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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

When Pigs Wallow

Grain Bears Get Piggy While Hog Futures Collapse

Sell in May and Go Away

Stock prices have concerns amidst seasonal summer hibernation.

Who's Foolin' Who

Corn and Wheat price rallies reverse while inflation remains disappointingly stable.

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

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