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Grain

Grain production is a dynamic industry. Rising energy prices and the growing global demand will keep the spotlight on corn, soybeans and renewable energy well into the future. Success in today’s global grain market takes a unique balance of production, marketing and risk management.

Grain producers represent the largest segment AgStar serves, comprising over 26% of our portfolio. We make it our business to stay in tune with the heartbeat of the industry, which in turn, keeps you on the cutting edge.
 
Many of our Financial Services Officers come from a farming background and many farm today. They have the industry knowledge and the experience to help you find solutions that keep you ahead of your competition, whether you sell locally or globally.

From risk management and marketing insight to industry knowledge and expertise, AgStar can provide the resources you need to remain competitive in a business that doesn’t stand still.

Find out more about services for grain producers. Contact Us or call 1-866-577-1831.

AgStar Grain Experts

Tom Neher - Grain Angles

March 03, 2010

As I was watching the medal ceremony after the Olympic women’s hockey game between Canada and the U.S.A, my daughter looked over at me and made this observation. “Dad, it seems like the ones that win the gold medal are really happy, while the ones th  More...
AgStar Grain Experts

Margin Management

March 03, 2010

With extreme volatility in all aspects of agriculture, margin management will be imperative for successful businesses in this next decade. In discussing margin management, Tom Neher, vice president of agribusiness at AgStar Financial Services, had on  More...
AgStar Grain Experts

Time to Think About Grain Quality Again

February 24, 2010

by Charles R. Hurburgh, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering   Towards the end of February we typically begin to experience warmer weather and with that arises concerns related to the 2009 corn that came from the fields with low qu  More...
DTN Grain Experts

Grainbelt Weather Roundup

March 13, 2010

GRAIN BELT WX ROUNDUP REGIONAL MAX/MIN TEMPERA
DTN Grain Experts

DTN National HRS Index 03/12

March 12, 2010

DTN Grain Experts

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Fri, March 12

March 12, 2010

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Fri, March 12 B
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Tools & Calculators

Interactive financial tools to help you run your farm like a business.
  • AgStar Margin Manager 1.1 [Excel]
    A series of analytical tools that can aid crop producers in making sound management decisions.   The Margin Manager allows the producer to analyze the impact of input costs against revenue stream within his or her farming operation. The tool also allows the comparison of multiple scenarios to better assist with your crop marketing strategies.
  • Loan Amortization Calculator
    Calculates payment amount, loan amount or loan term in years based on either monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual payment structures.  You can even view an amortization schedule.
  • Loan Comparison Calculator
    Calculates your estimated change in the first year interest, payment and total payment amount.  Use this convenient resource when considering a refinance or a conversion to one of our product options.
  • Cash Grain Optimizer
    The Cash Grain Optimizer is a powerful market analysis tool that uses real-time prices from over 2,600 markets. If you are searching for the best local price or sizing up the regional competition, the Cash Grain Optimizer can improve your bottom line.

  • Crop Revenue Calculators
    Use these simple crop revenue calculators to help estimate your fall revenue guarantee.

    Crop Revenue Calculator - Corn
    Crop Revenue Calculator - Soybeans