Episode 12: Surviving a Market Meltdown
Talking about surviving a market downturn like we're currently experiencing. From taking a realistic view at potential revenue, to making de...
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Kernels of Knowledge Podcast
Honest conversations about the grain elevator industry and cash marketing.
Episodes
12 episodes
Episode 11: Contract Dispute Resolution
Talking about what you should do if you find yourself over-contracted on production as well as how to handle any other types of contract dis...
Episode 10: Putting What We Have Learned to Work
A special guest joins the show to discuss how options fit into his marketing plan and the strategies he uses to enhance his profitability an...
Episode 9: Options on the Farm
The girls answer a listener question on elevator shrink then work into a discussion centered on using options on your farm. From what they a...
Episode 8: Spreads
Talking spreads. From using HTAs without on farm storage and what spreads indicate in a market structure to inter-crop year spreads and VSR....
Episode 7: Understanding DP Contracts and Putting The Pillars of Marketing into Use
Our special guest helps explain how he uses the pillars to create a successful marketing plan year in and year out. We also answer listener...
Episode 6: Pillars of Marketing
Talking the pillars of marketing. Insurance, cash flow, space needs and knowing your story.
Episode 5: Grades
Discussing grades, how to dispute them, why they matter and how you can tell if you might have a problem.
What is Basis?
Talking about basis. From CIF to demand structures, we talk about all of the things impacting what you're getting paid for your grain locall...
Kernels of Knowledge Episode 3
Honest conversations about the grain elevator industry and cash marketing.
Kernels of Knowledge-Episode 2
How does an elevator make money? Talking basis, spreads and how to make a margin.
Episode One
Introducing Kernels of Knowledge, an honest conversation about the elevator industry and the farmer.