Kub's Den
Much of the drought in the United States during the 2022 growing season occurred in regions without much grain production. But there have been some notable overlaps, particularly during critical timeframes for crop reproduction.
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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