Ag Decision Maker Activity - Iowa State University
Ag Decision Maker Activity File A2-05
Grain Marketing Terms File A2-40
Name________________________________________
Use the following answers to complete the definitions relating to "Basis" on Questions 1-7.
Basis Strengthening Basis
Basis Risk Under Basis
Even Risk Weakening Basis
Over Basis
___________________ 1. A variation or risk of change in the basis.
___________________ 2. The difference between the futures price for a commodity and its cash price at a specific location.
___________________ 3. A condition that exists when the local cash price is less than the futures price.
___________________ 4. A condition that exists when the local cash price is equal to the futures price.
___________________ 5. A condition that exists when the local cash price is greater than the futures price.
___________________ 6. Basis movement over time that occurs when the cash price is rising relative to the futures price.
___________________ 7. Basis movement over time that occurs when the cash price is declining relative to the futures price.
Ag Decision Maker Activity Continued… File A2-05
Grain Marketing Terms File A2-40
___________________ 8. Which of the following is the more typical situation with corn prices in the Midwest at harvest time?
Under Basis
Even Risk
Over Basis
___________________ 9. Which of the following is the typical situation with
corn prices in the Midwest at harvest time when a
bumper crop is expected?
Strengthening Basis
Weakening Basis
___________________ 10. Which of the following situations would be
expected with soybean prices in the Midwest when
we move into the spring planting season?
Strengthening Basis
Weakening Basis
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