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Tuesday - May 15, 2012 by Al Kluis
The 8 to 14 day outlook is for a ridge to set up in the great plains and the western Corn Belt. This ridge will bring in some warmer temperatures and will keep most of the Corn Belt dry through the end of May. This will become a market factor if it continues into June.
If you missed our Tuesday webinar from last week you can catch the archived version in Al's TV Room. Tuesday webinars are always free & open to the public.
Our Thursday webinar for May will be on Thursday May 31st at 8:00 pm. Thursday webinars are for Members Only, but you can attend by signing up for a free trial here.
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Tuesday - May 8, 2012 by Al Kluis
"Enough already" is what a lot of my subsribers in southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa are telling me each day. Many ares with 6+ inches in the last week report a lot of ponding and other damage to what was a promising start to the corn crop in 2012. Above is the precipitation outlook for May 13-17
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Thursday - May 3, 2012 by Al Kluis
We hope you can join us for some of our events coming up during the month of May.Our Tuesday webinars are free and open to the public. This month's will be held on the evening of May 8th and you can register here.
Our special report will be sent out on May 10th following the release of the USDA's WASDE & Crop Production reports. You'll have it in your inbox by 8:00 am.
Our Thursday webinars are for subscribers only. May's will be held on the evening of May 31st. Subscribers will receive the log-in info & password via email.
Remember to sign up for our Free Trial if you would like to experience 30-days of our services, including our morning reports, crop progress reports, special reports, webinars, access to archived webinars and Radio Al! Sign up here.
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Thursday - April 12, 2012 by Al Kluis
This is the rain forecast for April 13 to April 17 across the United States. It looks like the central and eastern Corn Belt will get some much needed rain while the really dry areas in the NW Corn Belt stay dry. How much rain (or snow) hits and where over this weekend will be a major market factor in the Sunday night market. Welcome to the US weather market of 2012.We talked weather during our Tuesday night webinar. If you missed it you can now catch the archived version here!
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Tuesday - April 10, 2012 by Al Kluis
The 6 to 10 day rain forecast projects timely rain with 60% coverage of .6 to 2 inches of rain across most of the Corn Belt. Southern Minnesota and most of South Dakota, the areas that need rain, are not forecasted to get much.We'll have more on this at tonight's webinar, which begins at 8:00 pm. Our Tuesday webinars are free and open to the public, register here.
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Thursday - April 5, 2012 by Al Kluis
The 6 to 10 day forecast is for normal or warm conditions in the central and western Corn Belt with below normal temperatures in the eastern Corn Belt. All indications are for a very early spring and rapid planting progress through out the Corn Belt.For more updates join us for our webinar next Tuesday evening at 8:00 pm. Our Tuesday webinars are free & open to the public you can register here.
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Friday - March 16, 2012 by Al Kluis
We are now focusing on dry weather that is developing in the Bahia and Toncantins area of NE Brazil. This area has turned very dry and if dry conditions continue, we anticipate a further drop in the soybean crop in South America.Posted On
Friday - March 2, 2012 by Al Kluis
Here are our upcoming events for the month of March! Details are listed below, if you have any questions about how to attend one of the events or would like a 30 day free trial (which would allow you to attend all events below) please email info@kluispublishing.com or call 888-345-2855.Second Tuesday "Profit Check" Webinar: Tuesday, March 13th at 8:00 pm. Our Tuesday webinars are free and open to the public. You can register here, and be sure to call 888-345-2855 if you have any questions.
Special Report: We'll send out our analysis of the USDA Reports that are released on March 9th (WASDE & Crop Production) it will be in your inbox by 8 am!
Last Thursday "Monthly Highlights" Webinar: Thursday, March 29th at 8:00 pm. Thursday webinars are for members only, but you can join in by signing up for our free trial (register here or call 888-345-2855).
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Friday - March 2, 2012 by Al Kluis
Get ready for an early spring! If the national weather service forecasts are right, customers in Illinois and Missouri south of Interstate 70 should have temperatures that reach over 80 degrees next week. Odds are farmers will start putting on fertlizer and getting some spring tillage done. All of this suggests more corn acres and a good start to the 2012 growing season.Posted On
Thursday - February 16, 2012 by Al Kluis
The weather forecast looks really wet for the dry areas of Argentina February 17 to 19. How much rain hits and where will be a major market factor. The rain will be too late to help the corn crop, but can help the late seeded soybeans and the double crop soybeans.
