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The Ag View Pitch

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Providing value to our clients and producers with a variety of interviews and farm related discussion from a grower and marketer perspective.

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  1. #814 - “Corn Prices Drop: Where’s the Next Opportunity?” - Weekly Market Outlook: Oct. 19–23

    https://conference.agviewsolutions.com https://tepap.tamu.edu Corn prices have dropped after USDA’s latest reports, but are the best grain marketing opportunities already behind us? Chris Barron and Texas A&M’s Mark Welch discuss what larger corn supplies mean for farmers, where harvest basis…

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  2. #813 - The Diesel Fuel Cluster: Should You Run Red Diesel? | Paul Neiffer

    https://conference.agviewsolutions.com/ Can farmers run red diesel in their semi trucks without facing a tax bill later? Farm CPA Paul Neiffer joins Chris Barron to discuss the 2026 diesel tax relief announcement, the difference between a tax deferral and a tax exemption, and what farmers should...

  3. #812 - Will Interest Rates Fall Before 2027 Farm Loan Renewals? | Jim Iuorio

    Ag View Executive Business Conference information: ⁠https://conference.agviewsolutions.com⁠ Will interest rates fall in time for 2027 farm loan renewals? Shay Foulk welcomes Jim Iuorio to the Ag View Pitch to discuss farm borrowing costs, inflation, diesel prices, and what the broader U.S.…

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  4. #811 - “Can Corn Recover From USDA’s Yield Surprise?” - Weekly Market Outlook: October 12-16

    conference.agviewsolutions.com USDA’s surprise corn yield increase sent prices sharply lower. Can corn recover, and where should farmers look for grain marketing opportunities during harvest? Chris Barron and Daniel Elsner with Cargill in Cedar Rapids discuss the October WASDE report, corn and...

  5. #810 - “Can Corn Prices Recover During Harvest?” - Weekly Market Outlook: October 5-9

    Join us at the Ag View Executive Business Conference, January 20–22, 2027, in Hollywood Beach, Florida. Details and registration: ⁠https://conference.agviewsolutions.com⁠ Can corn prices recover while harvest picks up? Chris Barron and Duane Lowry discuss the corn and soybean market outlook for...

  6. #809 - "China Trade, USDA Grain Stocks & Harvest Risk" – Weekly Market Outlook: Sep 28–Oct 2

    Register for this years conference: https://conference.agviewsolutions.com Sign-up for 19 Minutes: https://19-minutes.supercast.com What could move corn and soybean markets this week? Jim McCormick, founding partner and COO of AgMarket.Net, joins the Ag View Pitch to break down China trade...

  7. #808 - “Sell $5 Corn Before the USDA Grain Stocks Report?” - Weekly Market Outlook: Sept. 21-25

    Register for the 2027 Ag View Executive Business Conference:⁠https://conference.agviewsolutions.com⁠ Signup for 19 Minutes: https://19-minutes.supercast.com Corn prices above $5 and soybeans near $13 have given farmers better marketing opportunities, but this market still needs fresh bullish news...

  8. #807 - AI for Farmers: What You Should Be Using Right Now

    https://19-minutes.supercast.com Artificial intelligence is changing agriculture faster than almost any technology we’ve seen before. But what does AI actually mean for farmers today, and how can you use it without getting lost in the hype? In this episode of The Ag View Pitch, Chris sits down…

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  9. #806 - Farm Equipment Deals: Why Waiting Until Spring Could Cost You

    Farm equipment inventory is creating some real opportunities this fall, but the right move depends heavily on machine age, hours, options, and the trade sitting behind it. Chris Barron talks with Brent Judisch of P&K Midwest about where deals are showing up on grain carts, combines, tractors, and...

  10. #805 - “Could Corn Prices Drop 50¢ Into Harvest?” - Weekly Market Outlook: Sept. 14-18

    https://conference.agviewsolutions.com/⁠ USDA lowered the 2026 U.S. corn yield to 178.5 bushels per acre, but corn still struggled to extend its rally. Chris Barron and grain market advisor Jeff Fichtelman explain why that muted response matters as harvest approaches, especially with funds…

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  11. #804 - “$5 Corn: Sell More or Wait for $6?” - Weekly Market Outlook: September 7-11

    https://19-minutes.supercast.com Corn and soybean prices have rallied, but how much more should farmers expect before making another sale? Shay Foulk and Alex Londerville with Cargill discuss the opportunities in $5 cash corn, $13 soybean futures, and pricing next year’s crop before this year’s...

