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| Mastel, Mike; Buschena, David E.. |
| The performance of the grain transportation industry, historically low real grain prices, and decreasing government support for grain prices have renewed interest in local grain prices and shipping costs. An understanding of the relationship between local cash prices and futures prices is an important part of minimizing the price risk associated with growing and merchandising grain. The ability to recognize the seasonal patterns between these prices offers improved profit potential for marketing grain. A Montana producer's decision of when and how to market his/her crop can have a great impact on net profit. Farm managers can use cash sales at or after harvest, forward contracting with a local grain elevator, or hedging with the use of futures and options... |
| Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper |
Palavras-chave: Grain marketing; Futures; Basis; Freight rates; Marketing strategies; Marketing; Q1. |
| Ano: 2000 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/29176 |
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