Bob Linneman
Bob grew up on a diverse farm in eastern South Dakota. Between milking cows, managing a beef herd, and farming various crops, he experienced many aspects of agriculture firsthand.
After graduating from North Dakota State University with a degree in business, he moved to Hawaii with his wife. There he was an associate portfolio manager for a fixed income firm that managed $2 billion in assets. After nearly two years in Hawaii, he moved back to the Midwest and began his career in commodities. Currently, he is a commodities broker with Kluis Commodity Advisors. Bob is licensed as a Series 3 and Series 30 commodity broker.
Corn futures end day mixed after unusual export announcements | Friday, July 15, 2022
USDA retracted the morning announcement of new corn crop sale to China.
Grain and livestock end the day mixed | Thursday, July 14, 2022
The morning's export sales report was a big surprise for wheat as total sales came in over 1 million metric tons.
Grain futures ended the day mixed | Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Today's CPI report was worse than expected, meaning inflation data increased more than the trade was looking for.
Grain prices end the week softer | Friday, June 17, 2022
Wheat traders are watching the forecasts in the areas of France and Spain where wheat is grown. They are dealing with temperatures pushing over the 100 degree mark for consecutive days with no rain.
Corn futures finish day high | June 16, 2022
Corn futures traded at the highest levels in nearly a month today.
Grain prices end the day mixed | Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The Federal Reserve Board increased the short-term interest rate by ¾ of a point, which is the biggest rate hike since 1994.