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2 days ago | farmprogress.com | Brian Basting |César Cruz

Price volatility in new-crop corn has increased of late amid considerable uncertainty about U.S. corn production potential. An effective risk management plan is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to execute if it is not carefully constructed prior to an unexpected market development. With that said, the preparation of an appropriate marketing strategy well in advance sets the stage for calm, systematic response to volatile markets.

1 month ago | eleconomista.com.mx | César Cruz

Compartir por WhatsAppCompartir por TwitterCompartir por FacebookCompartir por LinkedinEl 17 de abril de 2025, el Diario Oficial de la Federación (DOF) publicó las reformas a las Normas de Organización y Funcionamiento de la Comisión Interinstitucional del Compendio Nacional de Insumos para la Salud (CNIS), un documento clave para definir qué medicamentos, equipos y materiales llegan a los hospitales públicos de México.

1 month ago | farmprogress.com | Brian Basting |César Cruz

Uncertainty remains high in the midst of the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China as American farmers move into their growing season. The escalation of import tariffs to the U.S. dominates the news and the trade war brings additional volatility to various markets. In addressing the ongoing trade situation, USDA included a special note in April’s supply and demand forecast: “The WASDE report only considers trade policies that are in effect at the time of publication.

Feb 25, 2025 | farmprogress.com | Brian Basting |César Cruz

Crop insurance is a proven, valuable tool in a comprehensive risk management strategy. However, an updated review of various policy coverage levels and yield scenarios for 2025 highlights the limitations of relying solely on crop insurance to manage price risk. This is especially the case when actual yields exceed the APH, which has been seen in some areas. Selecting a policy for your operation is an individual decision based on a variety of factors.

Feb 12, 2025 | farmprogress.com | Brian Basting |César Cruz

The events occurring in the corn market over the past week are a textbook example of the risk in attempting to predict price. March corn futures rallied to $4.9850 last week due to strong export demand, uncertainty regarding future U.S. trade policy, and crop concerns in South America. Here’s a timeline for the most recent rollercoaster ride:Feb. 2, Sunday evening. As the Feb. 4 deadline for tariffs to be imposed on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China approached, the market plummeted to $4.7250.