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The local newspaper's sportswriter, a sports dad like me, recently wrote about all the dumb sayings that get said at baseball games. The article went on to list several of …

Suppose you are a producer, an end user, or simply a speculator trying to navigate the commodity markets in what is turning out to be a less-than-predictable 2024. In that …

With the world chasing meat substitutes, hog producers and processors alike may wish they owned the meat and not the animal. At least that’s the consensus at “Pork School,” a …

Recent developments in Argentina's corn industry have sparked uncertainty as the discovery of corn stunt disease casts a shadow over production forecasts. Initially anticipated to yield large quantities, the impact …

The significance of Brazil's corn and soybean production is a topic that deeply intrigues us and fuels ongoing debates. Just six months ago, delays in soybean planting caused a spike …

So many marketing frustrations could be solved if we could just rewind the clock, go back in time and make different decisions. Unfortunately, we can’t, but each day is an …

Given the uncertainty on weather associated with the spring planting season, the potential for increased price volatility is high following the March 28 USDA Grain Stocks and Prospective Plantings reports. …

I won’t spend a lot of time on this, as we are already into March and talking about planting the 2024 crop. But I think it’s important to look back …

Back in mid-February, the USDA conducted its 100th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum which gave the market its initial, official government take on the prospective outlook for corn, soybeans, wheat and other …

A good definition of marketing is the process of securing revenue. Our ability to secure revenue is extremely important, especially during times when we have big events – such as …