Best Ag View Pitch Podcasts (2025)

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FRIDAY REWIND: The "Brain" of your Farm Business 15:56

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Spending money on a professional office space and meeting space will make you more money than it will ever cost you. Shay talks about what we hear from clients, farm businesses, and others in the industry on having a professional workspace.5 Reasons to put in/professionalize your office:1. Professionalism in Work Space2. Hiring3. Growth4. Separate …

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#706 - "Corn Demand Strength vs. Bean Export Struggles" - Weekly Market Outlook: Aug 18th - 22nd 40:17

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In this week’s AgView Pitch, Joe Paulson talks with Greg McBride of Allendale about the latest USDA report, surprising acreage shifts, and what they mean for corn and soybean markets. They cover the Pro Farmer Crop Tour, weather impacts across the Corn Belt, disease and pest pressure, and strategies for storage, marketing, and reownership. Greg hig…

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#705 - Overtime: '25 Crop Insurance Late Season Must-Knows 46:31

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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…

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#704 - "Flipping The Script - 10 Plus Years of AgView Lessons Learned" 44:26

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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 h…

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#703 - "Big Crops, Low Prices, and Navigating the Cycle" - Weekly Market Outlook: Aug 11th - 15th 32:19

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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 …

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#702 - "American Family Farmland; New Book" 27:22

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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, weal…

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#701 - FRIDAY REWIND: "Millennial Farmer" Zach Johnson; West Central Minnesota 52:52

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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 mis…

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#700 - "Crop Prospects 2025: Fact vs. Fiction from the Field" 28:14

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Lewis Stearns email: [email protected] 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 depen…

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#699 - "Dads Wisdom with Mike Paulson and Randy Fiddelke" 30:55

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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 unde…

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#698 - "Corn, Soybeans & Fertilizer Decisions" - Weekly Market Outlook: Aug 4th - 8th 28:19

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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 …

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#697 - "How to Start the Farm Transition Planning Conversation" 33:54

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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 opera…

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#696 - FRIDAY REWIND: Dad's Wisdom: On the Farm with Dean Fehl 44:42

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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 t…

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#695 - "Managing People, Plants, and Urban Markets" 38:04

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Shay talks with Karl Shlagel of Waldorf, Maryland about their vegetable farm that sells retail and wholesale in the D.C. area. They discuss people management, ag policy and why you should be involved, and how to work in a multi-generation business.

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#694 - "Farming, Family & Strip-Till" 55:51

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Six years after the original “Quality of Life, Strip-Till & Fishing” episode, the crew sits down at the lake to reflect on farming, family, and lessons learned along the way. Ben, Brandt, and Sam discuss the importance of making time for family, how strip-till has evolved on their operation, the challenges of farming with family, and transitioning …

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#693 - Marketing details that you might be overlooking? - Weekly Market Outlook: Jul 28th - Aug 1st 23:26

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Jarod Creed and Andy Hruby have a discussion around things impacting the grain markets. Jarod talks about the big beautiful bill implications as well as provides a great description of ARC/PLC and crop insurance situations that need to be considered as you work on a marketing plan prior to harvest.

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#692 - FRIDAY REWIND: 2020 MUST LISTEN- Strategic Resource Teams for Your Farm 38:28

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Who is on your "team"? This is the question Chris Barron and Shay Foulk ask today as they talk through Chris' list of 10 people or groups to consider as part of your team. Putting the right people in the right roles is crucial to a successful operation. As the coach of your team, it is your job to identify, recruit, and coach the people on your tea…

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#691 - "Early Harvest Opportunities on the Horizon???" - Weekly Market Outlook: Jul 21st - 25th 17:50

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Andy Hruby and Angie Stetzer discuss the turn around in the grain markets and the chain of events that may have led to it, as well as early harvest basis opportunities and what growers need to be keeping in mind as we approach August for old and new crop.

