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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 October 5–9, 2026, including the USDA Grain Stocks report, harvest delays, and decisions about storing grain or making sales. Duane explains why he questions USDA’s corn production estimates and believes further reductions are possible. He also shares why he thinks managed money could remain interested in grain markets despite the recent selloff. Topics include: Corn and soybean yield expectations as more combines get rolling. Why strong spot basis premiums could fade when harvest resumes. Storing corn, selling soybeans for cash flow, and evaluating basis and futures spreads. How war, China trade developments, and South American weather could change the outlook. Connecting 2027 grain sales with fertilizer purchases and other input commitments. They also discuss why a rally could affect nearby corn contracts differently than December 2027 futures, and how that could influence new-crop marketing decisions. #CornPrices #SoybeanPrices #GrainMarketing

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 negotiations, the upcoming USDA Quarterly Grain Stocks report, harvest pressure, crop conditions, and the major risks facing grain markets heading into October. Jim and Jeremy discuss what the latest U.S.-China trade developments could mean for corn and soybean demand, why Wednesday’s USDA grain stocks report could create major volatility, and what farmers should be watching as harvest progresses across the Corn Belt. They also cover: • Corn and soybean price outlooks • China’s potential demand for U.S. grain • USDA Quarterly Grain Stocks expectations • Corn and soybean harvest conditions • Yield variability across the Corn Belt • Rising diesel and input costs • Interest rates and the broader economy • South American weather and El Niño risk • Cattle and hog market outlooks • Commercial grain storage decisions • Knowing your true farm breakeven • When to reward grain market rallies • Building a grain marketing plan instead of reacting emotionally With volatile markets, rising costs, uncertain export demand, and major USDA reports ahead, Jim explains why knowing your breakevens and having a marketing plan could be especially important over the next several months. Subscribe to Ag View Pitch for weekly grain market updates, farm financial insights, commodity outlooks, and practical marketing discussions for farmers. #GrainMarkets #CornPrices #SoybeanPrices #GrainMarketing #FarmMarkets #Agriculture #USDA #CornMarket #SoybeanMarket #AgMarkets

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 to keep speculative money engaged. With harvest approaching and the September 30 USDA Grain Stocks report ahead, the next move could happen quickly. Chris Barron and Jarod Creed discuss: Early corn and soybean yield reports and why the yield debate may be on hold until January Strong corn demand, soybean crush margins, export sales and rising transportation costs Why higher grain prices could eventually weaken demand How to move past seller’s remorse and make disciplined 2027 grain sales What farmers should consider pricing before combines begin rolling Why MCO may be worth considering before September 30, including its 95% to 90% coverage band The December 11 ARC-County and PLC deadline and why some producers may want more data before making an election Contact Jarod and the Elite Ag Insurance team:https://eliteaginsurance.com402-680-1744 #CornPrices #GrainMarketing #CropInsurance

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 with AI and technology expert Scott Klososky to break down where AI in agriculture is right now, where it’s headed, and the practical ways farmers can start using tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok today. They discuss how farmers can use AI to: • Save hours researching equipment, markets, parts, and business decisions• Analyze farm financials and prepare for lender conversations• Learn new topics and solve problems faster• Research major equipment and land purchases• Improve communication and decision-making within the farm• Use voice AI from the cab, truck, or field• Understand AI security and what information you should avoid uploading• Prepare for AI agents that can monitor information and take actions automatically They also look beyond the farm at some of the biggest questions surrounding artificial intelligence, including AI safety, cybersecurity, jobs, data centers, rural communities, and how quickly this technology could continue advancing. AI is not just another piece of farm software. It is quickly becoming a tool farmers can use to research, learn, make decisions, save time, and run a better business. Whether you’re brand new to AI or already using it every day, this conversation will give you practical ideas for what to try next and what to watch as AI continues to evolve. Check out Farm Profit Manager: farmprofitmanager.app #AI #Agriculture #Farming #ArtificialIntelligence #AgTech #FarmManagement #ChatGPT #FarmBusiness #FarmTechnology

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 tillage equipment, and why waiting until spring could leave farmers competing for the same clean used machines. Brent brings nearly 40 years of equipment experience and farms himself. He explains: Why 1,100-bushel grain carts remain the sweet spotWhere the best late-model combine and tractor opportunities areWhen equipment hours begin to hurt resale valueWhy putting a $500,000 tractor on a grain cart can drive up harvest costsWhich tillage tools are gaining demand and which have become a buyer’s marketThe deck plates, guards, sickles, and chopper parts farmers often overlook before harvestWhy farmers considering an upgrade may want to act after harvest instead of waiting until springIf machinery changes are on your list, this conversation gives you a practical framework for deciding what to buy, trade, or keep. #FarmEquipment #FarmMachinery #Harvest2026