  12. #803 - “Record-Long Funds: How Long Can This Grain Rally Last?” - Weekly Market Outlook: Aug 31 - Sep 4

    Listen to 19 Minutes: https://19-minutes.supercast.com Grain markets have come alive heading into September. Shay Foulk sits down with Garret Brown of CODAK Risk Advisory to break down what’s driving the rally in corn, soybeans, and wheat, and how farmers should be thinking about the opportunity…

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  13. #802 - AI for Farmers: The Busywork That Could Disappear by 2027 | Vance Crowe

    https://19-minutes.supercast.com AI has moved well beyond writing emails and answering simple questions. Vance Crowe joins Shay Foulk to explain how he is using it to handle bookkeeping, analyze nearly 500 podcast conversations, build digital tools, and uncover patterns in information that would...

  14. #801 - “Pro Farmer’s 173 Corn Estimate: Sell This Rally?” - Weekly Market Outlook: Aug 24-28

    https://19-minutes.supercast.com Pro Farmer’s 173.2-bushel corn estimate landed well below USDA’s 180.7, while its 53.3-bushel soybean estimate came in above USDA’s 52.7. Recently retired Iowa State economist Chad Hart explains why that split matters and what farmers should consider while grain...

  15. #800 - Start Your Farm Exit Strategy Years Early | Dad’s Wisdom with Mark Harper

    https://19-minutes.supercast.com Farm succession doesn’t start when Dad is ready to retire. Mark Harper’s advice is to start years earlier, while there’s still time to teach, mentor, delegate responsibility, and build a business that can operate without one person holding everything together.…

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  16. #799 - “El Niño Rally? $5 Corn & $12 Beans” - Weekly Market Outlook: Aug 17-21

    https://19-minutes.supercast.com Corn and soybean markets finished the week on a strong note after the latest USDA report, and Brian Split of AgMarket.net sees reasons for farmers to stay patient beyond their immediate harvest needs. Chris Barron and Brian break down the latest corn and soybean...

  17. #798 - Buying 2027 Fertilizer? What If Corn Falls After You Lock In?

    https://19-minutes.supercast.com Some UAN and anhydrous summer-fill programs opened at 8 a.m. and were pulled by lunch, according to Josh Linville. But moving fast on fertilizer only protects one side of the farm’s margin. Shay Foulk and Josh, Vice President of Fertilizer at StoneX, explain how…

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  18. #797 - “183+ Corn Yield? USDA Report Risk & Harvest Basis” - Weekly Market Outlook: Aug 10-14

    https://19-minutes.supercast.com The August 12 USDA report could quickly reset the corn and soybean markets as harvest approaches. Chris Barron is joined by Daniel Elsner of Cargill in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to break down national corn yield expectations, possible acreage changes, technical...

  19. #796 - “Record Corn Demand, Rising Acres & August Weather Risk” - Weekly Market Outlook: Aug 3-7

    https://19-minutes.supercast.com Record corn demand is supporting the grain markets, but additional acres, August rainfall, and harvest pressure could quickly change the outlook. Chris Barron is joined by Matt Bennett of agmarket.net to examine the crop, demand, and marketing risks heading into...

  20. #795 - “$6 Corn? Soybean Rally & Harvest Basis Planning” - Weekly Market Outlook: Jul 27-31

    https://19-minutes.supercast.com Soybeans are rallying, $6 corn headlines are circulating, and harvest basis decisions are approaching quickly. Andy Hruby and Hugo vanRoessel of Cornerstone Ag Partners break down what is supporting grain prices and where the markets could become vulnerable. They...

  21. #794 - “Wheat Rally, Corn Selling Window & Soybean Outlook” - Weekly Market Outlook: Jul 20-24

    https://19-minutes.supercast.com A geopolitical wheat rally is spilling into the grain markets, but can it continue supporting corn and soybeans? Greg McBride of Allendale Inc. joins Jeremy Doetch to break down the opportunities and risks heading into the week of July 20–24. They discuss strong...

