We work many different types of commodities and provide insights from the fields, not just the screens The Zaner Ag Hedge Group was formed by industry veterans to provide professional risk management advisory for the agricultural supply chain. Our experience navigating volatile agricultural markets can help you mitigate price risk whether you are a producer, elevator, merchandiser or processor. We work with our clients closely to create customized hedging strategies based on each client's specific needs. What sets us apart from other brokers and Ag groups is our ability to employ different strategies for different needs and market conditions. When applicable we use sophisticated strategies to define risk while striving to be as margin efficient and capital efficient as possible. In this current market climate we realize that it makes the most sense to operate on the least amount of capital required. We have extensive experience with working with banks and financing groups to secure hedge accounts. Part of our offering is not just strategy but also the understanding of the strategy. We consider ourselves teaching brokers in the sense that we want all of our clients to understand exactly how each hedge strategy will work for them. This comes from our understanding that when potential clients do not use any hedge strategies most of the time it is due to lack of understanding. Because of this our services are a perfect fit for legacy projects and marketing management transitions. Education:
Part of our offering is not just strategy but also the understanding of the strategy. We consider ourselves teaching brokers in the sense that we want all of our clients to know exactly how each hedge strategy will work for them. This comes from our belief that when potential clients do not use any hedge strategies, most of the time it is due to lack of understanding. Because of this, we welcome legacy projects and marketing management transitions. Risk Management Seminars
One service that sets our Ag Hedge Group apart from many others is our continued hosting of risk management seminars across the country. We are dedicated to providing the education necessary to our clients as well as the agricultural community as a whole. We have hosted several seminars at Cooperatives, Colleges and Universities as well as their Extensions. In these seminars our experts discuss:
Exchange Functions
Fundamental Analysis and Reports
Futures and Basis Hedging
The Long and Short Hedge
Options and Their Components
Technical Analysis and Charting
Educator Partners:
We are also partnered with multilingual educational providers. Through months of researching and vetting, we have found what we believe are the finest educators with the most comprehensive material on hedging, market mechanics, futures and options, foreign exchange and the list continues. These partners can provide seminars, webinars or conveniently at your place of business to instruct your team. Our goal is to provide our clients the knowledge they need to become more efficient in their business through developing these strategic partnerships. In The Media:
The Zaner Ag Hedge Team has been quoted and/or regularly featured in the following:
Reuters
CMEGroup.com
The Wall Street Journal
AgWeb
Bloomberg
Inside Futures
Ag Day and More
Who We Help e are able to service a broad range of clients including but not limited to:
Grain and Livestock Producers
Feed Mills
Flour Mills
Bakeries
Grain Elevators / Co-Ops
Food Processors / Producers
Ethanol and Alternative Energy Plants
Importers / Exporters
Our hedging expertise also extends to certain input costs such as fuel and fertilizers as well as currency and interest rate risk. We are also able to translate our experience into other market sectors such as energies, metals, and equities indexes.
