The Hedged Edge

RCM Ag Services
  • 5.0 (6)
  • INVESTING
The Hedged Edge

Welcome to The Hedged Edge, by RCM Ag Services where we're getting out of the field and onto the mic to bring you weekly market updates, commentary from commodity experts, and monthly interviews with the biggest names in agribusiness.

  1. 02/02/2023

    Old & New Crop Risk Management Strategies & 2023 Market Outlook

    As we start 2023 – the stakes could not be higher for the agriculture sector! The world population is growing rapidly, crossing 8 Billion in November of last year. Due to the historic drought and war, there are lower stocks of the major grain supplies globally.   Energy and interest rates have accelerated rapidly vs. this time last year, leading to higher input costs and raising the break-even levels for farmers and end users to unprecedented levels…plus there is still a war going on.   To help give us some insight and answers to what lies ahead, we’re lucky to have two highly respected panelists with us today from both the banking and commodity risk management sides of the business; Rebecca King, Old National’s Agriculture Group, and Jody Lawrence, RCM Ag Services. Webinar links: Hedged Edge: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkfDAB4OJfR7i9N62wUKGSA Old National Website: https://www.oldnational.com/business/ RCM Ag blog: https://rcmagservices.com/rcm-ag-services-blog/ “What it Takes to Feed the World” Infographic: https://rcmagservices.com/what-it-takes-to-feed-the-world/ And last but not least, don't forget to subscribe to The Hedged Edge on your preferred platform, and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal, business, or tax advice. All opinions expressed by podcast participants are solely their own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of RCM Ag Services, their affiliates, or companies featured. Due to industry regulations, participants on this podcast are instructed not to make specific trade recommendations, nor reference past or potential profits. And listeners are reminded that managed futures, commodity trading, and other alternative investments are complex and carry a risk of substantial losses. As such, they are not suitable for all investors. For more information, visit www.rcmalternatives.com/disclaimer

    1h 21m

  2. 01/05/2023

    Stock market outlook and Tax savings strategies for 2023 with Tim Webb

    With every new year, there are new opportunities, and there's no better time to dive deeply into the stock market and tax-saving strategies for 2023 than now. In our latest episode of the Hedged Edge, we're joined by Tim Webb, Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner from our sister company, RCM Wealth Advisors. Tim is no stranger to advising institutions and agribusinesses where he has been implementing no-nonsense financial planning strategies and market investment disciplines to help Clients build and maintain wealth and reach financial goals since Inside this jam-packed session, we're taking a break from commodities, and talking about the world of equities, interest rates, tax savings, and business planning strategies. Plus, Jeff and Tim delve into a variety of topics like: The current state of the markets within the wealth management industry Is there a beacon of hope, or is it all doom and gloom for the markets? Other strategies to think about outside of the stock market and so much more! Contact Tim Webb twebb@rcmfs.com Visit rcmwa.com for more information and be sure to follow them on Twitter and check them out on LinkedIn And last but not least, don't forget to subscribe to The Hedged Edge on your preferred platform, and follow us on Twitter @ag_rcm, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

    39 min

  3. 12/22/2022

    Populations are rising and so are food costs – can improved soil conditions save the day? With Russell Taylor of Live Earth Products

    With the world population just crossing 8 Billion in November 2022, the details of what it takes to feed the world today and the question of what it will take to feed the world 30 years from now when the population is expected to approach 10 Billion is mind-blowing to many. Today’s guest, Russel Taylor, is an expert on the science behind bringing additional agriculture yield to life through soil health. Russell Taylor is President of Live Earth Products, Inc., a premium producer of humic shale-derived products. He has spent 20 years mining, extracting, and marketing of humic acid-based products. Areas of experience include; agriculture, turf management, organic fertilizers, animal feed, and soil reclamation. His knowledge has put his company at the forefront of the soil health revolution. Quick Links from the episode: For more information visit livearth.com and humictrade.org, follow @livearth on Twitter, and check out their LinkedIn. Direct questions for Russell: russt@livearth.com And last but not least, don't forget to subscribe to The Hedged Edge on your preferred platform, and follow us on Twitter @ag_rcm, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

    31 min

  4. 11/16/2022

    What the hell is going on in logistics and is there any relief in sight? with Woodson Dunavant

    The Hedged Edge is back online with a guest who could be this podcast's most important guest of all time. At a time when inflation is running rampant through the world economy, drought conditions are drying up our rivers, and the global supply of grain is scarce. We are tasked with the question, "what the hell is going on in logistics, and is there any relief in sight?" To help address these questions and more, I am joined today by a man that needs no introduction to most in the physical commodity sector – Woodson Dunavant with the Dunavant Logistics company based in Memphis, TN. Quick Links from the episode: For more information visit Dunavant.com, follow @Dunavant_LTL on Twitter, and check out their LinkedIn & Facebook.  Direct questions for Woodson: woodson.dunavant@dunavant.com And last but not least, don't forget to subscribe to The Hedged Edge on your preferred platform, and follow us on Twitter @ag_rcm, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

    42 min
  5. The Tug of War on Fertilizer Prices —Are Prices Staying or Going with Dick Stiltz

