Mr Basse is an economist that has been in the commodity business since 1979. Mr Basse graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He has worked with Professional Farmers of America, Brock Associates and the ag research division of GNP Commodities in Chicago.
In 1987, Mr Basse founded AgResource Company to serve the market research needs of the world agricultural community. Mr Basse is Co-Founder of GrainCom and Chairman of US Farm Foundation.
“I am often cautious about including a funny guy at meetings as I have seen it go one of two ways…really good or really bad. What is great about Damian, is that he is not a funny guy who speaks to Ag audiences, but rather a Ag guy who is really funny. There is a big difference here and Damian fit right in with our group!”