The Ag View Pitch

Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net visits with Chris in this week's market outlook.

Jim and Chris discuss harvest results for both corn and soybeans as the season is getting closer to wrapping up.

They go on to discuss 2024 stored bushels and some of the marketing scenarios to consider as we move toward the end of the year and into 2025.

They continue the discussion with how different election results might affect the markets.

Jim wraps up the conversation with some perspective for producers to consider over the next few months as they look at their financials for 2024 and consider what 2025 can bring to the financial table.

Peter Meyer visits with Chris in this week’s episode.

The discussion begins with Pete explaining the contrast between a Harris administration versus a Trump administration. Both administrations have their pros and cons for agriculture and future commodity prices.

The balance of the conversation revolves around the impact of a poor demand situation. Pete elaborates on some potential price ranges for corn and soybeans that might be opportunities to seriously consider.

Other topics Pete hits on include basis levels, the funds, inflation, and current oil and energy prices.

Jarod Creed visits with Chris in this week’s market outlook.

Jarod and Chris discuss harvest progress and basis pressure.

They go on to discuss pricing opportunities with post-harvest objectives to consider.

Joe Vaclavik with Standard Grain visits with Chris in this week's episode.

Joe and Chris discuss harvest progress and the pressure that it’s putting on basis levels.

They go on to talk about the following topics:

Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net visits with Chris in this weeks episode.

They begin the conversation discussing a fast paced harvest with a lack of price pressure yet to this point.

However, as we get deeper into harvest, we could see eventual price pressure on top of basis pressure.

Jim also talks about Fund positioning currently and some of the price threats to watch out for as we get deeper into harvest.

South American weather will still be on the eyes of the marketplace.

They wrap up the conversation discussing 2025 sales opportunities.

Brian Splitt with AgMarket.Net visits with Chris in this episode.

Brian explains the technical details that he is watching currently for corn and soybeans.

He goes on to explain some price ranges that could be selling opportunities during the month of October and beyond.

His price ranges are not recommendations, however areas that should be watched closely if you have grain to market during harvest.

Brian also touches on some potential pricing opportunities for the 2025 crop.

In this episode we cover the two steps to start in August and September:

Chad Hart, Iowa State extension marketing specialist visits with Chris in this week's episode.

Chad and Chris talk about some of the early harvest results and what big yields in many areas could mean to the markets.

They go onto to discuss various fundamentals in the markets that we will need to watch closely as we market the 2024 crop.

Some of the fundamentals that they cover include the funds, market carry, demand, interest rates, inflation, and the outside markets such as the energies.

Peter Meyer visits with Chris in this week’s market outlook.

Pete explains some Key components of last week’s WASDE report.

He shares some USDA Maps that indicate a very large crop, especially in Iowa, Illinois, and a big chunk of Indiana.

The conversation continues with a discussion around possible price opportunities for both corn and soybeans as we begin harvest.

Throughout the conversation, Peter blends in some perspective with fund positioning,farmer selling, Brazilian weather, and actual yield data as we get deeper into harvest.

Jarod Creed visits with Chris in this episode.

Jarod explains how margin protection works in its simplest form.

He goes on to explain how margin protection works in concert with your RP policy and how to utilize margin protection in your marketing plan.

Margin protection is not the easy button to manage risk; however, it provides a unique method for capitalizing on your risk management potential.

Be sure to listen all the way through the podcast as Jarod explains the algebra behind the value that margin protection can bring your business.