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: The Pink Elephant I’m Watching
The macro elements affecting ag prices are as dynamic as I have ever seen them.
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: 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: Watch These Market Fundamentals
It all comes down to what fundamental changes mean to the stocks-to-use ratios.
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.
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.
Bill Biederman: A Dichotomy of Possibilities
The price outlooks for corn and soybeans are initially about as different as a drought and a flood.
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.
