Whether you think farmers should be active users of futures and options-based marketing strategies or not, Joe and Mackenzie's market commentary is always worth a watch/listen.

Last week I shared a grain market outlook with FBFM staff and discussed how we are using FBFM data to answer important research questions on commodity marketing. We've already published some of that work (e.g. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...) with more to come.

We had an excellent keynote from Fred Seamon of CME Group. He highlighted the need for continued research on price and trading dynamics for ag commodities. If you are interested in presenting and attending next year, look for the Call for Papers on our website in the fall.

You will not want to miss this opportunity to learn about the latest research and broaden your professional network. Sign up now and join us in Chicago!

The program features 26 exciting papers from academic and industry researchers from the United States, Europe, and South America. There will be a group dinner on Monday night and a keynote lunch address on Tuesday from Fred Seamon, Executive Director of Agricultural Products at CME Group.

This longstanding conference, which focuses on agricultural markets and trading, meets April 14-15 at the Illini Center in Chicago. Find the program, venue and hotel information, and conference registration here: https://buff.ly/3Qx6Qg3

Elon hired Clarence Beeks of Lyndhurst Security to deliver the crop estimates on time with no deviations.