Best Wasd Podcasts (2026)

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Dec WASDE Bullish Corn 16:54

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December WASDE: The last one for 2025 & USDA punts! 10:30

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USDA punts any U.S. production changes to January Expect more volatility and market attention next month Corn The only change? Increase to exports Soy complex No changes to the U.S. soybean balance sheet Wheat Ditto for U.S. wheat balance sheet: No changes Global wheat production rose further Now a 5% increase vs. 2024/25 Sugar Beet sugar productio…

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Purdue Extension Educators, 4-H Projects, & Underrated Skills 40:53

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Think 4-H is just showing cattle? Think again! Special guests Danielle Walker and Taylor Chastain join hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Taylor and Danielle are both extension educators for Purdue University, and Danielle also serves as their Ag and Natural Resou…

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Our predictions for 2026: On your mark, get set, go! 30:35

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Corn wet milling Investments made will impact availability of liquid sweeteners Sugar World sugar stays under 17 cents per lb Brazil: Another monster crop STU goes up: 18% by summer More forfeitures during the summer months Wheat U.S. acreage at an all-time low Global production output to be more like last year’s than this year’s output (800 MMT vs…

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Premier Energy, Diesel Prices, & Gift Pranks 41:15

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Where might diesel prices be headed? Special guests, Chad Stuckwisch and Todd Masten join hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Todd serves as the Business Development Manager and Chad is an energy sales and account manager for Premier Energy. In addition to learning ab…

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Dennis Gartman's 22 Rules of Trading 29:56

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To subscribe to our free weekly newsletter that compliments this podcast, please click here. To subscribe to our free quarterly marketing and price outlook webinars, please click here All of my contact information is below. Please reach out any time about trading and hedging in the grains and oilseeds markets. Craig Turner – Commodity Futures Broke…

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Indiana Department of Ag, Indiana USDA Hub, & Ag Advancements 47:36

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How do we build up agriculture economic development? Returning guest, Don Lamb joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. As you may remember, Don is the Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. In addition to sharing about his career background and …

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'Twas the week before Christmas... 10:19

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...and Nicole's got the mic, rhyming her way through a poem that is sure to be liked. Happy holidays from McKeany-Flavell! Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information ServicesBy McKeany-Flavell

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Propane Safety, Keep Full Program, & Power Tools 29:21

22d ago29:21

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We’re all about propane today! Special guest Brennan Gilbert and most edited guest, Bill Houze join hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Bill has been in propane sales and Brennan is a district manager. They have both been with Premier Energy for years now and have see…

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Soybean oil: A wild ride in 2025! What's next for 2026? 22:22

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Soybean oil futures Why do we keep coming back to the same spot? Soybean oil in biofuels A combo of the known and unknown Food consumption Consumer trends of all forms to drive demand GLP-1s: A fad or here to stay? Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services…

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Women in Agriculture, Leadership Gaps, & Ag Myths 41:41

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How do we navigate the leadership gap that exists with recent graduates in agriculture who don’t have the farm background? Special and returning guest Sarah Beth Aubrey joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Sarah Beth is the CEO and Founder of The Envoy Group and CEO and Founder o…

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Around the world (sugar) in 16 minutes! 16:32

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Ethanol from corn and high sugar share increasing Brazil production in 2024/25 Global surplus pressuring world # 11 sugar prices When will low prices impact production? Missed Wednesday’s webinar on Systematic Timing Models? Watch now on our IQ platform! Not an IQ subscriber? Reach out to us to learn more! Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Ex…

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Phytotoxins, Ascend Products, & Hunting Mishaps 35:05

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What exactly are phytotoxins? Glenn Longabaugh joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama back in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. As everyone’s favorite (and only) technical agronomist at Premier Companies, Glenn is here to share about more than just otter toilets. Glenn, Sal, and Jeff discuss phytotoxi…

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Potential market movers for the balance of 2025 17:13

