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This week Chris and Duane discuss the potential implications of Friday's USDA reports. This is a report that always has potential for surprises, but this year's report could be a major crossroads for price direction and 2020 acreage decisions. This past week US producers were able to capture their highest on-farm soybean bids since June 2018. Is this a selling opportunity, or an indication of high...

Steve and Shay follow up with part two on decisions to be made by March 15th, 2020, and what to consider in that time. Please reach out if you have any questions, and be sure to check out the tools online mentioned in Part 1 of this series!

Steve Johnson from Iowa State University joins us today to talk about ARC/PLC elections for the next two years and important decisions you need to be making for your farm operation. This is part 1 of 2, with the second episode focusing on PL Yield Update and Insurance. Steve has been on the road talking about this for 6 weeks and is really one of the leading experts in the field- happy to have him...

How well do you know your ag lender? How well do they know your operation? Today Chris talk with an ag lender close to his operation, and discusses some important topics to consider when talking with your lender in the year ahead. We think there is a lot of important information in this episode, so be sure to give it a listen! cbarron@agviewsolutions.com (319)533-5703     Chris...

Today Chris and Duane discuss handling some of the best on-farm soybean bids since early summer 2018, vs possible implications from Phase One and the always important January USDA reports, due Jan 10. With just a little imagination, the corn/soy market world could look a lot different after Jan 10 than it does now. To some extent, the trade is guilty of not respecting the volatility potential of J...

Shay talks with Marc Cartwright in North Dakota on how harvest is progressing. There are still millions of acres of corn left to be picked, and lots of sunflowers in the fields. With a long, drawn out harvest there is a lot to consider, and we talk about how to handle those situations and stay positive moving forward. We wish you all a Merry and Safe Christmas!

Chris and Duane talk on important market topics moving into the holiday season. As always, if you have any questions please contact Duane at duanel@netins.net, or Chris at cbarron@agviewsolutions.com. Enjoy!

Tune in today for a story on strength, perseverance, and good decision making. There is wisdom to be shared from all family members, and we had the opportunity to sit down with farmers, business partners, and a mother-son duo that is doing an outstanding job in their operation. We are honored to work with people like them, and we hope you enjoy their story and can learn from their perspectives. En...

Shay was on as a guest with Kelsey Litchfield's AAEA - The Agricultural Communicators Network Podcast a few days ago.  Their mission is to provide opportunities for professional improvement and networking to communicators across the spectrum of agriculture media—from editors, writers and photojournalists to designers and public relations professionals. Shay talks with Kelsey on everything fro...

This week Chris and Duane dive into the US/China trade developments. Contrary to the skeptics, there are seriously legitimate reasons to believe that China will in fact live up to promises regarding US agriculture in this Phase One agreement, at least for the first year. The scope of the increase in US ag purchases is very notable. If it is true, and we believe there are reasons to believe that it...

We were fortunate to talk with Roger Rix of NE South Dakota today. Roger and his sons are part of one of our peer groups, and a phenomenal operation to work with. We knew Roger would be a great candidate for the Dad's Wisdom as he is working through transition with his boys in the operation. Listen in to the podcast and subscribe to the Ag View Pitch, and please feel free to send us a message with...

Chris Barron talks with Dick Wittman on our Recognized 100th episode in Las Vegas on the importance of Managerial Accounting and how to get there in your operation. Dick is an expert in this area, leading some of the original foundations of standardized accounting and teaching this subject for the last 40 years. You can learn more at wittmanconsulting.com. Contact Chris at cbarron@agviewsolutions....

Chris and Duane summarize where we are at and take a look at how we still have 2019 unknowns that can impact the price discovery process early in 2020. While markets have experienced some weakness during the past few weeks, the current marketing year high was established in October. Historically, it is most likely that we will have opportunities to market 2019 production at values above the Octobe...

Chris and Duane have an in-depth discussion regarding US/China trade talks and whether or not we may be very near a deal. They also talk extensively about 2020 acreage and pricing decisions, as well as trying to lay the groundwork for what a new month might bring, considering last week's diverse price action where Chicago Wheat was up 23 cents, Corn gained approximately 3 cents and soybeans fell 2...

Shay talks with Nicole Gentz of Cottingham and Butler on how her transition from an agricultural background into the ag insurance world gave her perspective on what farms and operations like yours should be considering and what you can be doing better. Nicole also talks about new legislation that will start taking effect in early 2020 that may affect your trucking logistics. You can contact Nicole...

Today Chris and Duane have a conversation from the semi and grain cart on markets in the week ahead. Be sure to tune in for some things you need to consider with your marketing strategy and other things going on in the industry. As always, be sure to subscribe and share the podcast with other farmers who you think might get value from the Ag View Pitch. Enjoy! Contact us at cbarron@agviewsolutions...

Shay talks with Pioneer Strategic Account Manager Marc Cartwright in North Dakota on harvest progression, test weight, and wet conditions. We know many of you have had extremely challenging years and difficult harvests, so we title this only as an emphasis on the difficulty of conditions in North Dakota. Our thoughts are with the producers who still have a significant amount of corn to harvest, an...

Chris and Duane discuss the diversity of margin targets within small regions of the country and differences from region to region. While true  every year, this year the necessity to very precisely know your own  operation's cost/revenue structure is really important. Chris and Duane  also talk about reasonable futures price targets and how basis and  spreads may play an importa...

Shay Foulk talks with Farmer Veteran Coalition founder Michael O'Gorman about why the Farmer Veteran Coalition exists today, where he sees the organization going, and what he is most excited about for this years conference. For anyone in attendance at the conference this year that would like to be featured on the Ag View Pitch, find me, Shay Foulk, email me at agronguy@gmail.com, or email our team...

Farm Emergency Response Planning can be crucial to a successful response in the event of an emergency. This can save time, lives, and create better continuity within farm operations. Shay Foulk talks about Farm Emergency Response Planning, and how you can set up your farm and family for success. There is also a series of Q and A at the end of the talk. If you have any questions on this, please ema...

While most of you are still in the fields, there are a lot of things farmers need to consider when facing year-end taxes. Chris Barron talk with Paul Neiffer, CPA, on things you should be considering moving forward. This short, concise discussion will bring you and your operation a lot of value, and could save you a lot of money! You can contact Paul at paul.neiffer@claconnect.com or Chris at cbar...

Chris Barron and Duane Lowry have a great discussion on the week ahead, and some of the key things to be looking for moving forward. This is a special Sunday edition, and one you won't want to miss. You can contact Chris Barron at cbarron@agviewsolutions.com and Duane Lowry at duanel@netins.net. Enjoy!

Not only do we have a USDA report on Friday, but could it soon be time to ponder 2020 and beyond??  Chris and Duane discuss 2019 harvest activity and challenges, including LP gas shortages, upcoming USDA reports and a serious pondering of 2020 and beyond

We've combined audio from several podcasts and post-meeting Peer Group takeaways to give you an insight into why we think Peer Groups are so important. This 12 minute clip may help you decide on committing your operation to taking the next step for improvement and growth in 2020. We hope you enjoy, and you can always contact us vie email at agviewpitch@gmail.com , cbarron@agviewsolutions.com , or...

Duane Lowry and Shay Foulk discuss this week's makret outlook, and consider things such as yields from the field, basis, China trade progression, and weather throughout the country. As mentioned in the podcast, you can learn more about Profit Manager at agviewsolutions.com or by emailing Chris Barron at cbarron@agviewsolutions.com, and you can learn more about Duane Lowry's daily commentary by ema...