Paul Neiffer and Chris Barron discuss the structure of CFAP. Sign-up starts Tuesday, be sure to have your homework done and be ready for sign-up. How will it work? What do the payments look like? Which crops and producers benefit, and who may be left behind? Learn all this and more in today's Ag View Pitch. Be sure to check out Paul's blog on the topic at https://blogs.claconnect.com/agribusiness/we-have-cfap-finally/ and learn more about the program directly from the USDA here: https://www.farm...
May 20, 2020•27 min
This week Chris and Duane discuss basis and the handling of final cash corn decisions for remaining 2019 inventory. Weather and potential Chinese demand may have a key influence during the next 90 days, but improving competitive bids from the ethanol plants may suggest some optimism may be returning to that industry. The 2020 crop appears to be off to a good start in most areas, but with current prices already at the 85% level of the spring crop insurance price, is is safe to say the market may ...
May 17, 2020•22 min
Shay talks with four growers in Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana about their planting progress, growing conditions, and overall feeling of the 2020 crop season. You can follow along with three of them on Twitter at @bradhobrock @seanblomgren and @jamesramsey1 . Enjoy!
May 16, 2020•36 min
Shay talks with Marc Cartwright of NE North Dakota on planting progress, ground conditions, and what 2020 looks like. They talk $2.50 corn, decision making on prevent plant, and provide perspective on how different this year is than last year, yet the bleeding effects we are still seeing as a result of that. Enjoy!
May 12, 2020•14 min
In Part 2 of the discussion with Steve Johnson, Farm Management Specialist at Iowa State, Chris and Steve talk about the economic impact of everything going on right now and the programs and government help that is on it's way. Be sure not to miss this episode, and as always feel free to reach out to Chris at cbarron@agviewsolutions.com , and Steve Johnson at sdjohns@iastate.edu...
May 11, 2020•24 min
Today Chris and Duane focus on this week's USDA report and the first look at the 20/21 balance sheet. The ethanol industry and Phase One also get a lot of attention in today's podcast. Marketing in the weeks and months ahead will be challenging, both basis and futures. Stay on top of all the current inputs and ponder what the horizon may be hiding, with today's podcast.
May 10, 2020•35 min
EMAIL US at cbarron@agviewsolutions.com for "Basis and Storage Tool". Must listen- Chris and Steve Johnson from Iowa State University discuss the short-term potential for basis, what to consider before major summer crop reports, and opportunities in the futures market. Also, don't forget the impact government programs are having on your bottom line. If you have any questions on your cost of production and working through the chaos right now, don't be afraid to call us Chris (319)533-5703 and Sha...
May 08, 2020•24 min
Shay talks with Peter Hill of East Central Texas about crop conditions, agronomic updates, and some perspective on what goes on in that part of the world. An Indiana native, Peter has been with Pioneer hybrids for a decade working with producers in Eastern Texas, and today we discuss some of the challenges and opportunities the producers in this region are facing this year and historically. Peter does a great job explaining the dynamics of difficult growing conditions, and how different that are...
May 06, 2020•34 min
This week's podcast talks about producer marketing decisions involving old-crop and new-crop corn basis, as well as weather. So far, much of the US has enjoyed a very favorable and rapid spring planting season, except for southern and eastern locations that have been experiencing greater than desired rains. However, today's weather discussion is more of a "what if" topic that highlights the expanding dry pattern that has evolved from the southwestern US Plains into IA and southwestern WI and poi...
May 03, 2020•20 min
Market outlook; how does basis, grain quality, China, and new crop decisions affect the week ahead, and should you be putting up more storage? Duane Lowry and Chris Barron discuss these topics and more this week on the Ag View Pitch Sunday Night Market Outlook.
Apr 26, 2020•56 min
Paul Neiffer and Chris Barron discuss the additional funding brought forward this past week and discuss how it applies to farmers. They also talk about the importance of of understanding the program and following the proper guidance. This is still a moving target and there will be additional information brought to you as things develop. For more insight be sure to check out Paul's Agribusiness Blog . Stay safe out there and enjoy today's podcast!...
Apr 25, 2020•23 min
Shay talks with Traci Rodemeyer of Corteva about grain bin safety throughout the year and the importance it plays and what Pioneer is doing to keep farmers like us safe. They also talk about other confined spaces, keeping kids safe on the farm this Spring, and safe road travels. As Traci mentioned at the end of the podcast, we encourage everyone to be extra careful and PRESENT this Spring, so that we can continue to do what we love. Enjoy!
Apr 22, 2020•14 min
USDA announced a $19 bil COVID-19 Farm Aid Package late Friday afternoon. Agriculture has many places to distribute this $19 bil, so much so that many will be left disappointed. In a world where trillions and trillions of support are distributed, this farm aid package is not as exceptional as are the events that are impacting agriculture at this time. Yet, there is no industry that enters each production cycle with more hope and optimism than does agriculture. It is springtime, and that is the b...
Apr 19, 2020•20 min
Shay and Chris discuss some of the other podcasts out there that we really enjoy listening to day in and day out (ag and non-ag), and hope we can bring some diversity and interest to your podcast listening experience! We'd love to hear from you on what else you enjoy listening to, and sorry in advance if we forgot any great ones! Some that were mentioned: Future of Agriculture Business of Agriculture Field Work AgriTalk DC Signal to Noise Do Business Better Farm 4 Profit Ag PhD (forgot to mentio...
