Commentary

Aug 24, 2020 | For Members

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I would not go so far to say that two will make a trend, but for the second week in a row, we have seen grain and soy markets open higher. While I am not aware of any pithy anecdote that goes with something happening twice, other than “lightning never…

Aug 23, 2020 | For Members

Weekly Commentary

AUGUST 23, 2020 In 1978, the Kansas City Branch of the Federal Reserve hosted its first symposium, which focused primarily on Agriculture. In fact, the title for that very first event was “World Agricultural Trade: The Potential for Growth” and was held in Kansas City. Indeed, those were pretty heady…

Aug 21, 2020

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“Rockin’ Robin,” “Monster Mash,” “Who let the Dogs Out.” These are just a few of the many performances that are considered “one-hit wonders.” Could it be we need to add the rally we witnessed in the corn and bean markets on Monday of this week to the list? The jury…

Aug 21, 2020 | For Members

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Aug 20, 2020

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In his classic novel, A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens introduces the story with the lines, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” Granted, he was writing about the cities of London and Paris in the 18th century, but in 2020, that same phrase…