| It might seem counterintuitive, but the start of a new year is the perfect time to reflect on lessons learned in commodity marketing. Analysts say several fundamental messages become apparent for crop and livestock producers during 2014.
For row-crop producers, lessons stem from basic principles of risk management. “Watch your volatility,” advises Bill Biedermann, Allendale, Inc. “Try to manage around that.” Referencing the dramatic downturn in crop prices, Angie Maguire of Citizens LLC says 2014 proved to be “the same as ’12, just the opposite” from a price perspective...............................................Full Article: Source
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