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Jeff Reardon: Sep 23, 2026
What could four cents change at your elevator? When you look at what actually reaches the bottom line, the answer might surprise you.
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In grain merchandising, success rarely comes from a single great trade or one perfectly timed market move. The strongest merchandising programs are...
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The grain business deals with a lot of numbers – yields, bin capacities, prices, basis, spreads, moisture, supply, demand, and more. Along with the...
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A volatile market can make you feel like you don’t know anything about merchandising. Price, basis, and spreads swing around in bigger increments and...
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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...
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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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Leveraging wisdom from tycoon John D. Rockefeller can translate to sustained success for grain elevators
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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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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...
