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Tommy Grisafi creates content for Ag Bull Media. The Ag Bull Podcast showcases agriculture's top talents in a long-form video format.
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Join us as we ask the top leaders across agriculture in 14 questions (or as many as we can ask them) in 3 minutes or less. Presented by Slice of Agriculture. New episodes often! Don't forget to subscribe.
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Gold, crude oil, corn, soybeans and more - with so many tradeable products the futures options market is an intimidating place. How can you possibly keep track of the latest trading activity across so many different products? Don’t worry - we’ve got you covered. Welcome to This Week in Futures Options - the program designed to help active futures options traders stay on top of this ever-changing marketplace. Each week we’ll break down the top trades, hot products, volatility explosions and m ...
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Jed Sidwell shares his journey from Colorado cattle country to a Nashville trading internship, bridging traditional agricultural skills with modern financial markets. • Summer intern at Nesvick Trading from Gill, Colorado • Background in custom harvesting, raising cattle and sheep for 4-H/FFA projects • Collegiate livestock judging competitor at Bu…
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[email protected] 901-766-4575 Ashley Lowe, associate person at Nesvick Trading Group and cattle market expert, joins the Ag Bull podcast to discuss the unprecedented bull market in cattle. From its origins at pandemic lows to current record highs, Ashley breaks down the complex factors sustaining cattle prices while other commodity markets strugg…
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TWIFO 457: Ags, Energy and Metals...Oh My!
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50:35In this episode, host Mark Longo is joined by Carley Garner from DeCarley Trading to examine recent movements and activities in a variety of futures options markets. The discussion opens with an overview of platforms and resources available to listeners such as the Options Insider app and the CME Group options database. The episode then dives into …
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Managing Late or Early Planted Soybeans this time of year | Herbicide and Insecticide
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8:14Managing late or early planted soybeans in July is a different approach for each timing of planting. The early planted soybeans are needing the application of insecticide/fungicide. The late planted soybeans are needing us to time the herbicide application before they quickly shift into flowering. TOP Ag Services is a Beck's Hybrids seed dealer as …
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Trading Turbulence: Navigating Grain, Cattle, and Tariff Tensions
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13:29Market volatility dominates ag news with extreme movements in cattle prices and continued downward pressure on grain markets. North Dakota and Midwest crops look beautiful despite some standing water, presenting both opportunity and storage challenges for the coming harvest. • USDA report released today matched trade expectations, creating minimal …
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This episode delves into a range of topics with host Mark Longo and guest Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management. They discuss navigating the futures options market, highlighting the significant trades, volatility, and key products such as gold, crude oil, corn, and soybeans. They focus on market movers, noting increased volatility in variou…
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#1 - Danny Bernstein, CEO & Managing Partner at The Reservoir (Part 2 of 2)
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10:15What You’ll Learn: Traditional AgTech incubators lack real-world farming context—The Reservoir fixes that. Global R&D pipelines target countries like the Netherlands, Israel, and India. The 80/10/10 model helps startups avoid over-engineering and focus on innovation. Community, diversity, and inclusivity are central to The Reservoir’s ecosystem. Be…
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#1 - Danny Bernstein, CEO & Managing Partner at The Reservoir (Part 1 of 2)
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3:04What You’ll Learn: Traditional AgTech incubators lack real-world farming context—The Reservoir fixes that. Global R&D pipelines target countries like the Netherlands, Israel, and India. The 80/10/10 model helps startups avoid over-engineering and focus on innovation. Community, diversity, and inclusivity are central to The Reservoir’s ecosystem. Be…
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Markets, Storms, and the Big Beautiful Bill: Agriculture's Challenging Summer
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11:19We examine the devastating aftermath of North Dakota's recent derecho that destroyed grain bins and elevators, creating severe storage challenges for the approaching harvest season. The weather disaster compounds existing market volatility as traders react to headlines without examining deeper implications. • Multiple tornadoes caused fatalities an…
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TWIFO 455: Shocks and Surprises in Small Caps
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40:22In this episode Mark Longo dives deep into the ever-changing futures options landscape. Key topics include the performance analysis of tradable products such as gold, crude oil, and soybeans, with an emphasis on the volatility and top trades in these markets. Additionally, the episode features a special guest, Catherine Yoshimoto from FTSE Russell,…
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Corn Pollinating, Disease checks, & Yield Potential | Late June check of the field level view