  22. #793 - Is the Grain Market Setting Up for a Harvest Rally? – Weekly Market Outlook: Jul 13–17

    https://19-minutes.supercast.com Strong demand, tight projected stocks, and seven critical weeks of growing weather could create another major opportunity for corn and soybean producers. Chris Barron and Jeff Fichtelman break down why even a modest yield reduction could significantly tighten...

  23. #792 - Second-Chance Rally for Corn and Soybeans? – Weekly Market Outlook: July 6–10

    https://19-minutes.supercast.com Iowa State University economist Chad Hart joins The Ag View Pitch to break down the July 6–10 grain market outlook, including crop conditions after heavy rain, what stood out in the USDA acreage and stocks reports, record corn usage, soybean crush strength,...

  24. #791 - USDA Acreage Report, Grain Stocks & Corn Price Risk - Weekly Market Outlook: June 29-July 3

    https://19-minutes.supercast.com The June 30 USDA Acreage and Quarterly Stocks reports could set the tone for corn and soybean markets heading into July. In this week’s market outlook, Chris Barron talks with Jarod Creed about crop conditions across the Corn Belt, the possibility of...

  25. #790 - Young Farmer Peer Group: Farm Transition, Networking & Growth

    Interest Form Information Document Sam's email: [email protected] Sam's Phone Number: +1 (319) 231-8884 Ag View Solutions is launching a new peer group opportunity for young producers coming back to the farm. In this episode of The Ag View Pitch, Chris and Samuel Fehl discuss how the group...

  26. #789 - Corn Selloff, Soybean Crush Margins & Wheat Harvest Risk - Weekly Market Outlook: June 22-26

    In this week’s Market Outlook, Joe Paulson talks with Hugo vanRoessel of Cornerstone Ag Partners about the recent pressure in the corn market, the role of spreads and basis, and how producers should think through percent sold, revenue protection, and downside risk heading into the heart of…

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  27. #788 - USDA Reports, Iran Oil Risk & Summer Weather - Weekly Market Outlook: June 15-18

    https://19-minutes.supercast.com Grain markets are heading into a critical stretch as farmers watch crop conditions, old crop inventory, fund selling, basis opportunities, and the upcoming June 30 USDA Acreage and Grain Stocks reports. In this Weekly Market Outlook for June 15-18, Chris Barron is...

  28. #787 - 2027 Ag View Solutions Executive Business Conference Announcement!

    Save the date for the 2027 Ag View Solutions Executive Business Conference, happening January 20-22, 2027, at Margaritaville Resort in Hollywood/Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Shay Foulk and Chris Barron preview this year’s conference, including high-value networking, leadership, AI, financial...

  29. #786 - New USDA Pass-Through Rules for Farmers: LLC, S Corp Payment Limits & FSA 902 Updates

    USDA has released new guidance on qualified pass-through entity rules, and the changes could matter for many farm operations structured as LLCs, S corporations, partnerships, LLPs, and other farm entities. In this episode of The Ag View Pitch, Chris visits with Paul Neiffer to break down what the...

  30. #785 - Bloody June for Grain Markets - Weekly Market Outlook: June 8-12

    Corn and soybean markets have taken a sharp turn lower as fund selling, broken technical support, strong early crop conditions, and seasonal pressure weigh on prices. In this Weekly Market Outlook, Shay Foulk and Daniel Elsner discuss whether the May highs are behind us, what is driving the...

  31. #784 - FREE- Time, Space, Water, Sunlight with Jason Mauck

    conference.eco-ag.com/farmweird June 27th 9a-4pm 17797 CR 500W Gaston IN For Jason Mauck's Field Day. People come from EVERYWHERE- enjoy today's conversation with Shay and Jason

  32. #783 - Fund Selling Pressures Grain Markets - Weekly Market Outlook: Jun 1-5

    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...

  33. #782 - Vance Crowe on Better Conversations, Family Business, and Hard Disagreements

    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...

  34. #781 - What’s Up at Ag View? Farm Profit Manager, Peer Groups & Planting Updates

    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....

