Often times it is better to hear from someone experiencing the same things, rather than someone telling you they understand what you’re going through. Listen in as Shay discusses the real challenges and opportunities he has faced as a returning farmer veteran, and how he is learning and living ways to try to shut down. Honest, open, and frank, Shay will discuss topics that may seem uncomfortable to talk about with others in the industry, because they don’t quite understand what that transition i...
Mar 13, 2020•57 min
Shay talks with Michelle Klieger of Stratagerm about why farmers need more business partners and less friends and 'good ole boys'. They discuss strategy, providing value, and knowing your products inside and out. Regardless of your business, there are probably some key things you can take out of this podcast! Enjoy
Mar 12, 2020•31 min
Rick farms with his wife, Cindy, and his boys Brian and Brad, in Northern Illinois. Listen in for some of his Dad's Wisdom!
Mar 11, 2020•16 min
Soybean Fundamental Expectations May Soon Get Very Interesting! Chris and Duane assess coronavirus again, as it remains top on everyone's mind. However, price action in relationship to the fears associated with coronavirus is much different than most think. Therefore, maybe the worst of these fears are behind the ag markets. Between coronavirus, USDA's report Tuesday and possible acreage mix discussions, we cover a lot of important topics this week. Enjoy!
Mar 08, 2020•35 min
Today's episode is a webinar recording from members of the AgriSafe Network community who are dedicated to sharing information with farmers to help them understand the risks and hazards during flood recovery. These are lessons learned from devastating 2019 floods in many areas across the midwest, in advance of any flooding we may experience in 2020. If you have livestock or have the potential to deal with recovery due to location, be sure to tune in to this episode. The actual webinar can be fou...
Mar 05, 2020•1 hr 31 min
Shay and Duane discuss many aspects of today's marketplace. They talk through the Coronavirus and prior epidemics and their affect on the market place, the historically significant price ration in corn and soybeans, the impact trade and weather could have in the days ahead, and what producers should consider as we move into planting season. This is a full episode you won't want to miss! If any of these factors in your life are overwhelming and you don't know where to start, reach out to duanel@n...
Mar 01, 2020•53 min
Shay talks with Brad Downing of Cross Creek Ag today about biologicals. They talk through what biologicals are and are not, what to look for when considering biologicals, and the exciting future they hold. They also dive into Profit Management as a business, and the importance of understanding that the farm is almost the same as a manufacturing business. Finally, they have a brief discussion on peer groups and the importance they serve in every industry, especially agriculture. We always enjoy b...
Feb 28, 2020•39 min
Chris and Duane discuss the latest barrage of USDA projections and their clear effort to point out that Phase One was NOT part of any of these projections. What is the purpose of this clear disclaimer? Could USDA's latest 20/21 soy balance sheet be sending a signal to the market that we need more soybean acres in 2020 and less corn acres? Why are corn spreads showing some of the strongest levels since July, at a time when we typically are vulnerable to liquidation pressures into the must price/r...
Feb 23, 2020•44 min
Shay talks with Shawna Hubbard of Corteva about the Enlist Weed Control System, Enlist E3 soybeans, and other crops with the Enlist technology. We cover topics such as why the system was developed, how it may be a good fit for your operation, and examine some common misconceptions about the product. If you want to learn more about Enlist, be sure to give today's episode a listen! Also, here are some resources mentioned in the podcast that may be useful: Enlist website: https://www.enlist.com/en....
Feb 17, 2020•36 min
Chris and Duane discuss 2020 acreage plans, the validity (or lack of?) of USDA's 10-yr Baseline projections, Phase One potential and this past week's poor corn price action performance. And, Duane makes a promise to the Ag View Pitch listeners--you'll want to hear that! Enjoy! Chris and Duane
Feb 16, 2020•41 min
Ron's family homesteaded their farm in Canada in 1907, and the family still farms there today. Sam and Chet, Ron's boys, run the majority of the farm operations, but Ron is still very actively involved in the operation. We talk history on the farm, continuous learning, and taking lessons from folks outside of the family. Ron and his family are humble, hard workers, and truly have built a phenomenal farming operation to be proud. Be sure to tune in to this episode in our Dad's Wisdom series!...
