A strategy is a plan of action based on historical price behavior. Researchers and farmers have compared strategies for years to determine which are the most profitable and probable.
Results are dependent on the commodities and time-period studies.
Store cash grain at harvest and price when delivered. Store cash grain and forward contract for delivery next year. Store cash grain and obtain a basis contract. Store cash grain and hedge on the futures market. Sell cash grain at harvest and buy back on the futures market.