Country Partners also offers a “tool chest ” of additional contracts that primarily utilize products like futures and options to hedge a position or replace bushels. Not all contract types are prudent or suitable under differing market conditions, and those risks and opportunities should be considered. Visit with your local Country Partners Cooperative grain originators for more information.
GRAIN CONTRACTS
We give you choices when it’s time to market your grain. Depending on your view of the market and tolerance for risk, we’ll help you find the best fit for your marketing plan. Listed below are common contracts. Talk to us to learn more and let’s work together to meet your price and profitability objectives.
CONTRACTS AVAILABLE:
- Cash
- Forward Contract
- Basis Fixed
- Futures First (hedge-to-arrive involve additional service fees)
- Delayed Price
- Open Storage
- Deferred Payment
FIRM BID OFFERS:
If you’re not sure today’s price is where you would like to sell or buy, you can put in a firm offer for the number of bushels and price at which you would act. We monitor your offer, and depending on the quantity, we will trade during both night and day sessions. See Grain Offer PoliciesDIRECT SHIP PROGRAM:
Rather than making phone calls to multiple locations for bids, call us and let us know what markets interest you and the price you desire. This program allows you to get end-user (ethanol plant, feedlot, etc.) pricing for your grain while still doing business with us. Once a location and price are established, deliver the grain under the Country Partners name, bring us a copy of the tickets, and we will get you paid.MINIMUM PRICE:
Buy a call option after selling your grain to establish a minimum price. If futures prices rise, you can participate in additional gains without paying storage fees. A small service charge does apply.GRAIN ORIGINATORS
