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  • 11/14/2011 3:26:52 PM
    Q: WHAT DO YOU THINK OF RICE AT 15.20 FOR JAN IS IT A BUY TO GO UP.
    - MARGARET WINTER

    A: The RRF-RRH spread is static showing a 30-cent carry which limits my bullishness because if the mark...
  • 9/14/2011 7:01:16 PM
    Q: What do you think of the corn to wheat spread? With wheat 20cts under corn
    - Bruce Geerdes

    A: I think it's a trap. As much as I want to buy it, it will not work. Wheat stocks are over corn stock...
  • 9/2/2011 8:24:45 PM
    Q: what do you think is the most undervaleud of he grains....I would say wheat,but what is keeping it down in relation to the others....and remember no grillin or time off this weekend...keep your nose to the grindstone....haha
    - greg

    A: I want to like wheat but I can't do it. Wheat is like the ugly chick a week ahead of prom. An entici...
  • 8/16/2011 11:49:04 AM
    Q: Is there any place I can find the market profile value areas for the grain markets. also if using market profile would you use both the pit session and the 24hr profile Thank You
    - paul

    A: They come from either CQG, Prophet X or other front end charting and price systems.
  • 7/31/2011 5:55:29 PM
    Q: many people are saying buy wheat and sell corn...What is your expert opinion...And just so you know here in terre haute we have had about 3 inches of rain for july...
    - greg

    A: Thanks for the rain update. I always like adding facts to all the rumors that circulate. As for buy...
  • 7/28/2011 10:04:46 AM
    Q: Either yesterday or today Matt mentioned first time for “small blooms” What did he mean by that comment? Small blooms on what?
    - JS

    A: This was referring to the drought monitor. Blooms referred to areas in IL, IN and OH that appeared a...
  • 6/30/2011 10:26:43 AM
    Q: you mention in a tweet cn no lower limt due to fnd . whats fnd mean Thank You
    - paul

    A: FND stands for First Notice Day for delivery against the July contract. Limits are removed to promot...
  • 6/29/2011 9:59:03 AM
    Q: do you think we could see 10 dollar corn this year...If we turn hot and dry in the midwest as well as the acres lost could it be possible in your expert opinion.....Thanks
    - Greg

    A: Not any more. The USDA and funds have cratered this market with the stocks and acreage. I feel this...
  • 6/14/2011 7:57:39 PM
    Q: looking at buying 839 wheat? What is your take ootlook on K.C.Wheat
    - Rick Hampton

    A: I like KC but feel the recent rains in KS and a lack of fresh international demand is worrisome. I b...
  • 5/13/2011 1:12:39 AM
    Q: Matt ..you dont see much on oats..I am very bullish on them this year...What do you think ...I think they may be a sleeper....Thanks
    - greg

    A: Oats are a traditional indicator due to their fragile nature. This has faded in recent years due to ...
  • 11/30/2010 10:59:55 AM
    Q: Hi Matt. You posted the Commitment of Traders numbers to the blog. Can you explain how you use that information? I'm not sure how to apply it to what's happening in the market now. Thanks. Bobbie South Dakota
    - Bobbie

    A: The COT refers to the total fund positions currently in the market. I watch these week to week, look...
  • 12/8/2010 5:37:07 PM
    Q: I want to know just how high can this wheat go????
    - James A Hahn

    A: I am not a fan of picking highs or lows. It's not a method any smart trader follows. I like to pick ...
  • 4/17/2011 12:28:35 PM
    Q: With China raising reserve rates & removing 53.56 billion from money flow how will this effect grain prices? Good or bad? Thanks, Greg S.
    - Greg Stoner

    A: I think the effect on prices should be bearish for the immediate future and bullish long term. Remem...
  • 3/31/2011 12:34:58 PM
    Q: When you tweet about a commodity trading synthetically above (or below) it's lock limit, I understand the concept, but how do you actually calculate the price? Thanks!
    - Terry R.

    A: Concerning synthetics, the price is calculated as a deep in the money call that trades intrinsically...
  • 3/31/2011 4:56:37 PM
    Q: Do you think we can produce our way out of the current corn shortage in 2011 or even 2012? Thank you!
    - John S.

    A: I do not believe it's possible to produce out of tight stocks in one year; I do not see enough total...
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