Seasonal Trends Can Be Your Friend Typically the best time to forward market the December corn contract is April – June. (GrainBridge)
Farm Exports Support 1.1 Million Jobs The USDA is celebrating World Trade Month, promoting increased U.S. exports. (Dakota Farmer)
Treasury Secretary Optimistic Trade Stand-off Can Be Settled Mnuchin says progress has been made in avoiding trade war with China. (Associated Press)
Rough-Estimate Breakevens for Corn, Soybeans Purdue University has published sample calculations for 2018, but it’s best to know your own numbers. (FarmDoc Daily)
Europeans Scoop Up U.S. Soybeans Trade tensions between the U.S. and China have triggered activity from European buyers. (Feed & Grain News)
White House Trade Chief: U.S. to Hold China Talks There’s time to hash out a deal, despite China’s announcement of a soybean tariff. (Ag Professional)
Why We Hate Farm Budgets—and How to Like Them If you know your numbers, you’ll get better at cost control and grain marketing. (Farm Futures)
Crop Insurance: What Should Impact Your Decision? A matrix from GrainBridge can help determine the best protection level for your operation. (GrainBridge)
I Quit Farming—for About an Hour Reflections on a life that is not easy, “but more worthwhile than any other,” according to Kristen Traugh. (Growing America)
An Economist Weighs in about Grain Marketing in 2018 Farm Journal Economist Chuck Flory explains hedging, and why crop protection lets your forward market. (AgPro)
