Shay Foulk talks with Ryan Benes of Elite Ag insurance about late-season price and yield impacts on your 2025 crop insurance elections. They span marketing, government program payments, and key things to know from the Big Beautiful Bill and the implications it will have in 2025 and beyond. Give this a listen and share with anyone you think needs to hear it!

In this special episode of Flipping The Script, Ben Gordon from Fractal Ag turns the tables on Chris Barron and Shay Foulk to uncover over a decade of lessons learned at Ag View Solutions. From the financial strategies that set operations ahead by decades, to people management, succession planning, and capitalizing on market downturns, they share hard-earned insights that have shaped some of the most successful farms across the U.S. and Canada. Packed with candid stories, practical advice, and a look ahead to what 2035 might hold, this conversation is both a reflection on the past and a blueprint for the future of agriculture.

ISU Extension Economist Chad Hart joins the Ag View Pitch to break down current crop conditions, yield expectations, and the upcoming August WASDE report. We cover why strong yields aren’t translating into higher prices, the role of global markets, basis pressure, marketing strategies for overproduction, and how to manage through the down cycle. A must-listen for farmers looking to make smart decisions as harvest approaches.

In this episode of the Ag View Pitch, Shay Foulk is joined by Johnny Klemme to talk about the release of his new book, American Family Farmland, available September 23rd on Amazon and at americanfamilyfarmland.com. The book is a practical guide for landowners navigating inherited farmland—offering tools, perspective, and clarity around legacy, wealth, and values.

Key topics covered in the episode:
• Defining your values before you inherit the land
• Bridging the gap between farming and non-farming heirs
• Why land ownership is different from other investments
• The power of third-party facilitation during difficult family conversations
• Actionable tools, checklists, and companion materials included with the book

📘 Book Website & Resources: americanfamilyfarmland.com
🎙️ Media: americanfamilyfarmland.com/media
📸 Follow Johnny on Instagram: @yourlandman
📘 Follow on Facebook: @gesweinfarmland

Shay talks with farmer/husband/father/son/YouTuber/Facebook/Instagram all-star Zach Johnson the "Millennial Farmer" from West Central Minnesota on everything from YouTube to Minnesota crop conditions, and farm transition to local basis. Zach is an advocate for farmers and agriculture and was a fun guest to have on. This is one you won't want to miss. Enjoy!

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Lewis Stearns of Progressive Crop Solutions joins us to break down what’s really happening in the 2025 crop—beyond the social media noise. We dig into pollination issues, fungicide ROI, tar spot pressure, and how August weather could impact final yields. Is this a Cadillac crop or just a dependable Toyota?

In this special episode, Joe Paulson sits down with his father, Mike Paulson, and longtime family friend and ag consultant, Randy Fiddelke. Randy helped guide the Paulson family farm through the 1980s farm crisis—and possibly saved it. They share powerful lessons on humility, financial management, building the right team, and the importance of understanding your numbers.

Shay Foulk and Matt Bennett dive into the current grain market as August 2025 kicks off. They discuss shifting corn and soybean acres for 2026, high fertilizer prices, basis concerns heading into harvest, and strategies for managing costs in a tight-margin year. Plus, they look ahead to potential market volatility, input decisions, and how to stay profitable in uncertain times.

In this episode of the Ag View Pitch, Shay Foulk and Chris Barron tackle one of the toughest questions junior partners face: How do I get started talking about transition planning? From improving day-to-day communication to having direct, productive conversations, they share strategies for bridging the gap between generations and setting your operation up for long-term success. Whether you're a junior partner frustrated with the lack of a plan or a senior partner unsure where to start, this episode offers practical steps and free resources to help kick off the process and carry on the farm legacy.

In this special edition podcast, Chris has a discussion with a very important farmer in his life, his father-in-law!  Chris and Dean discuss the challenges of purchasing land, the importance of a father's support, your relationship with your lender, and growing your operation.  Chris and Dean also discuss the importance of cashflow and dealing with the stresses associated with difficult times.  Dean was a pioneer in his area beginning to strip till in 1986.  They continue this practice today and have directly and indirectly helped numerous other farmers adopt the process.  While conservation was the primary concern, profitability has been a primary result.  Finally ,they discuss the importance of family communication and not waiting too long to begin the process of transition to the next generation.  Enjoy this special episode!