
Stay Focused in Challenging Times
I wrote this article back in March of 2009. The message was on the evergreen topic of “Focus”. All the observations made are still valid today. I have added some commentary about current times after ...
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I wrote this article back in March of 2009. The message was on the evergreen topic of “Focus”. All the observations made are still valid today. I have added some commentary about current times after ...
Read MorePosted by Sherry Lorton
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 ...
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Have reliable monthly numbers from a repeatable process Understand what is important on your financial statements Create and revise your grain/cash flow plan Train banking staff every year - no ...
Read MorePosted by Phil Luce
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 ...
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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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Prior to a harvest, spreads for an upcoming crop year reflect the market’s emotions about that year. After harvest, spreads reflect the market’s effort to move the crop appropriately for the now ...
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During volatile times, remember the basics of grain trading.
Read MorePosted by Phil Luce
Volatility has a lot of side effects on the mentality of a basis trader. Maybe the most dangerous is an aversion to being wrong – and when price, basis, and spreads change at breakneck speed there ...
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