Skip to main content
Sign In |
  Help (new window)

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

August 30, 2010

August 30, 2010 - This past week, I have traveled around the Midwest and into the Plains.  In the southern areas of Indiana and Illinois, I visited with farmers who said they were going to start harvesting the next day.  In Kansas, I saw combines r  More...
AgStar Grain Experts

Tom Neher - Grain Angles

August 18, 2010

August 18, 2010 - The strong wheat market spurred on by the drought in the former Soviet Union has brought world attention to the commodity sector. While the world currently has plenty of wheat to meet the demand, grain merchandisers are scrambling t  More...
AgStar Grain Experts

Tom Neher - Grain Angles

August 04, 2010

August 4, 2010 - Hot, dry weather in the Former Soviet Union has scared the wheat market into a frenzy!  The hard red winter wheat market in Kansas City has rallied over $2.70 since early June.  The corn and soybean markets have tagged along on the  More...
DTN Grain Experts

DTN National HRS Index 09/01

September 01, 2010

DTN Grain Experts

DTN Closing Grain Comments 09/01 15:45

September 01, 2010

DTN Closing Grain Comments 09/01 15:45 All A
DTN Grain Experts

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Wed, September 1

September 01, 2010

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Wed, September

Latest Discussions

Add a New Topic | See more in Discussion Forums

Equipment Loans
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