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7:33Today's topic is on corn and pollination, ear sizes, color, health, etc and what we are seeing so far in corn. Corn hybrids are looking well at this time. TOP Ag Services is a Beck's Hybrids seed dealer as well as a franchise partner for Sweetwater Technologies. We provide Hybrid Corn Seed, Soybean Seed, and Wheat Seed. Beck's has access to the bes…
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When Trump Tweets and Oil Prices Fall: A Week of Global Upheaval
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13:39Geopolitical tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran create market turbulence while devastating storms in North Dakota destroy up to 100 million bushels of grain storage capacity. • Crude oil prices crash from near $80 to $65 following Trump's social media posts about Middle East agreements • North Dakota hit by derecho with hurricane-force winds…
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From Negative Crude to Middle East Conflict: How Energy Markets Shape Farming
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19:14Tyler Stockton, procurement manager at Northdale Oil, shares his expertise on navigating volatile energy markets and how global events impact fuel prices for agricultural operations. With seven years in the energy industry, Tyler offers valuable insights into hedging strategies, supply chain dynamics, and current market conditions affecting farmers…
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Trading Through Turmoil: Oil Spikes and AI Deflation
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25:23Tommy Grisafi & Luke Lloyd of Lloyd Financial Group. We examine the impact of skyrocketing oil prices and their potential effect on inflation, while exploring how AI's deflationary pressure could reshape markets and monetary policy. Financial advisor Luke Lloyd shares insights on navigating today's complex economic landscape, from gold's record hig…
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The Perfect Storm: Iran, Israel, and the EPA's Surprise Move
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9:27Markets experienced dramatic overnight shifts as Middle East conflict sent crude oil soaring 13% while the EPA announced record biofuel mandates, creating a perfect storm of volatility. • Crude oil surged 13% overnight - equivalent to a $1.40-$1.50 move in soybeans • EPA announced highest-ever renewable fuel obligations through 2027 • Soybean oil c…
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TWIFO 454: Heavy Metal Squeezes and Wild Crude Ratios
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54:30This episode discusses key trades and trends across various futures options markets. The host, Mark Longo, along with guest Scott Bauer from Prosper Trading Academy, delve into the week’s major movers such as WTI crude oil, natural gas, and platinum. They also examine the volatility trends, trading strategies, and the impact of geopolitical events …
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The Land Talker Reveals Why Farm Prices Remain Stable Despite Low Inventory
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16:00Jim, the Land Talker, joins us to discuss the current state of Iowa's farmland market and share insights from his May newsletter. Despite low inventory due to planting season, land prices remain remarkably stable with optimistic buyers still active in the market. Send us a text Watch Us on U-Tube AG Bull Podcast (105) AG Bull Podcast - YouTube www.…
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Nitrogen in corn, Spray Weeds, Plant Soybeans, but what population? | What is the next #1 Priority?
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10:53Intro 0:00 Podcast 01:12 Celena joins me to talk about what to head into next when we face next week's work potential, especially for those who have had too much rain. Celena is the Field Agronomist for Beck's Hybrids in SW Missouri. Some of the topics nitrogen top dress, soybean planting populations, and also the water solubility of different chem…
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Crisis at the Border: Cattle, Crops, and Market Volatility
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13:40Tommy Grisafi of Nesvick Trading Group & Don Wick from RRFN talk politics and markets. Send us a text Watch Us on U-Tube AG Bull Podcast (105) AG Bull Podcast - YouTube www.agbull.com AG BULL Media E-Mail [email protected] Thank you, Tommy GBy Tommy Grisafi
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In this episode of 'This Week in Futures Options,' Mark Longo and Russell Rhoads (Indiana University - Kelley School of Business) dive deep into the world of futures and options trading, specifically focusing on the metal markets like silver, gold, and platinum. The discussion highlights the recent significant moves in the precious metals sector, w…
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Crop Markets and Politics: Wrapping Up May
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17:06Tommy Grisafi & Don Wick talk Markets & Politics! Send us a text Watch Us on U-Tube AG Bull Podcast (105) AG Bull Podcast - YouTube www.agbull.com AG BULL Media E-Mail [email protected] Thank you, Tommy GBy Tommy Grisafi
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TWIFO 452: SURPRISE Mover, Shakers and Surprise Nat Gas Upside
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22:03This episode starts with the 'Movers and Shakers' report, highlighting significant trades at the CME Group. The report indicates a bias towards the green, with notable activity in heating oil, Bitcoin, and palladium among others. The episode also discusses trading volumes and price volatility in Nat Gas, particularly highlighting active contracts a…
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TWIFO 451: Breaking Down the Volatility in Energy, FX and....Shiba Futures?
