There have been mixed reactions from some ag groups to the CME Group’s announcement that it would begin trading sorghum basis futures. Kansas State University ag economist Guy Allen says helps protect producers from risk in the market. “The sorghum futures is basically trading as a spread to corn, but you’ll be able to hedge […]
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