Joe Vaclavik

Grain Markets and Other Stuff

Joe Vaclavik and Mackenzie Johnston discuss the grain markets, the business of farming, news related to agriculture, and a variety of other topics.

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Joe Vaclavik

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Business

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www.standardgrain.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Record US Soy Crush + Planting Progress 16.04.2024

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify Google TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. NOPA March Crush Data: NOPA reports record-high soybean crush of 196.4 million bushels in March, up 5.5% from February and 5.7% from March 2023, with end-of-month soybean oil stoc...

Carbon Pipeline Problems + Middle East Conflict 15.04.2024

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify Google TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Summit Carbon Solutions Pipeline Challenges: Start date for the world's largest carbon capture-and-storage project delayed until early 2026 due to farmer resistance and regul...

Is USDA Lying About Brazil?? (Corn and Soybean Production) 12.04.2024

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify Google TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. USDA's Adjustments to Crop Estimates: USDA reduced US soybean export estimate, leading to larger carryout projection for current marketing year, while increasing demand for U...

China Might Be Canceling Corn Purchases 11.04.2024

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify Google TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. China's Corn Purchase from Ukraine: China is set to import 600,000mt of corn from Ukraine by the end of April, with an additional 400,000mt slated for May, as part of an expe...

Vilsack: China Has Political Motives for Avoiding US Grain 10.04.2024

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify Google TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. China's Potential Retaliation Against US Grain Imports: US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack suggests China may favor Brazilian corn and soybeans due to recent legislation li...

Evil "Bankster" Predicts 1980s Style Interest Rates 09.04.2024

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify Google TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Commodity Sector's Strong Week: The Bloomberg Commodity Index records its best performance in nine months, surging by 3.4%, buoyed by gains in coffee, silver, lean hogs, gold...

Commodity PARTY!! Will Grains Ever Be Invited?? 08.04.2024

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify Google TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Commodity Sector's Strong Week: The Bloomberg Commodity Index records its best performance in nine months, surging by 3.4%, buoyed by gains in coffee, silver, lean hogs, gold...

US Growing Season: "East vs. West" Situation?? 05.04.2024

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify Google TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Weekly Drought Monitor Update: Precipitation alleviates drought in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana while worsening conditions persist in Kentucky; minimal improvements observed in Sou...

Is Russia Curbing Wheat Exports? Rally Opportunity?? 04.04.2024

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify Google TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Russian Grain Export Restrictions: Russia halts grain exports from major exporter Aston due to quality issues, marking the second restriction on shipments amid increased complaint...

Corn Erases Report-Day Gains, China to Discourage Imports?? 03.04.2024

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify Google TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Corn Futures Decline: Despite USDA's report showing fewer projected corn acres, futures suffer significant losses due to farmer sales and limited short-covering, indicating o...

Crop Progress + BIRD FLU Scare 02.04.2024

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify Google TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. USDA released its first Crop Progress report of the year on Monday. US corn planting was 2% complete through Sunday. Progress was noted in only Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Missour...

How BULLISH was the USDA Report?? (Corn Prices) 01.04.2024

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify Google TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Monday morning sees a mixed sentiment in the grain markets as US farmers announce intentions to plant fewer corn acres but increase soybean plantings. USDA's Prospective Plan...

Could Soybeans Become the "King" of US Crops?? 28.03.2024

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify Google TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Bloomberg's report highlights soybeans' potential ascent to America's top crop, fueled by soaring demand for soybean oil driven by President Biden's green ener...

Bridge Collapse: Any Ag Impact?? 27.03.2024

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify Google TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore disrupts shipping routes, rerouting thousands of trucks daily and increasing shipping costs. This setback, coupled with r...

China Sanctions + "Useless" USDA Acreage Report 26.03.2024

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify Google TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. The US and UK have leveled accusations against Chinese government-linked hackers for launching malicious cyberattacks targeting political officials and voters' records. The u...

Iowa SNOW Event + "The Funds" 25.03.2024

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify Google TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. 0:00 Intro 0:39 Weekend Rain/Snow Event 2:21 "The Funds" 6:11 Black Sea Tensions 7:22 Reduced Brazil Soybean Estimate 8:24 Biofuel Lobby Pushed Govt 9:48 Flash Sale to M...

Biden Finalizes Rule to INCREASE EV Sales 22.03.2024

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify Google TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. The Biden administration finalizes rule to accelerate transition to zero-emission vehicles 🚗⚡, requiring automakers to increase EV sales and reduce carbon emissions from gas-pow...

Chinese Imports of Brazilian Corn and Soybeans SURGE 21.03.2024

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify Google TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Brazil dominates China's corn and soybean market 🇧🇷🌽🌱, with imports surging. Brazilian corn imports skyrocketed by 178%, accounting for 66% of China's total, while US...

Will MILLIONS of Dollars from the USDA Expand Global Markets?? 20.03.2024

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify Google TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. US agriculture groups seek millions in aid to regain global markets 🌎🌾. Last year, USDA launched a $1.3 billion program aiming to expand US crop markets over five years, focusin...

Corn Belt "Drought Buster" Next Week??? 19.03.2024

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify Google TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Widespread rainfall forecasts bring hope to drought-stricken regions across the US Corn Belt, potentially alleviating dry conditions in Iowa, Minnesota, and other key agricultural...

Short-Covering + RECORD Soy Crush 18.03.2024

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify Google TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Fund traders made notable adjustments in commodity markets, reducing their net short position in corn while maintaining a significant position in soybeans, according to the latest...

Soybean Reversal + US Drought Concerns 15.03.2024

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify Google TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Soybean futures underwent a downside reversal after early gains on Thursday, with the most traded May24 contract peaking near $12.17 per bushel before succumbing to selling pressu...

Brazil is Dry: Problem for Corn Crop?? + ADM Justice Dept Probe 14.03.2024

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify Google TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. 0:00 Dryness in Brazil 2:29 Cheap Russian Wheat 5:26 Ethanol Production Update 6:52 Soybean Crush Update 8:29 More ADM Problems Key Brazilian 🇧🇷 corn-growing regions, particularly...

Will Fund Traders Hold Shorts into US Growing Season? (Corn/Soybeans) 13.03.2024

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify Google TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. 0:00 Row Crop Rally 3:13 CONAB Cuts Estimates 6:52 Brazilian Farmers are Undersold 8:08 Panama Canal Update 9:22 Inflation Progress Stalls Soybean futures saw a significant rally,...

Trade War Part 2?? Some Businesses are Preparing 12.03.2024

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify Google TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Former President Donald Trump announced plans to reinstate tariffs on foreign goods if reelected, citing a strategy to regain leverage for the US. Trump's previous administra...

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