The Market for Rye

The economics of cropping rye are unique, and improving thanks to new higher-yielding hybrids, tolerance to adverse soil conditions, and cover cropping incentives.

A core thesis of this research series is that in the future, the grain trade won’t have as much control over future supplies of different crops, as new revenue streams for alternative land management practices interfere with price signals to farmers. The cover crop market for rye seed was one of the first new sectors to exert a fresh impact on the grain…