Kub's Den
Unprofitable markets may ultimately threaten a farmer's very sense of identity -- a loss which may be particularly tricky because it lacks clear validation or closure.
Elaine Kub
Contributing Analyst
Elaine Kub is the author of Mastering the Grain Markets: How Profits Are Really Made -- a 360-degree look at all aspects of grain trading, which draws on her experiences as a futures broker, market analyst, grain merchandiser, and farmer. She grew up on a family farm in South Dakota and holds an engineering degree and an MBA.
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