Origination Tools

Virtually all of domestic grain production comes to the market during the two month time frame of harvest. However, demand occurs throughout all twelve months of the year. Buying grain during non-harvest periods of the year can be a difficult task. Every day, StoneX utilizes innovative origination tools to assist commercial organizations in sourcing their grain needs.

The FCM Division of StoneX Financial Inc. has been involved in the grain industry for more than 30 years. Our consultants’ grassroots knowledge of carrying charges, basis levels, and historical seasonal price trends establishes a comfort level  for originating grain in almost any marketing environment.

The FCM Division of StoneX Financial Inc. constantly designs new programs to procure corn based on sound risk management concepts. We work closely with commercial grain elevators, livestock feeders, ethanol plants, and other end users to minimize commodity risk, with the goal of enhancing  margins. Our risk management structures include exchange-traded futures and options, over-the-counter derivative products, and farmer-oriented cash contracts. These products are used to offer a customized risk-management portfolio for our grain customers. OTC products are offered through StoneX Markets, LLC.