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#690 - FRIDAY REWIND: "Retirement 101" 38:15

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Chris has another insightful and educational conversation with ⁠Mike Finley⁠. Author of the books Financial Happiness, What Color is the Sky, Graduation, and Now What. Mike and Chris discuss some of the most important things to consider as you work towards your retirement regardless of your age. There is a maze of things to consider including Socia…

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#689 - “I’m undersold, now what?” 12:32

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Shay and Chris discussed five key aspects of being undersold heading into harvest of 2025 and considerations that you need to make right now

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#688 - ""Strong Crop, Weak Market" – Weekly Market Outlook: July 14–18 39:47

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19 Minutes Podcast This week on the AgView Pitch, Chris and Jeff Fichtelman dig into the frustrating disconnect between strong crop conditions and disappointing market prices. With near-ideal weather across much of the Corn Belt, crop potential is sky-high — but farmer selling, fund pressure, and export uncertainty continue to weigh on futures. The…

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#687 - "Opportunity Management" 37:00

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The Ag View team discusses how to manage large opportunities, the impact it has on your business, and some key strategies and considerations to make and take the right opportunities. This is one you'll want to listen to twice.

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#686 - FRIDAY REWIND: "4 D's - Threats to Farm Businesses" 26:34

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Chris Barron and Shay Foulk have experience with key issues agricultural operations face. They work with producers all across the U.S. and Canada and see many common trends that farm operations face. Four of these happen to start with D- death, divorce, disability, and disaster.

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#685 - WHIN - for the Farmers 23:09

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Shay talks about the opportunities that WHIN can provide to farmers in the central corn belt and as they expand across the world in the future

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#684 - "History Rhymes" - Weekly Market Outlook: July 7th - 11th 31:28

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Duane Lowry and Shay discuss history (2019 and 1980's), interest rates forcing cash sales, and weather outlook in the week ahead.

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#683 - "The Big Beautiful Bill: What It Means for Farmers" 41:03

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In this episode of the AgView Pitch, Chris talks with returning guest and ag tax expert Paul Neiffer to break down the newly signed “Big Beautiful Bill.” They dive deep into what it means for farmers—expanded ARC/PLC payments, changes to payment limits, bonus depreciation, crop insurance improvements, LLC benefits, and much more. Plus, they explore…

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#682 - FRIDAY REWIND: Dad's Wisdom Part II: The Retirement Years with Dean Fehl - Iowa Farmer 29:44

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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 gene…

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#681 - June Report, Energy, and 'Cool July makes Yields High’ - Weekly Market Outlook: June 30th - Jul 4th 24:29

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Shay and Joe Vac- I mean Ryan Moe! discuss the tail end of June's implications on the crop ahead. (Ryan filled in for Joe this week). Weather in July, Chinese trade deal, and Iranian implications for worldwide energy make this outlook one worth listening to.

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#680 - "The Path to Prosperity: Building Wealth That Lasts" 24:45

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In this episode of The AgView Pitch, host Chris talks with Mike Finley—financial educator, author, and advocate for long-term financial wellness. They dive into Finley’s latest book The Path to Prosperity, which explores how families can build generational wealth by making smart financial decisions early in life. From the power of custodial Roth IR…

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#679 - "Update your cost of production!" - Weekly Market Outlook: Jun 23rd - 27th 18:13

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Shay and Joe talk about impacts at the end of June, updating your cost of production numbers, and some thoughts around having target orders in for 2025 and 2026. Be sure to get your profit manager’s updated for June, and give us a call with any questions.

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#678 - "Post WASDE thoughts" - Weekly Market Outlook: June 16th - 20th 39:14

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Jeremy Doetch and Greg McBride - Director or Trading with Allendale, Inc discuss the recent WASDE report and analyzed current market trends, noting that corn was undervalued while soybeans and wheat faced various challenges due to geopolitical tensions and weather conditions.

