Post-Harvest Grain Marketing: How Important Is It?Video: Post-Harvest Grain Marketing: How Important Is It?
Agricultural economist Joe Janzen from the University of Illinois uses data on farm inventories and marketing activity to quantify the significance of post-harvest grain marketing for Illinois farms. He finds that roughly 60% of corn and soybean production remains unsold at the end of December, underscoring the importance of careful post-harvest marketing strategies for farm profitability.