The Ag View Pitch

Shay talks with North Dakota producer Mark Belter on how harvest is going in an area ravaged by wet conditions and a grim outlook. You can contact us at agviewpitch@gmail.com , find us on Facebook at Ag View Solutions , or on the web at agviewsolutions.com . Enjoy!

Chris and Duane discuss how yield trend ideas are being shaped as harvest unfolds and the implications towards producer marketing decisions, which are also being impacted by higher drying costs.  Chris and Duane urge producers to evaluate their own operation's yield and price matrix, as yields are wide-ranging and each operation may have notably different price levels that return favorable pr...

Shay talk with Mark Santas of Alongi Insurance on why farms need to maintain an excellent working relationship with their insurance provider, what they should be looking for in the months ahead, current industry trends, and some great discussion on points you may have never considered in your farm operation. You can contact Shay at agviewpitch@gmail.com, Mark at (608)751-3976, and you can learn mo...

Today Chris and Duane discuss harvest progress, supportive demand news from last week, price outlook for both corn and soybeans as we go into a new week, upside potential and and support levels in corn and soybeans, and South American weather. A LOT covered in today's segment, with an exciting week ahead. Stay safe, everyone! As always, you can reach Chris at cbarron@agviewsolutions.com, Duane Low...

Chris and Duane talk about today's report, and what you need to be thinking about in the week ahead. Take 1/2 hour today to get yourself in the right mindset for the lasting impacts of this report, and what you should be thinking about to position yourself for success in the weeks ahead. For more perspective contact Duane at duanel@netins.net and Chris Barron at cbarron@agviewsolutions.com. Enjoy!

Chris and Shay have a discussion on Ag View Solutions to provide a better framework for new listeners and clients who may not fully understand our business, its offerings, and why we do what we do. The Ag View Solutions Team is proud of where we are today in providing value to our listeners, like you, and we hope you enjoy learning a bit more about our story and how we can benefit your operation!...

Chris Barron and Duane Lowry discuss this weeks upcoming USDA October Report and the possible impacts on the markets moving forward. They also discuss the upcoming US/China talks that will be held on Thursday of this week. Additional conversation on corn/soy fundamental and technical considerations and how basis may be affected by these factors. Other topics include yield reports, insurance price...

Join us in our Dad's Wisdom Series as we talk with Tom Husnik, a lifelong mentor and father figure to Chris.  Tom has a very compelling story from his youth growing up on a farm with a family who was well diversified even back in the 1960's.  Chris and Tom then discuss what Tom learned from his many years as a Pioneer account manager and the wisdom he would like to pass on to today's far...

Chris talks with Mark Welch, Grain Marketing Economist at Texas A&M and the Director of TEPAP. They outline how working on your business, and not in your business, and how The Executive Program for Agricultural Producers (TEPAP) , sets you up for success and really takes your business to the next level. If you'd like to hear a personal testimony on the benefits of attending TEPAP, please reach...

Shay and Brent Judisch of P&K Midwest discuss things you may be forgetting heading into Harvest 2019. Enjoy!

There's a lot going on during harvest, and marketing often times takes a back seat. Chris and Duane explain why it should probably be in the "buddy seat" in the combine, instead. Watch or listen in for 10 Fall Marketing Tips, and listen in for other marketing advice agricultural perspective on the Ag View Pitch . You can always contact us at agviewpitch@gmail.com , cbarron@agviewsolutions.com , an...

In today's episode Chris and Duane discuss  pertinent information for farmers as we move into the week ahead. They talk on Quarterly Stocks Report, basis, technical trends for the week ahead, demand and the positions that large funds are holding, and early yield results. These are all things to keep in mind, providing a perspective for the farmers moving into the first week of October. Enjoy!

Part 2 of our Dad's Wisdom series, here we offer insight into why those we have been interviewing are interested in Dad's Wisdom and why it is so important to family and friends. The love between Father and Son truly shines through here, and we think this is a truly unique perspective on the father-son relationship in farming. Enjoy!

This 2 part podcast in the Dad's Wisdom Series starts with the traditional format of talking with the father in a farming operation in North Central Iowa, and their unique story to getting where they are today, providing some wisdom and advice along the way. The second part was taped at the same time, and highlights why the son, Dave, wanted to hear his father speak on his wisdom and to tell his s...

Shay has an awesome conversation with Sam Goldberg, Producer of Silo, a grain entrapment story that outlines the family, community, and mental health dynamics of rural agriculture today. There is so much to be learned in this area, and we are thrilled Sam and his incredible team put this independent film together. You can learn more about it at silothefilm.com , by emailing Sam at sam@silothefilm....

Shay talks with area Manager Cara Meteer on harvest in Missouri, and how things are there starting early on. They discuss early yields, how they may change throughout the season, and how harvest feels compared to expectations. 

Chris and Duane discuss crop conditions, the "demand" narrative in the market, basis opportunities, and wet weather

Shay talks with Strategic Account Manager Russell French on harvest rolling in his 6 state area, and how things look where the water shut off vs. irrigated land. Optimism and Positivity for growers down South. Enjoy!

Chris talks with first generation farmer Mark Schaffer from Norwalk, Ohio.  After high school Mark started an excavation business with a backhoe and a dump truck in 1977.  Today the excavation business employees over 80 people and is run by Mark's son.  During that time Mark simultaneously built his farm  operation from the ground up and farms around 6000 acres of soybeans, whe...

Duane Lowry discusses market outlook, while Brad Downing offers an exceptional summary he is hearing regarding production outlook and yield reports from across the country.

Chris and Duane break down the information from the September 12th USDA Report and what it might all mean in both corn and soybeans

Chris and Duane discuss the possibilities of where we go from here on prices for corn and soybeans as we head towards Thursday's September 12th USDA report

Chris talks with California boy turned Iowa farmer Howard Hill.  Howard is an Iowa pork producer, beef producer, row crop farmer and veterinarian.  Chris discusses with Howard his journey all the way from California to the farm fields of Iowa and the challenges and opportunities that he and his family have dealt with along the way.  Some of the topics include his endeavors with the...

Chris talks with Illinois farmer Mark Rust and his wife Laura about the challenges of losing both their fathers at a young age in their farming career and growing their business during some scary times.  As a 23 year old farmer,  Mark and Laura talk about how they grew their operation over the years and today farm with their 2 sons as they look at transitioning the operation and helping...

Chris talks with agronomist Eric Zumbach about current crop conditions and some of the agronomic challenges as corn and soybeans move towards the end of the growing season.  What might an early end to the season (frost) mean for yields?