Our next webinar will be held at 8:00 pm on February 23rd. For updates on South America and other market factors---please join us. For more information on joining a webinar or receiving a free trial of our services please call 888-345-2855.
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Monday - February 6, 2012 by Al Kluis
The top map shows the moisture in the top 2 meters of topsoil in South America and you can see how brown (dry) it is in most of Argentina and Paraguay. The bottom map is the foreast for moisture change in the next seven days. If this forecast map is correct, Argentina should get rain, while much of Brazil will finally start to dry out.
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Friday - February 3, 2012 by Al Kluis
I’d like to invite you to join me for our Second Tuesday “Profit Check” webinar, February 7 at 8 p.m. CST. Our special guest will be Machinery Pete from Successful Farming magazine. They will discuss:
“Used Farm Equipment Values for 2012”
Our Tuesday webinars are free & open to the public---to register click here. All you need to attend a webinar is a computer with an internet connection and speakers or headphones.
Webinars begin at 8:00 pm, but you can log in around 7:50 if you'd like to catch Al going over a few charts.
If you have questions or have any questions about how to attend a webinar call 888-345-2855 between 8am-3pm daily or after 7pm on the night of the webinar.
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Friday - January 20, 2012 by Al Kluis
Our Last Thursday Webinar for January will be held next Thursday evening (January 26th) at 8:00 pm!Next week's webinar will feature Special Guest David "DT" Tolleris, our favorite weather guy! The topic will feature a South American weather update and an initial outlook for North America in 2012.
Our Thursday webinars are for subscribers only---but subscibers of our 30-Day Free Trial are also invited! If you have questions, require assistance or would like to start a Free Trial call 888-345-2855 between 8am-3pm daily or after 7pm on the night of the webinar.
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Thursday - January 12, 2012 by Al Kluis
This is the projected rain for the next week in South America. Many of the dry areas of Argentina received much needed rain this week. With hot temperatures forecasted, more rain will be needed to improve the corn and soybean crop conditions.
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Monday - January 9, 2012 by Al Kluis
Tomorrow night (Jan. 10) we will host our 2nd Tuesday Webinar for the month of December. Our Tuesday webinars are open to the public---to register click here. All you need to attend a webinar is a computer with an internet connection and speakers or headphones.In addition to our market updates, and a preview of the big crop reports coming up, our special guest will be Brian Willott, a Missouri farm boy who now lives in Brazil. Brian will let us know how the crops are really looking down there, and what he's hearing.
Webinars begin at 8:00 pm, but you can log in around 7:50 if you'd like to catch Al going over a few charts.
If you have questions or require assistance call 888-345-2855 between 8am-3pm daily or after 7pm on the night of the webinar.
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Friday - January 6, 2012 by Al Kluis
This is the forecast for rain in South America over the next 7 days. How much rain hits and where will have a huge impact on the grain markets next week. We will update our weather expectations early next week in our AM update.
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Thursday - January 5, 2012 by Al Kluis
Please join us for the following events during the month of January:2nd Tuesday Webinar
January 10th, 2012
8:00 pm
Special Report
Thursday January 12th, 2012
Emailed to you by 8:00 am
Last Thursday Webinar
January 26th, 2012
8:00 pm
For information on how to attend one of our events please call 888-345-2855.
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Tuesday - January 3, 2012 by Al Kluis
This map shows the moisture forecast from now through January 10 for South America. This shows how dry it will stay in most of southern Brazil and all of Argentina and Paraguay. Also temperatures are forecasted to reach up to 100 to 102 degees in the dry areas.
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Monday - January 2, 2012 by Al Kluis
This is the rain forecast for the next 7 days and it shows very little rain in the dry areas of Argentina and southern Brazil. We will update the weather forecasts and our projections in our early morning update on Tuesday morning January 3, 2012.
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Friday - December 30, 2011 by Al Kluis
We had nearly 200 guests for last night's webinar, and it is now archived on our website for those of you who missed it. To view it, click here and then use your member information to log in.
Thursday webinars are for members only, but our Tuesday webinars are open to the public. Our next webinar is scheduled for January 10th at 8:00 pm, for more information about how to attend it or to receive a Free Trial of our services email info@kluispublishing.com or call 888-345-2855.
