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Joe VictorBusiness Development SpecialistMinneapolis Grain Exchange Inc.

Exports are Measurable

January 28, 2011

The demand for protein is doing well. We point out how much of the annual wheat, corn and soybean production in the U.S. is exported. We also point out just how the classes of wheat are doing.

Joe VictorBusiness Development SpecialistMinneapolis Grain Exchange Inc.

One Cancels the Other

January 21, 2011

Analysis of:Wheat outlook satisfactory, but risks persist | www.thehindubusinessline.com

MGEX provides specifics as to what impact feed wheat is having on corn.

Joe VictorBusiness Development SpecialistMinneapolis Grain Exchange Inc.

New Records for 21st Century

January 14, 2011

New records for corn and soybeans for the 21st century established. Demand for U.S. wheat, corn and soybeans are strong.

Mark BurgerPrincipal ConsultantKestrel Development Company

British Columbia May Have The Biggest Green Demonstration

January 11, 2011

Analysis of:It's No Joke in British Columbia - Time for a Carbon Tax | www.nxtbook.com

Feed-in-tariffs, power purchase agreements, renewable portfolio standards and the like have attracted most of the attention of green energy pundits.  But a broader measure, the carbon tax, is starting to rear its head.  The British Columbia Carbon Tax  is starting to make itself felt and may become another tool in the fight against pollution and waste.

Mark BurgerPrincipal ConsultantKestrel Development Company

Megawatt Scale Energy Storage Mainstreamed Into Grid

January 7, 2011

Analysis of:AES Energy Storage Announces First Grid-Scale Battery-Based Storage System to Commercially Operate as a Generator in United States | www.energycentral.com

Megawatt-scale battery storage systems have been around a while on a technical and demonstration basis. The recent approval by an Independent System Operator (ISO) for a New York installation is an important step in mainstreaming this technology. Large-scale battery storage that can act instantaneously will be an important component in making intermittent solar and wind power more dispatchable and valuable.

Mark BurgerPrincipal ConsultantKestrel Development Company

Is there a "Smart" Way to Pay For "Smart" Grid?

December 30, 2010

Analysis of:SmartGrid City Slammed - Who will pay for cost overages? | www.energybiz.com

The Xcel SmartGridCity is one example of the promise and disruption that new generation and distributive technologies and systems will bring on a regulatory system that has not changed much in nearly a century. The adversity to risk and change, especially in a time of economic uncertainty, is a challenge. It will take leadership to change the regulatory environment that will properly incorporate these innovations.

Joe VictorBusiness Development SpecialistMinneapolis Grain Exchange Inc.

Wheat was the start of the futures rally

December 30, 2010

Many 2010 grain fundamentals may be used for the rally in prices. Here are what MGEX views as the most important.

Frank ChuPrincipalFjc Associates

China State Grid's Brazil power asset purchase likely a win-win deal

December 23, 2010

Analysis of:China State Grid buys Brazil power assets for $1bn | www.powergenworldwide.com

China State Grid’s acquisition of Brazilian power asset is more significant and strategic than the $3.5 billion acquisition of Philippine’s national grid in 2009. The synergy of China and Brazil’s power structure make the partnership a likely win-win situation for the two emerging economies which will rely heavily on remote hydroelectric power to fuel its industry in the coming decades.  Whether such acquisition will lead to profit remains to be seen.  However, the strategic benefits are apparent. No doubt, the Brazilian acquisition may be followed by many other  investments by China State Grid or other SOEs.

Joe VictorBusiness Development SpecialistMinneapolis Grain Exchange Inc.

Grain and Oilseed Ending Stocks

December 23, 2010

USDA is scheduled to release a multitude of reports on January 12, 20011. The list includes winter wheat seedings, annual WASDE, grain stocks on and off farm as well as ending stocks. For a preview of ending stocks, read this article.

Joe VictorBusiness Development SpecialistMinneapolis Grain Exchange Inc.

Acreage Already

December 20, 2010

Analysis of:Chicago corn extends gains on supply concerns | english.peopledaily.com.cn

Using trend supply, demand, yield, include Conservation Reserve Program, what level of acres will be required in 2011 just to keep endings stocks of corn, soybeans and wheat at present levels?

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