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The DecisionNext Finished Goods Index Report | August 2026
Three Proteins, Three Cost Trajectories The August DecisionNext Finished Goods Index shows the protein complex continuing to move in different directions. Cheeseburger …
Read ArticleThe ASF Factor: Pork Prices and Market Mayhem
While the countries affected by this outbreak have been doing everything possible to try and stop this virus, it has already led to worldwide devastation, with one in …
Read ArticleYear-Round Grilling Gives Meat Retailers Opportunities
Using forecasting to create revenue opportunities Here are a few trends that are currently helping meat retailers improve their bottom line: Sam’s Club is purchasing more …
Read ArticleNavigating Dynamic Dairy Markets [Webinar Recap]
Three big takeaways from the webinar include: 1. No Shortage of News in Dairy Markets With a keen eye on 2020, Lucas Fuess is aware of the extreme volatility seen through …
Read ArticleMiddle East Turmoil Wreaks Havoc to Fertiliser Exporters & Receivers
Given the Middle East is a major player in supplying fertiliser to the world, political and trade uncertainties have raised the risk profile of marketing and delivering …
Read ArticleThe Dairy Drought ‘Down-Under’
One of the many industries that are hit the hardest by this drought is dairy. The dairy industry is a major player in the Australian economy. The Australian Department of …
Read ArticleDecisionNext featured in ‘Innovation Spotlight’ at Forbes AgTech Summit
Barnard kicked off her remarks by noting her grandfather’s rule of thumb on risk management. In order to lock in some profit, he always sold a third of the crop at …
Read ArticleMeat Industry Players Feel the Pinch of Fire & Hurricanes
Markets Reel with Fire Event On August 9, 2019, an enormous fire broke out at the Tyson Foods beef plant near Holcomb, Kansas, which employed 3,800 workers. An estimated …
Read ArticleDecisionNext CEO Mike Neal Talks Forecasting on The Modern Acre Podcast
Mike laid the foundation that forecasts are now an essential part of any business. However, no matter how great a forecast is, it will always improve when it is being …
Read Article3 Technology Trend Takeaways for the Agribusiness Exec
1. Use analytics to identify issues before they arise Bill is a firm believer in using machine learning to power “predictive analytics”. As he notes when it comes to …
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