2022 Bull-Bear Outlook: Opportunity Versus Volatility

We asked eight analysts to provide their best estimates on price direction and market strategies you can put to use in 2022.  
We asked eight analysts to provide their best estimates on price direction and market strategies you can put to use in 2022.  
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With increased risk, prepare now to cash in on profits

Could 2022 offer the same profitable opportunities as 2021? The outlook for corn and soybeans is optimistic thanks to strong demand and potential production shortfalls in South America. Yet headwinds are present. We asked eight analysts to provide their best estimates on price direction and market strategies you can put to use in 2022.  


Bob Utterback

Bob Utterback: The Pink Elephant I’m Watching

The macro elements affecting ag prices are as dynamic as I have ever seen them.


Mark Gold

Mark Gold: Political Issues that Could Impact the Grain Markets

Farmers need to learn to balance the risks of their grain marketing decisions. For example, if you sell grain early, replace those cash sales with call options.


Angie Setzer

Angie Setzer: Establish Profitability for Your Farm

You must know your costs and be honest with yourself about what they are and how you need to manage them. 


Richard Brock

Richard Brock: Watch These Market Fundamentals

It all comes down to what fundamental changes mean to the stocks-to-use ratios.


Brugler

Alan Brugler: Grain Market Price Opportunities Exist

Compute 12-month technical and fundamental price targets given the latest market information. Get busy selling when we’re in the top 20% of those ranges. 


Basting

Brian Basting: Market Tools That Turn Uncertainty Into Opportunity

I am keeping an eye on China’s soybean crushing pace. It might be slowing, which could lead to weaker soybean imports and weaker prices. 


Biederman

Bill Biederman: A Dichotomy of Possibilities

The price outlooks for corn and soybeans are initially about as different as a drought and a flood.


 

Blohm

Naomi Blohm: Corn and Soybean Market Factors to Watch

It might be prudent to understand various call option strategies that provide upside gain potential should the U.S. drought continue, soaring prices do indeed cause farmers to use less fertilizer or yields are low.


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