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27:57This episode delves into the latest trends and trading activities in the futures options market. The show highlights significant movers, both to the upside and downside, in various markets including energy, agriculture, metals, and foreign exchange. Key points discussed include a comprehensive 'Movers and Shakers' report, a focus on WTI Crude Oil t…
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TWIFO 450: Addicted to Long Gamma in Nat Gas, Gold and more
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1:12:12In this special 450th episode Mark Longo is joined by veteran guests Dan Gramza (Gramza Capital Management) and Nick Howard (Bantix Technologies and QuikStrike) to break down the complex world of futures options trading. The team dives into the movers and shakers in the futures options market, covering key sectors like gold, crude oil, and natural …
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Management young Corn & Soybeans sets the stage for a Defensive Crop later on | May 2025 Update
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8:44Celena Hawkins joins me again to go over the importance of what we need to be focused on now for our crops. Crop nutrition in the form of Nitrogen and Sulfur and weed control are critical in corn. In soybeans, it is weed control and understanding the values of appropriate stand counts for the season. It maybe less than you think. TOP Ag Services is…
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This episode provides an in-depth look at the latest trends in the futures options market. The show highlights top trades, hot products, and volatility changes. It features updates on significant movements in futures such as the E-mini S&P MidCap 400, Bitcoin, gold, NatGas, and oats on the light side, and healthcare sector, lean hogs, lumber, soybe…
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Finding the Best Value for the Dollar Spent in Farming | with Chad Gripp
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9:51Intro 0:00 Podcast 0:12 Chad Gripp joins me in this podcast to talk about finding the best value for the dollar spent in crop inputs. We talk about crop protection products, a recommendation for applying crop protection to your corn and soybeans, and general advice from a professional who farms, helps farmers, and watches new technology closely. Go…
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TWIFO 448: Exploring the Latest Research in Rates, Metals, Energy, Crypto and More...
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52:51This episode of 'This Week in Futures Options' features an in-depth discussion with Executive Director and Chief Economist Erik Norland from CME Group. Hosted by Mark Longo, the show dives into various financial markets, highlighting recent movements in futures options, interest rates, energy, metals, and the evolving landscape of cryptocurrencies.…
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TWIFO 447: Explosions, Sinking Ships, and Shiny Stuff
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57:12In this episode host Mark Longo and guest Uncle Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management discuss the latest developments in various trading markets. The show covers the explosive activity in natural gas, significant movements in gold and silver, and the volatile trends in the S&P 500 and Treasury notes amid recent tariff announcements. Uncle M…
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Corn reminders on nitrogen, weeds, and diseases | April 2025 Update in the Field
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5:56Today's video covers what we are seeing currently in the field and what some next steps or Number One Priorities will be going forward. Quite a bit of rain has fallen and there is some more rain in the forecast. What do we do when it dries up. Celena Hawkins joins me to talk about what we are seeing and what the focus should be. We reference one of…
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TWIFO 446: Historic Volatility in Metals, Energy, Rates and More
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33:44This episode of 'This Week in Futures Options' breaks down the latest trading activities in the futures options market, with a particular focus on volatile movements in commodities such as gold and oil. The host, Mark Longo, provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, options trading volumes, and the fluctuations in market volatility. He discus…
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TWIFO 445: We have a lot to talk about...
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1:05:44In this episode, host Mark Longo is joined by Dan Gramza from Gramza Capital Management to discuss the latest developments and trends in the futures options market. The show covers a range of topics including the state of the equity markets, volatility in the rates and metals markets, as well as the impact of geopolitical tensions and economic repo…
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Wendell Koehn interviews Beck's Hybrids Seed Advisor Chris Kennady | Introduction to his new role!
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9:25Watch this video to get a good background in to Chris Kennady. He has recently announced his acceptance of the job for Beck's Hybrids Seed Advisor. This role will help dealers and customers to be more successful in the West Central/ SW Missouri region. Welcome aboard, Chris! TOP Ag Services is a Beck's Hybrids seed dealer. We provide Hybrid Corn Se…
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Corn Sprouted and emerging after rain and cold | April 8, 2025 report from the field on conditions
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6:25Celena Hawkins, Beck's Hybrids field agronomist joins me today to check in on the corn crop that was planted prior to inches of rain and a couple mornings of a light frost. Intro 0:00 Podcast 01:17 TOP Ag Services is a Beck's Hybrids seed dealer. We provide Hybrid Corn Seed, Soybean Seed, and Wheat Seed. Beck's has access to the best genetics and t…
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TWIFO 444: Tariff Storm in Equities, Metals and More
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52:18In this episode, host Mark Longo and guest Scott Bauer from Prosper Trading Academy dive into the week's dynamic market developments. They cover a volatile trading day with significant movements in the S&P and discuss strategies around zero-day options. The episode features detailed analysis of futures options markets, including equities, metals, a…
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In this episode of This Week in Futures Options, host Mark Longo is joined by Kevin Green from the Schwab Network to dissect the latest trends and trading activity in the futures options market. The discussion starts with a breakdown of significant movements in various asset classes, including corn, wheat, soybean oil, and WTI. Corn shows notable v…
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