Corn is finally moving, but nobody agrees on what comes next. This week, Jon Prischmann and Ryan Tungseth break down why incremental sales make sense in a rising market, why USDA numbers matter even when nobody likes them, and how to keep the upside open without overspending on premium. They dig into the surge of money flowing into commodities, the uncertainty around South American and U.S. weather, and why short-dated options may offer more value than they have in years. The conversation also turns to soybeans—where China's buying pace remains the wildcard—and cattle, where a sharp pullback has producers wondering if the run is over or just resetting. If you're looking for a clearer way to manage risk in a noisy market, this episode lays out the framework.

This week, Jon and Ryan get practical with real corn hedge setups — the kind they're actually watching right now. They break down when to buy calls or puts, how to build a floor without capping your ceiling, and why smart planning beats chasing highs.

It's a straight-talk episode focused on timing, strategy, and what limited-risk hedging really looks like in today's corn market. They wrap up with a look at live cattle spreads and why volatility might be your friend this winter.

The mics are on, the lines are in, and the markets are moving. Jon and Ryan take Hedge Heads to the lake to talk soybeans, corn, and cattle between casts. A relaxed, off-the-dock episode where market insight meets Minnesota fishing stories.

The quiet stretch is over—commodity markets just came roaring back to life. Jon and Ryan dive into the chaos and opportunity behind 81 million acres of soybeans, a weekend trade deal that shocked the market, and why volatility is finally back. From beans with upside to cattle in freefall, this is the episode where everything moves at once—and every decision matters.

It's that time of year — tough choices, tight margins, and a lot of second-guessing. Jon and Ryan dig into what's working (and what's not) for 2025-26 marketing plans. From soybeans and corn to wheat, crude oil, and even gold, they cover the signals that matter and the traps to avoid. Jon explains why storing beans might make more sense than corn this year, how to approach re-ownership strategies, and why breaking the cycle of reactive marketing could change your entire operation. They also tackle the online noise that's confusing producers, what global acreage means for prices, and where disciplined hedging still pays.

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Volatility has fallen to its lowest levels in years, and that's changing how producers should think about risk. Jon Prischmann and Ryan Tungseth break down what cheap options really mean, how to use volatility to your advantage, and when "keeping your powder dry" might be the best trade you make all fall. They cover everything from storage decisions and range-bound strategies to what 2026 corn hedging could look like if the market finally wakes up.

The government's shut down, exports are dark, and someone just "found" 200 million bushels of corn. In this week's Hedge Heads, Jon Prischmann and Ryan Tungseth dig into a market that refuses to move—where corn's too expensive, wheat's too cheap, and soybeans can't seem to catch a break. They talk through why full carry and weak basis mean defense is the only smart play right now, why cheap options might be the best opportunity we've seen in years, and how to think about storage, calls, and straddles heading into winter.

They also touch on cattle's unstoppable run, why feeder prices may not add up, and what a "reset" could look like for the broader economy.

Grain markets aren't offering easy answers, and the old "sell it and forget it" approach is running out of road. Jon Prischmann and Ryan Tungseth dig into why simple cash sales aren't cutting it, why storage is creating new headaches, and what a flexible, creative marketing plan needs to look like this fall. From wide soybean carries to wheat's false bottoms, and even the mixed signals in cattle, the message is clear: producers who stick with old habits could get left behind.

Harvest is coming fast, and so are tough marketing calls. Should you put grain in the bin, sell it across the scale, or lock in a hedge? Jon Prischmann and Ryan Tungseth unpack strategies that balance opportunity and risk, with a close look at soybeans, corn, and the signals flashing across the broader commodity markets.

Markets may feel quiet, but decisions made now can shape the year ahead. Jon Prischmann and Ryan Tungseth dig into why your banker should be part of your hedging plan, how fleeting corn rallies could create quick marketing opportunities, and why China's absence from the soybean market is raising alarms. They also take a hard look at cattle, where basis risk and expensive downside protection make hedging especially tricky. Plus—what today's low volatility really means for grain and livestock producers.