Tim Barker, Ag Astra CEO
Sixth generation farmer, father of five active boys, and husband to his high school sweetheart, Kelli. Licensed Series 3 Commodities Trading Advisor (CTA), member of the Kansas Bar Association and National Futures Association (NFA). I serve as the CEO of Ag Astra, principal, and managing member. As such, I advises on three million plus bushels of grain production each year, and am responsible for all other aspects of Ag Astra's operations, including its trading decisions.
A min/max contract in grain marketing is a risk management tool that establishes a predetermined price range within which the final price for a...
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When grain market prices are dropping rapidly and you have unsold grain, there are several steps you can consider taking:
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Farmers can benefit from hiring a grain market consultant in several ways. Here are a few reasons why you may want to hire Ag Astra's team of...
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There are several compelling reasons why trading commodities based on an algorithm can be beneficial. Below, you will find a few of those reasons.
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Advising farmers on how to best manage their risk in corn, wheat, and beans entails balancing an understanding of technical action and fundamental...
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