Commodity Classic: 'Perfect storm' contributes to volatile outlook

Benjamin Herrold
Mar 11, 2022
Mar 11, 2022 Updated Mar 15, 2022

CC Bratland Outlook — Cory Bratland, with Kluis Commodity Advisors, talks about crop market outlooks at the Commodity Classic in New Orleans.
MFT photo by Benjamin Herrold

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NEW ORLEANS, La. — The roller coaster ride of commodity prices provided a lot to discuss at the Commodity Classic, held March 10-12 in New Orleans.

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CC Crowd 2022 — Crowds explore the trade show at Commodity Classic in News Orleans March 10.
MFT photo by Benjamin Herrold

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