Monday, December 16, 2013

Using Growers Edge In The Winter: GrainTV

Don't be left in the cold!

Winter is in full force in the Midwest. Freezing temperatures, snowy conditions and biting wind fight against our memories of June sunsets and warm days in the field. You've seen the benefits of joining the 26,000 other farmers in the Growers Edge community, and all the advantages of being a Growers Edge user during planting and harvest seasons, but what about now?

Is there anything to gain from being a Growers Edge user in the winter?

Of course there is! Winter is a great time to fire up some hot cocoa and improve your knowledge base to begin planning for planting season in the spring. Growers Edge users have a variety of resources within the Growers Edge website and Growers Edge app.

One nice benefit of being a Growers Edge user is daily access to GrainTV, a free webcast featuring the latest commodities' trading news and updates. GrainTV is filmed every weekday morning, bringing the latest news to directly to you on your phone or computer, for free. You don't even have to get out of your warm flannel pajamas!

How can you see these informational webcasts each day? You have two different options:

1. View GrainTV right from your Growers Edge home page

When you log in to your Growers Edge account, you'll automatically land on your Growers Edge home page. If you scroll down, you'll notice a square box containing the most recent episode of GrainTV right in the middle of your page. Clicking on the video will redirect you to your Market Commentary page and will begin playing the video.



2. Access GrainTV from your Growers Edge "Market Commentary" page

After logging into your Growers Edge account, click on "Market Commentary" on the top navigation bar. Within your "Market Commentary" page, you will see the most recent GrainTV video embedded on the page after scrolling down. Click on the video to play it!


3. Access GrainTV via Growers Edge Mobile Apps

You can access GrainTV while on the go! If you have our free mobile app for Android or iPhone, you can view GrainTV anytime from your mobile device (phone, tablet, etc.) Check out the App Store or Google Play Store to download the app!



An episode of GrainTV from December 16. 2013

So there you have it: an easy, free, and entertaining way to keep up on your latest market and trading information all winter long! And the best part? You don't have to brave the cold weather. So put on those slippers and tune into GrainTV!