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Providing value to our clients and producers with a variety of interviews and farm related discussion from a grower and marketer perspective.
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Shay discusses the new Farm Profit Manager app release, what it means if you're a current Profit Manager paid client, and why it is a pivotal point in our business and how it can help you and your business thrive moving forward! www.farmprofitmanager.app Sign up today and give us feedback on what you want to see moving forward
In this episode of The Ag View Pitch, Chris talks with Joe Vaclavik about the biggest market questions heading into the end of March and the start of April. They break down what farmers should and should not take seriously from the upcoming corn acreage report, why Iran and crude oil are suddenly back in the middle of the grain market conversation, and how fertilizer prices are affecting margin decisions going into planting.They also discuss old crop versus new crop sales, what percent sold makes sense heading into the season, why simple grain marketing usually beats complicated strategies, and how farmers should be thinking about risk, discipline, and selling opportunities before the planter really gets rolling. This is a practical conversation for Midwest row crop farmers trying to make good decisions in a fast-moving market.If you are trying to think through corn marketing, soybean sales, fertilizer timing, basis challenges, and how global headlines are affecting local grain prices, this episode is for you.
Zack Smith with the StockCropper shares 6 years of development on his team's StockCropper, and introduces their NEW unit that's ready to connect to your existing chicken tractor units. Zack gives a detailed history, talks through profitability, cropping arrangements, methodology of movement, and much more in this episode with Shay Foulk on the Ag View Pitch. Visit www.thestockcropper.com to learn more and pre-register, and also check them out on YouTube, X, and Facebook.
19 Minutes PodcastCorn is pushing toward $5, oil is surging, and grain markets are getting emotional fast. In this episode of the Ag View Pitch, Chris sits down with Texas A&M economist Mark Welch to break down why this rally may be more fragile than it looks. They dig into Iran, crude oil, fund money, planted acres, fertilizer concerns, and the massive corn carryout still hanging over the market.Mark explains why prices can run well ahead of fundamentals, why a small acreage shift could move the market in a big way, and why farmers need to think carefully about old crop, new crop, and even 2027 sales. One of the biggest takeaways: when the circus is in town, it may be time to sell some peanuts.If you are trying to decide whether this market is giving you a real opportunity or just pulling you in emotionally, this conversation is worth your time.Mark's Email: mark.welch@ag.tamu.edu
19 Minutes PodcastGrain markets have turned volatile fast, and that changes the conversation for corn and soybean farmers. In this episode of the Ag View Pitch, Chris sits down with Jim McCormick to break down what is driving the recent rally, how Middle East conflict and crude oil are affecting grain prices, why fertilizer costs matter so much right now, and what growers should be thinking about for both old crop and new crop marketing.They also dig into practical questions farmers are asking right now. Should you be more aggressive selling old crop corn? How should you think about 2026 sales if profitable targets are finally hitting? How much could higher diesel and fertilizer costs change acreage decisions? And how do you avoid getting too bullish and missing a good marketing opportunity?This conversation covers corn, soybeans, crude oil, fertilizer, inflation, ROI targets, basis opportunities, and using risk management tools to stay flexible in a fast-moving market. If you are trying to make smarter grain marketing decisions heading into planting season, this is a good one to watch.
https://19-minutes.supercast.com/How many acres do you need to justify a drone? What other uses are there? Is now the right time to buy on for your farm? What are the hidden costs?
19 Minutes PodcastCrude, Iran, and commodity profit-taking. Shay and Daniel discuss all of this and more in the March 2026 first Sunday Market Outlook
harvestguardsolutions.comHarvest Guard Solutions is officially live. If you are tired of breakdown surprises, scattered maintenance notes, and confusing machine alerts, this was built for you.Harvest Guard Solutions gives your farm a simple maintenance system plus real support behind it. Connect your John Deere Operations Center, get your equipment organized in one place, and turn service history and machine info into clear next steps so you can stay ahead of downtime.When you onboard, we help you get set up fast, confirm your access and permissions, and make sure your equipment list and tracking workflow are dialed in for your operation. You will also get access to technician-level insights so you can make better decisions when problems show up.Ready to get started? Go to HarvestGuardSolutions.com and click Complete Onboarding. It takes about 15 minutes. After you submit, you will receive an email with next steps, including the consent form, Operations Center access setup, payment, and a calendar link to schedule your onboarding call.
