HOW ARE YOU FILLING YOUR REVENUE BUCKET IN 2027?
The markets have given producers some meaningful opportunities heading into fall. With both corn and soybeans showing strength, the question now becomes less about chasing the rally and more about how to protect today’s opportunities while keeping the door open for additional upside.
And with the September 30, 2026 fall closing date approaching, now is an important time to evaluate how an insurance-based strategy could fit into your marketing plan.
DEC 27: PROTECTING RECENT GAINS
The December 2027 corn market has maintained a bullish trend, but after a strong rally, the chart is beginning to consolidate. That can be an important signal for producers who have seen their revenue opportunities improve and want to protect some of those gains.
WHAT WE ARE WATCHING
Trend: The market remains bullish, but consolidation following a strong rally can be a good time to consider protecting recent gains.
Volatility: Higher volume and wider daily ranges indicate that the market could see a sharper correction if momentum begins to fade.
Seasonal timing: Late-summer rallies can bring increased profit-taking and volatility as harvest approaches. Establishing a floor now can help protect your revenue opportunity while the market continues to develop.
WHAT SHOULD AN INSURANCE BASED STRATEGY LOOK LIKE?
Rather than committing physical bushels or locking in basis too early, producers may be able to use an insurance strategy to establish a level of revenue protection while maintaining flexibility.
That can mean:
Protecting revenue near current futures levels, around 525–530.
Maintaining upside potential if the market continues to rally.
Avoiding an early commitment to basis or physical bushels.
Creating a floor that provides additional confidence heading into fall volatility.
The goal isn't necessarily to call the top of the market. It's to protect what you've gained without giving up the opportunity for more.
NOVEMBER 2027 SOYBEANS: DON'T IGNORE THE OPPORTUNITY
Soybeans are presenting a similar conversation. Strength in the market has created opportunities for producers, but the same question applies: How much of that opportunity are you comfortable protecting?
A strong market doesn't necessarily mean you need to make an all-or-nothing decision.
An insurance-based approach can provide a way to protect revenue against a market pullback while maintaining flexibility if prices continue higher.
THE SEPTEMBER 30 FALL CLOSING DATE IS APPROACHING
With September 30, 2026 just around the corner, the window to evaluate fall insurance strategies is getting shorter.
This is an important deadline for producers considering coverage options for the fall. Waiting until the market makes the next move can mean waiting until the opportunity has already changed.
That's why the conversation should start now.
Look at where the markets are today. Consider your cost of production, your revenue goals and how much downside you're comfortable carrying. Then determine whether an insurance-based strategy can help bridge the gap between protecting today's opportunity and participating in tomorrow's potential.
THE BOTTOM LINE
A strong market doesn't mean you have to choose between protecting revenue and participating in further gains.
You can protect today's opportunity while keeping the door open for tomorrow.
As we approach the September 30 fall closing date, now is the time to talk through what that could look like for your operation.
If you're looking at current corn and soybean prices and wondering whether an insurance-based strategy makes sense for you, reach out to your Red Risk agent. Our team can help you evaluate your options and determine what fits your operation, goals and risk tolerance.
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