“The thing about farming,” says Matthew Kroes, ADM Origination Specialist in Indiana and Illinois, “is that there’s always something else to do—always something to take you away from selling your grain.” That’s where offers come in: letting a grain buyer know you’re willing to sell some bushels at a firm price or a price range that…
The ADM Cedar Rapids facility has recently increased its overall corn space by 4+ million bushels by adding a third dumping location and outbound scale to handle an additional 25 trucks per hour. In addition, Cedar Rapids has extended its operating hours during the busy harvest season so farmers can experience shorter wait times, reduced…
It’s mid-way through the growing season, with harvest around the corner. If you still have some bin bushels to clear out, you face marketing decisions on two crops—old and new. That’s a lot of risk to manage at one time. While you shouldn’t make pressured decisions, be aware that time may be running out for…
It’s hard to believe we’ve turned the page on 2019. Maybe you’re reviewing what went well (or what you could improve upon) and are making plans to step up your game in 2020. There’s a lot of wisdom in experience. In that spirit, we’re bringing you highlights from some of our best episodes of In…
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.
Every growing season has its own set of challenges, and 2023 is likely to be no exception. Prices for grain and oilseeds are strong coming into the year, but high input prices are likely to continue to press farm profitability. In addition, industry projections for 2023 farm income are not as rosy as in the…
You’ve probably heard of renewable diesel, but what you may not know is how it could potentially influence the soybean market in the future. Demand is booming for this alternative fuel, and its effects are being felt across the markets for soybeans and soy products. Renewable diesel is fundamentally different from biodiesel, which has been…
Throughout our history, it has been the objective of Archer Daniels Midland Company to maintain operating standards that incorporate the highest ideals of character and business conduct. To this end, ADM has implemented a Business Code of Conduct. This code specifies the standards of conduct that we have adopted to protect the Company’s values. Contact:…
