Around the Table with CHS

Dan Mauer, a member of the CHS government affairs team in Washington, D.C., provides insights on CHS advocacy efforts supporting year-round 15 sales and potential benefits.

Joe Lardy, a research analyst with CHS, offers insights into how weather and market trends may impact 2024 crop planting decisions.

Ryan Hageman, an agronomy and fertilizer expert with CHS, offers insights on how nitrogen loss can occur and how nitrogen stabilizer products help keep more of the vital nutrient in the root zone so it’s available when crops need it the most.

Ron Batey, director of refined fuels pricing and economics at CHS, gives his outlook on changes in future fuel and energy sources and potential impacts on agriculture.

Isaac Effertz, a seed improvement specialist with CHS, explains how custom seed treatment blends provide a targeted approach to regional crop insect and disease challenges. 

Justin Cauley, a transportation expert with CHS, explains why shipping disruptions at the Panama and Suez canals are impacting U.S. grain shipments and delivery of crop inputs. 

Laramie Sandquist, a risk management expert with Nationwide, discusses the hazards of working with stored grain and describes work procedures that promote safety.

Zach Sturm, a fertilizer trading expert with CHS, provides a crop nutrient supply and demand outlook ahead of spring planting and why growers should take action now to secure their fertilizer needs now.

Courtney Hall, senior director of sustainability with CHS, provides an update on low-carbon fuel standards and what state programs could mean for farmers.

Justin Friesz, a soybean trading expert with CHS, discusses factors that could impact soybean supply and demand in 2024.