The Ag View Pitch

The Ag View Pitch

Providing value to our clients and producers with a variety of interviews and farm related discussion from a grower and marketer perspective.

  1. 6d ago

    #810 - “Can Corn Prices Recover During Harvest?” - Weekly Market Outlook: October 5-9

    Join us at the Ag View Executive Business Conference, January 20–22, 2027, in Hollywood Beach, Florida. Details and registration: ⁠https://conference.agviewsolutions.com⁠ Can corn prices recover while harvest picks up? Chris Barron and Duane Lowry discuss the corn and soybean market outlook for October 5–9, 2026, including the USDA Grain Stocks report, harvest delays, and decisions about storing grain or making sales. Duane explains why he questions USDA’s corn production estimates and believes further reductions are possible. He also shares why he thinks managed money could remain interested in grain markets despite the recent selloff. Topics include: Corn and soybean yield expectations as more combines get rolling. Why strong spot basis premiums could fade when harvest resumes. Storing corn, selling soybeans for cash flow, and evaluating basis and futures spreads. How war, China trade developments, and South American weather could change the outlook. Connecting 2027 grain sales with fertilizer purchases and other input commitments. They also discuss why a rally could affect nearby corn contracts differently than December 2027 futures, and how that could influence new-crop marketing decisions. #CornPrices #SoybeanPrices #GrainMarketing

  2. Sep 27

    #809 - "China Trade, USDA Grain Stocks & Harvest Risk" – Weekly Market Outlook: Sep 28–Oct 2

    Register for this years conference: https://conference.agviewsolutions.com Sign-up for 19 Minutes: https://19-minutes.supercast.com What 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 emotionally With 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

  3. Sep 20

    #808 - “Sell $5 Corn Before the USDA Grain Stocks Report?” - Weekly Market Outlook: Sept. 21-25

    Register for the 2027 Ag View Executive Business Conference:⁠https://conference.agviewsolutions.com⁠ Signup for 19 Minutes: https://19-minutes.supercast.com Corn 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 January Strong corn demand, soybean crush margins, export sales and rising transportation costs Why higher grain prices could eventually weaken demand How to move past seller’s remorse and make disciplined 2027 grain sales What farmers should consider pricing before combines begin rolling Why MCO may be worth considering before September 30, including its 95% to 90% coverage band The December 11 ARC-County and PLC deadline and why some producers may want more data before making an election Contact Jarod and the Elite Ag Insurance team:https://eliteaginsurance.com402-680-1744 #CornPrices #GrainMarketing #CropInsurance

  4. Sep 18

    #807 - AI for Farmers: What You Should Be Using Right Now

    https://19-minutes.supercast.com Artificial 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 automatically They 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

  5. Sep 15

    #806 - Farm Equipment Deals: Why Waiting Until Spring Could Cost You

    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

  6. Sep 13

    #805 - “Could Corn Prices Drop 50¢ Into Harvest?” - Weekly Market Outlook: Sept. 14-18

    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 estimate Why corn failed to make new highs after the September crop report The risk of a fast fund exit if market momentum turns lower Why soybean prices deserve caution despite strong demand arguments Early 2027 corn and soybean cost-of-production trends When to sell cash grain, use an HTA, or buy March calls How to build a grain marketing plan around margin instead of emotion Register for the 2027 Ag View Executive Business Conference, January 20–22 in Hollywood Beach, Florida:https://conference.agviewsolutions.com/ #CornPrices #GrainMarketing #USDAReport

  7. Sep 7

    #804 - “$5 Corn: Sell More or Wait for $6?” - Weekly Market Outlook: September 7-11

    https://19-minutes.supercast.com Corn and soybean prices have rallied, but how much more should farmers expect before making another sale? Shay Foulk and Alex Londerville with Cargill discuss the opportunities in $5 cash corn, $13 soybean futures, and pricing next year’s crop before this year’s harvest gets rolling. With December 2026 and December 2027 corn futures both near $5.36 at Friday’s close, the conversation looks beyond harvest sales to opportunities for protecting future margins. They also discuss what could challenge the rally as USDA’s September WASDE approaches and more grain starts moving. Topics include: Black Sea disruptions, European crop concerns, and late-season heat Corn yield expectations and what to watch in the September WASDE Fund positioning and who could provide the next round of buying Export demand, China, and soybean crush Evaluating earlier sales using the costs and margins you knew at the time Getting storage, trucking, and grain-buyer conversations lined up before harvest A profitable sale can still be a good decision even when the market moves higher afterward. Shay and Alex discuss how to keep that perspective while planning the next sale. #CornPrices #Soybeans #GrainMarketing

  8. Aug 30

    #803 - “Record-Long Funds: How Long Can This Grain Rally Last?” - Weekly Market Outlook: Aug 31 - Sep 4

    Listen to 19 Minutes: https://19-minutes.supercast.com Grain markets have come alive heading into September. Shay Foulk sits down with Garret Brown of CODAK Risk Advisory to break down what’s driving the rally in corn, soybeans, and wheat, and how farmers should be thinking about the opportunity in front of them. They discuss the impact of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour, Black Sea uncertainty, historically large fund positions, rising options volatility, slowing export demand, and the risk of a sharp market reversal. They also get practical about marketing decisions, including 2026 and 2027 sales, target and stop orders, cash flow needs, input purchases, and knowing when a profitable price is good enough. Contact Garret: gbrown@codakgroup.com Garret is a broker with Lakefront Futures and Options LLC, which is registered with the NFA. CODAK Risk Advisory is a cash grain marketing advisory only and is not registered with the NFA. Disclaimer: This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Futures and options trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Consult your own advisors before making trading or grain marketing decisions.

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