Running a modern farming operation is no easy task. To meet the operational and business demands of production agriculture, central Illinois producer Susie Harbaugh invests in technology, and she relies on a close-knit team on and off the farm. The latest episode of the ADM video series Faces of Food features Susie, who farms commercial…
Crop insurance is a great tool to protect farm revenue and allows you to forward market bushels with confidence. But it does have limitations, especially where the price guarantee is concerned. The spring price for crop insurance policies is established in February. If prices are good at that time, then you’re likely guaranteed a profitable…
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…
The Decatur weather could not have been more perfect for this year’s Farm Progress Show which ran August 29-31. Pleasant conditions and beautiful blue skies seemed to put attendees in a relaxed and upbeat mood. And, judging by attendance in the ADM tent, many producers were interested in learning more about how ADM’s product and…
Regenerative ag programs, also known as carbon initiatives or Climate-Smart programs, have taken hold across agriculture and are offered by a number of companies. ADM launched our own initiative under the name re:generations™ a year ago. We sought to make our programs different from others by rewarding existing conservation practices, simplifying data collection requirements, and…
If you’re a consumer of ag media, then you may have heard the name Liz Hulsizer. She’s a devoted advocate for mental health awareness and accessibility in rural America. An ADM grain origination specialist and a fifth-generation farmer, Liz and her husband Matt have made it their purpose to get people in rural America talking…
With the turn of the calendar, we’re off to a new year and working toward new goals. Coming into 2023, crop prices are historically strong, but input prices remain elevated as well. Each year sets up differently as far as a profitable grain marketing plan is concerned. That’s why now is a good time to…
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…
As planters take to the fields across the northern hemisphere, soybean prices remain elevated on a historical basis (Chart 1) despite projections for an increase in planted acres. This creates opportunities for producers to forward price this year’s crop at profitable levels. Chart 1 – 10-year nearby soybean price Source: https://www.macrotrends.net/2531/soybean-prices-historical-chart-data But when to sell?…
Following two strong seasons for corn, soybean and wheat prices, marketers are looking nervously ahead to the 2023 season due to recent market turns. Prices have been high and traditionally this has led to increased production. But there’s uncertainty whether prices will remain elevated or begin to slide based on increasing global supplies. Either way,…
