Tag Archives: grain prices

013 In Defense of Corn

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Bill Graff Leave a comment

Podcasting from the tractor planting corn. The CEO of Smithfield Food is worried about his mother being able to afford bacon; blaming ethanol. His article is in the May 1st Wall Street Journal. This podcast is a rebuttal to his … Continue reading →

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Did China buy corn?

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Bill Graff 1 Comment

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 →

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10 Million More Acres?

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Bill Graff Leave a comment

How does USDA come up with 10 million more acres planted to crops this year? A friend asked me how USDA can come up with these numbers.  I will try and explain.  Remember $7 corn and $13 soybeans and cotton … Continue reading →

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