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Thursday - December 22, 2011 by Al Kluis
The rain event so far has been disappointing in Argentina and it looks like it will stay hot and dry through the end of the year. This forecast is for the percent of normal precipitation across South America. This hot dry weather is hitting as about 30% of the corn crop is entering the critical pollination phase.
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Wednesday - December 21, 2011 by Al Kluis
The top weather map shows how wet it is in a large area of central Brazil and how dry it is in southern Brazil and northern Argentina.
The bottom map shows how the dry areas are likely to get even dryer by the end of December.
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Tuesday - December 20, 2011 by Al Kluis
Interested in learning the basics of futures and options for farm marketing? Join us for Lafayette Trading Academy, a 9-week course that combines webinars and two weekend-long seminars that will allow you to learn the skills necessary to succeed with your marketing plan!The course kicks off on January 21st, with our first seminar held at the Lafayette Club on beautiful Lake Minnetonka in Wayzata, MN. It is followed by 8 Monday Night webinars that each have a different topic---from Basic Chart Methods to Understanding Grain Merchandising and Managing Margins. The series ends with another weekend-long seminar at the Lafayette Club on March 17th.
We would love for you to join us! To request more information or to get signed up, call us at 888-345-2855!
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Thursday - December 15, 2011 by Al Kluis
On Tuesday night we held our "2nd Tuesday" webinar for December. We had over 205 guests join us for the program and got a lot of great questions from our guests!
You can view the archived version of this webinar by clicking on the clip above or by visiting Al's TV Room.
The "Last Thursday" webinar for December will be held on December 29 at 8:00!
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Friday - December 9, 2011 by Al Kluis
Want to provide a friend or family member with a 30-Day Free Trial of the Al Kluis report and get an Al Kluis Farmer's Almanac for yourself for free?
All you have to do is provide us with their info---name, adddress, email, cell phone number and service provider (verizon, AT&T etc) and we'll get them set up with our services for 30 days, free of charge as well as send an Al Kluis Farmer's Almanac to you!
Send us an email at info@kluispublishing.com or call 888-345-2855 and get your friends or family signed up today!
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Thursday - December 8, 2011 by Al Kluis
The drought monitor map shows the extreme drought in Texas and the southern plains. It also shows how dry the extreme western Corn Belt is. With the freeze up this week, we will now have to wait for timely spring rains in April and May or we are likely to begin a weather scare market in corn and soybeans.
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Monday - December 5, 2011 by Al Kluis
2nd Tuesday Webinar- December 13, 2011 at 8:00 pmSpecial Report- December 9, 2011 by 8:00 am
Year in Review- December 30, 2011
Last Thursday Webinar- December 29, 2011 at 8:00 pm
Follow the links above to register. For information on a 30-day free trial or other Al Kluis Services please call us at call us at 888-345-2855 or email info@kluispublishing.com.
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Friday - November 18, 2011 by Al Kluis
Last night we held our "Last Thursday" webinar for November. We held it early this month due to Thanksgiving! Even with the scheduling change and the busy time of year we had 136 guests join us for the program. Members can find the archived version of last night's webinar by clicking here and signing in.
If you aren't a member, you can gain temporary access to this archived webinar by signing up for our 30-day FreeTrial, or by calling our information line and asking for more info: 888-345-2855.
Our next webinar is free and open to the public and will be held on Tuesday, December 13th. You can register here.
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Wednesday - November 16, 2011 by Al Kluis
We will host our "Last Thursday" webinar for November tomorrow night at 8:00 pm. We are holding it a bit early this month in observance of Thanksgiving.
Our Thursday webinars are for subscribers only. However, you can gain access to the webinar by signing up for our 30-Day Free Trial, or by calling our information line and asking for more info: 888-345-2855. If you are a subscriber who cannot attend, you can find the archived version on Friday morning by visiting alkluis.com, logging in and then viewing Al's TV Room! Hope to see you there!
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Wednesday - November 9, 2011 by Al Kluis
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Last night we held our "2nd Tuesday" webinar for November. We had over 202 guests join us for the program and enjoyed hearing from clients in all parts of the country.