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#677 - "The risks in this growing season" - Weekly Market Outlook: Jun 9th - 13th 30:59

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Jeremy Doetch talked with Jim McCormick, Chief Operating Officer of AgMarket.net about the current state of crop conditions, focusing on corn and soybean planting progress, weather impacts, and the upcoming WASDE report.

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#676 - "The Big Beautiful Bill: What It Means for Farmers" 39:43

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In this episode of the AgView Pitch, Chris talks with CPA and ag tax expert Paul Neiffer about the "Big Beautiful Bill" — a sweeping legislative proposal with major implications for farm families. They break down key tax provisions (like bonus depreciation, expanded 179 limits, and estate planning updates), as well as farm program changes affecting…

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#675- Do You Understand Your Marketing Risk in June 2025? - Weekly Market Outlook: June 2nd-6th 20:18

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Shay talks with Jarod Creed on a rough finish to the markets in May, going nowhere violently, and understanding the risk we have as farmers with crop insurance protections in place, as well as some considerations of options strategies.

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#674 - "Weather, Exports, and Crop Decisions This Week" - Weekly Market Outlook: May 27th-30th 24:52

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In this AgView Pitch episode, Chad Hart joins us for a market outlook during the shortened post-Memorial Day week. We dig into planting progress, export momentum, and the potential for weather premiums heading toward July 4th. With insurance levels, cost of production, and global uncertainties in play, we explore whether now is the time to make str…

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#673 - "What’s Up at AgView: Spring Progress & Profit Focus" 50:34

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In this episode of The AgView Pitch, the full AgView Solutions team shares updates from the field—planting progress, weather impacts, and early crop conditions across the Midwest. We dive into key conversations on managing profit risk in 2025, working with bankers, and smart marketing strategies. Plus, each team member shares one practical step the…

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#672 - "Jeremy Doetch- Ag View Solutions" 43:40

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Shay introduces and interviews Jeremy Doetch, a former banker and new Ag View Solutions consultant! Jeremy brings a lot to the team and has a great perspective on helping clients, understanding farm growth, transition, and struggles, and is going to absolutely elevate the quality of the Ag View Solutions team!…

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#671 - "Spring Progress & Marketing Check-In" - Weekly Market Outlook: May 19th - 23rd 14:21

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In this episode of The Ag View Pitch, Shay Foulk and Andy Hruby discuss how farmers across the Midwest are juggling spring fieldwork, grain movement, and marketing decisions. With planting wrapping up in some areas and just beginning in others, they explore basis pushes, delivery logistics, and why now might be the time to revisit your marketing pl…

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#670 - "Strong Exports- Record Yields?" - Weekly Market Outlook: May 12th - 16th 22:16

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Garret Brown and Shay discuss exports, this week's report, and the potential impact of non-record yields in 2025- another interesting year!

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#669 - "Market Signals & Planting Progress" - Weekly Market Outlook: May 5th - 9th 20:42

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19 Minutes Podcast In this episode, Chris talks with market analyst Joe Vaclavik during a critical planting window across the Corn Belt. They dive into planting progress, potential acreage shifts, and why the markets aren't reacting to early season delays. Joe offers insights on basis trends, interest rates, and how weather and policy could shift m…

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#668 - "Dad’s Wisdom: Lessons from the Farm and the Ledger with Paul Neiffer" 56:54

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19 Minutes PodcastIn this special “Dad’s Wisdom” episode of the Ag View Pitch, Chris sits down with Paul Neiffer—CPA, ag tax expert, and lifelong farmer—to explore a lifetime of lessons from the tractor seat to the tax office. Paul reflects on growing up on steep hillsides in Washington, raising four boys, building a successful career in agricultur…

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#667 - "Weather, Markets, and Planting Pace" - Weekly Market Outlook: Apr 28th - May 2nd 36:50

