Futures have been used by physical buyers and sellers of grains for centuries in order to manage price risk with many businesses using them as part of their strategy. When understood they provide an effective tool, particularly when managing 'basis', a factor which is also explained in this course.

The course will introduce grain futures markets, how they work, the impact on physical prices and how they are used within a strategy.

Hedging, why hedge and how?

Basis - Knowing your basis will allow you to understand if its time to sell, hedge, use options or whether you should be delivering grain yourself.

Placing an order with a futures broker.