2026-27 AVERAGER SIGN-UPS ARE NOW LIVE!
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Howlett Farms Averager Program — Spring 2026 —
Program Overview
The Howlett Farms Averager Program is designed to help producers price grain during the critical spring window, when markets are most sensitive to:
Acreage shifts
Planting progress delays
Early-season weather uncertainty
Rather than trying to “pick the high,” this program systematically averages the market over a defined period to reduce timing risk.
How It Works
Pricing Window: April 20, 2026 – June 26, 2026
Method: Daily closing futures prices are recorded each trading day
Final Price: The average of all daily closes during this period + basis
At the end of the period, your final futures price is simply the average of the market overtime.
POST HARVEST; PICKED UP OUT OF YOUR BIN
Same as “Harvest Delivery” + Shipment Premium ($0.03/Month, each month starting Jan ‘26)
Example: Average Price + $.03 Jan pickup, +$.06 Feb pickup, +$.09 March pickup, etc.
If you choose to deliver to an endpoint, we will add a DELIVERY PREMIUM onto your Shipment Period Premium
Examples of Pricing Scenario Options:
Enroll with 5,000 bushels
5,000 bushels ÷ 48 closes = 104.2 bushels priced on each trading day 4/20 – 6/26.
Delivered Harvest Price = Simple average less basis
Picked Up Harvest Price = Simple average less basis, less freight
Picked Up March Price = Simple average less basis, plus $0.09
Delivered June Price = Simple average less basis, plus $0.18, plus delivery premium
Remove the Stress of Timing the Market.
No need to guess the high or constantly watch markets during planting season. This window captures some of the most important market-moving events of the year:
Planting pace and delays
Final acreage decisions (corn vs. soybeans)
Early weather patterns and emerging risks
Market uncertainty and volatility
Historically, this is when the market begins to price in production risk, often leading to opportunity.
Many producers wait until after planting to price grain—often when:
Acres are known
Risk premiums and “planting incentives” are lower
The market opportunity has already passed
This program allows you to price during uncertainty, when opportunity is often greatest.
Allow Focus on the Operation.
You can stay focused on:
Planting
Field conditions
Operational execution
…while your grain is being priced automatically.
Capture Market Volatility.
Instead of missing opportunities waiting for the “right day,” this program:
Spreads pricing across multiple market conditions
Captures both rallies and dips
Reduces downside risk of poor timing
Who Should Consider This Program
Producers who prefer a disciplined, structured pricing approach
Operations focused on risk management over speculation
Growers who want to avoid emotional or reactive marketing decisions
Anyone looking to diversify their grain marketing strategy
The Averager Program is not about predicting the market— it’s about participating in it consistently during its most important window.
It gives you the ability to:
Stay focused on the field
Reduce marketing stress
Capture opportunity during peak uncertainty
Contact Howlett Farms today to enroll or discuss how this program fits into your overall marketing plan.