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https://19-minutes.supercast.com/ A Dad’s Wisdom conversation with Buchanan County, Iowa farmer Craig Albert on growing up farming, taking over fast after his dad’s stroke, and the hard lessons that stick, like building bigger sooner, not letting “coffee shop talk” steer decisions, and learning to take smart risks when opportunities show up at the worst times. Craig shares practical advice for you...

19 Minutes Podcast Andy Hruby is joined by Joe Vaclavik to break down the grain market setup for January 12–16, 2026. They discuss what index fund rebalancing could mean for price action, what to watch in Monday’s USDA report, and how to think about 2026 corn versus soybean profitability and acres. They also cover basis and carry in a tight-margin environment, demand and carryout risk, South Ameri...

19 Minutes Podcast In this episode of The Ag View Pitch, we kick off 2026 with a grain market outlook for January 5–9 and a discussion with guest Jeff Fichtelman. We react to the Farm Bridge payment details, including why corn payments surprised some people relative to soybeans, and what it signals about today’s market environment. We also talk through practical marketing lessons for 2026, especia...

19 Minutes Podcast Time is the one input you cannot make more of. In this episode of The Ag View Pitch, Chris sits down with Andy Caygeon of Stubborn Farm to talk about treating time like capital, focusing on high value work, and building a weekly rhythm that improves both the farm and family life. They cover the “boot journal” (planning the week, picking the top 3 priorities, and reviewing what d...

In this episode of The Ag View Pitch, the team breaks down the biggest lessons from 2025 and the specific actions we’re taking to apply them in 2026. We talk through why record yields can still feel unprofitable, and how “right-sizing” machinery and labor can make or break the income statement. We cover reducing distractions to focus on the highest value work, building a strong culture that attrac...

19 Minutes Podcast As 2025 comes to a close and the calendar turns to 2026, Chris sits down with Jim McCormick of agmarket.net to walk through what grain producers should be watching right now. With year-end trading volume thin, basis behavior can get aggressive as elevators work through inventory and producers make financial adjustments, creating both opportunity and risk. Jim explains why soybea...

https://19-minutes.supercast.com/ A clear, money-focused breakdown of the latest tax changes and how they could directly impact your bottom line. We walk through higher standard deductions, new exemptions on tips and overtime, expanded deductions for retirees, vehicle purchase write-offs, and the increased child tax credit. This episode is purely about understanding the financial opportunities ava...

19 Minutes Podcast In this episode of The Ag View Pitch, we sit down with Jarod Creed to break down why today’s grain markets are forcing farmers to rethink everything they know about marketing. Corn demand remains historically strong, soybeans are shifting toward domestic crush, and South American weather risks loom in the background, but the real story is how farm programs, crop insurance, and r...

https://19-minutes.supercast.com/ Shay and Garret Brown of CODAK Risk Advisory discuss year end outlook, fund positioning, inflation, and the possibility of continued change in early 2026

19 Minutes Podcast In today’s podcast Chris has a conversation with Paul Neiffer the FarmCPA on SDRP Stage 2. We review how it works, the fact it is yield only and if your final yield is more than 95% of APH you will not collect any payment. We also review how much of an extra payment coming under Stage 1 in mid-2026. We also review the estimates for 2025 ARC/PLC to be paid next year. Finally, we...

19 Minutes Podcast This week’s market outlook looks at where traders have yield expectations priced in ahead of the upcoming report, why soybean demand signals from China still are not fully showing up in the data, and how corn export strength is shaping early pricing opportunities. We cover the current cash trends, the widening basis swings across the eastern Corn Belt, and how local ethanol dema...

Every successful farm needs a brain. For one Minnesota farm family, building a dedicated office transformed how they communicate, make decisions, work together, and plan for the next generation. In this conversation, Chris Barron sits down with the family to explore the real impact an office has had on their operation. They share what they learned, what they would do differently, the efficiencies...

