Farmers are faced with situations with uncertain outcomes on a daily basis. Production risks stem from uncertainty about the performance of crops and the unpredictable nature of weather. Also, the markets for inputs and agricultural commodities affect the farm to a high degree. Market prices are largely determined by factors which the farmer cannot control and market risks are often significant. Farming is an activity which takes place in an environment characterized by risk and uncertainty to a high degree. Hedging is a risk management tool which is used to reduce price risk exposure. Through hedging, risk is transferred from the producer to investors/speculators who seek risk for the return. Farmers can hedge grain using futures contracts...