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FOMC decision on Dec. 10 Crude oil production vs. demand Supreme Court ruling on Trump tariffs Dec. 9 WASDE Next Wednesday is our last webinar of 2025! Procurement Timing Models: Taking the Emotion Out of Procurement Wed., December 3, 11am PT / 2pm ET Clients, be on the lookout for your invite, or anyone can sign up now at mckeany-flavell.com Happy…

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November WASDE Report, Domestic Bean Usage, & Hunting Stories 32:37

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What happened to October’s WASDE report? Returning and very special guest Aaron Bledsoe joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. He’s the Grain Merchandiser and a resident hunter for Premier Companies, and between his hunting stories and thoughtful insight, you’ll see today why he’s …

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What's ahead for the sugar market in 2026 18:22

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Will the closure of refining cause some regional tightness? Burdensome inventories for both beet and cane Will it keep pressure on prices? The International Sweetener Colloquium is now on the radar! Come prepared to talk 2027 Mark your calendars for our next webinar! Procurement Timing Models: Taking the Emotion Out of Procurement Wed., December 3,…

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CountryMark Pipeline, ISO Technology, & Upcoming Projects 42:48

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When you think of the midwest, you may not think of “black gold,” but maybe you won’t discount it after this episode. Special and returning guest Matt Smorch joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Matt is the President and CEO of CountryMark Cooperative. Matt joins us to discuss th…

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November WASDE: It’s back! 24:16

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Corn Downward revision to usage for feed and residual Soy complex Soybean carry-in lowered a bit Most puzzling was soybean oil! Wheat U.S. balance sheet as expected Higher production boosts U.S. stocks Global wheat production increases galore! Sugar Massive adjustments to sugar deliveries Both beet and cane production lowered Host: Michael Caughlan…

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Temple & Temple Excavating, Roadwork Cycles, & Irrational Fears 22:09

2M ago22:09

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Is there more roadwork happening or does it just feel that way? Special guest Josh Haley joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Josh is the CEO at Temple & Temple Excavating and Paving in Salem, Indiana. Josh, Jeff, and Sal will explore how Josh went from a general laborer to the C…

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The plastic pressure point: How resin markets are shaping 2026 procurement strategies 16:14

2M ago16:14

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Q4 2025 snapshot of market conditions Is market softness present? Preparing for 2026 with budget considerations Not a client on McKeany-Flavell’s IQ Intelligence Platform? Visit mckeany-flavell.com to learn more! Commodity dashboards Dynamic data & interactive charts Analytics & calculators Price forecasts Downloadable data, charts, and tables Host…

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WASDE Nov 14 and Webinar Thursday, Nov 6 16:25

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To subscribe to our free weekly newsletter that compliments this podcast, please click here. To subscribe to our free quarterly marketing and price outlook webinars, please click here All of my contact information is below. Please reach out any time about trading and hedging in the grains and oilseeds markets. Craig Turner – Commodity Futures Broke…

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AGROTAIN, Stabilizing Nitrogen, & Dumb Issues 38:32

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Considering skipping that treated Nitrogen application next year? Stu Hirt and Cody Hornaday join hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Stu is the Territory Business Manager and Cody is the Technical Agronomist for Koch Agronomic Services. Though they’re rookies to the …

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What’s so spooky about soybeans & chocolate? 10:59

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Soybeans Soybean prices “rise from the dead” to 15-month highs! China/U.S. trade announcements require careful analysis How impactful in the short and long term? Chocolate Halloween chocolate prices are up, up, up! Retail chains may be running some promos to try and get a lot of volume sold Will they be successful? Want to go more in depth on cocoa…

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Insecticide Resistance, Alfalfa Weevils, & Procrastination 33:05

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What’s happening when your alfalfa field has been treated but still becomes a weevil buffet? Brand new guest, Erika Rodbell, PhD, joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Dr. Rodbell is the Forage Research Agronomist at Forage Genetics International, and she’s here to discuss the dre…

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Corn sweetener negotiations on simmer… 8:02

