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If the lack of fresh (commodity-related) information that is available this morning is indicative of what we have in store between now and the end of the year, I may have to resort to retelling classic tales or poetry appropriate for the season. “‘Twas the night before Christmas, and down…

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If the lack of fresh (commodity-related) information that is available this morning is indicative of what we have in store between now and the end of the year, I may have to resort to retelling classic tales or poetry appropriate for the season. “‘Twas the night before Christmas, and down…

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The bloom may be fading just a bit from the Lotus Flower as the exuberance concerning the Phase One trade deal begins to shift to questions of “Just how is China going to import $40 to $50 billion in U.S. ag goods each year?”  Of course, no one wants to…

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The bloom may be fading just a bit from the Lotus Flower as the exuberance concerning the Phase One trade deal begins to shift to questions of “Just how is China going to import $40 to $50 billion in U.S. ag goods each year?”  Of course, no one wants to…

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A combination of relief, excitement, and fear regarding Phase One of a U.S./Chinese trade package has propelled prices for grain and soy market higher again as we begin this new week.  Relief in that a deal appears to have been struck finally, excitement in that China should be back in…

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