. Yet it’s the piece farmers often find most difficult or intimidating. That’s the reason we’ve launched…
Historical trends in the market make a strong case for forward selling. While there have been exceptions, history generally supports forward marketing. Since 2000, early crop-year futures have outperformed harvest prices by 79% of the time for corn and 71% of the time for soybeans. Despite weather years like 2012 making some farmers hesitant to…
By now, you know your 2018 input costs, and have price targets for your corn and soybeans. But can you realistically capture them in these markets? Yes, say two guests on Episode 3 of In the Driver’s Seat, our grain marketing podcast. ADM reps Danny Pfoff and Justin Newman share how they’ve helped farmers capitalize on…
Every summer, ADM Farmer Services welcomes interns from multiple regions to learn about key areas of agriculture and to work alongside ADM representatives. This year, twelve college students are being immersed into ADM’s culture, services, products, and the numerous ways ADM helps farmers run their operations. While each experience will vary by local office, ADM’s…
