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Knowing your grain company is key to navigating the change between carry and inverted markets 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...
Jeff Reardon: Mar 22, 2022
Have reliable monthly numbers from a repeatable process Understand what is important on your financial statements Create and revise your grain/cash...
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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...
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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
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Phil Luce: Nov 22, 2021
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...
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Phil Luce: Jul 29, 2021
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,...
