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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...
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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,...
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What are the keys to creating a successful practice as a grain merchandiser?
