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Sherry Lorton: Oct 24, 2024
When farmers enter into a Minimum Price Contract (MPC), they are essentially buying time — locking in today’s price while keeping the door open to...
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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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Spring is a chance to create a firm foundation for the coming year.
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Phil Luce: Mar 25, 2021
Unmet expectations are the springboard for all kinds of human problems. When things don't go as expected, the likelihood of becoming irrational or...
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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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Explain how you're the middle man, but everyone still wins.
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Year after year the most successful grain companies are those that execute a plan to acquire the majority of their ownership before harvest....
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Grain origination isn’t exactly easy. Successful grain origination programs take time and resources to develop. Since your ability to originate grain...
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On the farm, you’re likely never very far off from having to plug the next leak. The tire on the planter, the head gasket on the service truck or...
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Some costs in business are unavoidable. Production Agriculture is no different. It seems like everyone is trying to take a piece from you at every...
