Farmers are done chasing predictions. This short “What’s Working in Ag” segment breaks down why hands-on grain merchandising education is gaining traction heading into 2026 with Agris Academy
In this What’s Working in Ag segment, we highlight a growing trend we’re seeing across agriculture heading into 2026: farmers investing in skills instead of opinions.
Agris Academy is hosting a 2026 Winter Workshop on Merchandising and Futures Risk Management on February 19th in Baltic, South Dakota, with both in-person and online options available. What makes this workshop stand out is what it doesn’t promise.
This session focuses on:
Teaching real merchandising skills farmers can use immediately
Sharing practical “tricks of the trade” from professional risk managers
Helping producers build repeatable systems, not one-off trades
Creating skills that become a permanent asset to a farm or business
What it won’t do:
Predict market direction
Push trading strategies
React to daily headlines
In a year where volatility, tight margins, and uncertainty continue to dominate agriculture, farmers are realizing that better decisions come from better understanding — not better guesses.
This short segment explains why educational workshops like this are gaining momentum, why farmers are choosing to attend in person, and how developing merchandising discipline can change how farms manage risk long-term.