Many grain producers base their grain marketing decisions on basis or the cash market. So why is it important that farmers understand the futures market? 

Darin Fessler, senior hedge advisor at Lakefront Futures and Options, said that understanding the futures market can help producers better manage risk throughout the year.

Many grain producers base their grain marketing decisions on basis or the cash market. So why is it important that farmers understand the futures market? Darin Fessler, senior hedge advisor at Lakefront Futures and Options, said that understanding the futures market can help producers better manage risk throughout the year.

Season 2; Ep. 1: Understanding the Futures Market

We know farmers are good at producing grain, but we want them to be good at marketing it, too. Grain marketing is a critical part of keeping farming operations profitable. 

From the history of grain trading to the importance of domestic and international markets, we’ll help you understand all facets of grain marketing. And, we’ll give you resources to build your own grain marketing

Hosted by Chad Moyer, GrainIQ is a production of the Nebraska Rural Radio Association in cooperation and with support by the Nebraska Soybean Board.

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We know farmers are good at producing grain, but we want them to be good at marketing it, too. Grain marketing is a critical part of keeping farming operations profitable. From the history of grain trading to the importance of domestic and international markets, we’ll help you understand all facets of grain marketing. And, we’ll give you resources to build your own grain marketing Hosted by Chad Moyer, GrainIQ is a production of the Nebraska Rural Radio Association in cooperation and with support by the Nebraska Soybean Board.

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Season 2; Ep. 1: Understanding the Futures Market

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