The Ag View Pitch

Chris Barron and Clark Neighbors of BIS Commodities discuss some of the market drivers including coronavirus/ethanol demand, Chinese purchasing, and South American weather. They also discuss some of the action items to consider for 2020 grain sales and considerations for getting started on 2021 grain marketing. If you would like to reach out to Clark, you can call him at (800)373-2525.

Chris Barron talks with Ken Root, a communications consultant. He works primarily in agriculture with skills in writing, broadcasting, and video.  Chris and Ken discuss Kens experiences in farming and broadcasting throughout his life, and the wisdom gained throughout his years. Enjoy! 

Chris talks with Paul Neiffer about some of the rules and guidelines of the existing farm program along with some of the likely similarities and changes for the upcoming 2021 farm program. 

Chris and Paul Neiffer of Clifton Larson Allen discuss the primary components of year end tax planning including differed income, pre payments, and equipment purchasing. They also discuss in detail the rules around income from sources such as crop insurance, disaster payments, CFAP I & 2, MFP, and PPP.

Chris talks with Jarod Creed, owner of JC Marketing Services from Hudson, IA. They discuss some of the driving forces behind recent market strength and some of the risks associated with those forces. They talk through some of these following questions. Will Chinese purchasing continue? South American weather? Could the funds increase their long positions? Will basis continue to be strong? Is infla...

Joe Vaclavik talks about turkey, why La Nina is a hot-button word, trade obligation fulfillment, fund positions, and more in today's episode of the Ag View Pitch.

Shay talks with Garrett of Codak Risk Advisory on what the biggest pull on market my be in the weeks and months ahead; China, South America, or continued election news.

Shay and Brian talk on Tuesday's market rally, veterans day, and much more! Thank you to all who have served, to those who are parents of soldiers, and for all of you out there who have made sacrifices for the liberties we enjoy. Be sure to check out our website at agviewsolutions.com

Listen for Mark's top reasons to attend 2020's virtual Farmer Veteran Coalition Conference, and learn more about his operation! You can learn more at https://conference.farmvetco.org/ . This year's conference is one you won't want to miss! Whether you are JUST getting started farming, or have been farming as a veteran for many years, this conference is for you! Happy Veterans Day to you all.

Chris talks with Steve Johnson of Iowa State University about what to expect in the corn and soybean markets for the week ahead. USDA Report, the funds, exports, and basic levels are all part of the discussion.

Chris talks with Grant Shimek with Black Oak Financial. They discuss market drivers including Chinese demand, delayed planting in Brazil, basis levels, and some key technicals to watch for in the weeks to come. Grant also gives some perspective on possible pricing opportunities to consider for 2021.

Just 5 days until election day... Shay talks with Paul Neiffer ( farmcpatoday.com ) about tax law related to retirement, income tax, estates, and also healthcare and the environment. We encourage everyone to vote, and we are as interested as anyone to see how this election plays out! As always you can contact Shay at (319)464-5708 or Chris at (319)533-5703. Enjoy!

Chris talks with Brian Splitt of AgMarket. Net about some of the current market drivers and some possible strategies to capture price opportunities. 

While every year has it's challenges, here's a reminder of what conditions were like for many across the Corn Belt last year in today's episode rerun. We hope everyone is staying safe and having a much smoother harvest than last year!

Chris talks with Clark Neighbors with BIS Commodities about several demand factors that are driving the corn and soybean markets including continued purchasing from China, a slight supply shrinkage, and the increasing interest from the funds. What does all of this mean and what are some things that we may want to consider moving into the next several weeks?

Chris Barron speaks with Jarod Creed, owner of JC Marketing Services. They discuss some of the driving forces that are providing current strength to the corn and soybean markets. They also discuss how farmers should consider these opportunities for profitability along with the viability of storage. For many producers, these are opportunities that no one thought we would see.

Record long positions in soybeans, dry conditions in South America, and light carry… This and more with Shay Foulk and Garret Brown of Codak Risk Advisory . Enjoy!

Chris talks with John Maxwell and Ben Blair, farmers from Central Iowa about the data they have collected around the topic of "Phantom Yield Loss." They discuss in detail their finding on what is the most economical moisture to harvest corn.

Chris and Duane discuss the latest yield themes, as well as market sentiment heading into Friday's USDA monthly S&D/Production estimates. Last week's Quarterly Stocks reports are still influencing trader expectations, but how should we react and plan to this year's harvest time rally? This is no time to ignore creating a marketing plan, opportunities are among us and it is time to personalize your...

Shay talks with Illinois Soybean Checkoff Association. Members Linda Kull and Emily Carls of FBFM about how your check off dollars are used and an exciting program called AMP - Agribusiness Management Program . You’ll notice a lot of similarities in their program that we work with often with farm operations… enjoy today’s podcast. 

Shay Foulk talks with Garret Brown of Codak Risk Advisory for a Mid-week Market Outlook as well as perspective following the Quarterly Grain Stock Reports released September 30, 2020. The theme is "unexpected" and "surprise" as many analysts have alluded to today. The importance is focusing on what is ahead, managing margins and pricing opportunities into the future, and knowing our numbers as far...

Chris and Duane discuss the 2020 Harvest season, yield outlook, upcoming quarterly stocks report and how all this may create marketing opportunities. Prices are much better than most expected/feared during virtually all of 2020. How should we respond?

Chris talks with Matt Todd from Grain Handler located in Lakeville, Minnesota. They discuss mix-flow driers and some best practices for handling and drying your grain as we move into harvest.

Shay Foulk talks with Garret Brown of Codak Risk Advisory for a mid-week market outlook. You can find more at codakgroup.com or contact Garret via his cell number in the podcast. Be sure to rate and subscribe to the podcast. Enjoy!

Transition shouldn't be an obstacle, it should be a key step in the legacy and vision of a farming operation. Ag View Solutions helps all types and sizes of producers make a successful transition to the next generation. Chris Barron outlines the key needs for farm operations that our team sees frequently. By tackling these topics head on, your operation will be ready to take the next step! For any...