The Ag View Pitch

Jarod Creed and Andy Hruby have conversation about any rally opportunities in the coming weeks, and how crop insurance can help protect some of those decisions.

Joe Vaclavik visits with Chris in this week's market outlook. Joe and Chris discuss current crop conditions and the potential for a large crop assuming good summer weather. They go on to discuss the upcoming USDA report on Wednesday along with the upcoming June 28th planted acres report. Joe and Chris continue the discussion around a number of barish factors for the market as we head into the...

Jim McCormick with AgMarket. Net visits with Chris in this week's market outlook. In this week’s discussion Jim and Chris talk about the slow planting pace and the possibility that there could be as many as 9 million acres yet to be planted. However, we’ve seen a significant price decline from the May highs, so there are other factors the market may be considering as we move forward from the p...

Jarod Creed visits with Chris in this week’s market outlook. Planting conditions are still a struggle in many areas. However, there are other drivers in the market currently that could be giving us current price strength. The wheat market is one of the key factors that Jerod points out. Plus, there may be some technical that could provide some pricing opportunities. Jerod goes on to explain a numb...

Paul Neiffer visits with Chris in this episode of The Ag View Pitch. Paul provides an update on specifics in the new farm bill from the House side of the legislature. Now the debate begins the Senate.

Ryan Moe talks with Chris in this week's Market Outlook. They discuss the delayed planting and the possible price increase that it still may bring in the market. However, prices will likely be limited as farmer sales seem to provide a wet blanket over any price increases. If we do see some price strength due to slower planting pace, producers may want to consider getting their offers in to tak...

Andy Hruby and Joe Paulson hook up to have a conversation about how they ended up where they are today. They talk about everything from collaboration to the importance of charting your own course in life. You can reach Andy at andy@agviewsolutions.com and you can reach Joe at joe@agviewsolutions.com.

Jim McCormick with agmarket.net joined Andy Hruby to discuss Friday's WASDE report and watch outs around spring rallies with things producers need to be keeping an eye on as planting progress continues.

Troy Deutmeyer visits with Chris about the recent planting delays and some of the key agronomic principles in a wet and delayed environments. The discussion includes the following topics: Compaction penalties versus calendar date. When is it time to go to earlier maturity hybrids? Seeding populations on late planting dates. Seed treatment benefits. Insecticide rates with corn on corn and later pla...

Paul Neiffer visits with Chris on the differences between the House and Senate’s new farm bill proposals.  Discussion on the differences between the Senate and House Farm Bills, focusing on ARC and PLC programs, with the House version generally offering more favorable terms for farmers.  Exploration of payment limitations in the Farm Bill, discussing potential impacts on farmers based on income an...

This week Matt Bennett from Agmarket.net and Joe discuss this week's market news.  Matt and Joe discuss everything from planting progress to dollar strength and how these things could impact the market next week.

Jarod Creed and Pete Meyer visit Chris in this episode of The Ag View Pitch. They discuss the April 30th press release from the US Department of Treasury regarding SAF (sustainable aviation fuel.) They proceed in detail to discuss what 45Z might look like along with some of the challenges and opportunities. Challenges and complexities in implementing and adapting to agricultural policies and pract...

Wheat and weather seem to be the center of conversation this past week, will the Midwest receive the forecasted amounts of rain over the weekend and into next week, and will the wheat markets rally spill over into the corn and bean markets this upcoming week???

Shay talks with Ken Stewart on Peer Groups as a business leader, and specifically faith-based peer groups. They discuss the function, overview, and key aspects and benefits a peer group provides participants. If you have any questions, please contact Shay at (319)-464-5708 or if you’re interested in joining a Convene group call Ken at 309-256-5068

Joe Paulson and Jeremy Doetch have a conversation around what good communication with your lender should look like and what types of things need to be communicated from both sides of the table.

Jeff Fichtelman joins Chris in this week's Market Outlook.   Planting Conditions Discussion on the current planting conditions in Ohio and the impact of weather patterns on planting progress. Concerns about rain and soil conditions affecting the planting schedule were highlighted. Market Concerns The conversation touched on the lack of concerns regarding the agricultural market’s response to c...

Mark Welch, Texas A&M, Extension Marketing Specialist, visits with Chris in this week’s market Outlook. Planted acres will still be the big question this year as the market observes planting progress over the next several weeks. Mark explains some historical numbers on “total acres” along with some of the decisions that producers are making as we work through this planting season across the US. Ma...

Troy Deutmeyer area Agronomist with Pioneer visits with Chris in this spring agronomy update. They start the conversation discussing the keys to effective tillage. One of the keys areas Troy talks about is the importance of running the tillage tool in the same direction as the planter. He goes on to talk about several other factors around planting into strip till. They go onto discuss the importan...

Duane Lowry is visiting Chris in this week's Market Outlook. Chris quizzes Duane on some of the key fundamentals to watch, as we head into spring planting season. Duane acknowledges the burdensome supply of grain, which is one of the key factors pressuring the market. However, he explains several opportunities that could give us a short window of pricing opportunity. The upside price opportuni...

Shay and Chris introduce Andy Hruby and Joe Paulson. Andy and Joe now take on the role as the newest team members with Ag View Solutions. Both Andy and Joe introduce themselves. They both explain their farming operations and how they got started working with Ag View Solutions. Andy and Joe will play an intricate role with the team. They will be working with individual farm operations on collaborat...

Joe visits with Chris in this week’s weekly market Outlook. Joe breaks down the numbers from the crop production and supply & demand reports. Chris quizzes Joe on what the potential acre mix could mean to the markets moving forward in the next couple of months. Demand continues to be extremely dismal with no changes expected. Weather is still a potential threat within key production areas bein...

Jarod Creed With, JC Marketing visits with Chris in this week’s market Outlook. They start the conversation talking about how the cost of production in 2024 has not reduced much from the costs in 2023. Producers are struggling with the fact that crop budgets are in the red and it will take increased yields to bring the cost of production down this year to get in line with current market prices. Th...

Implications of the spring planting pace, planting intentions report, and what’s on the ethanol producers mind around carbon credits.

Mike Oberbroeckling from Garnavillo Iowa visits with Chris in this episode of Dads Wisdom. Mike talks about the history of his farming career and some of the lessons he learned from his dad along the way. Mike goes on to talk about the extreme importance of his wife and family and the many of the lessons learned over his career of farming. Mike emphasizes the importance of learning from your mista...

Dr. Kurt House with Medical Associates of Independence Iowa, visits with Chris about the most important piece of equipment on your farm. We don’t think twice about changing the oil on our tractor timely or greasing machines daily to keep all of our equipment in top-notch shape. How are you doing with your body? It’s the one piece of equipment that has the most value on your entire farm. Unfortunat...