Grain Marketing Guidance Archive

Farewell to In the Driver’s Seat Podcast

March 1, 2022

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

Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health

May 1, 2020

It’s no secret that farming is a stressful occupation – no matter how noble it is. With growing stress around economics, a multitude of daily tasks, and now a global pandemic, mental health has become a bigger conversation –

Thinking About Tariffs — Kevin Van Trump

May 13, 2019

by Kevin Van Trump (with permission) May 13, 2019 From my perspective and many others, farmers have certainly taken the brunt of the hit associated with current trade negotiations. Yes, in the end farmers could be the biggest winner,

Plan Before You Plant: Spring Markets Won’t Wait

April 3, 2017

You’ve purchased inputs, your fuel tanks are full, and you’re ready to roll. In just days, you’ll be planting. But have you really prepared for a new crop year? Not without a marketing plan. A few hours of planning