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As June begins, corn and soybean markets are shifting from geopolitics and outside-market headlines back toward weather, planting progress, basis, and supply expectations. In this episode of The Ag View Pitch, Chris Barron visits with Jeff Fichtelman to break down what farmers should be watching during the June 1–5 marketing week.

They discuss old crop corn basis, how much grain may still be in farmer hands, why strong basis opportunities do not always line up with flat price, and how farmers can think through basis-only contracts. Jeff also explains why managed money fund positions matter, how fund selling can pressure nearby futures, and why the market may be vulnerable if speculators continue liquidating long corn and soybean positions.

The conversation also covers wet conditions and replant concerns in parts of the Eastern Corn Belt, late planting risk, USDA yield expectations, new crop corn and soybean sales, harvest delivery bushels, cost of carry, and why emotion often gets in the way of good grain marketing decisions.

For farmers looking at 2026 crop sales, old crop movement, harvest basis, or whether to price more corn and soybeans before summer weather takes over, this episode gives a practical look at the decisions that matter right now.

Topics covered: corn prices, soybean prices, grain marketing, old crop basis, new crop sales, fund selling, managed money, Eastern Corn Belt planting delays, harvest bushels, cost of carry, crop insurance planting window, and June market outlook.

In this episode of The Ag View Pitch, Shay sits down with Vance Crowe for a conversation about communication, family business, disagreement, curiosity, and the stories that shape how people work together.

Vance shares why better conversations often start with humility, genuine curiosity, and the ability to ask questions without judgment. Shay and Vance discuss how this applies inside farm operations, family businesses, marriage, leadership, and difficult conversations where people may not see the world the same way.

They also talk about the value of family stories, why people repeat certain stories over time, how conflict can reveal hard-earned wisdom, and why communication may become one of the most important skills in a world changing quickly through technology and artificial intelligence.

For farmers, business owners, and families trying to work through hard conversations with more trust and less defensiveness, this episode offers a practical look at how to listen better, ask better questions, and handle disagreement in a healthier way.

Learn more about Vance Crowe’s Interest-Based Communication course:

https://articulate.ventures/ibc

In this episode of The Ag View Pitch, the team gives a spring update on what’s happening across Ag View Solutions, Farm Profit Manager, peer groups, consulting work, machinery decisions, transition planning, and what they are seeing on the farm after a wet April and uneven spring planting season. Sam Fehl also joins the podcast to introduce himself as Ag View’s summer intern and shares what he is working on with Farm Profit Manager, producer education, and learning from the next generation of farm leaders.

The conversation also covers family farm communication, estate planning, equipment decisions, crop conditions, side-dressing, spraying, and why taking time to learn from older generations can be one of the most valuable things young farmers can do.

This week on The Ag View Pitch, we break down the key grain market factors farmers need to watch heading into the end of May and early June. With planting mostly wrapped up, the focus shifts to corn and soybean crop conditions, weather forecasts, old crop decisions, new crop pricing opportunities, basis, inflation, fertilizer costs, crude oil, and ongoing volatility tied to Iran and global headlines.

Joe Vaclavik joins the conversation to discuss why the next few weeks matter for corn and soybean marketing, especially for old crop bushels and new crop bushels without storage. We also talk through seasonal market tendencies, why mid-June is an important decision window, how basis differs across regions, and why having target orders working may help producers stay disciplined during a busy spraying and side-dressing season.

For farmers trying to manage risk, protect margins, and make better grain marketing decisions, this episode focuses on practical takeaways for the 2026 crop year.

Topics include corn markets, soybean markets, wheat influence, grain basis, old crop corn, new crop corn, fertilizer costs, inflation, crude oil volatility, weather outlooks, crop conditions, and farm marketing strategy.

In this episode of The Ag View Pitch, Shay Foulk sits down with Quint Pottinger of Affinity Farms in central Kentucky to talk about farm legacy, succession planning, agricultural profitability, autonomous planting, local food systems, and the future of commodity agriculture. Quint shares the story of his family’s farm history dating back to the 1700s, how Affinity Farms shifted into distilling grains, why they brought outside investors into the operation, and how they are using technology and business structure to prepare for the next generation.

This conversation goes far beyond nostalgia. Shay and Quint dig into the real pressures facing farms today, including land values, lending risk, equipment debt, thin margins, overleveraged operations, and the challenge of building a farm business that is economically, environmentally, and socially sustainable. Quint also explains how autonomous tractors helped return hundreds of thousands of dollars back to the operation, why local markets and food systems may matter more in the future, and what farmers should be thinking about before the next major shift in agriculture.

For farmers, lenders, ag business owners, and anyone thinking seriously about farm succession and long-term survival, this is a conversation about what it really takes to build a farm that lasts.

This week on The Ag View Pitch, Chris talks with Brian Splitt of AgMarket.Net about the key grain market factors producers should be watching for the week of May 18–22. They cover planting progress, the market reaction after the China trade summit, fund selling, USDA corn and soybean balance sheets, soybean crush margins, crude oil and fertilizer pressure, and the major technical price levels now in play for corn, soybeans, and wheat. Brian also explains why old crop bushels, new crop pricing, target orders, and downside protection may need extra attention as markets sit near important support levels heading into the second half of May.

In this week’s Ag View Pitch Weekly Market Outlook for May 11–15, Chris Barron is joined by Paul Neiffer and Ryan Moe of StoneX to break down the biggest factors moving corn and soybean markets.

The conversation covers old crop and new crop grain sales, the sharp difference between Eastern and Western Corn Belt corn movement, why Western Corn Belt basis could come under pressure later this summer, and how strong soybean crush margins are keeping buyers aggressive. They also discuss wheat and crude oil influence, fund positioning, China trade uncertainty, 2027 corn pricing opportunities, planting progress, wet field conditions, and what producers should be watching heading into mid-May.

The episode wraps up with practical advice for farmers: stay alert on basis opportunities, avoid chasing short-lived rallies, focus on strong business decisions, and remember that today’s competitors are often global, not just local.

In this week’s Market Outlook, Shay Foulk is joined by Alex Londerville with Cargill to discuss the recent strength in corn, soybeans, and wheat as markets react to planting progress, Brazil safrinha dryness, export demand, China trade discussions, crude oil pressure, and policy movement around 45Z and RVOs.

They also discuss why farmers should stay alert during planting season, especially as profitable pricing opportunities appear while many producers are still holding old-crop corn in the bin.

Correction/clarification from the episode: Alex noted farmer-held corn stocks across Nebraska, Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa. The corrected figure is 120 million more on-farm stored bushels in Nebraska alone, and 580 million more year-over-year corn bushels across Nebraska, Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa combined.

Planting season is moving forward, but late April and early May are bringing plenty of questions for corn, soybeans, and grain marketing decisions. In this Weekly Market Outlook from The Ag View Pitch, we break down where acreage may still shift, how planting progress differs across the Corn Belt, and what farmers should be watching as the market reacts to weather, demand, and upcoming USDA reports.

This episode covers corn acreage expectations, possible soybean acreage shifts, delayed planting conditions in parts of the Upper Midwest, and why large acreage changes may be less likely as southern crops continue moving ahead. We also discuss new crop marketing strategy, old crop grain decisions, storage management, cash flow needs, and why many producers may want to have bins cleaned out by the Fourth of July.

On the market side, the conversation looks at strong corn export demand, fund positioning, drought concerns, soybean crush margins, biofuel demand, wheat crop conditions in Kansas, and the upcoming May USDA WASDE report. If you are a farmer trying to manage old crop sales, new crop pricing opportunities, planting risk, or grain storage decisions, this episode provides a practical look at the week ahead.