    05/10/2022

    The Tug of War on Fertilizer Prices —Are Prices Staying or Going with Dick Stiltz

    There is an agriculture tug of war happening across the nation, impacting America's farmland. Fertilizer prices are continuously fluctuating, and it has us taking a page from "The Clash" should we stay or should we go?! And, we aren't the only ones. Many farmers are asking their agronomist and chemical salespeople, "What will fertilizer cost me the rest of the season, and what are my options if I don't want to go all-in on my typical fertilizer treatment plan." In this episode of the Hedged Edge, we are joined by a special guest who needs no introduction in his local circle, Dick Stiltz. Dick is a 50-year veteran of the fertilizer and chemical industry and is the current Agronomy Marketing Manager of Procurement fertilizer and crop protection at Prairieland FS, Inc in Jacksonville, IL. He is at the pulse of the current struggle and here to discuss the topic at hand...Should we stay or should we go… Episode Quick Links: https://www.prairielandfs.com/ https://twitter.com/PrairielandFS https://www.facebook.com/PrairielandFS/ Do you have additional questions, contact Dick at dstiltz@prlfs.com.

    40 min

  6. 03/22/2022

    Linking U.S. Agriculture To The World With Maria Dorsett of USDA

    RCM Ag Services is putting a unique spin on National Agriculture Day by going international. That's right, we're jumping right into international waters with Maria Dorsett from USDA's Foreign Agriculture Services for an interesting discussion about linking U.S. agriculture to the rest of the world. Each year, March 22 represents a special day to increase public awareness of the U.S.'s agricultural role in society, so why not take it one step further by bringing in a global component? As the world population soars, there's an even greater demand for producing food, fiber, and renewable resources. That's why we're taking a deeper dive into the USDA's trade finance programs, like the GSM-102, which supports sales of U.S. agricultural products in overseas markets and supports export growth in areas of the world that are seeing some of the fastest population growth. So, jump aboard (no passport needed), as Maria discusses how U.S. companies use GSM-102, what the program features, and the benefits that it offers! Quick Links from the episode: Educational GSM presentations: USDA's Export Credit Guarantee Programs GSM 102 GSM 102 (Spanish) You can reach out to Maria at Maria.Dorsett@fas.usda.gov & by checking out the links below: https://twitter.com/USDAForeignAg https://www.facebook.com/USDA http://www.youtube.com/usda And last but not least, don't forget to subscribe to The Hedged Edge on your preferred platform, and follow us on Twitter @ag_rcm, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/2878..., and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RCMAgServices.

    37 min

  7. 01/25/2022

    The Future of "Feeding the World" with Ag Technology featuring Dr. Channa Prakash

    A special guest joins us for this episode of The Hedged Edge, who is well known for his many titles, which include Doctor, Editor-in-Chief, Dean, and Chief Academic Officer, just to name a few. Dr. Channa S. Prakash, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Tuskegee University, has served as faculty since 1989 and is a professor of crop genetics, biotechnology, and genomics. He is also well recognized for mentoring underrepresented minority students. Tune in as biotech guru Dr. Prakash discusses everything from Alabama football, genetics as one of the most extensive agricultural advancements, the most significant risk factors to feeding the world over the next 30-50 years, plus everything in between. And as a bonus, we find out what sport he would be interested in playing if he went professional. Highlights from this week's episode include: The science that has provided our farmers with better varieties of crop lines by using some of the most sophisticated technology on Earth Why producing crop plants with a much gentler footprint on the natural resources will help feed the growing population How 75% of the world's patents in agriculture gene editing are coming out of China Understanding that trying to impose restrictions on our ability to grow food can be a considerable risk to agriculture and more! Quick links from the episode: Follow Dr. Prakash on Twitter @AgBioWorld here Check us out at www.rcmagservices.com for any follow-up information! And last but not least, don't forget to subscribe to The Hedged Edge on your preferred platform, and follow us on Twitter @ag_rcm, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/2878..., and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RCMAgServices.

    36 min

  8. 12/27/2021

    What’s Driving the Grain Markets Heading into 2022?

    The 2021 U.S. grain crop has the potential to be one of the largest on record. Where did all the yield come from, what areas were the hardest hit, and why on God's green earth are grain prices still so high? Today, we are joined by several RCM Ag Services grain markets experts from around the country to catch up on a post-harvest update and share an outlook for production and marketing in each of their respective regions for the remainder of the 2021 marketing season and the upcoming 22 crops. Check us out at www.rcmagservices.com for any follow-up information! Follow CME Group on Twitter @CMEGroup; learn more about Agriculture Options and the new CVOL Index on their website here https://www.cmegroup.com/agoptions and here https://www.cmegroup.com/cvol. And last but not least, don't forget to subscribe to The Hedged Edge on your preferred platform, and follow us on Twitter @ag_rcm, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/2878..., and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RCMAgServices.

    37 min
See All (24)

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
6 Ratings

About

Welcome to The Hedged Edge, by RCM Ag Services where we're getting out of the field and onto the mic to bring you weekly market updates, commentary from commodity experts, and monthly interviews with the biggest names in agribusiness.

Information

  • Creator
    RCM Ag Services
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © RCM Ag Services

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes, and get the latest updates.
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada