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January 08, 2021
Episode 32: How do you settle a corn futures contract?
Find the three ways to “unwind” or settle a corn futures contract when the time comes.
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December 08, 2020
Episode 31: Dennis DeLaughter Part II: Trusting the Technical System
In the second part of our interview with farmer turned grain marketing advisor Dennis DeLaughter, we dig into the components of his technical system: how it rapidly identifies elevated risk, keeps farmers within the top 25% of the market price, and handles unexpected...
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November 16, 2020
Episode 30: How to execute cash spot grain contracts?
Rodney and Gabe walk through the challenges, and possible solutions for buyers and growers when executing a cash spot grain contract. Like what you hear? Remember to subscribe, leave a five-star rating, and share GrainWaves with your friends and family.
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October 20, 2020
Episode 28: Dennis DeLaughter I: Learning on the Chicago Board of Trade
After farming for forty years in Texas, Dennis DeLaughter sold his stake in the operation to focus solely on grain marketing. He had -- since 1981 -- been intrigued by the math behind market movements, and wanted to work harder on their unpredictability. Now, Dennis has...
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October 02, 2020
Episode 25: How to market rice?
Taking a break from the discussion around corn and beans, Gabe and Rodney head south to dive in to the most "political" of crops: rice. Hear from guest Sean Belmont, head of grain marketing at Indigo, for how rice farmers can work with Indigo to get past the liquidity and...
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September 10, 2020
Episode 24: Tips for Missouri Bean Farmers (September 2020)
Farming soybeans in Missouri? Gabe and Rodney have market insights to help know if you should sell into the current rally. Like what you hear? Remember to subscribe, leave a five-star rating, and share GrainWaves with your friends and family.
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September 01, 2020
Episode 22: Live with GrainWaves, August 26, 2020
Rising corn futures. Hurricane Laura. Networking at trade shows. At this year’s Farm Journal Field Days, Gabe and Rodney take farmer questions.
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September 01, 2020
Episode 21: Who started options trading?
There are many ways to model options. But how can the farmer make use of these insights?
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August 21, 2020
Episode 20: Reactions to USDA & FSA August Update
Rodney and Gabe talk through the USDA's "bearish" August WASDE report and new acreage planted estimates from FSA.
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