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In this Ag View Pitch episode, Chris and Jeff Fichtelman dive into planting progress across the Eastern and Central Corn Belt, with updates from Ohio to Iowa. They discuss how fast farmers are moving, the challenges with weather forecasts, and the importance of spreading out planting windows. The conversation covers market expectations, the lack of…

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#665 - “Planting Pace: Will Markets React?” Weekly Market Outlook, April 21-25. 43:13

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19 Minutes Podcast Join Mark Welch, a grain marketing specialist from Texas A&M, as he converses with Chris in this week’s market outlook. They kick off by discussing planting progress, focusing on the varied conditions across regions: some areas are exceedingly wet, while others remain dry amid persistent cool temperatures. The forecast suggests a…

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#664 - "Forget Tariffs - Watch planting pace and weather." - Weekly Market Outlook: Apr 14th - 18th 36:17

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19 Minutes Podcast Jeremy and Steve Georgy - President of Allendale, Inc discuss the current state of corn demand and supply, the recent market trends, and the economic situation, with a focus on potential strategies and factors affecting various commodities.

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#663 - "Farming, Family, and Mental Health" 1:09:48

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https://19-minutes.supercast.com/In this conversation, Chris Barron and Josie Rudolphi discuss the critical issue of mental health in the agricultural sector. They explore the various stressors that farmers face, including financial pressures, family dynamics, and the stigma surrounding mental health. Josie shares insights from her research on the …

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#662 - “Navigating Tariffs: Trade in Turbulent Times” Weekly Market Outlook Apr. 7-11th 42:17

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19 Minutes Podcast Join Jarod Creed and Chris in this week's market outlook episode as they delve into the effects of tariffs on commodity markets. The discussion broadens to include external markets, notably stocks and energy, emphasizing ongoing extreme volatility across sectors. Jarod highlights the resilience of the corn market amid tariff-rela…

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#661 - "Agronomic Insights: Keys to a Successful Planting Season" 43:28

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19 Minutes Podcast In this episode, Troy Deutmeyer, Pioneer Field Agronomist joins Chris to discuss essential economic factors for a successful planting season. They begin by emphasizing the critical nature of optimal soil conditions to minimize compaction. The conversation shifts to soil temperature, advising not to worry about temperatures reachi…

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#660 - "Predicting the Future: USDA's March 31st Report and Its Impacts" Weekly Market Outlook March 31 - April 4th 28:05

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19 Minutes Podcast Chris has an insightful conversation with Chad Hart, Extension Economist with Iowa State University in this episode of The Ag View Pitch. They commence their discussion by examining the USDA's March 31 report and its predictions for planted acre estimates, emphasizing the likelihood of corn acres exceeding +94 million which will …

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#659 - When will the agriculture sector stabilize? - Weekly Market Outlook: Mar 24th - 28th 35:51

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19 Minutes PodcastIn this week's Ag View Pitch, Jarod Creed from JC Ag Financial Services and Jeremy Doetch discussed the volatility in corn, soybean, wheat, and cattle markets, highlighting key factors like uncertain interest rates, planting intentions, and ending stocks. They emphasized the need for farmers to stay informed and adapt to changing …

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#658 - Is this the year for seasonal trends??? - Weekly Market Outlook: Mar 17th- 21st 15:48

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https://19-minutes.supercast.com/ Optimistic discussion with Joe Vaclavik and Andy Hruby around markets and potential opportunities with tight global corn balance sheet, lack of soybean acres and tariff impacts. How these things are shaping up for the current marketing year as we approach planting season leading to the conversation of is this the y…

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#657 - The Market doesn't care about farming - Surround yourself with a team of trusted advisors - Weekly Market Outlook: Mar 10th - 14th 33:04

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Steve Georgy, President of Allendale, Inc and Jeremy Doetch discussed how tariffs continue to impact trade and pricing, leading to adjustments in the corn market. An acreage shift is underway as farmers respond to market signals, meanwhile, the cattle industry remains resilient, supported by strong demand. To navigate these complex market dynamics,…