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Things You Can and Cannot Do in the Grain Business
In the grain business, it’s easy to get distracted by the things we wish we could control. Prices, timing, market moves - these often feel just out...
Farmer Marketing
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Attitude Is Important to Grain Buying
I was recently talking to someone who buys 90% of the grain that crosses the scales; some spot and some forward contracted. The approach is nothing...
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Winterizing Your Marketing Conversations
Winter is in many ways the middle of the marketing process for producers. Sales to make space at harvest and generate necessary cash flow have...
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A golden opportunity for grain businesses to create a win/win/win
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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Grain Origination: Buying Smart & Building Relationships
Part of my job at a country elevator was buying grain from farmers. I want to be completely clear that the vast majority of my interactions were...
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Fraud Mitigation in the Grain Industry: Webinar & Best Practices
According to recent statistics, financial fraud is on a significant upswing. Last year, 82% of businesses in the United States suffered an instance...
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Dealing with Special Requests from Your Farmer Customers
Sherry Lorton: Oct 16, 2019
How many times has a farmer come into your office and told you about some "great, new marketing alternative" that the guy down the street is...
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5 Guidelines for Great Grain Contract Offerings
Sherry Lorton: Sep 4, 2019
With so many different types of marketing alternatives available to farmers in the marketplace, how do you, at the grain elevator, decide on which...
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The Best Way for Farmers and Grain Elevators to "sell the carry"
A common refrain throughout my time and travels in the grain business is the concept of “selling the carry.” This is roundly regarded as a good thing...
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Positive Grain Marketing Services
Sherry Lorton: Jul 25, 2019
Farmers require two things from grain elevators to be able to market their crops successfully. They need access to the market and the means to...