Grain Marketing Strategies of North Dakota Grain Farmers

The basic objective of this report is to discuss the factors considered and the methods that are used by small-grain farmers in the marketing of their products. The figures and discussions which appear in this report are not meant to be an inclusive average of all farmers in North Dakota, but rather a consensus of specific groups of farmers engaged primarily in producing small-grains with limited income from other sources. It is hoped that this report will serve as a useful reference in helping North Dakota small-grain producers identify possible marketing alternatives and strategies available