Business Details
26 Years
experience
Trusted Commodity Brokerage Services in Cedar Rapids
MSI Futures is a full-service commodity brokerage firm dedicated to agricultural risk management and marketing strategies. Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, we specialize in helping clients spread, transfer, and limit risk from cash markets to futures and options markets. Our team of experienced brokers works directly with clients ranging from early production phases to retail stages, ensuring tailored risk management solutions. With decades of combined expertise in agriculture and finance, we utilize advanced technology and market analysis tools to navigate volatile markets.Our commitment to personalized communication and data-driven strategies empowers producers to make informed decisions. We serve clients across Iowa, Nebraska, Indiana, and South Dakota, combining local market knowledge with national industry insights. Founded on principles of reliability and transparency, we prioritize client success through customized marketing plans and continuous market education. Our professionals bring diverse backgrounds in farming, commodity trading, and financial services to deliver comprehensive risk management solutions.
Services
Risk Management
Marketing Plan Development
Hedging Strategies
Futures Trading
Options Trading
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in agricultural commodity markets
- Our brokers provide direct client communication for personalized strategies
- We develop customized marketing plans using 30+ years of price data
- Our team combines farming backgrounds with financial market expertise
- We utilize advanced technology for real-time market trend analysis
Services
Risk Management
We help agricultural producers identify and minimize market risks through strategic futures and options trading. Our brokers analyze market trends to develop customized risk transfer solutions. With decades of experience, we provide data-driven strategies to protect your commodity investments.
Marketing Plan Development
Our team creates tailored marketing plans using 30+ years of price data to optimize commodity sales. We identify key market entry points and risk mitigation timelines. These customized strategies help producers maximize returns while minimizing exposure to price volatility.
Hedging Strategies
We implement futures and options hedging techniques to offset cash market risks. Our brokers use technical analysis and market forecasting tools to create protective positions. This approach helps stabilize revenue streams in volatile agricultural markets.
People
Jim Nemitz
Founder
Agricultural economist with 35+ years in commodity brokerage. Graduated from Iowa State University in 1987. Former registered commodity broker and founder of Midwest Strategic Investments in 2000. Combines farming experience with market expertise.
Emalee Nemitz
Office Manager
Manages daily operations and compliance. Holds Public Relations degree from Iowa State University. Coordinates client communications and margin call processes. Brings organizational expertise from managing family farming operations.
Travis Luke
Commodity Broker
Agricultural business specialist with 25+ years in animal nutrition and risk management. Operates Wholesome Grain Solutions. Combines practical farming experience with market analysis expertise to develop effective risk strategies.
Gunnar Ortgiesen
Commodity Broker
Former public accounting auditor with grain industry experience. President/CFO of Tettens Grain Inc. Integrates financial analysis with commodity trading to provide comprehensive risk management solutions for agricultural producers.
Rebecca Lafferty
Risk Management Specialist
Commodities broker since 2007. Specializes in livestock and grain risk programs. Helps producers optimize operations through futures tracking and cash sales documentation. Combines technical analysis with hands-on agricultural experience.
Questions
What agricultural commodities do you specialize in?
We specialize in grain and livestock commodities, including corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle, and hogs.
How do futures contracts help manage risk?
Futures contracts allow producers to lock in prices for commodities, protecting against market volatility and ensuring price stability.
Do you work with small family farms or only large operations?
We serve both small family farms and large agricultural operations with customized risk management solutions.
What risk management tools do you use?
We utilize futures contracts, options trading, technical analysis, and customized marketing plans to manage agricultural market risks.
How do you stay updated on market trends?
Our brokers use real-time market data, technical analysis tools, and 30+ years of historical price trends to inform strategies.
