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A basis contract can capture the attractive basis, eliminate storage costs and leave open the potential for higher prices.

Down-pressure on soybean prices continues, as futures prices are trading at three-month lows.

Farmers who chose to insure crops at harvest price levels instead of spring price levels will receive more money to cover 2012 yield losses.

Women wanting to learn about grain marketing can participate in series of monthly meetings coordinated by ISU Extension and Iowa Farm Bureau.

Iowa farms that had qualifying yield losses in 2012 will get paid by crop insurance in next few months.

KCBT board unanimously approved the transaction; sale is expected to close later this year pending KCBT shareholder, regulatory approval

Futures price peak for soybeans typically occurs in recent years anytime from mid-July through November, with a peak most likely by September.

Pay attention to what the speculative investors are doing. Watch for clues on whether grain prices have already peaked or perhaps are headed higher.

As drought worries spread, here's a refresher on how your crop revenue insurance coverage works.

How much more of this hot, dry weather can corn take? Here's how to make your own estimate for your farm.