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APRIL 16, 2022 I grew up in a family and a time when many of life’s activities were centered around the calendar of the church.  Sundays were, of course, set aside as a day of worship and rest, and most retail establishments were closed that day as well, so the…

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It would appear that with the long Easter weekend just hours away, some in the grain and soy trade have decided to pack it in as prices have swooned just a smidge, but overall, we are looking at a positive week for these markets.  If we wrapped it up right…

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Grain and soy markets appear to be experiencing a collective swoon this morning. This would seem to be quite understandable, not only due to the fact that we seem to be nearly devoid of fresh news this morning but also seeing that we have seen prices climb generally higher since…

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With generally subpar South American crops and then a War between two nations that are significant suppliers of wheat and corn to the global market, the last thing needed this year would be crop issues in the United States.  Still, it would appear we are not getting off to a…

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With the war in Ukraine currently at more of a simmer than a raging boil, the attention of many in the grain/soy markets has turned to planting, not only in that nation but here in the western hemisphere as well.  Despite seed, fertilizer, fuel, and of course, war concerns, Ukraine…

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