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Often when we hear the phrase, “storm clouds are gathering,” it is an allegory to some type of impending disaster or possibly even war, but of course, in the ag trade, we can take a much more literal interpretation.  Granted, for some, i.e., those in the eastern corn belt that…

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Often when we hear the phrase, “storm clouds are gathering,” it is an allegory to some type of impending disaster or possibly even war, but of course, in the ag trade, we can take a much more literal interpretation.  Granted, for some, i.e., those in the eastern corn belt that…

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I have commented numerous times in the past that we need to listen for the messages that markets will often provide for us.  No, I am not suggesting that I hear voices in my head that tell me what to do, at least not this week. Rather, markets will often…

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I have commented numerous times in the past that we need to listen for the messages that markets will often provide for us.  No, I am not suggesting that I hear voices in my head that tell me what to do, at least not this week. Rather, markets will often…

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Spurred on by rumors of Chinese bean purchases, soy and grain markets were able to pull off quite a recovery last Friday, but better than expected rains over the weekend “stole their thunder.”  I realize I probably should not have begun the week with a bad dad joke, but sometimes…

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