Episode Summary

This week I am excited to welcome my first guest to Pioneer Mindset, Zane Abner, a grain and livestock risk management consultant and insurance agent with Tredas. As we approach the fall harvest season, Zane shares valuable insights for farmers and ranchers on navigating grain markets, managing risk, and creating proactive strategies to maximize profits. With a focus on practical advice for grain marketing, this episode is packed with tips to help producers make informed decisions during a volatile time in agriculture.

In this week’s episode I sit down with Zane to talk about grain markets as we head into harvest season.Below are some key topics we dive deep on in this episode.

• The importance of a proactive marketing plan
• Managing basis and carry with flexibility and efficiency
• Considering your cash flow needs when creating your marketing strategy
• Being a Price Maker vs. Price Taker
• The importance of having emotional detachment when creating a marketing plan

Connect with Zane at Tredas:

• Check out their website - www.gotredas.com
• Follow on Facebook - Tredas

Connect with Garrett:

• Follow on Instagram - @garrettruskamp
• Follow on Facebook - Garrett Ruskamp

Resources & Links:

• Check out my free training inside Pioneer Farmer, click here!

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