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Better late than never.  We do not often associate the final ten days of August with the onset of a weather rally, but as with as we have already learned in so many different ways, 2020 is by no means a typical year.  Granted, it took hurricane intensity winds in…

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Free Commentary

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…

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Daily Comments

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…

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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…

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Free Commentary

“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…

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