Feb 15, 2020•32 min
Dykshoorn Farms run a very diverse crop and cattle operation in Canada, north of Great Falls, Montana about three hours. The beautiful landscape, with low population, serves as a true backdrop for the scale and tenacity it takes to be a Canadian farmer. These brothers and their families and co-workers work very hard, and share here a true farmers perspective. They share many of the same struggles and triumphs as farmers around the world, and we were very happy to be visiting them on a day honori...
Feb 13, 2020•19 min
Chris and Duane try to shift everyone's focus from the microscope to the broad horizon ahead. Tuesday's USDA report is anxiously awaited, but Chinese trade activity associated with Phase One is an even greater focus, even though it may seem elusive at this time to most. The lack of any recent Chinese buying is weighing on trader sentiment. USDA's own white paper released Thursday that discussed the impact of Phase One and how USDA may factor it into their balance sheets, seemed vague to me and c...
Feb 09, 2020•26 min
Shay and Chris discuss University posted custom rates. They weigh in on the information collected, how the region affects those rates, and what you need to consider when charging yourself or others a rate. We value all of the hard work the Universities put into this data collection to give farmers a better idea, we just want to stress the importance of knowing your true cost of production and ensuring you are evaluating how that should look on your farm!
Feb 05, 2020•18 min
Chris and Shay discuss time tracking and the benefits and challenges associated with it on farm operations. Some key take-aways: You can't improve what you don't measure, if you don't track time you're just guessing and don't have a leg to stand on if there is an issue, and labor costs often account for 15-25% of production cost, making it even more important to evaluate. We hope you enjoy today's episode!
Feb 03, 2020•14 min
Chris and Duane recap the month of January, with a look forward to expectations during the next 60 days. We also take a special look at February's important role in determining the spring crop insurance values. The historical patterns associated with this time-frame are very interesting. Today's podcast is a great prescription for the flu experience the ag markets are currently trying to deal with. Plus, today's podcast is much more appealing than any flu shot! Listen to today's podcast and star...
Feb 02, 2020•32 min
Today Shay put together a mashup of three podcasts he conducted at the Great Lakes Crop Summit in Michigan. This is a phenomenal event that we highly recommend, as do nearly 1000 people that attended this year! Be sure to listen in as Shay talks with Michigan Corn Growers Association President, a leader in the Cover Crop World, and Crop Insurance advocate from Washington D.C. Enjoy!
Jan 30, 2020•26 min
Shay talks with Jake Swanson who is an Agriculture Policy Adviser at Office of the Governor, State of Iowa. They talk on everything from Waters of the United States ruling to hemp, and what's coming down the pipe in ag policy. Jake is passionate about ag policy, optimistic for the future, and gives a real perspective on what is going on and how you can impact what is going on as a farmer, not just sitting on the sidelines watching it happen. Enjoy today's podcast, and reach out to your legislato...
Jan 29, 2020•28 min
Profit Manager Workshop February 25, 2020 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 3238 Jamestown Avenue, Rowley, IA 52329 PLEASE RSVP TO ABARRON@AGVIEWSOLUTIONS.COM BY 20 FEB 2020 Why: There are many benefits in using Profit Manager and learning from the expert who developed the program. Some of these benefits include: • Profit management skills • Detailed analysis of your operation • In depth and accurate equipment analysis • Better decision making • Perspective from Chris Barron who works with many operations a...
Jan 27, 2020•8 min
Chris and Duane have a wide-ranging discussion this week: 1) Impact of the new coronavirus situation in China and its potential influences to agricultural markets, 2) Cash corn basis overview, 3) Market saturation of discouragement, bearishness and lack of optimism towards Phase One and prices in general, 4) Bigger picture discussion of potential Chinese demand, 5) Crop insurance discussion and approach to the February price establishment. Producers are facing many decisions now and in the weeks...
