Is it time to secure extended feed needs?

Friday July 18th, 2008 we decided protect our feed needs in both corn and soybean meal. I used a call strategy to give protection if the market moves higher but also leaves the downside open in case the market isn't finished moving lower. The same has taken place in meal. I still feel that Dec corn could trade $6.00 but it has also dropped $1.72 and that looks like an opportunity we shouldn't pass up.


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