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https://conference.agviewsolutions.com⁠Holding corn for a better price? Storage fees and interest costs keep adding up while you wait. Joe Vaclavik of Standard Grain joins Chris Barron to discuss corn and soybean prices, harvest progress, and what farmers should consider before pricing their remaining bushels.In this Weekly Market Outlook for October 26–30, Joe explains why USDA’s September corn yield correction wasn’t the driver behind the recent selloff. They also discuss variable corn yields, strong soybean demand, and what local basis could reveal about the actual size of the crop.Topics include:Harvest delays and their impact on corn basisUSDA yield estimates and the reports behind the corn selloffSoybean exports, crush demand, and managed money positioningStorage, delayed pricing fees, and the interest cost of holding grainComparing grain storage costs with ownership on paperWhen soybean sales could make sense based on yield, basis, and profitabilityJoe’s advice starts with your own numbers: what you spent to raise the crop, what you harvested, and what you can sell it for.Join Joe and the Ag View team at the Ag View Executive Business Conference, January 20–22, 2027, in Hollywood Beach, Florida:https://conference.agviewsolutions.comMore from Joe Vaclavik and Standard Grain:https://standardgrain.com#CornPrices #SoybeanPrices #GrainMarketing

Land values, cash rent, grain marketing and better communication. The 2027 Ag View Executive Business Conference brings farmers together to work through the decisions facing their operations. Vance Crowe joins Ag View Pitch to share why he’s returning as a keynote speaker and what stood out about last year’s conversations with producers.Join us January 20–22, 2027, in Hollywood Beach, Florida, for farm business discussions and time with speakers and fellow farmers. Attendance is capped at 150 people.Conference details and registration:https://conference.agviewsolutions.com/Vance also previews his Interest-Based Communication course, with February 15–17 and February 22–24, 2027, sessions reserved for the Ag View community in St. Louis.Each three-day course is limited to eight participants. Bring the real conversations and challenges you’re working through, and practice negotiating, resolving disagreements and explaining your ideas with direct feedback.Explore the communication course:https://articulate.ventures/ibcAsk about availability in the Ag View February sessions:[email protected]#FarmBusiness #FarmManagement #AgViewPitch

https://conference.agviewsolutions.comhttps://tepap.tamu.eduCorn prices have dropped after USDA’s latest reports, but are the best grain marketing opportunities already behind us? Chris Barron and Texas A&M’s Mark Welch discuss what larger corn supplies mean for farmers, where harvest basis could offer opportunities, and why it’s worth looking at 2027 crop sales now.In this Weekly Market Outlook for October 19–23, 2026, Chris and Mark cover:How the Grain Stocks and October WASDE reports changed the corn supply outlook.Why calling local grain buyers may uncover opportunities beyond posted bids.Why Mark’s marketing plan is already 30% sold on the 2027 crop.How fund positioning, inflation, and higher fertilizer and fuel costs could influence grain markets.What El Niño could mean for production in Brazil and Argentina.Building 2027 corn and soybean budgets around realistic costs, breakevens, and margin targets.Mark also explains why extending your marketing window can create more chances to sell, even when you don’t know every detail of next year’s budget. The goal is a consistent process that works for your farm without depending on hitting the market high.Ag View Executive Business ConferenceJanuary 20–22, 2027 | Hollywood Beach, FloridaTEPAP: The Executive Program for Agricultural ProducersLearn more about the farm business management program discussed in this episode using the link above.#CornPrices #GrainMarketing #FarmManagement

https://conference.agviewsolutions.com/Can farmers run red diesel in their semi trucks without facing a tax bill later? Farm CPA Paul Neiffer joins Chris Barron to discuss the 2026 diesel tax relief announcement, the difference between a tax deferral and a tax exemption, and what farmers should consider before using dyed diesel on the highway.With harvest underway and diesel prices squeezing margins, Paul and Chris weigh the potential cash-flow benefit against tax paperwork, state rules, and the risk of costly mistakes. They explain why temporary relief doesn’t necessarily mean the tax disappears and why hauling grain across state lines adds another layer of uncertainty.Topics include:Red diesel versus clear diesel in farm trucksFederal diesel excise taxes and temporary tax reliefWhy state rules matter when hauling grain across state linesPotential Form 720 filing requirements and preparation costsFuel records, enforcement concerns, and what happens when relief endsPutting higher diesel prices into perspective on a per-bushel basisRecorded October 13, 2026. The discussion reflects the information available at the time of recording.Read Paul Neiffer’s Farm CPA Report:https://www.farmcpareport.com/Join us for the 2027 Ag View Executive Business Conference, January 20–22 at Margaritaville Beach Resort in Hollywood Beach, Florida. Register using the link above.#RedDiesel #FarmTaxes #FarmManagement

Ag View Executive Business Conference information:⁠https://conference.agviewsolutions.com⁠Will interest rates fall in time for 2027 farm loan renewals? Shay Foulk welcomes Jim Iuorio to the Ag View Pitch to discuss farm borrowing costs, inflation, diesel prices, and what the broader U.S. economy could mean for farmers heading into next season.Jim explains why he sees potential for lower long-term Treasury yields while remaining cautious about the upcoming operating-loan renewal window. They discuss the Federal Reserve’s dilemma: responding to higher energy prices without slowing the economy too far.The conversation also covers:The AI investment boom, bubble concerns, and risks to the broader economy.Federal debt, annual deficits, and why Jim argues the distinction matters.Global bond markets and what developments in France and Japan could mean for U.S. interest rates.Why crude oil and diesel prices don’t always move together.How higher corn and soybean prices compare with increased diesel costs on the farm.SpaceX, Starlink, and the potential for better rural cell service.For farmers preparing their 2027 budgets, this discussion connects the economic headlines to financing, input costs, and farm profitability.Follow Jim on X: @JimIuorioAg View Executive Business Conference information:https://conference.agviewsolutions.com#FarmLoans #InterestRates #FarmProfitability