Roundtable: Preparing for Harvest
Four originators and merchandisers share how they're gearing up for harvest, and where Contango fits into their playbooks.
Meet the Panelists
Rodney Connor
Host
Clearview Commodities
Lane Avenatti
Merchandiser
Premier Cooperative
Destinee Gaerke
Grain Marketing Advisor
Mercer Landmark
Lauren Bleke
Grain Marketing Advisor
Mercer Landmark
Lisa Mitchell
Merchandiser
Gerald Grain
Every day is a new puzzle
Hear how four merchandisers and originators are using technology to try more ideas, build harvest books, prospect, and more ahead of peak season.
Forward Contracting at Scale
How teams are hitting new-crop forward contracted bushel targets by capturing farmer marketing objectives, then following up when the market presents the right opportunities.
Reducing Internal Transfers
How grain buyers are identifying farmers who usually deliver to locations that "plug" at harvest and redirecting them towards nearby locations with space.
Prospecting Strategically
How originators start new relationships with farmers where their bid is most competitive or where they already have strong relationships with neighbors.
Live Q&A
The floor opens to attendees after the panel.
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