The Ag View Pitch

In this episode of the Ag View Pitch, Shay Foulk and Chris Barron tackle one of the toughest questions junior partners face: How do I get started talking about transition planning? From improving day-to-day communication to having direct, productive conversations, they share strategies for bridging the gap between generations and setting your operation up for long-term success. Whether you're...

In this special edition podcast, Chris has a discussion with a very important farmer in his life , his father-in-law!  Chris and Dean discuss the challenges of purchasing land, the importance of a father's support, your relationship with your lender, and growing your operation.  Chris and Dean also discuss the importance of cashflow and dealing with the stresses associated with difficult times.  D...

Shay talks with Karl Shlagel of Waldorf, Maryland about their vegetable farm that sells retail and wholesale in the D.C. area. They discuss people management, ag policy and why you should be involved, and how to work in a multi-generation business.

Six years after the original “Quality of Life, Strip-Till & Fishing” episode, the crew sits down at the lake to reflect on farming, family, and lessons learned along the way. Ben, Brandt, and Sam discuss the importance of making time for family, how strip-till has evolved on their operation, the challenges of farming with family, and transitioning to the next generation. They also share insigh...

Jarod Creed and Andy Hruby have a discussion around things impacting the grain markets. Jarod talks about the big beautiful bill implications as well as provides a great description of ARC/PLC and crop insurance situations that need to be considered as you work on a marketing plan prior to harvest. 

Who is on your "team"? This is the question Chris Barron and Shay Foulk ask today as they talk through Chris' list of 10 people or groups to consider as part of your team. Putting the right people in the right roles is crucial to a successful operation. As the coach of your team, it is your job to identify, recruit, and coach the people on your team for everyone's success. Grab a pen and paper, ri...

Andy Hruby and Angie Stetzer discuss the turn around in the grain markets and the chain of events that may have led to it, as well as early harvest basis opportunities and what growers need to be keeping in mind as we approach August for old and new crop.

Chris has another insightful and educational conversation with ⁠Mike Finley⁠ . Author of the books Financial Happiness, What Color is the Sky, Graduation, and Now What. Mike and Chris discuss some of the most important things to consider as you work towards your retirement regardless of your age. There is a maze of things to consider including Social Security, Medicare, taxes, insurance, investmen...

Shay and Chris discussed five key aspects of being undersold heading into harvest of 2025 and considerations that you need to make right now

19 Minutes Podcast This week on the AgView Pitch, Chris and Jeff Fichtelman dig into the frustrating disconnect between strong crop conditions and disappointing market prices. With near-ideal weather across much of the Corn Belt, crop potential is sky-high — but farmer selling, fund pressure, and export uncertainty continue to weigh on futures. They discuss why fundamentals aren’t driving prices,...

The Ag View team discusses how to manage large opportunities, the impact it has on your business, and some key strategies and considerations to make and take the right opportunities. This is one you'll want to listen to twice.

Chris Barron and Shay Foulk have experience with key issues agricultural operations face. They work with producers all across the U.S. and Canada and see many common trends that farm operations face. Four of these happen to start with D- death, divorce, disability, and disaster.

Shay talks about the opportunities that WHIN can provide to farmers in the central corn belt and as they expand across the world in the future

Duane Lowry and Shay discuss history (2019 and 1980's), interest rates forcing cash sales, and weather outlook in the week ahead. 

In this episode of the  AgView Pitch , Chris talks with returning guest and ag tax expert Paul Neiffer to break down the newly signed “Big Beautiful Bill.” They dive deep into what it means for farmers—expanded ARC/PLC payments, changes to payment limits, bonus depreciation, crop insurance improvements, LLC benefits, and much more. Plus, they explore implications for young farmers, estate taxes, c...

Dean Fehl joins Chris for an insightful conversation around transition and the retirement years. There are three parts to the transition 1. The idea, thought, or concept 2. The implementation 3. Living the retirement years. They go on to discuss some best practices to think through in the 3 phases of transition. This is a must listen for every generation. 

Shay and Joe Vac- I mean Ryan Moe! discuss the tail end of June's implications on the crop ahead. (Ryan filled in for Joe this week). Weather in July, Chinese trade deal, and Iranian implications for worldwide energy make this outlook one worth listening to.

In this episode of  The AgView Pitch , host Chris talks with Mike Finley—financial educator, author, and advocate for long-term financial wellness. They dive into Finley’s latest book  The Path to Prosperity , which explores how families can build generational wealth by making smart financial decisions early in life. From the power of custodial Roth IRAs to breaking the cycle of generational spend...

Shay and Joe talk about impacts at the end of June, updating your cost of production numbers, and some thoughts around having target orders in for 2025 and 2026. Be sure to get your profit manager’s updated for June, and give us a call with any questions.

Jeremy Doetch and Greg McBride - Director or Trading with Allendale, Inc discuss the recent WASDE report and analyzed current market trends, noting that corn was undervalued while soybeans and wheat faced various challenges due to geopolitical tensions and weather conditions.

Jeremy Doetch talked with Jim McCormick, Chief Operating Officer of AgMarket.net about the current state of crop conditions, focusing on corn and soybean planting progress, weather impacts, and the upcoming WASDE report.

In this episode of the AgView Pitch, Chris talks with CPA and ag tax expert Paul Neiffer about the "Big Beautiful Bill" — a sweeping legislative proposal with major implications for farm families. They break down key tax provisions (like bonus depreciation, expanded 179 limits, and estate planning updates), as well as farm program changes affecting ARC/PLC payments, crop insurance subsid...

Shay talks with Jarod Creed on a rough finish to the markets in May, going nowhere violently, and understanding the risk we have as farmers with crop insurance protections in place, as well as some considerations of options strategies.

In this AgView Pitch episode, Chad Hart joins us for a market outlook during the shortened post-Memorial Day week. We dig into planting progress, export momentum, and the potential for weather premiums heading toward July 4th. With insurance levels, cost of production, and global uncertainties in play, we explore whether now is the time to make strategic sales or sit tight. Plus, thoughts on basis...

In this episode of The AgView Pitch, the full AgView Solutions team shares updates from the field—planting progress, weather impacts, and early crop conditions across the Midwest. We dive into key conversations on managing profit risk in 2025, working with bankers, and smart marketing strategies. Plus, each team member shares one practical step they’re taking to improve their bottom line this year...