  35. #780 - Critical June Marketing Decisions for Corn & Soybeans - Weekly Market Outlook: May 26-29

    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…

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  36. #779 - Will Your Farm Survive 8 Generations?

    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…

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  37. #778 - "Are the Highs In for Grain Markets?" - Weekly Market Outlook: May 18th - 22nd

    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...

  38. #777 - "Corn Basis, China & Planting" - Weekly Market Outlook: May 11th-15th

    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...

  39. #776 - "Corn Rally, China Talks, and Farmer-Held Stocks" - Weekly Market Outlook: May 4th - 8th

    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…

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  40. #775 - Corn Acres, Planting Delays & Old Crop Marketing Strategy - Weekly Market Outlook: Apr 27 - May 1

    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…

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  41. #774 - SDRP Payment #2 Details

    SDRP Payment #2 is coming into focus, and for many producers, it may be much simpler than expected. In this episode of The Ag View Pitch, Chris talks with Paul Neiffer about the latest SDRP announcement, how the second payment works, why many farmers may receive roughly the same amount as their...

  42. #773 - Farm Profit Manager - History and 'Why?'

    Check Out the app: farmprofitmanager.app Check Out everything Ag View Solutions: https://linktr.ee/AgViewSolutions Farm Profit Manager did not start as a software trend or a quick app idea. It started decades ago with a simpler goal: help farmers understand their true numbers so they could make...

  43. #772 - AI for Farmers: What’s Changing Now and What It Means for Your Operation

    AI is moving fast, but what does it actually mean for farmers and rural businesses? In this episode of The Ag View Pitch, Chris talks with Scott Klososky about where AI stands right now, what has changed in the last few months, and how farmers can start using it in practical ways instead of just...

  44. #771 - Basis Risk, Planting Delays, and New Crop Opportunities - Weekly Market Outlook: Apr 20th-24th

    In this week’s Ag View Pitch market outlook, Chris and Jarod Creed break down what farmers should be watching heading into the April 20-24 marketing week. They discuss planting delays across parts of the Corn Belt, why the market still does not seem overly concerned yet, and how quickly that…

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  45. #770 - Succession with Johnny Klemme

    Book Website & Resources: americanfamilyfarmland.com Media: americanfamilyfarmland.com/media Follow Johnny on Instagram: @yourlandman Follow on Facebook: @gesweinfarmland Shay and Johnny discuss the drivers of transition, the large changes that are coming, and resources to handle these as you or...

  46. #769 - Spring Agronomy Update: Planter Settings, Spray Tips, and On-Farm Trials

    Spring work does not end once the planter starts rolling. In this episode of The Ag View Pitch, Chris sits down with Troy Deutmeyer to talk through the agronomy details that can make a real difference this season. They cover tillage conditions, planter setup, row cleaners, seed trench issues…

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  47. #768 - Better Landlord and Contract Management

    In this episode of The Ag View Pitch, Shay sits down with Ron Dunker of Oaken to talk about one of the biggest operational risks farms face today: managing lease agreements, rent payments, landowner relationships, and succession planning. They break down how missed renewals, poor communication…

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  48. #767 - Iran, Planting & The Funds: What Moves Corn and Soybeans Next? - Weekly Market Outlook: Apr 13-17

    In this episode of The Ag View Pitch, Chris and Jeff Fichtelman break down the Sunday Market Outlook for April 13th through the 17th as planting season starts to ramp up across the Midwest. They dig into whether the Iran conflict still matters for corn, why a major corn rally may need a real U.S....

  49. #766 - "Animal Deterrent Systems with Mike DeSa"

    Mike DeSa is a Marine turned ag tech wizard who is currently developing an exciting tool for animal deterrence. Shay and Mike discuss his military background and dive into technologies he has worked on and their impact in the future. Check out the Vets in Ag podcast and contact Mike with any...

  50. #765 - "Grain Markets Quiet, Headline Fatigue Builds" - Weekly Market Outlook: April 6-10

    Shay Foulk talks with Daniel Elsner of Cargill about this week’s grain market outlook for April 6th - 10th, including quiet corn and soybean trade, headline fatigue around the Iran conflict, large corn stocks, early planting activity, and a wet and cold forecast that could slow planting progress....

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