Jarod Creed with JC Marketing visits with Chris and Guest Host, Joe Paulson, farmer from DeKalb County Illinois. They begin the conversation discussing early harvest results that seem to be extremely variable across the country. Joe leads with the question around basis levels and what we can expect not only during harvest but throughout the next several months as we finish out 2023, and begin early 2024. Jarod talks about the “very” low river levels, regional yield differences, and the impact th...
Sep 24, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Peter Meyer with S&P Global talks with Chris about a number of market conditions to focus on as we get deeper into harvest. The conversation starts with Peter unwinding some of the results from last weeks. USDA report. He explains the increase in planted acres for corn and the justification for USDA’s average yield numbers. Peter sees the market, continuing in a “tight trading range” for both corn and soybeans as we transition from September into October. Light trading volume and limited dem...
Sep 17, 2023•43 min
Ryan Moe with Stone X visits with Chris about numerous market conditions to watch as we head through the early part of harvest. Here’s a list of the numerous topics from their discussion. 1. Crop conditions. The corn is “dying not drying” in many areas. And soybean yield prospects are still a mystery. 2. Early harvest markets. 3. Storing corn versus soybeans. 4.Fall basis levels. 5. Processor and Elevator perspective. 6. Potential demand opportunities. 7. Fertilizer prices for 2024. 8. 2024 pric...
Sep 10, 2023•34 min
This is a special 19 minutes episode being shared on The Ag View Pitch platform. Chris and Alissa both share their experience of working together to understand each other's personal and professional goals in their business and personal lives. We hope this is an excellent example for you as the listener to do this exercise in your own, lives to help improve communication, family life, and business life. We always remind people of the importance of spending time working “on” your business and not ...
Sep 09, 2023•23 min
Brent Judisch, farmer and John Deere representative visits with Chris about crop conditions and updates on some of the most important settings to pay attention to as you get your combine rolling this harvest. 19 Minutes Sign-Up: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/19-minutes/subscribe
Sep 06, 2023•22 min
In today's weekly market outlook, we have a discussion with Joe Vaclavik on whether a farmer should be rooting for $4.50 or $5.50 corn during October for crop insurance purposes. We also go over the soybean balance sheet outlook and review how Brazil is now the number one corn exporter.
Sep 03, 2023•17 min
How will you stay competitive in an investor-driven land market? Who do you partner with for future growth? How will you handle the purchasing opportunity for several hundred acres at a time? We answer these questions and many more with Ben Gordon, CEO of Fractal Agriculture. You can learn more at fractal.ag .
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Jarod Creed talks with Chris in this episode about key factors driving markets as we continue to inch closer to harvest. They review the final data from Pro farmer crop tour, discuss the current corn to soybean ratio, continued dismal demand picture, and Key considerations for 2023 and 2024 sales levels. They go on to discuss the importance of risk management in the current and future micro financial environment. Jarod explains margin protection in detail as we are currently in the price discove...
Aug 27, 2023•36 min
Troy Deutmeyer, Pioneer Agronomist, talks with Chris about the impact of an extreme August heat wave across the corn belt. What is the heat doing to the crop? They go on to discuss grain quality, subsoil moisture levels, stalk quality, test weight, and the potential yield impacts of extreme heat and low moisture
Aug 25, 2023•11 min
Duane Lowry and Chris, discuss crop conditions, yield, prospects, and price probabilities as we inch closer to harvest. They go on to discuss a number of other topics including the anticipated Pro farmer crop tour, possible yield reductions in the September USDA report, demand issues, dismal export outlook, early harvest basis, opportunities, the cost of carrying grain in a high interest environment, and managing 2024 profit margin opportunities.
Aug 20, 2023•42 min
Chris talks with Economist Dr. Bill Conerly. Topics include: Interest Rates Recession Inflation Labor access Labor Retention AI and its impact on Agriculture 19 Minutes Sign-Up: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/19-minutes/subscribe
Aug 17, 2023•39 min
Jarod Creed talks with Chris about details from the August USDA report. They go on to discuss numerous other market factors including crop conditions, Chinese weather, the Funds/money flow, a dismal demand picture, and managing basis opportunities heading into harvest.
Aug 13, 2023•39 min
General transition principles for a senior generation getting the next generation started in a cow-calf and row crop operation. how do you manage decision rights, communication, equitable transition, and what can you do to get started planning?
Aug 10, 2023•45 min
In today’s Weekly Market Outlook, we have a discussion with Joe Vaclavik on a couple of key topics for grain markets. Weather appears to be beneficial to the crops but maybe not the pricing. The Ukraine/Russia situation appears to be heating up with attacks on Russia shipping. And we discuss how additional Brazil acres might affect corn markets next year and in the future. And finally we will have a USDA crop report to review on our next weekly market outlook.