Apr 18, 2020•11 min
Shay Myers , CEO of Owyhee Produce in Oregon and Idaho talks today on topics ranging from Asparagus Production to Transition Planning, and everything in-between. Shay and Shay discuss the complexities of what it means to be a farmer, and how we can make the public better understand what it is we do. Shay is insightful, astute in his observation of production agriculture, and incredibly honest in discussing his own operation and the challenges and opportunities we face in agriculture today. He is...
Apr 17, 2020•46 min
Chris talks with Paul Nieffer again on the moving targets of PPP and some bigger picture ideas to consider as we move through the season. Be sure to give this a listen!
Apr 15, 2020•18 min
Shay and Chris talk about the role nutrition plays in overall farmer health in conjunction with sleep and working out. If you missed the first two episodes, be sure to go back and give those a listen! Nutrition is key in health, and it is most important to understand what works for you and fits your needs, schedule, and goals. As we continue to point out, you wouldn't miss an oil change, maintenance, or necessary upgrade on machinery, so why would you not look into these things that affect the m...
Apr 14, 2020•37 min
Happy Easter to all! In the spirit of the day, agriculture looks forward to the spring planting season, rising crops and the excitement and hope of a new growing season! Today we try to navigate all the latest topics with an eye towards optimism, but with the realism that challenges will be along our pathway to harvest. Enjoy!
Apr 12, 2020•25 min
Shay and Chris discuss the implications of hundreds of thousands to millions of kids being around the farm for Spring and Summer operations that historically have not been as involved during this time of year due to school closures, shelter-in-place orders, and the welcome opportunity for additional help on the farm. They also discuss what parents and farms should consider in order to maintain safety, liability coverage, and to take the right course of action for everyone's benefit. Shay put tog...
Apr 10, 2020•24 min
Chris and Duane discuss the difficult process of trying to make producer marketing decisions at a time when prices are well below cash-flow projections, but sentiment is so bearish that some still contemplate sales now. Not because they are good sales, but driven by fear that they will get even worse. There are real philosophical questions that you have to ask yourself, "Are times of price volatility and extreme fear/negativity a good time to make sales?" "There is a time to buy and a time to se...
Apr 05, 2020•29 min
Chris has a conversation with Andy Roach, Business Banker at Kerndt Brothers Bank in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They discuss the Paycheck Protection Program and it’s application for farming operations. There is a lot of confusion around the SBA loan, so Chris and Andy discuss eligibility and specifics around the program. Be sure to contact your lender/CPA with specific questions as it relates to your individual farming and business operations. This information is to the best of our knowledge currently,...
Apr 03, 2020•15 min
Paul and Chris discuss how the “CARES” package passed last week affects agriculture. Farmers will have to choose between getting a SBA loan or getting payroll tax relief since you can’t have both. We discuss which might be better and like most questions the answer is it depends. We also review some of the Ag specific provisions and tax changes that might help farmers.
Mar 30, 2020•33 min
Chris and Duane explore a lot of different points of influence on markets during the next few weeks. While the USDA report is front and center because of its timing, the reality is that final acreage decisions seem much more fluid than normal. And, we may have many more items that are much more important to the price discovery process during the next 90 days than Tuesday's USDA reports. We discuss a lot in today's podcast. All of which we consider relevant and many items that may surprise you. E...
Mar 29, 2020•41 min
Chris talks with Chip Uhrmacher of Prairie Lakes Churc h on farming with faith and how to work through some of the current challenges we are facing today. While the devil wants to instill fear, apprehension, and negativity in our lives, we can turn to God for all of our needs, in prayer, and for optimism, hope, and faith in the future.
Mar 25, 2020•16 min
Shay and Chris build off of the episode on sleep, and dive into working out. Not only are there multiple health benefits, we know it is something that improves quality of life and extends life. They talk through various ways to work out, how that is different for each person, why we should all work out (even during the busy season), and what it means for your family and coworkers. Don't wait to get started, DO IT NOW!
Mar 24, 2020•25 min
In today's Sunday Night Market Outlook by the Ag View Pitch , Chris and Duane discus how to manage remaining 2019 production inventory. There are a wide range of topics to cover and the intertwining of their connection points make these uncertain times. However, wrapped in these difficult, challenging, and uncertain times, are often very significant opportunities. There is the "other side" of the current COVID-19 fears and we WILL get through to the other side. It is important to avoid major nea...
Mar 22, 2020•33 min
This is the start of our Farm Health Series. Shay and Chris discuss the importance of sleep and how it impacts everything else that we do. There are many good resources and information on sleep, and we encourage you to look into more resources if needed. This series was inspired by a listener reaching out to us, and we encourage that from all of you! If there are any topics you would like to hear more about, let us know. Enjoy!
Mar 20, 2020•19 min
Chris talks with Ben Pagel , an Ag Lender in NE Iowa, about the opportunities that we as producers will be able to discover during this black swan event. Interest rates and restructuring of loans in many farm operations may bring us opportunities as we work through this unprecedented time in history.
Mar 19, 2020•22 min
Chris and Duane discuss what in the world is going on with the Corona Virus Development, and what people need to take into consideration as we head into planting season and beyond. They also discuss the difficulties that come along with marketing at this time with the constant changes, and looking at what the opportunities are and where. You can always reach out to Chris at cbarron@agviewsolutions.com, and Duane at duanel@netins.net. Enjoy!
Mar 18, 2020•36 min
This week Chris and Duane discuss fear, markets and opportunities. Yes, opportunities. When we look back at history, anything resembling what we are currently experiencing always creates opportunities. The secret is to try and step back from all the emotions and try to see the opportunities. The first step to that process is recognizing that you should search for the opportunities. Fear is a good thing for only a brief period of time, if it helps you to respect situations. HOWEVER, when you embr...
Mar 15, 2020•30 min
