One of the keys to selling in the top third of the price range is knowing where the top third is located. This is the premise behind the Trading Range Index. Weekly, we send an email update to let our customers know where we are at in the price range. When combined with a complete marketing plan this information becomes a very powerful tool.
"Picking up pennies" is doing small things right that really add up over time. These details make a big difference in your financial returns. Each penny improvement in marketing returns approximately $1.00 per acre to the bottom line for grain operations and even more for livestock and milk.
Places to find pennies.
Using the right contract alternatives 1-10 cents Acting on forward market opportunities 5-10+ cents Who really has the best bid 1-2 cents Using storage correctly 1-5 cents Spreading or sell in a forward month 1-7 cents Knowing your local basis trends 1-10 cents Avoid selling to meet cash flow needs 5-10+ cents Following your marketing plan 1-10+ cents Maximize rotation 1-10+cents Taking action on key cost items 1-10+ cents
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