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Jason Gehler is the Vice President and Senior market Advisor for Hedge Plus, a small farm marketing firm located in Jackson, Wiscosin. Jason is the author of the company’s weekly report, which provides analysis about what’s happening in the corn, soybean and wheat markets. Hedge Plus works with hundreds of farmers throughout the Midwest, helping them make better cash sales while also using all of the hedging tools available to help them improve their bottom line. Jason graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 2005 with a degree in agricultural business management and has been working with Patrick Hayes, President of Hedge Plus, for close to three years. For any questions or comments or to find out about how Hedge Plus can help you, call us at 1-866-677-0306.

Directly from pastures and hay fields across the country! Please share what pasture/forage conditions are really like in your area. Send your comments, as well as photos and videos, to pasturecomments@agweb.com. (Comments will be edited for brevity and clarity.) Also include your county and state, just to help other readers know where you are located.

Dustin received his Bachelors Degree from Western Michigan University Haworth College of Business where his studies targeted the financial markets. Dustin has extensive experience helping agricultural producers with their price risk management. Dustin works with a wide net of large producers throughout the Midwest. His analytical market approach and objective hedge strategy development is specific to the needs of every individual. In addition to agricultural hedging, Dustin has a thorough understanding of foreign currency markets and international trade. He believes high ethical standards and excellent customer service are the foundation of successful long term broker/client relationships.

Ron was educated as a mathematics teacher, trained as a land use economist and has been involved with trading futures for more than 20 years. His professional designations include: MAI, CMT. Ron now keeps one finger in real estate, three fingers in trading and has allowed one finger to retire.

Randy Johnson is a retired military man, with 25+ Years Forecasting - Short Range, Long Range, and Aviation Weather around the world.

Doug and Nancy Rupp operates D & N Rupp Farms in Stryker, Ohio. The Rupps are progressive farm family operators who use marketing strategies, technology and teamwork to attain the on-going success of their farming enterprise. Nancy was a teacher and guidance counselor for 39 years, and continues to work in the Pettisville, Ohio, school system part-time. In addition, she manages the farm finances. Nancy and Doug are one of the case studies in Farm Journal Media’s Ultimate Farm Quest. You can follow the Rupps through their Ultimate Farm Quest journey in the pages of Top Producer magazine and online at www.UltimateFarmQuest.com.

Kennedy and Coe, LLC is an accounting and consulting firm (www.kcoe.com) based in Salina, Kan. A significant portion of the firm’s staff and clientele is focused in the agriculture industry with offices in Kansas and Colorado and clients throughout the U.S. This blog will feature their expert advice.

Now in our second century of service, we continue our tradition to protect you through our partnership with your farm or county mutual. It’s our Policy of Working Together.

Principal at Gulley & Associates LLC

Tony Marcucci Tony Marcucci graduated from Central Michigan University with a Major in Finance. Tony began his career in the commodity markets as a grain trader for his own account trading his own money; this is where he learned his techniques in the markets that he uses today. Soon after he started working with producers on the hedge and speculative side of trading. He has producers from around the country that he gets a lot of his information from. His clients are able to focus on what they do best, and he can focus on the markets for them. Take a second to contact Tony today and hear what he has to say about the markets, toll free 800-993-5449 or direct 312-373-4873. You may also contact Tony at tmarcucci@walshtrading.com.