Choosing a Broker for Farm Futures Accounts
The piece advises farmers facing volatile markets to select a broker who understands their operation and risk tolerance. It stresses the broker’s role in guiding strategy and highlights the need for time to evaluate options before opening a futures account.
Opening a commodity trading account and hedging basics
This guide explains choosing a broker, obtaining references, and the importance of paperwork and funding. It covers margin requirements, starting with small trades, and defines hedgers versus speculators with an example using canola futures and basis. It notes risks and planning with a banker understanding hedging.
Highway Clean Up kicks off across Manitoba with 44 clubs
The 26th annual Highway Clean-Up runs May 26 with a rain date of June 2. Sponsored by MIT MAFRI and 4-H Manitoba Council the event raises funds for 4-H clubs and promotes environmental awareness. In 2011 forty clubs completed 490 kilometres, collected 2095 bags, and raised over $13000.
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