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The Ag View Pitch

The Ag View Pitch
Providing value to our clients and producers with a variety of interviews and farm related discussion from a grower and marketer perspective.
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Episodes

Red to Green on the Screen; What Does it all Mean?!

Chris Barron and Duane Lowry wrap up the week with talk on a down week, crop progress report, and panic in the marketplace. With price flushing in the market despite the external factors, it will be a wild ride moving into the next two weeks. Enjoy!

Aug 02, 201937 min

IRRIGATION, SW Crop Report

Russell French is well-known as an irrigation aficionado. Hailing from the Amarillo, TX area, Russell covers Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado farms that are raising irrigated corn, dry-land corn, silage, cotton, sorghum, and a few other specialty crops. We discuss irrigation, tillage practices, and the future of both in the Midwest, along with a crop update in his region. If you're interested at all in irrigation, this is one you don't want to miss!

Aug 02, 201945 min

16 State Crop Condition Report

The Dakota's, Nebraska, Kansas, Texas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia in today's episode with Chris Barron and Shay Foulk at Ag View Solutions (agviewsolutions.com). With a combination of personal insight and spliced in audio from other growers and industry leaders, as well as talking with many clients and friends, we are here to provide perspective on crop conditions to those in agriculture who are passionate about what they...

Jul 31, 201956 min

Sunday Night Outlook; Discussion for a New Week

Trade, demand dynamics, weather, and lethargic trader activity leading into the last week of July and the first week of August. Listen in as Chris and Duane talk about this and more heading into this weeks trading. Enjoy!

Jul 28, 201940 min

SPECIAL REPORT; MFP

Chris and Paul Neiffer discuss the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) Payments outlined on 25 July 2019. Make sure you understand what this means for your operation. Please email us or give a call if you have any questions; cbarron@agviewsolutions.com and (319)533-5703 to get in touch with Chris.

Jul 26, 201923 min

Anything Is Possible- It's Not Over Until It's Over

Chris and consultant Pete Meyer discuss Pete's pre-Crop Tour tour, $.60 over basis, awful looking soybeans, and the Brazil-US-China dynamic. Also, how will planted acres vs. harvested acres affect markets come August? Listen in for some great perspective!

Jul 25, 201934 sec

A [Dairy] Good Peer Group Experience

Chris talks with Josh and Jerod about their first peer group meeting with Ag View Solutions, the benefit of peer groups, and their operation in the heart of Wisconsin. They also discuss transition planning, and corn planted on July 11th. Enjoy!

Jul 25, 201916 min

Sunday Night Outlook; Expectations, Rumors, and Conviction

With a new week in front of us, Chris and Duane discuss upcoming market expectations, Rumors from China, Soybean's upside potential, and lack of price action conviction in the marketplace. Get started on the right foot this week, and be sure to listen in for an outlook you won't find anywhere else. Enjoy!

Jul 21, 201934 min

"Millennial Farmer" Zach Johnson; West Central Minnesota

Shay talks with farmer/husband/father/son/YouTuber/Facebook/Instagram all-star Zach Johnson the "Millennial Farmer" from West Central Minnesota on everything from YouTube to Minnesota crop conditions, and farm transition to local basis. Zach is an advocate for farmers and agriculture, and was a fun guest to have on. This is one you won't want to miss. Enjoy! Also be sure to check out all of his channels HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0rRUsMDlJ1meYAQ6_37Dw/featured https://www.facebook....

Jul 19, 201953 min

Quality of Life, Strip Till, and Fishing in Canada

Today, brothers Ben and Brandt Fehl in Iowa discuss quality of life with Chris in a special episode from Canada on a rainy day. If you have any interest in Strip Till, Farm Transition, Collaboration, Equipment LLC, and perspective on making your life better on the farm, this is an episode for you. Enjoy!

Jul 18, 201921 min

Mid Week Market Update

Listen in for new news on prevent plant acres, and a discussion on the early week of red ink and where we go from here. Enjoy!

Jul 17, 201928 min

Red EVERYWHERE; What's Going On?

Chris and Grant Shimek talk technicals in the market place and what to be thinking about moving through the week. Enjoy!

Jul 16, 201915 min

End of the [Upturn] as We Know It?

Duane and Shay discuss today's disappointing Price Action, and how it appears to be demonstrating temporary weakness as the weather narrative continues to favor bullish trends. Duane discusses the bigger picture of weather on the markets, and what areas this will be impacting most. The discussion wraps up with sweet corn and how experience and stories have shaped an interesting discussion around the crops reflection on Yellow Dent #2 later in the season. We have also included some instructions o...

Jul 15, 201925 min

Agronomy Update- Timing is Everything

Chris has an excellent Agronomic discussion with Agronomist and Strategic Account Manager Adam Brinker. From crop conditions, timely decision making, and some positive outlooks on the current weather, this is a full podcast of another perspective in the industry. If you are interested in the Margin Enhancement Tool, please email us at cbarron@agviewsolutions.com. Enjoy!

Jul 15, 201924 min

Hot Dry Forecast; Heating up the Grain Markets this Week?!?

