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Renowned columnist and Zaner Chief Market Analyst, Karen Braun uses her scientific way of thinking to provide insights on all aspects of the global agriculture markets, including a large focus on grains and oilseeds. Karen has a passion for education, data, statistics, and charts, and she uses them to put context behind the news, helping readers understand the “why & how” in whatever hot topic is driving the markets. Instead of recycled headlines, you get clear interpretation built for people making real decisions.

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Thanks Karen for your thoughtful analysis, I very much appreciate the insight.

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Well written and balanced.

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Love these. Thanks for sharing them!

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Principal Ag Economist at McKinsey & Co