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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...
Grain Merchandising
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The Power of Effective Team Communication in Grain Merchandising
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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Rockefeller's Roadmap for Profitable Grain Merchandising
Leveraging wisdom from tycoon John D. Rockefeller can translate to sustained success for grain elevators
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5 Actions to Take Before Harvest
Take advantage of this transition period to reflect, strategize, and prepare for the upcoming season. Summertime in the grain business is both a time...
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Keep Your Long Futures in the Nearby and Your Short Futures in the Deferred
Old Advice for Current Times I first heard this maxim about 25 years ago, and it wasn't new then. The person who shared it with me learned from an...
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3 Ideas Grain Merchandisers Can Plant This Spring
Spring is a chance to create a firm foundation for the coming year.
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5 Tips for Merchandising Success in a No-Carry Year
Grain companies can still see profitability in a tough economic environment.
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Use Old Skills and a New Approach to Navigate Volatile Markets
The volatility in production, futures prices, basis, and spreads of the last few years have caused many of us to abandon the idea of a “normal”...
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5 Keys for Survival in a Flat or Inverted Spread Environment
Most merchandisers don’t enjoy trading markets with small carries and/or inverted spreads, but by all appearances, that is what the market is going...