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"Early Harvest Shocks: Corn Struggles, Beans Surge" - Weekly Market Outlook: Sep 22nd - 26th
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15:50In this week’s Ag View Pitch, Chris talks with Jarod Creed about the latest market signals as harvest ramps up. Early results show weaker corn yields but stronger-than-expected soybeans. They cover: Fungicide’s big role in yield swings (30–50 bu. advantage) USDA adjustments and what to expect in October Corn demand vs. river shipping concerns Soybe…
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FRIDAY REWIND: "Dads Wisdom with Roger Toquam"
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22:08Originally Aired July 20th, 2022 Chris has another thought-provoking conversation in this "Dad's Wisdom" episode with Roger Toquam, a farmer from Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.
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#716 - "Grain Baggers: Costs, Logistics, and Market Opportunities"
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30:21In this episode of the Ag View Pitch, Chris sits down with Jarod Creed and Zane Erickson to dive into the role of grain baggers in today’s harvest. They cover the marketing advantages of storage, cost comparisons with commercial bins, equipment efficiency, and practical considerations like labor, moisture, and wildlife management.…
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#715 - "Fields and Futures - Post WASDE thoughts" - Weekly Market Outlook: Sep 15th - 19th
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29:22https://agviewsolutions.com/ Jeremy Doetch and Steve Georgy, President of Allendale Inc discuss WASDE report, crop conditions, market conditions for grains, carry costs, interest rates, and strategic marketing decisions for producers.
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#714 - Introducing Harvest Guard Solutions
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28:32Visit www.harvestguardsolutions.com to fill out the onboarding form. This is an opportunity you don't want to miss. Email [email protected] or text (309)264-3090
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FRIDAY REWIND: Dad's Wisdom; Ron Dykshoorn from Alberta, Canada
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32:22Originally Aired: February 15, 2020 Ron's family homesteaded their farm in Canada in 1907, and the family still farms there today. Sam and Chet, Ron's boys, run the majority of the farm operations, but Ron is still very actively involved in the operation. We talk history on the farm, continuous learning, and taking lessons from folks outside of the…
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The Ag View Team discusses what they're seeing agronomically, storage and cash flow considerations, business decision-making, Profit Manager outreach, conference registration opening this week, and more on the SEP edition.
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Ben with NTS Tire Supply talks all things you're NOT thinking about when it comes to tires - inflation, flexion, and variable air pressure systems. This podcast should be rewatched before every major season of field work! Check out www.ntstiresupply.com and give their team a call to talk through improving ROI in your farm operation…
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#711 - Dryer Do’s and Don’ts: Tips for Grain Quality and Efficiency
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27:16In this episode of the AgView Pitch, Chris talks with Matt Todd from Grain Handler about the essential do’s and don’ts of running grain dryers. They cover preseason checks, temperature management, fuel efficiency, grain quality, unloading systems, hot vs. cool dumping, dryer sizing, and the used equipment market. Whether you’re prepping for harvest…
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#710 - "To Fert or Not to Fert: Dr. Hart, Lewis Stearns"
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22:32Shay talks with Dr. Chad Hart of Iowa State and Lewis Stearns with Progressive Crop Solutions on current fertilizer decisions, budgeting, global impacts on fertilizer, and what to actually do about it
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#709 - "MAY to SEP- What's Changed?" - Weekly Market Outlook: Sep 8th - 12th
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28:12Shay and Garret talk about 2025 changes in the marketplace in the last year, and what to think about as harvest starts!
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What you need to know as a current user (refresher) and back to the basics for those who are new to the Profit Manager system. Shay and Chris discuss the business decision-making capabilities of Profit Manager, a system that Chris developed and the Ag View Solutions team has improved for over 27 years now. This simple yet comprehensive tool helps y…
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#708 - "Harvest Prep, Basis Trends, and 2026 Crop Decisions" - Weekly Market Outlook: Sep. 1st - 5th
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17:42In this week’s Market Outlook, Andy Hruby and Jeff Fichtelman discuss harvest timing, yield uncertainty, and the surprising strength of basis in parts of the Corn Belt. They highlight strategies for storage, cash flow planning, and negotiating pushes, as well as government programs and potential demand drivers like E15 and sustainable aviation fuel…
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#707 - "Harvest Planning, Basis Moves, and Market Cycles" - Weekly Market Outlook: August 25th - 29th
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25:23In this episode of the Ag View Pitch, we break down current market dynamics, demand trends, fund activity, and why planning ahead is crucial. Topics include strategies for managing basis, navigating market cycles, and building stronger relationships with buyers. Whether you’re undersold or looking to fine-tune your harvest strategy, this conversati…
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FRIDAY REWIND: The "Brain" of your Farm Business
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15:56Spending 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
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40:17In 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
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46:31Shay 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"
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44:26In 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
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32:19ISU 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"
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27:22In 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
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52:52Shay 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"
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28:14Lewis 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"
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30:55In 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
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28:19Shay 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"
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33:54In 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
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44:42In 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"
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38:04Shay 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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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
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23:26Jarod 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
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38:28Who 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
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17:50Andy 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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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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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
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39:4719 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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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"
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26:34Chris 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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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
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31:28Duane 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"
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41:03In 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
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29:44Dean 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
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24:29Shay 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"
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24:45In 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
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18:13Shay 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
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39:14Jeremy 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
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30:59Jeremy 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"
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39:43In 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
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20:18Shay 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
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24:52In 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"
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50:34In 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"
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43:40Shay 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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