Chris and Duane Lowry have a wide-ranging discussion about basis possibilities, Friday's USDA reports, South American production potential and the influences of global economic recession fears. All this amid notable price volatility and divergences from one commodity to another, following head-spinning USDA data themes from Sep 12 to Sep 30. Today's podcast also takes a serious and sober look at how all the volatility might impact 2023 decisions.
Oct 02, 2022•35 min
Chris Wicklund, Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement Officer talks with Chris about the importance of understanding the safety and regulation rules of the road around semis and farm equipment. They discuss many of the commonly asked questions around regulations for both semis and farm equipment. Recognize that this podcast discussion talks about rules specific to Iowa, therefore the main message here is to think about your operations safety and legality. We encourage you to communicate with your l...
Sep 28, 2022•29 min
Peter Meyer, Head of Grain and Oilseeds with S&P Global Commodity Insights visits with Chris about a number of market fundamentals to watch over the next several weeks as we get into the heat of harvest. Peter talks about the grain markets playing tug of war inside a price range with fairly good support. While Peter doesn't see a lot of downside risk, he does talk about a number of things to pay attention to which could move the markets. Some of the key things they discuss are around the US ...
Sep 25, 2022•37 min
Chris talks about the importance of having pre and post harvest meetings with your entire team to make sure everyone is on the same page. Make your harvest as efficient and safe as possible!
Sep 20, 2022•19 min
Clark Neighbors with BIS Commodities in Cedar Rapids, Iowa talks with Chris on numerous market fundamentals as we march towards harvest. First off they address some of the market carry over from the USDA report last Monday. They go on to discuss some of the early harvest activity and the importance of managing basis levels in your local area. Some areas will have deficient supplies which may give us basis strength, however timing and paying attention will be crucial. Finally, they discuss severa...
Sep 18, 2022•31 min
Jarod Creed with JC Marketing visits with Chris about the outcome of the September 12 Usda Report. Jarod talks about a number of things to pay attention to from the report and as we head further toward harvest. Continue to be “margin managers” and pay close attention to basis levels in your local area.
Sep 14, 2022•17 min
Steve Jonhson, retired ISU Extension Specialist and Jarod Creed, with JC Marketing talk with Chris about the importance of investigating Margin Protection as a possible risk management tool for your operation. They emphasize the importance of contacting your insurance agent to make sure you have a clear understanding of the risk management tool that is available for 2023. They go on to explain some of the details of the program and the value that it may bring to your operation. Margin protection...
Sep 14, 2022•24 min
Garret Brown with Codak Risk Advisory talks with Shay about 3 key marketing techniques, where we sit heading into harvest, and what the potential upside (or sell-off) could look like in corn, soybeans, and wheat. We discuss South America and China, as well as 2023 outlook on profitability. Don't miss the end for some open opinions from Garret's point of view. Thanks for listening to the Ag View Pitch! If you haven't already, go check out Profit Manager at www.farmprofitmanager.com as you start b...
Sep 05, 2022•23 min
In case you missed the first episode of “The Top Five Best Practices of Top Tier Operations” Please click the link below. https://apple.co/3csyuL3 Jason Monson farmer from Washington state joins Chris to talk about five additional best practices of top-tier operations. Jason shares with Chris Five more practices that will maximize professionalism and profit ability to your operation. They discuss the following practices: #6 Having an Advisory Council. #7 Empowered Equipped Team #8 Core Values Cl...
Aug 31, 2022•28 min
Joe Paulson and Jerod Creed review the Pro Farmer Crop Tour and other private yield estimates to look for in the coming months. They also review 2023 fertilizer and price risk management.
Aug 28, 2022•45 min
Chris has another insightful "Dads Wisdom" conversation with Lloyd and Del Gates who farm in North Dakota. They talk about the past, the current, and the future of their operation as they work through a transition to the next generation of the operation.
Aug 24, 2022•21 min
Steve Johnson "Retired ISU Extension Specialist" explains the margin protection insurance policy. We are in the midst of the price discovery period now: Aug 15th-Sep 15th with deadline to purchase the policy September 30th. Steve explains many of the details of the margin protection policy and answers many of the commonly asked questions. Now is the time to get with your local crop insurance agent to ask about margin protection and start your risk management plan for 2023. This is a must listen ...
Aug 23, 2022•22 min
Jerod Creed with JC Marketing joins Chris for another thought-provoking discussion on managing your marketing opportunities as we get closer to harvest. They begin the conversation addressing the crop variability across the US. Some areas are plush with an absolute record yield potential while others are undoubtedly well below APH levels. What could this mean to price levels moving forward? Jerod explains some of the fundamental and technical conditions that could give us marketing opportunities...
Aug 21, 2022•33 min
It seems there wasn't much to write home about in Friday's WASDE report. Shay talks with Pete Meyer on European corn, upcoming crop tours, trouble spots in production areas, low export demand, fund positions, and the two week weather outlook. We hope you all had a great weekend, and a great week ahead!
Aug 14, 2022•23 min
Ryan Moe with Stone X visits with Chris about market conditions for the week ahead. Crop conditions in many areas are beginning to look excellent, however, there are some areas totally burnt up by drought. Ryan and Chris go on to discuss how future government reports may analyze the crop situations. Additionally, they discuss managing basis levels on both old and new crop as we head toward harvest.Finally, Ryan and Chris talk through grain marketing and handling situations during and after harve...
Aug 07, 2022•26 min
Registration is now open for the 2nd Annual Ag View Executive Business Conference! Listen to this quick 2 minute episode on how to register and we will see you in sunny Florida in January!
