Grain markets have become terrifically complex over the past 20 years. It’s not just U.S. weather driving prices anymore; it’s a web of fluctuating data points like export demand, ethanol consumption, global crop outlooks, even politics. Add the movement of huge investment funds in and out of most markets, and you get rapid price swings…
These are challenging times in the ag sector, especially for farmers who didn’t get in a whole crop this spring. You may need to reapply for financing. Whether it’s getting an operating loan to put in the new crop, getting financing for expansion, or just making it through a rough patch, there are things you…
After four years and 49 episodes, the last episode of In the Driver’s Seat podcast was published this month. What began as a five-part conversation series about managing farm risk and making successful grain marketing decisions evolved into a valuable monthly resource for farmers.
Jeff, Derek and Doug Martin are big believers in the power of healthy soils to deliver prosperous crops. Utilizing unconventional farming methods, they’ve brought their operation to the forefront of regenerative farming and generated multiple benefits. Watch video and see full story.
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…
To support multiple families, farming operations often need to diversify their income stream with different lines of business. One farm in central Illinois is a standout example of this business strategy, and they share their thoughts on the range of benefits it brings their family. Watch Video and See Full Story
While most of the hard work at harvest takes place in the field, there are other steps you can take to make life easier off the field and avoid administrative snafus from getting in the way of moving your crop to market quickly and easily. Here are a few things you can do to ensure…