Aug 06, 2023•21 min
Matt Bennett with AgMarket.Net visits with Chris on the markets for the week ahead. They discuss numerous topics: 1. Crop conditions 2. Weather 3. Farmer selling, or lack of 4. Potential price ranges for corn and soybeans. 5. Russia - Ukraine war 6.Current dismal demand. 7. Fund positioning. 8. Interest rates: the impact on the cost of production and the challenge it creates for holding onto grain inventory, especially for those who have a tighter working capital position. 9. 2023 and 2024 Sales...
Jul 30, 2023•29 min
Jarod and Shay discuss lost opportunities, volatility isn't dead, and why being right or wrong when it comes to markets doesn't matter. The American farmer is alarmingly undersold, what are you going to do about it, and what opportunities do you have in front of you yet?
Jul 23, 2023•44 min
A tribute to the wisdom of Jerry Meissner In this special edition podcast, Jerry and Chris discuss purchasing land and growing the operation with little equity. When is it time to add employees and build the business to the next level? Perspective on transitioning the farm to the next generation and building a sound business structure. Most importantly, quality of life and the importance of family.
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr
Peter Meyer with S&P Global talks with Chris on the market outlook for the week ahead. Topics Include: Still in a weather market! Supply and demand balance sheet for corn/soybeans, plus what it means for the markets in the next couple of months. Chinese demand issues The impact of big crops in South America Ukraine crop update What the Funds and money managers are thinking/navigating. Continue to pay attention to Basis levels. Practical decision-making for your operation as we continue throu...
Jul 16, 2023•38 min
Brent Judisch talks with Chris about the large inventory of combines. They go on to talk about equipment, values for tractors, tillage, planting, and sprayers. They also discuss inflation and interest rates, impacting equipment, values, and trade opportunities.
Jul 12, 2023•12 min
In today’s podcast we have a discussion with Clark Neighbors of BIS Commodities about the history of corn harvest prices when the stocks to use is greater than 10%. The top is about $5 and the estimated stocks to use right now is 15%. We also discuss where the bean: corn ratio may end up.
Jul 09, 2023•22 min
Grant Shimek with Black Oak Financial talks with Chris about last Friday’s surprise USDA report and the implications it could have in the weeks and months ahead. They go on to discuss the following topics: 1. US weather/drought. 2. Weather in China’s key corn growing areas. 3. What factors might impact demand - good and bad. 4. Price ranges to watch from a technical perspective. 5.The Funds and the possible direction of money flow. 6. The importance of separating board price from basis....
Jul 02, 2023•22 min
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/19-minutes/subscribe Joe Vaclavik with Standard Grain talks with Chris about this week’s market outlook. Weather continues to be the main driving factor, creating volatility and opportunities at the same time. They go on to discuss the following topics: 1. The Funds. 2. Demand. 4. Russian civil war. 5. Upcoming USDA report and potential crop size. 6. Considerations for 2024 sales 7. They wrap up with a short conversation on managing emotions in order to ma...
Jun 25, 2023•31 min
Gary Monson, Father and Grandfather talks about his career of farming with his family in the Palouse area of Washington State. Faith, Family, and Farming are the key ingredients of the Monson family’s business success.
Jun 21, 2023•24 min
The Weekly Market Outlook has a conversation with Ryan Moe of StoneX. The weather over the next couple of weeks will be critical to the corn and bean market, but weather this year seems to be more local than normal. Will that be good or bad for prices? Also, Ryan indicates that having a good marketing team is even more important now.
Jun 19, 2023•23 min
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Jun 14, 2023•3 min
Jarod Creed with JC Marketing visits with Chris on the market outlook for the week ahead. Weather. Dry Dry Dry Last Friday’s USDA report. Demand pressure. The Funds positioning. 2023 pricing opportunities. 2024 pricing opportunities. Sign-up for 19 Minutes Here! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/19-minutes/subscribe
Jun 11, 2023•28 min
Shay and Chris talk with Matthew Bertram with Future Point Of View about the July 6 launch of the Citizen Data Scientist Program. Sign-up begins on June 10th, the program is limited to 25 participants. If you are interested in this program, we recommend you sign up ASAP as this program will get full. Ag View Solutions along with Future Point Of View are excited to launch the Citizen Data Scientist Program! This is an opportunity to take your farm business data to the next level. For additional i...
Jun 10, 2023•28 min
Garret and Shay talk dry weather, sharpening your pencils, having a plan for unsold bushels, and what to be excited and wary about in the week ahead.
Jun 04, 2023•19 min
Have you considered having an intern on the farm or in your business? Can you professionalize your current hiring pipeline? Are you looking at an internships as what you can get out of a person for work, or how you can benefit the person and their career? Email shay@agviewsolutions.com for resources. Enjoy, and thanks for listening!
May 30, 2023•8 min
Brian Splitt with AgMarket.net talks with Chris about the market outlook for the week ahead. The conversation starts with the importance of Memorial Day and remembering those who sacrificed for our freedoms. “Weather Market” considerations 2013 Market similarities to 2023? The Funds - money flow. Current fundamentals. Technical’s to watch and probable areas for price movement. Placing offers and marketing tools to consider for managing opportunities as we get further into the growing season....
May 29, 2023•33 min
