When you look at soybeans, wheat, and corn right now–the grain complex–professional marketers say things will get better, they just don’t know when. So, the challenge is getting through the interim. Even with the disruptions (most recently from COVID-19), you can take steps to control your risk. A disciplined approach will position you for opportunities…
In the quiet stretches of northern Florida, near Marianna, Howard Hodge Jr.’s farm seems at ease under the morning sun. While the fields of peanuts and bahiagrass catch the breeze, it’s his cattle, grazing steadily in the pasture, that form the heart of Howard’s sustainable operation. Though Howard has retired from his off-farm job, his…
No matter the year, crop-input cost decisions will play a huge role in determining your profit outcomes. To help you succeed in your plans for next year’s crop, consider our top 5 input-purchase strategies: #1 Pair Grain Sales with Fertilizer Purchases Plan to formulate a crop marketing strategy that pairs grain sales with your costliest…