Jan 26, 2020•39 min
Thank you, everyone, for tuning in to another episode of the Ag View Pitch. Today we are joined by special guest Erik Oberbroeckling who has been listening to the podcast for a while, and we were very happy to link up with him today at the Farm Futures Summit. Erik and Shay Discussed important trucking topics, how an Iowa farmer views what's going on in China, and a little about how to use and find good labor in agriculture. If you or someone you know would be interested in trucking with them, l...
Jan 24, 2020•26 min
Chris and Duane focus on Friday's dramatic rejection of Thursday's "difficult to explain" price washout. Also, IF we begin to see Chinese purchases clearly gaining momentum in the nearby weeks, how will the market react? What are reasonable price targets and marketing plans for 2019 inventory and expected 2020 production? How will basis perform during a futures rally? We discuss it all--and more! It's time to start planning how to react, just in case we get some much better pricing opportunities...
Jan 20, 2020•36 min
Chris and Shay spent lots of time with Dennis, Cameron, and Kevin today in Georgia providing value to producers on what they should be looking at moving into 2020, data driven decision making, where to start on operational improvements, and how collaborations may be a viable option and play a key role in the future with the dynamic environments producers face in Georgia. Listen in to a candid conversation recorded "after hours" full of topics not yet discussed on the Ag View Pitch. We want to ex...
Jan 16, 2020•29 min
Chris and Duane have a very spirited, but still grounded, discussion about Friday's USDA reports and its implications for price action during the next 120 days. If there is an Ag Pitch podcast discussing markets that you don't want to miss and that you surely will want to listen to its end, this is it! Also, Duane offers you a special offer near the end of today's podcast! We have potential for significant marketing decisions for both old-crop and 2020 production, and we may face these critical ...
Jan 12, 2020•44 min
Chris talks equipment utilization and efficiency with Brent Gloy. Dr. Gloy has held tenured faculty positions in agricultural economics at Purdue University and Cornell University. He is currently operating his family farming operation in Southwest Nebraska. Brent is a partner in Agricultural Economic Insights with David Widmar. Learn more and check out their website here : https://aei.ag/
Jan 11, 2020•13 min
If you have specific questions for the Sunday Night Market Outlook podcast following the report email us at cbarron@agviewsolutions.com and duanel@netins.net. While not completely earth-shattering, the recent January USDA report caught most people in the market by surprise. The positive? Unlikely bearish trends, but fairly stable overall. Many are scratching their heads, and trying to simply pick up their broken expectations once again and keep moving along. Duane Lowry and Shay Foulk discuss th...
Jan 10, 2020•15 min
Transition Planning can be difficult, stressful, and has lasting impacts for the future of your farm and family. Farm Collaborations are just as difficult, if not more so. Ag View Solutions has helped many, many farms and families through this process and we want to provide some insight and value into how we do this, and how we may be able to help your operation. Email us at cbarron@agviewsolutions.com if you would like to schedule a call and see if we would be a good fit for your needs. You can...
Jan 08, 2020•43 min
Chris and Alissa head to TEPAP ( http://tepap.tamu.edu/ ) this week to present on Collaboration, Transition, and several other topics. This is a program Ag View Solutions has been involved with for many years. TEPAP is one of the premier learning events in the nation for progressive operations looking to take their business to the next level. If you have questions about TEPAP, want to learn more about how you can attend, or want referrals from friends, clients, and others we know who have attend...
Jan 08, 2020•37 min
This week Chris and Duane discuss the potential implications of Friday's USDA reports. This is a report that always has potential for surprises, but this year's report could be a major crossroads for price direction and 2020 acreage decisions. This past week US producers were able to capture their highest on-farm soybean bids since June 2018. Is this a selling opportunity, or an indication of higher prices ahead? Cash corn prices are good for 2018 yields, but for many producers, 2019 yields stil...
Jan 05, 2020•40 min
Steve and Shay follow up with part two on decisions to be made by March 15th, 2020, and what to consider in that time. Please reach out if you have any questions, and be sure to check out the tools online mentioned in Part 1 of this series!
Jan 01, 2020•10 min
