successful farming®
special issue
6 Option trading
44 Competition heats up
With huge swings in today’s markets, option contracts offer farmers insurance.
On the cOver todd swenson trades amidst the frenzy on the floor of the chicago Board of trade. see story starting on page 6. photograph:
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16 Farmer options
50 Multiyear grain sales
Put options add value to uncontracted grain not covered by insurance.
There are advantages to marketing your crop ears in advance with caution.
18 Options’ hidden truths
56 Bull session
Tips from a veteran who uses options and knows the pitfalls farmers face.
Farmer-marketers weigh options, discuss strategies at Marketing Talk meeting.
22 The new basics of basis
Basis risk is greater today, but farmers still can gain market opportunities.
60 Sell according to market temps Measuring market emotion creates a disciplined approach to timing sales.
Our missiOn Successful Farming magazine serves the diverse business, production, and family information needs of families who make farming and ranching their business. Our passion is to help you make money, save time, and grow your satisfaction in the farming business.
30 Technical techniques
72 Stagflation déjà vu
Price charting concepts can be used to make technical marketing decisions.
A future like the 1970s calls for watching expenses very carefully.
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34 Funds are fundamental
Knowing how they impact markets can help farmers track index and hedge funds.
40 Financing finesse
Ag outlook is good, but input costs and market issues cloud horizon.
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