“The bottom line is the function of the market — when you have too much, you become the cheapest seller, not necessarily the cheapest producer,” says Jerry Gulke.

As harvest ends, focus on next year’s crop planning by understanding break-even costs and budgeting inputs. This will boost profitability and enhance your negotiating power.

Say goodbye to outdated, inefficient nutrient management ideas. It’s time to bring nutrient management into the 21^st century.

Tommy Grisafi, Advance Trading, says grains faded bullish export news and closed lower Friday and for the week.

Farmers and lawmakers are focused on disaster relief, economic aid and completing the farm bill.

With harvest in full swing, “Unscripted” welcomes agronomic expert Ken Ferrie who explains what he’s seeing in the fields of Illinois. Forecasts call for record-breaking corn and soybean yields despite late-summer drought and the largest infestation of corn aphids that he’s dealt with in his career.