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035 – Tobacco love or hate it , it is agriculture
One of the very first “cultivated” crops in North America. Smoked by “native Americans” long before the “evil Europeans” came to the North American continent. One of the first trans-Atlantic trade commodities. Smoked along with probably a little “wacky-tabacky” in … Continue reading
031 Weekend Market update 10-02-11
Ugly,ugly week in the markets. USDA stocks in all positions report really sent the grain markets down. Is Columbus Day holiday weekend going to be the fall low? Stock market had worst quarter since 2008. Can Europe get its act … Continue reading
029 Weekend Update 9-25-11
Well, Europe finally rolled the world markets. Stock markets around the world fell, not that I did not expect it, but still bad. Gold and silver as a safe haven? Higher margin requirements requires more cash. Commodities – slower economy … Continue reading
Did China buy corn?
One big question floating around out in ag-land is, did China Buy Corn?!?!?!?! I was told that a foreign division of a multi-national grain company does not have to report a grain sale until the seller decides if the company … Continue reading