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Your grain bid expresses your opinion of your own value to the people you are buying from. Pushing the bid a few cents seems like a small concession, but a few cents is a significant percentage of your margin and giving up margin is not a strategy...
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Why Communication is the Key to Success in Grain Operations In grain merchandising and elevator operations, communication isn’t just a soft...
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Why Communication Matters In the fast-paced world of grain merchandising and grain elevator operations, effective team communication can be the...
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In today’s fast-paced world, people crave more than just a paycheck - they seek purpose, growth, and the chance to build a better future. As an...
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In the world of grain merchandising, where margins can be thin and market conditions change rapidly, certain traits help set successful businesses...
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Sherry Lorton: Oct 24, 2024
When farmers enter into a Minimum Price Contract (MPC), they are essentially buying time — locking in today’s price while keeping the door open to...
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Sherry Lorton: Oct 8, 2024
When offering Minimum Price Contracts (MPCs) as a marketing tool to farmers, it’s essential to clarify a key point: the elevator isn't buying call...
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Reviewing the fundamentals of the basis trading environment The 2023-24 crop year was a transition away from inversion and into carry for corn and...
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As you get your facilities in top shape for the fall harvest, don’t overlook doing the same for your merchandising. A little bit of pre-harvest...