Is the tropical storm moving into the Midwest sending rain your way? If not, how about the rest of the areas? Hot and dry will be the narrative of this week's movement outside of other major news. Be sure to listen in as Chris and Duane talk more about how this may play out, and what you should be looking for!

Jul 15, 201925 min

Hot, Dry Forecast; Driving the Grain Markets Higher Next Week?

With tough conditions over a large area in the near term forecast Chris and Duane discuss the possibility of markets making a jump. Be sure to listen in to why, and gain some perspective on what to expect in the week ahead. Enjoy your weekend, and feel free to send us a message with your thoughts on today's podcast. Enjoy!

Jul 13, 201930 min

Reports, Pineapple Corn, and A Strong Market Close

July 11th's USDA Report, an overview of what Chris saw through the countryside over the last few days, and some perspective on where the market sits right now moving into an extended period of hot and dry in some places. Enjoy!

Jul 12, 201920 min

The Most Rewarding Thing You Can Do For Your Farm

Mark Schaffer and his daughter Julie talk about the exciting wheat-soybean intercropping they are doing in North Central Ohio, and their involvement in a peer group. Here at the Ag View Pitch we think all of our podcasts are important and provide value, but this may be one of the most valuable podcasts we have done so far. Please let us know what you think, and we would love to talk with you about being in a Peer Group with our team if you are interested. Email Chris at cbarron@agviewsolutions.c...

Jul 11, 201915 min

5 State Crop Tour- the Good, the Bad, and the UGLY

Chris and Shay have a quick conversation on their crop tour from July 9th through Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. The word of the day is "confirmation." Check it out!

Jul 09, 201911 min

Opportunities Ahead?

Chris and Duane talk Monday markets, the current conditions, and the developing conditions potentially generating some opportunity in the near term. Be sure to give a listen, and contact us if you have any questions. Enjoy!

Jul 09, 201927 min

HOT and Dry: Effects on Corn and Beans

Chris and Duane have a great conversation about what this hot and dry weather could do to the crop and markets in the extended forecast. Hang on tight, and be sure to give this a listen with timely information included. You can contact Duane at duanel@netins.net, and Chris at cbarron@agviewsolutions.com. Enjoy!

Jul 07, 201927 min

Ready, SET... slow!

Chris and Duane do an impromptu mic test turned podcast. They talk recent stabilization, and where that goes in the next ten days or so. This simple conversation has lots of thoughtful information, and is a good quick listen for those baffled by why the market isn't reacting differently based on how many of us think it should be. Let us know what you think, and as always please contact Chris at cbarron@agviewsolutions.com, or Duane at duanel@netins.net for more conversations!

Jul 05, 201913 min

From Battlefield to Farm Field- Independence Day Special

Special Edition. For the Fourth of July, Chris, Grant, and Shay discuss the transition from the military back into agriculture, what the future may hold, and how the service molded them and prepared them for success on the farm. Thank you for all listening who have served or been in a family of service, as we know the sacrifices are not small. Stay safe, and have a great Independence Day!

Jul 03, 201931 min

Operating in a new Stratosphere

Chris, Shay, and Special Guest Joe Paulson, a farmer in North Central Illinois, talk about the dynamics of operating in a father-son business, current crop conditions in his area, and why he thinks he has the highest cost of production of anyone he's ever met. With the three of us in the same room, you can almost hear the coffee-shop style conversation through the conversation. Let us know how you're liking the podcast at cbarron@agviewsolutions.com, and be sure to subscribe if you haven't alrea...

Jul 02, 201928 min

UNDER PRESSURE

Chris, Duane, and Grant Shimek, broker/owner of Black Oak Financial, talk current conditions, maybe sitting on your hands moving forward, and how to operate as a "Chief Emotion Manager" and marketer in your strategies. agviewsolutions.com, cropproductionscience.com, blackoakfinancial.com @chrisbarron24 @duanelowry

Jul 01, 201932 min

5 Things You Need To Know In The Week Ahead

Chris and Duane give a quick recap of the weekend, and some of the most important headline information moving into the first week of July. Be sure to contact us at cbarron@agviewsolutions.com, or duanel@netins.net if you have any questions. Enjoy!

Jun 30, 201911 min

"REPORT, REPORT, [hear] all about it!"

Today Chris and Duane talk about the report, and some of its surprising aspects. They discuss the long term implications, and provide some perspective on the weeks ahead. Be sure to listen to the whole thing as there is a lot of good content. You can contact Chrisat cbarron@agviewsolutions.com or Duane at duanel@netins.net. Enjoy!

Jun 28, 201951 min

3 Keys to a Successful Farm Transition or Collaboration

Chris has a candid conversation with Shay on Transition and Collaboration, two areas of emphasis when consulting with Ag View Solutions Clients. Chris does an outstanding job of asking the right questions, and getting producers on their way to success. This process takes hours. If you want to be more than a 10 minute expert, or need help in your operation, please contact us at cbarron@agviewsolutions.com to discuss the next stops. Have a great day!

Jun 27, 201910 min
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