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Derrick Hermesch

Derrick Hermesch

Derrick Hermesch has worked as a broker and risk management consultant for grain and livestock producers since January of 2012, starting first with Paragon Investments and currently working for Pinion Risk Management.  His responsibilities include working with producers to develop and execute individualized risk management plans, as well as guiding investors wishing to participate in commodity markets.  He is a graduate of Kansas State University and currently resides near Topeka, KS.

Most Recent Stories

Interest Rate Cut Parties Postponed

With another month of sticky inflation numbers the FED will have a hard time lowering interest rates.

Greed is Good for Funds Short Corn Futures

Record short positions revealed in last week's Committment of Traders report were tested this week but passed without choking.

Cross Roads for Cattle and Crude Oil

The cattle market continued its rally after the USDA cattle Inventory. Crude oil lost momentum even with bullish headlines.

Cattle Market Thaws Out

Weekly grain update and Cattle Market rally potential

China loses the Pop

Grain prices stagnate while China's population decreases

USDA Beats Dead Horse

January USDA Crop report shuts door on remaining 2023-24 grain bulls

German Cowboys and Yemen Pirates

Corn futures close to lows?, Renewable Energy making strides, and Ocean routes get riskier

Soybeans and The FED

Flash sales of Soybeans to China does not impress the market. FED makes it clear they are ready to pivot and some markets react.

Heavy Corn Carry and A Control Debate for OPEC and Elon

December Corn futures enter into FND with a record amount of carry that could be the new normal. OPEC members may have disagreements behind closed doors and Elon Musk catches the public's attention.

Grains get closer to Lows, Cattle question everything

Summary of corn and soybean news with corn making new lows. Cattle probably experiencing emotional selling along with a fundamental step lower in price.

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