Top Producer
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Jim Douglas and his son, James, are navigating the joys and hurdles of succession planning.
2021 has rolled out the red carpet for grain producers. March corn prices were up 12.5¢ and March soybean prices were up 66.25¢ for the week ending Jan. 8.
The grain markets continue their steady march upward. March corn prices were up 34.25¢ and March soybean prices were up 41.75¢ for the week.
Changing your perspective from last trading day of future to the first notice day depicts the “gapping” lower due to inverted prices. Note: the price-gapping from old to new crop July to September is similar to 2012.
While 2020 may be one from the history books, be sure to note its gleanings in terms of insights for being a better marketer in the years ahead.
Family culture, thoughtful benefits create low team turnover.
This year should not be about marketing at breakeven, but about a targeted point of profitability. Once you hit that point, make incremental sales as the market moves higher.
The grain markets took a hit this week. March corn prices were down 29.25¢ and March soybean prices were down $1.05 for the week ending Jan. 22.
The theme for the 2021 Top Producer Summit is “Breaking New Ground.”