The weather is always an easy conversation starter for James Roemer. As the founder of BestWeatherInc.com, the highs, lows, rainfalls and droughts are his life.
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The weather is always an easy conversation starter for James Roemer. As the founder of BestWeatherInc.com, the highs, lows, rainfalls and droughts are his life. This week we discuss current conditions and trends along with long-range forecasts and what that means for several commodities including corn, wheat, soybeans, coffee and orange juice. We'll also dip into a look at inflation and backwardation along with contango.
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