In this episode of The Ag View Pitch, Shay sits down with Ron Dunker of Oaken to talk about one of the biggest operational risks farms face today: managing lease agreements, rent payments, landowner relationships, and succession planning. They break down how missed renewals, poor communication, and disorganized records can cost farms real acres, and why having a digital system in place can help protect relationships and make transitions easier for the next generation. Ron also explains how Oaken helps farmers track leases, payments, contacts, workflows, and landowner communication all in one place. If you farm rented ground, work with multiple landowners, or want a better plan for the future, this is a conversation worth hearing.

In this episode of The Ag View Pitch, Shay sits down with Ron Dunker of Oaken to talk about one of the biggest operational risks farms face today: managing lease agreements, rent payments, landowner relationships, and succession planning. They break down how missed renewals, poor communication, and disorganized records can cost farms real acres, and why having a digital system in place can help protect relationships and make transitions easier for the next generation. Ron also explains how Oaken helps farmers track leases, payments, contacts, workflows, and landowner communication all in one place. If you farm rented ground, work with multiple landowners, or want a better plan for the future, this is a conversation worth hearing.

In this episode of The Ag View Pitch, Chris and Jeff Fichtelman break down the Sunday Market Outlook for April 13th through the 17th as planting season starts to ramp up across the Midwest. They dig into whether the Iran conflict still matters for corn, why a major corn rally may need a real U.S. weather problem, how fertilizer costs and corn acreage are shaping the market, and why soybeans are still holding up with China in focus. They also talk through old crop corn movement, basis, crop insurance, breakevens, working offers, and how farmers should think about marketing decisions heading into planting. If you’re watching corn, soybeans, planting progress, and what could move the market next, this is a good one to catch.

Mike DeSa is a Marine turned ag tech wizard who is currently developing an exciting tool for animal deterrence. Shay and Mike discuss his military background and dive into technologies he has worked on and their impact in the future. Check out the Vets in Ag podcast and contact Mike with any further questions

Shay Foulk talks with Daniel Elsner of Cargill about this week’s grain market outlook for April 6th - 10th, including quiet corn and soybean trade, headline fatigue around the Iran conflict, large corn stocks, early planting activity, and a wet and cold forecast that could slow planting progress. They also discuss farmer selling opportunities, basis trends, old crop supply, new crop expectations, and what to watch in the corn and soybean markets as planting season gets underway.

Ben with NTS Tire Supply talks all things you're NOT thinking about when it comes to tires - inflation, flexion, and variable air pressure systems. This podcast should be rewatched before every major season of field work! Check out www.ntstiresupply.com and give their team a call to talk through improving ROI in your farm operation

Shay discusses the new Farm Profit Manager app release, what it means if you're a current Profit Manager paid client, and why it is a pivotal point in our business and how it can help you and your business thrive moving forward! www.farmprofitmanager.app Sign up today and give us feedback on what you want to see moving forward

In this episode of The Ag View Pitch, Chris talks with Joe Vaclavik about the biggest market questions heading into the end of March and the start of April. They break down what farmers should and should not take seriously from the upcoming corn acreage report, why Iran and crude oil are suddenly back in the middle of the grain market conversation, and how fertilizer prices are affecting margin decisions going into planting.

They also discuss old crop versus new crop sales, what percent sold makes sense heading into the season, why simple grain marketing usually beats complicated strategies, and how farmers should be thinking about risk, discipline, and selling opportunities before the planter really gets rolling. This is a practical conversation for Midwest row crop farmers trying to make good decisions in a fast-moving market.

If you are trying to think through corn marketing, soybean sales, fertilizer timing, basis challenges, and how global headlines are affecting local grain prices, this episode is for you.

Zack Smith with the StockCropper shares 6 years of development on his team's StockCropper, and introduces their NEW unit that's ready to connect to your existing chicken tractor units. Zack gives a detailed history, talks through profitability, cropping arrangements, methodology of movement, and much more in this episode with Shay Foulk on the Ag View Pitch. Visit www.thestockcropper.com to learn more and pre-register, and also check them out on YouTube, X, and Facebook.

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Corn is pushing toward $5, oil is surging, and grain markets are getting emotional fast. In this episode of the Ag View Pitch, Chris sits down with Texas A&M economist Mark Welch to break down why this rally may be more fragile than it looks. They dig into Iran, crude oil, fund money, planted acres, fertilizer concerns, and the massive corn carryout still hanging over the market.Mark explains why prices can run well ahead of fundamentals, why a small acreage shift could move the market in a big way, and why farmers need to think carefully about old crop, new crop, and even 2027 sales. One of the biggest takeaways: when the circus is in town, it may be time to sell some peanuts.If you are trying to decide whether this market is giving you a real opportunity or just pulling you in emotionally, this conversation is worth your time.

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