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Register for this years conference: https://conference.agviewsolutions.comSign-up for 19 Minutes:https://19-minutes.supercast.comWhat could move corn and soybean markets this week? Jim McCormick, founding partner and COO of AgMarket.Net, joins the Ag View Pitch to break down China trade negotiations, the upcoming USDA Quarterly Grain Stocks report, harvest pressure, crop conditions, and the major risks facing grain markets heading into October.Jim and Jeremy discuss what the latest U.S.-China trade developments could mean for corn and soybean demand, why Wednesday’s USDA grain stocks report could create major volatility, and what farmers should be watching as harvest progresses across the Corn Belt.They also cover:• Corn and soybean price outlooks• China’s potential demand for U.S. grain• USDA Quarterly Grain Stocks expectations• Corn and soybean harvest conditions• Yield variability across the Corn Belt• Rising diesel and input costs• Interest rates and the broader economy• South American weather and El Niño risk• Cattle and hog market outlooks• Commercial grain storage decisions• Knowing your true farm breakeven• When to reward grain market rallies• Building a grain marketing plan instead of reacting emotionallyWith volatile markets, rising costs, uncertain export demand, and major USDA reports ahead, Jim explains why knowing your breakevens and having a marketing plan could be especially important over the next several months.Subscribe to Ag View Pitch for weekly grain market updates, farm financial insights, commodity outlooks, and practical marketing discussions for farmers.#GrainMarkets #CornPrices #SoybeanPrices #GrainMarketing #FarmMarkets #Agriculture #USDA #CornMarket #SoybeanMarket #AgMarkets

Register for the 2027 Ag View Executive Business Conference:⁠https://conference.agviewsolutions.com⁠Signup for 19 Minutes:https://19-minutes.supercast.comCorn prices above $5 and soybeans near $13 have given farmers better marketing opportunities, but this market still needs fresh bullish news to keep speculative money engaged. With harvest approaching and the September 30 USDA Grain Stocks report ahead, the next move could happen quickly.Chris Barron and Jarod Creed discuss:Early corn and soybean yield reports and why the yield debate may be on hold until JanuaryStrong corn demand, soybean crush margins, export sales and rising transportation costsWhy higher grain prices could eventually weaken demandHow to move past seller’s remorse and make disciplined 2027 grain salesWhat farmers should consider pricing before combines begin rollingWhy MCO may be worth considering before September 30, including its 95% to 90% coverage bandThe December 11 ARC-County and PLC deadline and why some producers may want more data before making an electionContact Jarod and the Elite Ag Insurance team:https://eliteaginsurance.com402-680-1744#CornPrices #GrainMarketing #CropInsurance

https://19-minutes.supercast.comArtificial intelligence is changing agriculture faster than almost any technology we’ve seen before. But what does AI actually mean for farmers today, and how can you use it without getting lost in the hype?In this episode of The Ag View Pitch, Chris sits down with AI and technology expert Scott Klososky to break down where AI in agriculture is right now, where it’s headed, and the practical ways farmers can start using tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok today.They discuss how farmers can use AI to:• Save hours researching equipment, markets, parts, and business decisions• Analyze farm financials and prepare for lender conversations• Learn new topics and solve problems faster• Research major equipment and land purchases• Improve communication and decision-making within the farm• Use voice AI from the cab, truck, or field• Understand AI security and what information you should avoid uploading• Prepare for AI agents that can monitor information and take actions automaticallyThey also look beyond the farm at some of the biggest questions surrounding artificial intelligence, including AI safety, cybersecurity, jobs, data centers, rural communities, and how quickly this technology could continue advancing.AI is not just another piece of farm software. It is quickly becoming a tool farmers can use to research, learn, make decisions, save time, and run a better business.Whether you’re brand new to AI or already using it every day, this conversation will give you practical ideas for what to try next and what to watch as AI continues to evolve.Check out Farm Profit Manager: farmprofitmanager.app#AI #Agriculture #Farming #ArtificialIntelligence #AgTech #FarmManagement #ChatGPT #FarmBusiness #FarmTechnology

Farm equipment inventory is creating some real opportunities this fall, but the right move depends heavily on machine age, hours, options, and the trade sitting behind it. Chris Barron talks with Brent Judisch of P&K Midwest about where deals are showing up on grain carts, combines, tractors, and tillage equipment, and why waiting until spring could leave farmers competing for the same clean used machines.Brent brings nearly 40 years of equipment experience and farms himself. He explains:Why 1,100-bushel grain carts remain the sweet spotWhere the best late-model combine and tractor opportunities areWhen equipment hours begin to hurt resale valueWhy putting a $500,000 tractor on a grain cart can drive up harvest costsWhich tillage tools are gaining demand and which have become a buyer’s marketThe deck plates, guards, sickles, and chopper parts farmers often overlook before harvestWhy farmers considering an upgrade may want to act after harvest instead of waiting until springIf machinery changes are on your list, this conversation gives you a practical framework for deciding what to buy, trade, or keep.#FarmEquipment #FarmMachinery #Harvest2026

https://conference.agviewsolutions.com/⁠USDA lowered the 2026 U.S. corn yield to 178.5 bushels per acre, but corn still struggled to extend its rally. Chris Barron and grain market advisor Jeff Fichtelman explain why that muted response matters as harvest approaches, especially with funds heavily long, farmer selling ahead, and export demand beginning to show cracks.They also look beyond the current crop. Chris shares early Farm Profit Manager cost-of-production data for 2027, while Jeff explains why roughly $5.30 futures may offer a strong place to begin pricing next year’s corn. They cover seller’s remorse, storage, basis, HTA fees, upside calls, and the question every farmer holding grain needs to answer: What exactly are you waiting for?USDA’s 178.5-bushel U.S. corn yield and 219-bushel Iowa estimateWhy corn failed to make new highs after the September crop reportThe risk of a fast fund exit if market momentum turns lowerWhy soybean prices deserve caution despite strong demand argumentsEarly 2027 corn and soybean cost-of-production trendsWhen to sell cash grain, use an HTA, or buy March callsHow to build a grain marketing plan around margin instead of emotionRegister for the 2027 Ag View Executive Business Conference, January 20–22 in Hollywood Beach, Florida:https://conference.agviewsolutions.com/#CornPrices #GrainMarketing #USDAReport