Veteran analyst Pete Meyer joins Chris Barron for a candid breakdown of today’s markets. We cover the flash-sale uncertainty, missing USDA data, CFTC delays, fund positioning, and what they actually mean for grain prices heading into December. Pete explains why soybeans will lead, why corn may not follow, how to think about stock-market spillover, and why production rallies are meant to be sold an...

This round-table dives into what really happened across the Midwest in 2025. From record strip-till adoption, variable yields, southern rust impacts, and fungicide responses, to storage issues, labor culture, and team development. We break down the economic outlook for 2026, renewal season realities, working capital erosion, marketing discipline, diversification versus distraction, and why mental...

Previous Episode with Andy: "Family Succession: Issues & Opportunities!" On this episode of The Ag View Pitch, we sit down with Andy Caygeon of Stubborn Farm for a powerful conversation on communication, culture, and conflict inside family farms. Andy explains why most farm partnerships fail not because of markets, weather, or equipment, but because families are stubborn with each ot...

Chris Barron is joined by Dr. Mark Welch from Texas A&M to break down the biggest marketing questions heading into late November and December. They cover why the final corn yield is far from settled, what to expect from USDA revisions, and how basis could behave during the holiday window. Mark also explains the role of tariffs, export flows, and fund activity in these markets. The conversation...

Shay and Daniel cover a lot of ground- the report, carryout, NOV'26 Soy and DEC'26 Corn and much more. Definitely one to listen to this week!

In this week’s Market Outlook, Andy Hruby sits down with Jarod Creed to break down the November 10–14 outlook. They discuss how post-harvest numbers and current insurance prices are shaping farm revenue strategies, why crop insurance and FSA programs could matter more for 2026 than 2025, and what producers should do now to plan for shifting cash flow timing. Jarod also shares insights on the soybe...

In this week’s Market Outlook, Chris Barron sits down with Jim McCormick of AgMarket.net to break down the first full week of November. They discuss mixed yield results as harvest wraps up, with soybeans outperforming expectations and corn yields slipping due to late-season heat and disease. The conversation dives deep into the new U.S.–China trade agreement, its impact on soybean demand, and conc...

Jeremy and Greg discussed the challenges of trading on market headlines, the importance of understanding market fundamentals, and farmers' emotional attachment to their crops and the challenge of selling at the right time.

In this week’s Market Outlook, Andy Hruby sits down with Peter Meyer to discuss how the ongoing government shutdown is adding volatility and uncertainty to grain markets. They cover the lack of USDA data, stalled Senate Ag Committee meetings, and how these factors are leaving fund traders hesitant to act. The conversation explores the long-term effects of government payments, how subsidies have in...

agviewsolutions.com In this week’s Ag View Pitch, Chris Barron and Jeff Fichtelman break down mid-October market dynamics during peak harvest. They discuss improving basis levels, stronger-than-expected yields across the Midwest, and how on-farm storage is influencing grain movement and price behavior. The conversation covers tariff tensions, potential aid payments, and how inflation—not just trad...

Register Here:agviewsolutions.comJoin Chris Barron and Shay Foulk for the 5th Annual Ag View Executive Business Conference, January 21–24, 2026, at the Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort. This two-day event features 14 keynote speakers delivering actionable insights to help you improve your operation’s profitability and leadership. Expect engaging sessions from experts like Dick Wittman, Paul Ne...

Originally aired: 9/9/23 This is a special 19 minutes episode being shared on The Ag View Pitch platform. Chris and Alissa both share their experience of working together to understand each other's personal and professional goals in their business and personal lives. We hope this is an excellent example for you as the listener to do this exercise in your own, lives to help improve communicatio...

In this week’s AgView Pitch, Chris talks with Iowa State’s Chad Hart about the key drivers shaping the ag economy. They dig into tariffs, Chinese demand shifts, and what short-term payments might mean for farmers’ cash flow. Chad shares his perspective on disappointing corn yields from rust pressure, the soybean export window, and how the USDA shutdown leaves markets “flying blind.” The conversati...