Statscan

[charliep]

Just curious what sarcan is? Lots of private sector numbers - most are never publicly available. Statistics Canada is only the most visible.

From other conversations, I am always amazed at farmers understanding of marketing and the differences between being a hedger and a speculator.

[TOM4CWB]

Farma,

Did our expected 2015 crop. Since we Sold the 2015Nov at $
490 and some for later sales 2016Mar at $500
Broker says buyout best so we did a 10 percent buyback open order so the sold calls get cleared off when price drops enough. This is a hedge. Tonnes match production expected. If market goes up I am short at 490 and 500... which is great if things came back up!!! If not put orders in to buy the futures at the call strike prices... like the funds do that sell the options.

[TOM4CWB]

Bucket,

I took a small loss last fall... AND LEARNED from it.

The idea here was to help others who always complain we are market takers... instead of market makers. We don't need to if volatility gives us the opportunity to sell at good prices.

We crucify me all you like... we all end up 6 feet under at some time!

Bless you... hope harvest goes better and life treats you well!