The Ag View Pitch

Chris talks with Chase Dewitz, producer in South Central North Dakota about the extreme dry conditions. Challenges for crops and livestock production will worsen unless rain comes soon. 

Grant Shimek with Black Oak Financial talks with Chris about the market outlook for the week ahead. They discuss weather, expanded trading limits, basis, and the funds positioning moving forward. Current price levels are providing a very strong return on investment. As a result they discuss some possible strategies to consider to protect these strong profit levels.  

Chris, from Northeast Iowa, discusses the current planting pace, soil conditions, crop rotation, and prospects for the 2021 growing season.

Chris talks with Rance Daniels from Southeast Missouri. They discuss the current planting pace, soil conditions, crop rotation, and prospects for the 2021 growing season.

Chris talks with Fred Black from Southeast Arkansas. They discuss the current planting pace, soil conditions, crop rotation, and prospects for the 2021 growing season.

Mark Welch ( Grain Marketing Economist with Texas A&M ) visits with Chris about current market fundamentals including weather, South American crop, inflation, basis levels, and speculative investors "The Funds". They discuss the potential volatility in the grain markets moving forward, especially if we see weather issues this summer. However, current prices are at significant profit levels for...

Chris talks with Chris Wilson of ATTEN-Babler about some of the market drivers for the upcoming week including weather, the funds, currency, and basis levels. Much of these conditions will continue into the growing season and could likely bring us some intense market volatility. 

Eric Zumbach, Pioneer Field Agronomist in Iowa talks with Chris about planting corn and soybeans in cold conditions. He talks about the three key drivers for the planting decision, #1 Soil Condition, Soil Temperature, and the forecast. If your questioning whether or not you should be planting be sure to listen to this discussion.

Shay talks with Jacob Wade of @AgVantageseeds in Central Illinois on planting progress and a great discussion on early planted soybeans and on-farm trials!

Chris talks with Dave Eidman from Mascoutah, Illinois. They discuss the current planting pace, soil conditions, crop rotation, and prospects for the 2021 growing season.

Chris talks with Levi Taylor from North Dakota. They discuss the current planting pace, soil conditions, crop rotation, and prospects for the 2021 growing season.

Chris talks with Jarod Creed of JC Marketing. They discuss how ultra sensitive the grain market will be to weather problems, especially if we see any issues arise during planting or early growing season. They also discuss several strategies to consider as you continue marketing old and new crop bushels. 

Chris talks with Russel French from Amarillo, Texas. They discuss the current planting pace, soil conditions, crop rotation, and prospects for the 2021 growing season.

Chris talks with Drew Wendland from Autaugaville, Alabama (Central Alabama). They discuss the current planting pace, soil conditions, crop rotation, and prospects for the 2021 growing season. 

Chris talks with Clark Neighbors of BIS Commodities in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They discuss some of the market fundamentals as we head into planting season including price movement, demand, and basis levels.

Chris talks with Paul Neiffer of Farm CPA Today about the STEP Act and what it might mean to you and your family's farm operation. They touch on specific topics including income tax, gifting, transfers, trust, and estate tax. This is a must listen episode!

Garret Brown of Codak Risk Advisory talks acres, stocks, feed use, international production, and what farmers should keep in mind moving into this report! Learn more from Garret at https://www.codakgroup.com/ . Be sure to subscribe and leave a review on the podcast!

Joe Vaclavik with Standard Grain joins Chris to discuss the week ahead in grain marketing. They touch on a variety of topics including Chinese demand, funds, planting intentions, and several marketing strategies to think about.

We are closing in on one year of the marked low commodity prices. What does this mean for our marketing? Should we be looking at 2022 sales? More speculative positions than ever before will be in commodities on March 15th- what's the risk of that? All this and more as Shay talks with Grant Shimek of Black Oak Financial in this Weekly Market Outlook. Enjoy!

Shay talks with Gavin Spoor about how he got started as a first generation popcorn farmer, what the role means to him, and what he sees for the future of his business. A fun podcast you won't want to miss! Check him out at spoorfarms.com

When have you ever had the opportunity to protect as much revenue as you do this year? Tune in as Shay talks with Jarod Creed of JC Marketing Services about the opportunities we have ahead, and what to expect this week!

Shay talks with Dan Frieberg and Brenton Rossman of Premier Crop Systems about who they are, what they do, and how they might help work with your operations next steps!

Shay talks with Jody Lawrence of RCM Ag Services. Jody has been in the industry over 20 years and writes an excellent daily newsletter. This week they talk about how we got to where market prices are today, and what to expect in the coming week. Spring Prices have been set, and there is a lot of opportunity ahead! Enjoy

Chris talks with Steve Johnson, retired Iowa State Extension Field Management Specialist. They discuss the importance of understanding the value that crop insurance will bring your operation in 2021. They caution not to let the sticker shock/ price increase over last year drive your coverage decision. Instead, focus on your risk management needs and work closely with your insurance agent to acquir...

Shay Foulk talks with Josh Waite of Northwestern Mutual Greater Peoria Office about Farm Financial Planning in 2021. Key topics include an outlook of profitability, making time to start investing, hiring out what you don't do well, and simply getting started. They also discuss retirement, insurance gaps, and overall general risk management strategies for someone preparing for the future. This is a...