Leave the Upside Open: Smarter Corn Sales in a Confusing Market

Corn is finally moving, but nobody agrees on what comes next. This week, Jon Prischmann and Ryan Tungseth break down why incremental sales make sense in a rising market, why USDA numbers matter even when nobody likes them, and how to keep the upside open without overspending on premium. They dig into the surge of money flowing into commodities, the uncertainty around South American and U.S. weather, and why short-dated options may offer more value than they have in years. The conversation also turns to soybeans—where China's buying pace remains the wildcard—and cattle, where a sharp pullback has producers wondering if the run is over or just resetting. If you're looking for a clearer way to manage risk in a noisy market, this episode lays out the framework.