Join us at booth #16 at the 24th edition of Gulfood, the world's largest annual food & beverage trade exhibition, at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 17-21 February 2019Join us at the 24th edition of Gulfood, the world's largest annual food & beverage trade exhibition, at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 17-21 February 2019. Exhibiting: Charlie Hyland and Kyle Schrad

The Grain & Feed Association of Illinois Annual Convention and Trade Show will take place February 17-19 at the Renaissance Convention Center Hotel in Schaumburg, IL. Sponsoring + Attending: Mike Wanninger, Jeff Carpenter, Sandy Levinson, JP Jones, Beckie Kane and Jared Morgan.

The OPIS NGL Summit will be held February 18-21 at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, AZ.  Attending:  Peter Rowley

As producing a crop becomes more challenging each year, and marketing becomes more complex, smart farmers are utilizing a trusted advisor in their marketing strategies. That’s why FCStone Merchant Services, LLC is conducting a complimentary seminar to help you gain a better understanding of risk management tools and services available to help improve your bottom line.

Using our all-in-one solution platform, Farmer Direct, FCStone Merchant Services, LLC can help you create a marketing plan and see it through as the markets evolve. These seminars are designed to provide you information on managing price risk, simplifying your marketing process and adding value to your bottom line. Learn about how Farmer Direct can help using:

• Flexible and Transparent Cash Contracts
• Pricing Strategies
• Margin Financing
• On-Farm Financing

This seminar is from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and lunch will be provided. 

INTL FCStone is hosting an Over-the-Counter (OTC) utilization seminar just prior to the Southeastern Grain and Feed Association Convention, February 20, 2019, in Charleston, South Carolina. This full-day pure education seminar will give you a solid understanding of the OTC markets and products with a focus on price-risk management applications. Learn how the addition of OTC products to your firm's portfolio can enhance your bottom line and offer alternatives to your customers.

Speakers: Allen Douglass, Richard Jelinek

Si importa, exporta o comercializa cacao, es el momento de dar un paso adelante con miras a mejorar el proceso de comercialización de su producto. ¿Cuánto le afecta la fluctuación de los precios del cacao? ¿Le resulta complejo entender los mercados de futuros? Asista y benefíciese de toda la experiencia, conocimiento y apoyo técnico por parte de nuestros profesionales expertos en materias primas — y comience a ver la diferencia en sus márgenes y hojas de resultados. 

Market volatility appears to be the new norm due to widespread changes in global agriculture and politics. If not managed properly, this volatility could put agricultural merchandisers and traders in a difficult position, making it necessary to find new ways to protect their bottom line. To help, INTL FCStone is partnering with the Agricultural Council of Arkansas to host a day and a half pure education event focused on the fundamentals of grain merchandising using Cash, Futures, Options, and OTC markets. Attendees can also expect to learn about new market technologies. 

Speakers: Alex Bassett, Jared Morgan, Ted Nelson

As producing a crop becomes more challenging each year, and marketing becomes more complex, smart farmers are utilizing a trusted advisor in their marketing strategies. That’s why FCStone Merchant Services, LLC is conducting a complimentary seminar to help you gain a better understanding of risk management tools and services available to help improve your bottom line.

Using our all-in-one solution platform, Farmer Direct, FCStone Merchant Services, LLC can help you create a marketing plan and see it through as the markets evolve. These seminars are designed to provide you information on managing price risk, simplifying your marketing process and adding value to your bottom line. Learn about how Farmer Direct can help using:

• Flexible and Transparent Cash Contracts
• Pricing Strategies
• Margin Financing
• On-Farm Financing

This seminar is from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and lunch will be provided. 

The 2019 Southeastern Grain & Feed Association & Georgia Feed & Grain Association Annual Convention will be held Feb 21-23 at the Belmond Charleston Place in Charleston, SC. 

Attending: Allen Douglass.

The Texas Alliance of Energy Producers is hosting their Annual Houston BBQ Cook-Off on Thursday Feb 21, 2019 at the Houston Livestock & Rodeo grounds, starting at 5pm.  Attending:  Paul Kalish and James Filbey.