Jerry Gulke
Recent Stories by Jerry Gulke
Rest of the Story: The 800-lb. Gorilla
Sep 10, 2018 by Jerry Gulke
There could be serious consequences in the making that will affect the methodology of global grain flow or President Trump is far more insightful than most believe.
Rest of the Story: Damage Control
Aug 01, 2018 by Jerry Gulke
The precipitous slide in grain prices has stopped due to recent political moves. I break down the big impacts on the markets.
Has Our World Changed?
Jul 18, 2018 by Jerry Gulke
It takes a working capital investment to manage risk using futures/options, the shortage of which could be a big problem this year.
Rest of the Story: Can USDA Stop the Demise of Agriculture?
Jul 10, 2018 by Jerry Gulke
There is a saying that a bull needs to eat every day, but a bear only once in a while. So far that has shown to be true.
Rest of the Story: Can USDA Stop the Demise of Agriculture?
Jul 10, 2018 by Jerry Gulke
There is a saying that a bull needs to eat every day, but a bear only once in a while. So far that has shown to be true.
Rest of the Story: A New Cold Tariff-War
Jun 25, 2018 by Jerry Gulke
There is a distinct possibility that we have entered a new “cold tariff-war” that lingers for perhaps years?
Rest of the Story: China Framework Agreement
May 22, 2018 by Jerry Gulke
The thought that a rising tide raises all ships suggests that increasing trade should be palatable to Republicans and even the Kennedy Democrats (if there are any left) would agree.
Rest of the Story: Wake-Up Call
May 08, 2018 by Jerry Gulke
Jerry Gulke dives deeper into last week's discussion regarding media rhetoric about China buying and market movements since Friday.
Soybean Technical Picture Tells the Story
Apr 23, 2018 by Jerry Gulke
As is so often the case, technical action (price changes) can predict fundamental changes in price direction market, and often does sometimes weeks in advance.
The Rest of the Story: Crop Report Opportunities
Apr 02, 2018 by Jerry Gulke
Last week’s “The Rest of the Story” ended with thinking there would be a surprise(s) in last Thursday’s report. There were surprises on all accounts: acreage of corn and soybeans as well as stocks as of March 1.
The Rest of the Story: Pre-Report Bullet Points to Ponder
Mar 27, 2018 by Jerry Gulke
Jerry Gulke, president of the Gulke Group, offers further analysis on market trends and movements and what they mean to the farm industry.
The Rest of the Story: Global Demand or Lack Thereof
Mar 20, 2018 by Jerry Gulke
Jerry Gulke provides the rest of the story behind some of the issues in agricultural commodity markets in hopes it will provide information to help readers make better management decisions.
Soybean Prices Come Full Circle
Sep 22, 2017 by Jerry Gulke
Soybeans have come full circle not only from this year۪s price rally but back to the familiar two-year range of $8 to $10 per bushel that occurred from 2008 to 2010. It took the droughts of 2011 and 2012 to allow an up