Naomi Blohm
Got Beans?
Many are wondering when is the best time to price any remaining old crop.
The era of 'permanent volatility'
The last five years have seen dramatic shifts in commodity price volatility. It's highly likely that this shift in volatility is here to stay for the foreseeable future. Agricultural commodity markets were relatively stable in the past, due to factors such as government programs, weak demand, favorable weather and high carryover stocks. In the past market environment, producers could successfully use simple crop marketing strategies because the market fundamentals were more stable and prices were less volatile.
Stay safe during harvest
Naomi Blohm takes a break from her regular marketing column to share tips for staying safe during the harvest.