VIEW Pro Team Helps Make Marketing Decisions By Lisa Graham-Peterson In its fi rst off ering year, the CHS Pro Advantage contract exceeded expectations for interest by corn and soybean growers. A summer off ering for soft and hard red winter wheat also brought strong bushel sign-ups. What’s the attraction? “Producers appreciate having choices,” explains Kent Beadle, marketing manager for Russell Consulting Group. “This program gives them a way to diversify their crop marketing and get professionally priced bushels in a straightforward contract.” CHS Pro Advantage, a CHS grain contract, lets farmers pledge quantities of bushels to be priced by trading professionals at CHS Hedging and Russell Consulting Group. The basis decision remains with the grower. One-and two-year sign-ups are available. “This is a great way for farmers to take advantage of pricing by experts who have track records of success, especially during times of volatile or low-priced commodity markets,” says John Whittle, CHS merchandiser. Q This material has been prepared by a sales or trading employee of CHS Hedging, LLC, and should be considered a solicitation. There is a risk of loss when trading commodity futures and options. 18 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2016 CHSINC.COM
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