GRAIN MARKETING EXPERTISE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
To achieve maximum results in today’s ever-changing farm challenges, it’s essential to have expertise and experience at your fingertips. The Mercer Landmark team of grain origination professionals will assist your farm operation in implementing a grain marketing plan uniquely tailored for your success.
Please call Mercer Landmark’s
grain marketing line at
844-676-CORN (2676).
Antwerp: (419) 258-8465
Coldwater Grain North: (419) 363-2700
Convoy: (419) 749-2289
Elgin: (419) 667-2901
Grover Hill: (419) 587-3334
Latty: (419) 567-6322
New Weston: (937) 338-5741
Payne: (419) 263-2351
Sherwood: (419) 899-2130
DP RATES
Corn – All Mercer Landmark Locations
Corn – Heartland Locations
Soybean – All Mercer Landmark Locations
Soybean – Heartland Locations
Wheat – All Mercer Landmark Locations
Wheat – Heartland Locations
DISCOUNT SCHEDULE
Corn – All Mercer Landmark Locations
Corn – Heartland Locations
Soybean – All Mercer Landmark Locations
Soybean – Heartland Locations
Wheat – All Mercer Landmark Locations
Wheat – Heartland Locations
MPS Feed, LLC
CME FUTURES AND OPTIONS – MARKET SNAPSHOT
Grain Marketing - In Services
Our grain operations team strives to provide a positive customer experience every day. The operations staff works hard to ensure our facilities are clean, safe, and working efficiently as we know your time is valuable.
Compass Contracts
- Price Builder Bonus – Want to forward contract grain well above today’s current market price? Check out a Price Builder Bonus contract and find out how you can sell grain for $0.30-0.70 or higher than current prices.
- Cash Plus – Want a premium for your cash grain? Adding a Cash Plus Contract is a great way to get more out of your old crop sale.
- Daily Price Plus – The daily price plus contract is a marketing tool that prices equal quantities daily at the “Plus Price” above current market on day one. This contract is for the producer that wants a premium above today’s price with the security of a guaranteed floor and is willing to sell additional production.
An agreement that establishes a fixed price. Chicago Board of Trade plus or minus the local basis, for a specified amount of grain to be delivered to a named location during an agreed upon delivery period. The delivery period cannot exceed 18 months from the contract date.
An agreement that establishes basis, which is the difference between the Chicago Board of Trade and the local cash grain price, for a specific amount of grain for any delivery period and location. The basis is the only fixed portion of the price. A maximum 80% of the current cash price can be advanced after delivery of the bushels. Farmers may be required to pay back advance to maintain 80% of contract value. A $.02 fee is charged to roll the contract. Final pricing must be completed prior to an agreed upon expiration date.
An agreement that establishes the Chicago Board of Trade price for a specified amount of grain to be delivered to a named location during a specific delivery period. The delivery period cannot exceed 18 months from the contract date. The futures price is the only fixed portion of the price. A service fee of $.04 is charged to write the contract and comes off the initial futures price. A $.02 fee is charged to roll the contract. Final pricing must be completed prior to an agreed upon expiration date or at the time of delivery, whichever occurs first.
An agreement that establishes a minimum price for a specified amount of grain to be delivered to a named location during an agreed upon delivery period. A call option is purchased and deducted from the contract price. Contracts must be written in 5,000-bushel increments. A $.03 service fee will be deducted from the contract price. The minimum price can be advanced once the grain is delivered.
Customer sets a target price that if hit will result in a fixed price contract or a pricing for delayed price bushels, basis contract or HTA. If the target is hit the contract is written or delayed price bushels are settled. Delayed Price.
An agreement that establishes basis, which is the difference between the Chicago Board of Trade and the local cash grain price, for a specific amount of grain for any delivery period and location. The basis is the only fixed portion of the price. A maximum 80% of the current cash price can be advanced after delivery of the bushels. Farmers may be required to pay back advance to maintain 80% of contract value. A $.02 fee is charged to roll the contract. Final pricing must be completed prior to an agreed upon expiration date.
Grain is delivered to the elevator and title remains with the customer. Bushels can be sold for current cash price or used to fill deferred contracts at the given delivery point.
Bushels delivered for cash/spot sale will receive the closing price on the day the grain is delivered.
Customer may elect to defer payment for grain delivered against contracts, bushels priced from dp/open storage and spot sales.
BROKERAGE SERVICES
Mercer Landmark, Inc.
in association with
FCC Futures Inc.:
- Offers a full-service commodity brokerage service
- Strengthens producer operations
- Provides ongoing educational and information support to enable producers to make sound marketing decisions
Our FCC Futures Inc. brokers offer risk-management tools to our producers and work hand-in-hand with producers to assess factors such as acres, yields, insurance coverage, cash flow needs and storage capacities as the foundation of marketing plans unique to individual farming operations.
Products Include:
Customized strategies for commodities- Reliable market information and analysis
- Prompt execution of trades
- Coordination with lending institutions
- Ongoing educational seminars and
support material - Leading-edge technology and planning tools
The trading of derivatives, such as futures and options may not be suitable for all investors. Derivatives trading involves substantial risk of loss, and you should fully understand those risks prior to trading.