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 heavily long, farmer selling ahead, and export demand beginning to show cracks. They also look beyond the current crop. Chris shares early Farm Profit Manager cost-of-production data for 2027, while Jeff explains why roughly $5.30 futures may offer a strong place to begin pricing next year’s corn. They cover seller’s remorse, storage, basis, HTA fees, upside calls, and the question every farmer holding grain needs to answer: What exactly are you waiting for? USDA’s 178.5-bushel U.S. corn yield and 219-bushel Iowa estimate Why corn failed to make new highs after the September crop report The risk of a fast fund exit if market momentum turns lower Why soybean prices deserve caution despite strong demand arguments Early 2027 corn and soybean cost-of-production trends When to sell cash grain, use an HTA, or buy March calls How to build a grain marketing plan around margin instead of emotion Register for the 2027 Ag View Executive Business Conference, January 20–22 in Hollywood Beach, Florida:https://conference.agviewsolutions.com/ #CornPrices #GrainMarketing #USDAReport

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 harvest gets rolling. With December 2026 and December 2027 corn futures both near $5.36 at Friday’s close, the conversation looks beyond harvest sales to opportunities for protecting future margins. They also discuss what could challenge the rally as USDA’s September WASDE approaches and more grain starts moving. Topics include: Black Sea disruptions, European crop concerns, and late-season heat Corn yield expectations and what to watch in the September WASDE Fund positioning and who could provide the next round of buying Export demand, China, and soybean crush Evaluating earlier sales using the costs and margins you knew at the time Getting storage, trucking, and grain-buyer conversations lined up before harvest A profitable sale can still be a good decision even when the market moves higher afterward. Shay and Alex discuss how to keep that perspective while planning the next sale. #CornPrices #Soybeans #GrainMarketing

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 in front of them. They discuss the impact of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour, Black Sea uncertainty, historically large fund positions, rising options volatility, slowing export demand, and the risk of a sharp market reversal. They also get practical about marketing decisions, including 2026 and 2027 sales, target and stop orders, cash flow needs, input purchases, and knowing when a profitable price is good enough. Contact Garret: [email protected] Garret is a broker with Lakefront Futures and Options LLC, which is registered with the NFA. CODAK Risk Advisory is a cash grain marketing advisory only and is not registered with the NFA. Disclaimer: This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Futures and options trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Consult your own advisors before making trading or grain marketing decisions.

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 otherwise sit unused. The bigger opportunity isn’t creating more content or doing more work just because it is possible. It is removing the time spent searching, organizing, and copying information, then using that time for better decisions, clearer communication, and work that still requires human judgment. They discuss: Why anyone who dismissed AI six months ago should test it again How “thinking AI,” “doing AI,” and connected agents could reshape repetitive work What farmers can learn from years of vendor records, receipts, PDFs, and other data Why good AI use should make information simpler instead of creating more slop What AI-assisted music and media raise about creativity, trust, and authenticity How reducing friction applies to work, family, health, and changing farm seasons Where human attention, judgment, and original thought still matter Vance also explains his Interest-Based Communication course in St. Louis, where small groups work through real conflicts, negotiations, and the challenge of getting good ideas understood. Learn more about Vance and the course:https://articulate.ventures/ibc #AIinAgriculture #FarmManagement #AgTechnology

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 prices are back near their spring highs. How Pro Farmer’s field checks compare with USDA’s estimatesWhy June weather reduced ear counts, but cool grain-fill conditions could still preserve more yieldWhat a 173-bushel corn crop could mean for production and ending stocksWhy feed and residual would likely be adjusted if the crop gets smallerHow corn exports, ethanol, soybean crush, and Chinese buying are supporting demandWhy Hart still expects another pullback during harvestWhether $5 corn and $12 soybeans are worth an early 2027 marker Even at 173.2 bushels per acre, this could still be one of the largest corn crops ever. Hart’s practical message is to reassess unpriced bushels, especially grain that cannot be stored, rather than assuming a rising market will keep moving higher. #CornMarket #SoybeanMarket #GrainMarketing

