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Let Me Give Away the Ending: No
Despite years of articles predicting the irrelevance of the country elevator, it continues to be an important part of the industry. A steady trend of adding storage space and upgrading handling capacity and speed has...
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As the season of fall harvest planning is upon us, let us take a moment to review the idea, and the reality, of the importance of having a grain flow plan.
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Grain elevator managers and merchandisers make many daily decisions that include selecting grain policies, buying grain, managing spreads, and seeking profitable selling opportunities.
There is a lot that goes into profitably running a grain elevator and...
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Differing views on how to define transitions exist. Some define it as the flux that exists between two fixed states of being. George Stigler, an American...
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Sherry Lorton: Mar 29, 2022
When you see what appear to be good, well-established, long-standing companies suddenly fall apart it makes you wonder. How do good businesses go bad? When you take a close look at companies that get into trouble, there tends to be a common denominator...
Jeff Reardon: Mar 22, 2022
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Phil Luce: Mar 17, 2022
Wild markets stir up emotions in even the most seasoned of grain merchandisers. When margin calls are coming fast and frequently, and there are multiple chances per day to feel wrong about some decision and then right and then wrong again, it can be hard...
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Phil Luce: Feb 22, 2022
High futures prices are offering an opportunity for growers and buyers of grain to achieve above average margins.
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Use these three skills to overcome the merchandising challenges that hit your profit margin.
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Phil Luce: Jan 5, 2022
Weighing the Market's Needs with Those of Your Business
