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Jon Scheve discusses how farmers who raise specialty corn often give away their risk premium and leave money on the table. He explains how farmers should sell to maximize their profit potential.

Jon Scheve discusses how buying bean puts last December worked out for him.

Jon Scheve discusses why corn prices might continue to go down for the next few months while soybean prices could have upside potential.

Jon Scheve discusses why corn may trade in a sideways range through harvest. However, beans might have more opportunity.

Jon Scheve discusses why corn prices might still go lower based upon the stocks-to-use ratio and historical trending.

Some farmers on social media have suggested the U.S. might be out of corn because of high basis bid values in the Corn Belt. Jon Scheve thinks the inverses in futures and the basis market during the summer are the cause.

Jon discusses yield uncertainty for corn and beans. Plus, final thoughts on the 2022 marketing year.

Jon Scheve discusses trades that increase profits during sideways markets.

Jon Scheve explains why farmers should not use "free" storage offered by commercial facilities because it isn't actually free. There are hidden fees for the farmer and it artificially lowers prices for all farmers.

This article discusses which crop farmers should store at home if they don't have 100% on farm storage.

This article discusses the highlights of the latest USDA report and provide carryout projections based upon different national yield results

Corn prices have been surging recently, including cash bids of over $7 at many elevators. What's the highest per-bushel price you've ever sold corn?

The concept of “goal-based marketing” is easy to understand. The strategy links the sale of crops or livestock to a goal for your business.

Traders expect this week will be a big one for the grain and livestock markets, partly due to the USDA reports to be released.  

A higher corn basis is seen in some pockets around the country, especially in Northwest Ohio where a lot of corn didn’t get planted due to a wet spring.

Are you looking at the wheat market? AgDay Host Clinton Griffiths talks with Brian Splitt with AgMarket.Net about them.

Brian Splitt, with AgMarket.Net, says farmers don’t necessarily have to focus on one production year at a time when it comes to marketing. AgDay's Clinton Griffiths talks more with Splitt about locking in profits:

USDA says the area planted for corn is 90 million acres. FSA says prevent plant acres are roughly 11 million for corn. Add the numbers and the industry questions whether farmers intended to plant 101 million corn acres.

The farmer's share of the food dollar falls to its lowest point since USDA began keeping track back in 1993.

The farmer's share of the food dollar falls to its lowest point since USDA began keeping track back in 1993.

U.S. Spring Wheat Ratings Surge and Corn's the Best Since 1991

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its expectations for 2018 and beyond at its annual outlook forum in Washington D.C. earlier this week.

Rice is a food staple in Brazil but as incomes improve, consumers are turning to alternatives.

Here's a look back at some of the most read stories on AgWeb this year. From markets to dicamba, politics and more ... here are some of the highlights.