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MARKETING DECISION RESOURCES

CROP PROGRESS

See  how Virginia's corn and soybean crops are progressing. Compare current conditions with previous years.

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BASIS TOOL

See local grain basis information for Virginia. Explore basis levels to help evaluate local marketing opportunities.

Corn basis >>
Soybean basis >>

HISTORICAL YIELDS

See how corn and soybean yields has changed. Explore by location and year to put current conditions into context.

Corn yields >>
Soybean yields >>

HISTORICAL ACREAGE

See how corn and soybean acreage has changed. Explore acreage by location and year to understand planting trends.

Corn acreage >>
Soybean acreage >>

NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

The image is an infographic presenting a step-by-step guide for making informed marketing decisions regarding crop management. The background has a light cream color with a border featuring warm shades of maroon and orange. At the top left, the text "VT" in bold maroon and a stylized font represents a logo. Below this, the heading "FOLLOW THESE STEPS" is prominently displayed in large maroon letters, followed by "TO USE THE TOOLS AND MAKE A MORE INFORMED MARKETING DECISION" in slightly smaller orange letters. The infographic is divided into five sections, each labeled with a number (1 to 5) and corresponding titles: CHECK CROP PROGRESS - Contains an illustration of growing corn plants on the left side, along with some descriptive text below. COMPARE HISTORICAL YIELDS - Features a bar graph comparing crop yields from different years (2021 to 2025), with an orange bar highlighting the current year. CHECK HISTORICAL ACREAGE - Includes a line graph showing changes in planted acreage over time, similar to the previous graph. CHECK BASIS - Features a map icon with a sign listing local elevator prices (Elevator A, B, C) and their corresponding values. MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION - Displays a checklist graphic indicating steps to guide marketing decisions. The bottom of the infographic concludes with the phrases "INFORMATION. INSIGHT. IMPACT." and "BETTER DECISIONS START HERE." Alt-text: Infographic outlining five steps for making informed agricultural marketing decisions, featuring graphs, illustrations of corn, and local elevator pricing. Transcribed Text: CHECK CROP PROGRESS See how the crop is developing. COMPARE HISTORICAL YIELDS See how current conditions compare with past years. CHECK HISTORICAL ACREAGE Review how planted acres have changed over time. CHECK BASIS LOCAL BASIS Elevator A -0.23 Elevator B -0.18 Elevator C -0.12 Review local basis and market opportunities. MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION Use this information to guide your marketing decisions. INFORMATION. INSIGHT. IMPACT. BETTER DECISIONS START HERE.
Developed with support from the Virginia Corn Board and the Virginia Soybean Board to provide marketing resources for Virginia producers.

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