Commodity markets are lower today after reports that farmers planted last week at a record pace.  Darren Frye, President and CEO of Water Street Solutions says farmers need to use the tools available to manage risk, and that should include more than just crop insurance.  He talked about this with KRVN's Dewey Nelson.   Managing Risk This Growing Season Frye AUDIO

For the text of the interview, click here: Managing Price Risk This Growing Season

Yes, the weather is already stressing us out this spring, isn't it?  So once we can GO, Katie bar the door!  Wait!  Are we forgetting something?  When it gets busy, it's easy to forget important pieces of our business.  As Water Street Solutions President and CEO Darren Frye tells Dewey Nelson from KRVN, it's easy to lose track of things, but the best farm business managers keep tabs on the important elements of the business, even when it's busy-ness.  Stay in Touch with Your Farm Strategy During Busy Planting Season - Frye AUDIO

For the text of the interview, click here: Stay in Touch with Your Farm Strategy

On spring fieldwork days, there's a lot going on at the farm. Do you find it tough to keep in touch with other parts of your business in this busy season? What about the commodity markets, farm finances, and your employees?

In his weekly Finance First post on FarmFutures.com, Darren Frye, President and CEO of Water Street Solutions, talks about why it's important to stay in touch with these parts of your farm strategy and how it can affect your farm if you disengage from parts of it. Read it HERE.

The first thing we usually think about in terms of growing the farm is adding more acres. But are there other things you can do to increase your revenue - without buying or cash renting more land? This month in Money Matters in Indiana AgriNews, Darren Frye, President and CEO of Water Street Solutions talks about the other areas of your farm business that affect your profitability the most - and some things you can do.

INAgrinews_2013_Feb_More land isn't the only way to increase revenue

Land prices are rising, in part because farmers compete for it in order to grow their operations.  Darren Frye, President and CEO of Water Street Solutions looks at this another way - other ways to add profit without the expense of adding acres.  He talks about this with Dewey Nelson from KRVN.   Growing the Farm Without Adding Acres - Frye AUDIO

For the text of the interview, click here: Growing the Farm without Adding Acres

Darren Frye, President and CEO of Water Street Solutions spoke to farmers today in Shenandoah, Iowa at a farm management seminar hosted by City National Bank.  Frye presented a session titled: Winning with Base Hits, where he talked about the importance of continuous good decisions, rather than swinging for a grand slam.  He also did a market outlook session for those in attendance.

The land market is hot right now.  But you might not necessarily have to compete for new ground if your ultimate goal is to add revenue.  In his weekly Finance First post on www.farmfutures.com, Darren Frye, President and CEO of Water Street Solutions talks about some ways to grow your operation in four key areas - without more land.  Read it HERE.

Merry Christmas to you!  Today Water Street Solutions Senior Market Analyst Arlan Suderman discusses the fundamental factors in the market with farm broadcaster John Jenkinson.   Arlan Tuesday December 25 2012 945am report

Darren Frye, President and CEO of Water Street Solutions was a guest analyst on the marketing roundtable on US Farm Report over the weekend.  Watch the discussion HERE.

Sam Hudson, Senior Market Advisor with Water Street Solutions was a guest on WIRL over the noon hour.  Listen in to his visit with DeAnna Thomas.  102212 WSS Sam Hudson