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Grain Origination

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Attitude Is Important to Grain Buying

I was recently talking to someone who buys 90% of the grain that crosses the scales; some spot and some forward contracted. The approach is nothing...

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3 Ideas Grain Merchandisers Can Plant This Spring

Spring is a chance to create a firm foundation for the coming year.

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Watch Those Emotions: When Markets Get Weird, Get Calm.

Unmet expectations are the springboard for all kinds of human problems. When things don't go as expected, the likelihood of becoming irrational or...

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Buying Grain Intelligently and Building Farmer Relationships

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Grain Origination: Buying Smart & Building Relationships

Part of my job at a country elevator was buying grain from farmers. I want to be completely clear that the vast majority of my interactions were...

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Tell Your Story Before Someone Else Does

Explain how you're the middle man, but everyone still wins.

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How to Originate Grain by Capitalizing on Delayed Payments

Year after year the most successful grain companies are those that execute a plan to acquire the majority of their ownership before harvest....

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3 Skills to Master for Successful Grain Origination

Grain origination isn’t exactly easy. Successful grain origination programs take time and resources to develop. Since your ability to originate grain...

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Plug the Leak & Build Higher Sides

On the farm, you’re likely never very far off from having to plug the next leak. The tire on the planter, the head gasket on the service truck or...

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Why Low Grain Prices Lead To Higher Costs (And Why They Don’t Have To)

Some costs in business are unavoidable. Production Agriculture is no different. It seems like everyone is trying to take a piece from you at every...

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Grain Origination Comprehension and Competency

As a member of the grain elevator community, we often wear multiple hats over the course of a season; accountant, PR rep, grader, dispatcher,...

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