🎯 Big Crop? Don’t Overlook Basis
Scott Hughes
Paradigm Futures
Scott works directly with producers and end-users across the grain belt, providing tailored risk strategies and daily market insight.
While we’re all trying to figure out how big the crop is, which forecast will stick, or what impact tariffs might have—don’t lose focus on the bigger picture.
Is this the bottom? Will we go lower? Could dry weather send futures higher? Maybe. But regardless of what happens on the board, one thing is clear: the crop looks good—and likely better than last year.
When crops are big, basis tends to weaken—especially during harvest. Elevators fill up fast. Ground piles grow. And buyers know they have time. That means basis opportunities don’t last long.
Now is the time to work with your risk manager. Identify strong basis levels for your delivery window—whether it’s during harvest or early 2026—and match them up with your sales strategy.
You don’t have to sell the grain to protect the basis. But you do have to act before the market takes it away.
Don’t let a solid basis opportunity slip through the cracks while everyone else chases weather models and headlines.
📞 Talk to a Broker Who Understands Your Risk
Whether you’re watching basis, evaluating hedge strategies, or trying to time your next sale, our brokers are ready to help you make informed decisions with confidence.
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