You can view the archived version of last night's webinar by clicking on the clip above or by visiting Al's TV Room.
Remember, the "Last Thursday" webinar for November will be held on November 17th at 8:00!
Last night we held our "2nd Tuesday" webinar for November. We had over 202 guests join us for the program and enjoyed hearing from clients in all parts of the country.
You can view the archived version of last night's webinar by clicking on the clip above or by visiting Al's TV Room.
Remember, the "Last Thursday" webinar for November will be held on November 17th at 8:00!
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Friday - November 4, 2011 by Al Kluis
In the coming weeks I am going to hold a number of VIP marketing meetings at our sunny office here in Wayzata, Minnesota. I'm not doing as many seminars anymore; instead, starting this year, we will have these invitation-only meetings here.
If you are one of our subscribers, you are invited to attend. You may bring a friend or neighbor, and join us for a small-group (6-10 people) marketing meeting from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by a light dinner. Bring your questions. Available dates include:
- Monday, November 21
- Tuesday, November 22
- All weekdays from November 28 to December 15, except Monday, December 5 when I will be out.
The schedule will fill first-come, first-serve. Please RSVP by email to mark@alkluis.com or call us at 888-345-2855 to book your spot.
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Wednesday - November 2, 2011 by Al Kluis
2nd Tuesday Webinar- November 8, 2011 at 8:00 pmSpecial Report- November 9, 2011 by 8:00 am
Last Thursday Webinar- November 17, 2011 at 8:00 pm
Follow the links above to register. For information on a 30-day free trial or other Al Kluis Services please call us at call us at 888-345-2855 or email info@kluispublishing.com.
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Monday - October 31, 2011 by Danielle Bruflodt
Happy Halloween from all of us at Kluis Commodities!
Here are 13 guidlines from The U.S. Food & Drug Administration, The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for how to have a safe and happy Halloween:
• Choose flame-resistant costumes. Store-bought costumes should read "flame-resistant" on the label. Homemade costumes should be made out of flame-resistant fabrics, like polyester or nylon.
• Glow in the dark. Wear bright colors or costumes with reflectors to ensure being visible in the dark. Also, to avoid tripping, make sure costumes aren't too long.
• Avoid masks. Masks can make it more difficult to see properly. Replace them with makeup and hats.
• Test makeup. Put a small amount of costume makeup on one arm about two days before dressing up. Do not use the makeup if it triggers an allergic reaction, which may include a rash, swelling or other sign of irritation.
• Check makeup ingredients. Avoid using any makeup containing additives that are not FDA-approved.
• Be cautious about decorative contact lenses. Avoid wearing any costume lenses unless you have seen an eye-care professional and been properly fitted and instructed on their use.
• Halloween safety measures apply to more than just costumes, the experts noted. When trick-or-treating, kids and parents should keep the following tips on candy in mind:
• Candy should not be eaten until it has been inspected at home.
• Trick-or-treaters should fill up on a healthy meal or snack before they start knocking on doors so they won’t be tempted to eat candy before it has been checked.
• Don't let kids accept or eat any candy or food items that are not in unopened store wrappers.
•Very young children should not receive or be allowed to keep any choking hazards, such as gum, peanuts, hard candies or small toys.
• Inspect all candy to make sure no one has tampered with it. Some signs to look for include discoloration, pinholes and small tears in wrappers. Toss anything that looks suspicious.
Anyone attending a Halloween party or event, the experts add, should also consider taking the following precautions:
• Avoid drinking any juice than hasn't been pasteurized, such as packaged juice products that may have been made on site. Typically, the juice found in grocery stores in the freezer or refrigerator sections is pasteurized as well as any beverages on the shelf in boxes, bottles or cans.
• Before bobbing for apples, wash the produce thoroughly to reduce exposure to dirt and bacteria.
Tips from USA Today.Posted On
Friday - October 28, 2011 by Danielle Bruflodt
Last night we hosted our "Last Thursday" Webinar for October. Over 136 locations joined us for the hour long discussion!
If you are a subscriber who was unable to attend last night, you can now find the archived version by visiting alkluis.com, logging in and then viewing Al's TV Room!
Our next webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, November 8th and is open to the public. Register by clicking here.
If you have trouble logging in, or have questions about our webinars or other services call us at 888-345-2855 or email info@kluispublishing.com.
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