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. Mark grew up on a West Tennessee farm that eventually reached roughly 10,000 acres, built his own career in dentistry, and today helps mentor his son Peyton as he operates a several-thousand-acre farm. Along the way, Mark grew his dental business from one small-town practice into six offices, with a seventh under construction and more than 120 employees. In this Dad’s Wisdom conversation, Mark and Chris talk about: The difference between teaching and mentoringWhy farm owners have to learn to delegate authority, not just tasksSurrounding yourself with people who are better than youInvesting in coaching, peer groups, and your own developmentKnowing when to scale and when growth requires more investmentBuilding a farm that can function when you aren’t thereWorking on the business instead of spending all your time in itDefining success beyond money and business growthStarting the farm succession and exit-planning conversation earlyGiving the next generation real responsibility before they’re forced to take overMark’s message to the next generation is simple: set a vision, invest in yourself, surround yourself with good people, and be willing to operate differently if you want to take the business somewhere different. #FarmSuccession #FarmBusiness #Agriculture

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 setup, including: December corn targets around $4.90, $5.00 and $5.05Why $4.70 matters short term and $4.60 is a major line in the sandThe $12 level in November soybeans and what could come nextStrong corn demand and what tightening carry may be telling the marketHow to handle the “iffy bushels” that may exceed available storageHarvest basis, cash-flow needs and fall delivery decisionsWhy South American weather and a strengthening El Niño could become increasingly importantWays producers can manage downside risk without completely giving up upside Brian Split, [email protected] #GrainMarketing #CornMarket #Soybeans

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 to compare the fertilizer quote with the grain price before locking in 2027 inputs. Josh shares why he advised his own family to secure fall anhydrous, when waiting until spring may still be worth discussing, and why phosphate has to be handled field by field. Shay says the opening phosphate quotes he has seen are $60 to $80 per ton above last year. If soil fertility can support a reduced application without costing yield, there may be room to cut demand. If it cannot, price alone is not a reason to take agronomic risk. They also cover: Why locking fertilizer without grain-price protection leaves the overall margin exposedHow to judge fertilizer in bushels of corn, not only dollars per tonHow the buy-or-wait decision differs among UAN, anhydrous, phosphate, and potashWhy a bearish August WASDE may delay fertilizer demand rather than eliminate itWhat to discuss with your retailer before harvest Farmer Fertilizer Focus by Josh Linville:https://shop.stonex.com/products/farmer-fertilizer-focus Build and compare your 2027 crop budget in Farm Profit Manager:https://farmprofitmanager.app #FertilizerPrices #FarmManagement #GrainMarketing

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 resistance, and the market signals farmers should watch heading into August 10-14. The corn market appears to be trading a national yield near 182 to 183 bushels per acre. Daniel explains why a number above 183 could pressure corn prices, why nearby resistance may limit corn’s short-term upside, and why November soybeans currently have a stronger technical setup. They also discuss how quickly an initial bullish reaction to the USDA report could reverse. For farmers, the conversation turns to decisions that cannot wait: clearing remaining old-crop grain, estimating bushels without storage, finding local basis opportunities, and placing target orders before the report. With harvest approaching and storage potentially tighter than usual, communicating with local buyers and planning around the local harvest window could be just as important as the report itself. Topics include: August 12 USDA yield and acreage changes Corn yield expectations near 182 to 183 bushels per acre Technical resistance limiting corn prices Short-term upside potential in November soybeans Old-crop grain still sitting in storage Harvest timing and local basis opportunities Pre-report rallies, price targets, and working orders Managing uncommitted grain before harvest Guest: Daniel Elsner of Cargill in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Subscribe to The Ag View Pitch for weekly grain market analysis and practical farm marketing strategies. Also check out 19 Minutes for more conversations about farm business and profitability. #GrainMarkets #CornPrices #USDAReport

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 August 3-7. Matt discusses why he questions the USDA’s current crop ratings and whether the national corn yield can exceed 183 bushels per acre. They examine the possibility of additional corn acres, exports running well ahead of last year, and why a smaller yield could create a much tighter balance sheet. They also explain why the longer-term corn story remains constructive even if prices face pressure before harvest. The conversation also covers wheat volatility related to Russia and Ukraine, soybean prices following their recent decline, strong domestic crush demand, and how a wetter August could affect soybean yield expectations. Matt closes with guidance for managing old-crop corn, harvest deliveries, basis, and on-farm storage without leaving too many bushels exposed. Topics include: USDA corn yield and acreage uncertaintyRecord domestic and global corn demandCorn exports running ahead of projectionsAugust weather and crop conditionsHarvest price and basis riskOld-crop corn still in storageWheat volatility and opportunities for cornSoybean prices and strong crush demandSouth American weather and El NiñoOn-farm storage and harvest marketing decisions Learn more from Matt Bennett at agmarket.net. #GrainMarkets #CornPrices #SoybeanPrices