CME: Pork Cutout (PRK), CBOT: Corn (ZC)
Diversification is a fundamental concept in investing. In order to minimize the chances that market volatility wipes out your entire net worth, it is important to put your money in several investments with...
With the start of the new year comes a new chapter at Compeer Financial as I begin my first day as President and CEO of our cooperative — a role I’m transitioning into from my position as Chief Financial...
US inflation began to pick up in March 2021 and rose rapidly throughout the year. Federal Reserve officials told Americans not to worry. It was due to supply chain issues and comparisons to low baseline numbers in 2020 when...
In today’s culture we hear the term sustainability used in many different contexts — from concerns about the environment and food production to fashion and cosmetics. In basic terms, sustainability relates to a method of using a resource so...
I always enjoy the chance to look back over the year and recap the biggest agricultural law developments. There was certainly no shortage agricultural law happenings in 2022. Today, we’ll look at the national agricultural law scene, and next Monday, we...
The USDA’s December Hogs and Pigs report places the December 1 inventory of all hogs and pigs at 73.1 million head, down roughly 1% from last quarter and 2% from last year. The year-over-year decline is driven by a...
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Thursday, December 29, 2022
GRAINS:
The grain board is lower with wheat the loss leader, currently down 14 cents with corn down 3 and soy down 2 cents. Funds remain a big-short in wheat and after the 60 cent move off the lows,...
We are on the downhill side of yet another holiday season. Regardless of what you believe or how you choose to celebrate, December has likely been a month of gatherings, gifts, celebrations and food. For many, it also has...
Last time, I talked about why some companies are concerned about trying to develop young teams.
This time, I’m going to highlight someone in the swine industry who is doing a great job in developing young teams.
Springer Family Foods
Springer Family...
I have been pondering this subject for quite some time. I remember not long ago when no one talked about mental health (and especially rural mental health). But, the great news is we are hearing and learning more about...