Aug 03, 2022•2 min
Jarod Creed of JC Marketing (402) 680-1744 talks weather markets, huge gain this last week of July, and impacts of Ukraine/Russia and Europe. He highly recommends you catch last week’s episode with Duane Lowry as we head into this first week of August! Closing July higher than June Opportunities to make "catch-up" sales Looking closely at 2023 Taking risk off the table Remembering what a weather market is
Jul 31, 2022•28 min
Chris talks with Chris Dunne owner of “Iowa Strength” a gym in Independence Iowa. They have discussion on taking care of the most important piece of equipment on your farm: YOUR BODY! Farmers are meticulous about changing the oil and greasing farm equipment in a timely manner. However, many of us don’t give the same maintenance priority to our bodies. Chris and Chris discuss the basic maintenance needed for us to all take better care of our bodies which includes Safety, Exercise, Sleep, and Nutr...
Jul 27, 2022•49 min
Chris and Duane Lowry discuss the recent sharp grains/soy price declines and the difficult choices producers face on unsold bushels. While the crops are not made, we must contend with market sentiment and the calendar, which have historically been willing to make bets that the crops are made. Price volatility has been intense for months and this may continue. Fundamental narratives are wide-ranging and technical conditions offer something for everyone. We have a lot to dissect and discern in thi...
Jul 24, 2022•24 min
Chris has another thought provoking conversation in this "Dad's Wisdom" episode with Roger Toquam, a farmer from Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.
Jul 20, 2022•22 min
Jerod Creed With JC Marketing talks with Chris on market fundamentals and risk management for the week ahead. Jerod explains the importance of connecting with your insurance agent in July, to match up your marketing with your insurance coverage level. They go on to discuss some practical applications/decisions for managing your 2022 marketing as well as some considerations for 2023. They finish up the discussion talking about the importance of managing your 2023 input purchases alongside some ma...
Jul 17, 2022•25 min
Exciting announcement regarding our 2023 Ag View Executive Business Conference! Listen in for information on location, resort and speakers. Registration opens August 1st on agviewsolutions.com ! Podcasts mentioned in show: Financial Happiness Investing 101 Retirement 101 Taxes and Financial Management 201...
Jul 16, 2022•12 min
Chris talks about the five best practices that top tier operations use to grow their businesses based on his observations and experience working with high-level operations. These five practices include: Strong Communication Strong Financials High Yields and Productivity Consistent / Disciplined Marketing Growth Podcast Episodes Mentioned in Today's show linked below: Peer Groups. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ag-view-pitch/id1467935773?i=1000531583031 Transition. https://podcasts.app...
Jul 14, 2022•45 min
Grant Shimek with Black Oak Financial talks with Chris about the seasonal market declines we have seen recently. They go on to discuss some of the factors causing the markets to shift along with some of the factors that could cause a continued decline. However, Grant paints a potential optimistic picture longer-term, with the caveat of paying close attention to the following factors such as the US economy, weather, stock market, funds, and money flow. They wrap up talking about some consideratio...
Jul 10, 2022•31 min
Is your budget prepared for 2023? What decisions can you control right now to handle what's coming at us in the next few weeks? Joe Vaclavik talks with Shay this morning about his thoughts on the week ahead. Stay tuned for more information on our YouTube Live later this week. Thanks for listening to the Ag View Pitch.
Jul 05, 2022•10 min
Pete Meyer with S&P Global Platts joins Chris for an interesting conversation around current market fundamentals. Some of the topics they discuss include weather, stock market influences to commodities, inflation, Interest rates, trader attitudes, money flow, and the upcoming USDA report on Thursday. They go on to discuss the possibility of recession and what that could mean to crop inputs for the 2023 growing season.
Jun 26, 2022•36 min
Custom batch whiskey made by farmers, for farmers like you. Your corn, your field, your own whiskey. Joe Knobbe talks about how his family, farming operation, and business partner Devon Birchem, Head Distiller, customize farmer whiskey experiences across the United States. I had such a fun time with this podcast and look forward to ordering ours this Fall from our first owned corn field! Be sure to check it out and order yours at https://flyoverwhiskey.com/about-us/...
Jun 25, 2022•31 min
Chris and Duane Lowry discuss current US weather concerns, amid the backdrop of the Fed's fight to curb price pressures, along with global economic and political uncertainties. With Ag prices at the upper historical parameters and with costs so sharply elevated, the numerous combination of plausible outcomes can produce dramatic swings in net revenue calculations. While 2022 has crop insurance protection in place to protect worst-case scenarios, nobody has crop insurance protection for 2023. Wit...
Jun 20, 2022•31 min
Chris visits with Mike Finley thecrazymaninthepinkwig.com and Paul Neiffer “The Farm CPA.” This is a must listen podcast for everyone involved in farm business management. Farm transition from one generation to the next and the importance of managing your taxes and financial investments are critical to the success of your business! Mike and Paul go on to discuss many of the tax advantages to structuring various types of investment strategies for your business. Tools such as 401(k), Traditional I...
Jun 15, 2022•42 min
Joe Paulson and Scott Berger quiz Jerod Creed on this weeks Market Outlook. Jerod starts out discussing Fridays report which highlighted Ukraine production and India's drought problems. They also talk about the upcoming heat wave hitting the midwest, inflation, demand, and how the market will react to weather changes. Finally, Jerod urges farmers to keep some attention on 2023 in the upcoming months.
Jun 12, 2022•38 min
