Keep the Upside Open: Smarter Corn Strategies for a Tricky Market

In a co-hosted podcast episode recorded during a blizzard with intermittent power outages, Jon and Ryan discuss commodity markets, focusing primarily on corn and soybeans. Jon suggests strategies for producers to keep their upside open, such as buying short-dated options, and discusses the complexities of the soybean market, influenced by political factors and trade deals with China. They also touch on cattle market challenges, the impact of weather on crops, and different option strategies, including the benefits of September calls over March calls for corn. The hosts share personal anecdotes, discuss market volatility, and preview upcoming topics, including metals, interest rates, and the economy, while also mentioning a forthcoming corn and bean information sheet for clients.