Dean Fehl joins Chris for an insightful conversation around transition and the retirement years. There are three parts to the transition 1. The idea, thought, or concept 2. The implementation 3. Living the retirement years. They go on to discuss some best practices to think through in the 3 phases of transition. This is a must listen for every generation. 

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Grant Shimek with Black Oak Financial joins Chris for a discussion on the technical and fundamental forces driving grain markets in the weeks ahead. Grant talks about the potential for some near term down side risk on corn and soybeans (if the Russia Ukraine war would subside.) However, there are numerous other issues influencing markets. They go on to discuss these topics which include inflation, energy policy, weather, demand, currencies, and input cost. Finally, they discuss some strategic thoughts on inputs and pricing opportunities for 2023. 

Chris talks with Troy Deutmeyer (Pioneer Agronomist), Mike Tierney (Pioneer Account Manager), and Brent Judisch (John Deere Sales Rep) about the extreme importance of paying attention to details during planting season. They discuss the factors that will impact the quality of your planter pass - THE MOST IMPORTANT PASS OF THE YEAR! This is a great conversation to listen to before you hit the field with your planter. 

Chris questions Jerod Creed with JC Marketing on the wild rollercoaster ride we are on with so much uncharted territory in the grain markets. As we approach the Thursday March 31st USDA Report, what will the reaction be? With inflation pushing close to 20% and interest rates starting to increase, will this all continue to effect input prices? Basis has also been on a rollercoaster ride from one area to another recently, so how should you manage the balance of old crop bushels to maximize your potential? The biggest question and discussion is around the war in Ukraine. How can they possibly plant, grow, harvest, process, and deliver a crop in the middle of a war zone? Finally Jerod brings up the topic of margin protection and some opportunities to consider for the 2023 crop.

Chris has a thought provoking conversation with Scott Church, a farmer from Illinois. Scott farms with his wife Jeanie, son Jared, and Grandson Ian. Scott is a 4th generation farmer and is in the process of transitioning the operation over to Jared, 5th generation, with the hopes of a 6th generation coming along to keep the farm legacy alive into the future. 

Ryan Moe with StoneX and Shay Foulk answer some key questions for the week ahead. Are 2023 Markets a sleeper? What do we need to know about corn pricing and soybeans range? How do Ukraine headlines affect wheat? All this and more in today's episode!