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Are futures still a viable marketing tool?

Anyone who used the futures markets to hedge risk last season in any meaningful way had a tough time. The money required turned out to be much more than most were expecting.

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  • Feb. 8, 2012
    article

    Delta Farm Press Calendar of Events

    Important meetings, trade shows, field days and conferences for those involved in Mid-South agriculture....More
  • Feb. 8, 2012
    video

    U.S. and global cattle prices could remain strong into next year

    Cattlemen are hoping cattle supply and demand fundamentals will continue to line up to produce profits for 2012....More
  • Feb. 3, 2012
    Commentary

    From the e-mailbag: some rebuttals on exporting of U.S. oil and fuels

    “This implies that evil Big Oil will shaft the American consumer no matter what the supply. What do you have to say to those who use the same railings about Big Ag? End users such as livestock feeders blame exports and ethanol production for high feed costs, which then convinces consumers that farmers are getting rich and ripping them off with high food and grocery prices."...More
  • Feb. 1, 2012
    News

    Crop prices up in January

    Even with some ups and downs in commodity markets over the last month, prices for most commodities are solidly ahead of this time a year ago....More
  • Jan. 25, 2012
    Article

    Jan. 31 deadline for MF Global claims process sign-up

    Former MF Global customers take note: you have until Jan. 31 to begin a claims process against the brokerage firm....More
  • Jan. 24, 2012
    Article

    2011 indemnity payments eclipse $9 billion, set new record

    For the first time in history, indemnity payments have surpassed the $9 billion mark. National Crop Insurance Services (NCIS) notes that payments made to farmers for damages to the 2011 crop will continue to climb....More
  • Jan. 13, 2012
    video

    U.S. rice industry can be prosperous – if farmers can catch a few breaks

    Veteran rice producer Jimmy Hoppe talks about the prospects for Louisiana rice production in 2012 and beyond....More
  • Jan. 13, 2012
    Article

    Activities galore at South’s premier farm show

    You may come to the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show for a chance to win a Labrador puppy … or for mouth-watering Corky’s barbecue … or you may attend for a chance at one of several cash prizes … or still, you may be one of approximately 20,000 attendees at the South’s premier farm show because it’s a once-a-year opportunity you get to connect with friends and family you may not otherwise see....More
  • Jan. 12, 2012
    Article

    USDA reports negative for crop prices

    Today, the USDA released the December Grain Stocks report, the Annual Crop Production report, the Winter Wheat Seedings report, and the monthly WASDE report. The reports reflected a more abundant supply situation for corn and particularly for soybeans than had been anticipated. Wheat estimates provided a more mixed picture. Following is a brief summary of today’s reports....More
  • Jan. 10, 2012
    video

    GDP growth could be key to cotton mill use in 2012

    National Cotton Council's Gary Adams says global GDP growth could point to mill use in 2012....More
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