Doane - Procurement Info

Procurement Info

About Us
Founded in 1919 by D. Howard Doane, a recognized pioneer in the fields of professional farm management, economic forecasting, market advisory services and market research, Doane has been "Leading in Agriculture Analysis for over 70 years."

Doane serves commodity-buying companies that require in-depth analysis and outlook on the commodity markets in an effort to manage risks and create savings. Economic analysis includes research reports, commodity bulletins, access to in-person consultation. Doane provides analysis based on the unique needs of each of our customers.

DOANE'S PROCUREMENT ADVISOR

In-depth forecasts and risk management advice. This service is designed for food processors, restaurant chains, and food service companies that need to manage their commodity cost. This service includes:

Strategic advice for procurement strategies

Weekly and monthly analysis bulletins on the major factors in the markets

Direct access to the team of economists for telephone consultation

Future quotes, charts, and historical data

USDA reports - updates and comments with any major releases

Weather - crop weather analysis and updates over the growing season

Annual Outlook Conference

Commodities Covered:

Soy Complex

Corn

Wheat

Beef Cuts

Pork Cuts

Specialty Oils

Dairy

Other Products Available

Monthly executive summary
Executive level summary of the developments in agriculture and their implication on the outlook for agriculture. This report provides critical updates for both the crop and livestock sectors.

AgInsight
Ongoing analysis of the significant issues within the agriculture industry. Leading edge case studies of the developments that could fundamentally shift the agriculture industry.

U.S. Crop Forecast & Analysis
Comprehensive information, analysis and five year forecast for acreage, price, production, consumption, trade and stocks for the major crops in the U.S.

Livestock Forecast & Analysis
Comprehensive information covering inventories, price, production, consumption, trade, and stocks for cattle, hogs, and dairy in the U.S. Including projections for five-years in the future.

International Agriculture Forecast
Comprehensive information on area, yield, production, consumption, and trade for the major crops (coarse grains, wheat, rice, soybeans, and cotton) in the world.

Research and Consulting

Doane Advisory Services is a top tier economic analysis firm. We regularly work with firms, institutions, and trade groups to provide understading of complex issues within agriculture. Our diverse project experience includes:

Market Analysis and forecasts - Site analysis - Due diligence
General economic studies - Ag policy impact analyis

Doane Advisory's expert analysis, in-depth knowledge of policy, and trusted name within agriculture can assist you in your next project.

Our Team of Economists

Each Doane economist has years of experience in the commodities they cover. This level of experience provides Doane economists the insight to interpret major macro changes while understanding the fundamental economic factors. We are not a trading firm. Our clients can trust that Doane's advice and analysis is based solely on their interests and needs.

Rich Pottorff - Chief Economist
Mr. Pottorff oversees forecast management and the development of products and services to meet the needs of Doane's global clientele. Rich has more than 25 years of experience analyzing and forecasting development in the United States and world agriculture.

Marty Foreman - Senior Economist
Mr. Foreman is the grains analyst for Doane and has been with the company since 1996. He has 25 years of experience in commodity research and analysis. Previously he worked as a Market analyst and advisor for Agrivisor Services and as a Commodities Buyer for Topco Associates

Dan Manternach - Senior Economist
Mr. Manternach is the wheat analyst for Doane. He has over 33 years of experience in the commodities forecasting and advisory business. He is former President of Professional Farmers of America and was a VP at Sparks Companies of Memphis (now Informa, Inc.)

Bill Nelson - Senior Economist
Mr. Nelson is the soybean analyst for Doane. He has over 30 years of experience in the commodities forecasting and advisory business. He was previously with Doane from 1984 to 2000, serving as the AgServ Manager and the wheat market analyst.

Dan Vaught-Economist
Dan Vaught serves as Doane’s hog and dairy analyst. After graduating with Bachelors and Masters degrees in Agricultural Economics from the University of Arkansas, he covered livestock futures and several other markets for A.G. Edwards & Sons and Wachovia Securities for 18 years before joining Doane in December 2012.