Wheat woke up this week and brought volatility with it. In this episode we break down what’s driving the rally, what spreads and basis are signaling, and whether this move has legs or is just short covering.We also cover corn and soybean outlook, including export pace, ethanol demand, crush margins, and key technical levels to watch. As always, the focus is on practical marketing decisions, not just price talk.If wheat stays strong, what does it mean for corn and beans? And more importantly, what’s your plan if this market gives you opportunity?
https://19-minutes.supercast.com/We’re heading into the last week of February price discovery for crop insurance, and Iowa State economist Chad Hart joins us to break down what matters most right now and how to use crop insurance as a practical risk management tool that supports smarter pre-harvest marketing. We talk about why the final week of volatility can move premiums and what this year looks like versus last year, how to think through RP versus county products like SCO and ECO, and why “saving premium” can quietly mean taking on more risk. Chad also explains why ECO can make sense over time, especially in deeper loss years, then we pivot to the bigger market setup including USDA outlook takeaways, export expectations, what that could mean for stocks, and how corn versus soybean margins could shape 2026 acreage.We finish with a simple way to frame old crop versus new crop decisions, how to approach incremental sales, and how cost of carry fits into spring marketing. This is educational, not marketing advice, so use it as a framework and match decisions to your farm’s APH, unit structure, costs, and risk tolerance.
If you rent most of your acres, you’re carrying more risk than you think. Shay Foulk and Ben Gordon break down why 2026 is a key moment for proactive farm planning, especially with rented land exposure, tighter competition, and major land transition ahead. They walk through the “10-year land test”, how to identify which rented acres are truly at risk, and why many operations get caught flat-footed without a 3-year capital plan. The conversation also covers equipment cost efficiency, scale and purchasing power, collaboration strategies, and how the best operators use downturns to position for long-term success.
19 Minutes PodcastWe head into a new marketing week right in the middle of the crop insurance price discovery window. Chris is joined by Jeff Fichtelman to break down what they are seeing in old crop corn and soybean movement, why basis has been flat to softer in many areas, and how South American harvest selling could create headwinds over the next 30 to 60 days. They also dig into the bigger-picture drivers, including tariffs and China headlines, why farmers feel eager to sell rallies after the last few years, and why 2026 marketing decisions may need more patience with today’s insurance and government program “floors.” Finally, they discuss outside markets (stocks, bonds, Bitcoin as a risk barometer), why volatility may be picking up, and why discipline, scenario planning, and knowing your real breakevens matter heading toward planting season.
19 Minutes PodcastThe taxpayers are fed up. Change is not happening fast enough. Farmers have been to slow to adopt changes. Is it time for the stick, instead of the carrot? Zack 'The Stockcropper' Smith has a conversation with Shay around where we've been, where we're at, and what might be ahead. This should get you thinking! A podcast you don't want to miss
19 Minutes PodcastECO/SCO, ARC vs. PLC, and OBBBA updates
19 Minutes PodcastShay and Garret with CODAK Risk Advisory discuss all things soybeans for the week on record trading volumes, upside potential, and how to think through some options.
Recorded live at the Ag View Solutions Executive Business Conference in Phoenix, Sam sits down for a Dad’s Wisdom conversation with Steve Hess, a multi generation farmer from west central Illinois.Steve shares the kind of perspective you only get after decades in ag, including what he would tell his younger self (listen more, talk less), what the 1980s taught him about surviving tough cycles, and why knowing your numbers matters even more when margins are thin.He also explains a powerful family transition framework, the “five year rule” for coming back to the farm, building healthy family governance, and including kids in real financial conversations so the next generation is prepared.This episode is a reminder that the best operators are students of history, disciplined with cash flow, and intentional about family, communication, and long term decision making.
Shay and the guys discuss the highlights and takeaways from the conference, and the hype for 2027
19 Minutes PodcastJeremy and Greg McBride, Director of Brokerage for Allendale discussed market outlooks for agricultural commodities, focusing on corn, soybeans, wheat, and livestock markets. They explored the impact of potential new Federal Reserve leadership, weather conditions in key producing regions, and geopolitical tensions on commodity prices.
This week we break down the big drivers for grains, record corn demand, macro money rotation (metals, interest rates, and the dollar), Brazil’s strong soybean and safrinha outlook, and Argentina’s sliding crop conditions. Plus, why low volatility makes options worth a closer look right now.
Vance's Links:WebsiteYouTubeApple PodcastsRecorded at the Ag View Executive Business Conference, we sit down with Vance Crowe (Legacy Interviews, The Vance Crowe Podcast) to talk about the hardest part of any farm transition, family communication. Vance shares practical ways to help people actually think out loud, ask better “how” questions without triggering defensiveness, and create real trust by giving someone your full attention. We also dig into how to make space for the quiet person in the room (and why drawing the idea can change everything), plus Vance’s “switching the observer” concept for staying self-aware when emotions run hot. We close with Vance’s Peter Thiel paradox question, and a conversation-starter take on Bitcoin, land, and inflation.
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