The Art of Grain Merchandising: Silver Edition Paperback – January 1, 2010

This is a great book because there isn't much out there that covers grain merchandising in such a complete way.Although it's a textbook it really gives concrete, real-world examples of merchandising situations. It starts by going over the basics and progresses into the more advanced topics of things like transportation, storage at farms, storage costs, etc.. It also goes into topics beyond classroom material and offers advice on merchandising aspects like the potential of simply cold-calling potential buyers.Overall a great book for anyone interested in the commodity markets, farmers or anyone involved in an elevator.

It's a great book about grain mechandising. It's written in plain english with many graphs. It starts with the basics and develop your knowledge bit by bit.

For either beginners (like me), or for those that have looking to refine their understanding of the grain industry...this is a must have.

If you are merchandiser at an elevator, or interested in becoming one you should definitely read this book. Very comprehensive.

Love it!

Superior!

I cut my merchandising teeth on this book while in college, and have referenced it numerous times in my ten plus years of grain merchandising. A complete, step by step guide to the world of profitability in grain merchandising. Essential reading for anyone running a grain operation who is looking to do better than mere back to back margins.

This book does a good job of covering grain merchandising philosophy and is a worthwhile investment. The book does get a bit into opinion and some of the advanced merchandising sections should be looked at as "one" way to approach the subject.