Inspection and Sampling
Sampling Mistakes That Skew a Grade
A grade follows the sample. Scooping the top, skipping a hopper, or editing the bucket produces a number the load will not match.
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discounts
4 posts tagged "discounts".
Grain Markets
Mistakes When Comparing Elevator Bids
Two cash bids are comparable only after you match the futures month, the discounts, and the delivery window.
Inspection and Sampling
Foreign Material and the Discount Column
Foreign material is what does not belong in the grain. It lands in the discount column, and standards differ by market.
Storage and Freight
Moisture and Shrink: Why Dry Grain Is Worth More
Why moisture sets grain value and storage life, how shrink is calculated with a worked example, and how drying charges can cut your check.