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Not much movement on price direction for 2026 Corn wet millers offering multiple solutions to manage coproducts Product demand is still a concern going into negotiations Two webinars back-to-back! Make sure to register for both! Seasonal Market Outlook Webinar Wed., October 29, 11am PT / 2pm ET Cocoa Market Update Webinar Wed., November 5, 11am PT …

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Gold Retreats and Ag Markets Range Bound 25:57

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To subscribe to our free weekly newsletter that compliments this podcast, please click here. To subscribe to our free quarterly marketing and price outlook webinars, please click here All of my contact information is below. Please reach out any time about trading and hedging in the grains and oilseeds markets. Craig Turner – Commodity Futures Broke…

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Active Ingredients in Pesticides, Tariffs, & Underrated Skills 30:08

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We’re talking about AI, but it might not be the AI you’re thinking of. Returning guest Kyle Schonert joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Kyle is the Field Marketing Director for WinField United, and he’s here to talk with us about the tariff landscape as it relates to active ingred…

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What are markets focusing on without USDA data? 31:05

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Corn Corn yield likely falling on disappointing harvest results thus far Record crop still expected north of 16 billion bushels Corn exports appear to remain strong; other categories remain to be seen Wheat U.S. wheat production increases should boost ending stocks Could U.S. export demand surpass 900 million bushels? Winter wheat plantings about 6…

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Coffee prices: Short term and long term diverge 17:25

3M ago17:25

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Carlos Mera and Oran van Dort discuss the spike in coffee prices. Despite so many factors affecting the coffee market in the last couple of years, global exports in the 12 months to August remained remarkably stable. A significant drop in Brazilian exports is being offset by increases in a number of countries, from large producers like Vietnam and …

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United Producers, Preconditioned Calves, & Indispensable Tools 38:22

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Cows can lose over 100 pounds per night, but how? Special and returning guest Ryan Batt has taken Jeff and Sal out of the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. As you may remember, Ryan is the Facility Manager for United Producers Inc, and they’re coming to us from the Little York Livestock Market. In additi…

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The October WASDE that wasn’t: A look at what might have been for sugar & corn 23:37

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Big question: Will the government shutdown end in time for November WASDE? Corn Corn carry-in up Yields down, but still a record Harvest acres lower? Future S&D risks: Feed and exports Sugar Sugar production likely lower than September WASDE Will sugar deliveries decline for a second consecutive year? Save the date for our next webinar! Seasonal Ma…

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Delayed Senescence, Push Tests, & Recent Vacations 36:41

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Soy complex woes maybe everybody knows… 20:17

3M ago20:17

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Soybean production could be lower than expected due to late-season weather dynamics Soybean meal needs more homes Soybean oil market ambiguity continues Save the date for our next webinar! Seasonal Market Outlook Webinar Wed., October 29, 11am PT / 2pm ET Clients, be on the lookout for your invite, or anyone can sign up now at mckeany-flavell.com H…

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US Economy, AI, and Total Factor Productivity 29:28

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To subscribe to our free weekly newsletter that compliments this podcast, please click here. To subscribe to our free quarterly marketing and price outlook webinars, please click here All of my contact information is below. Please reach out any time about trading and hedging in the grains and oilseeds markets. Craig Turner – Commodity Futures Broke…

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September WASDE Report, Global Bean Market & Honey Do List 30:20

3M ago30:20

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“Everyone’s wondering where’s this market gonna go?” Sal’s the lone host for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies, but he’s in good company with fan favorite Aaron Bledsoe joining him in the podcast room. If you’ve been around the podcast for any amount of time, you already know Aaron is the Grain Merchandiser for Premier…

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Corn harvest sparks the beginning of 2026 corn wet milling negotiations 13:10

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Corn futures may have already hit harvest lows Feed demand picks up in December Could that support coproduct values through Q1 2026? Key to wet milling contract negotiations: Understanding corn grind allocation Not a client on McKeany-Flavell’s IQ Intelligence Platform? Visit mckeany-flavell.com to learn more! Commodity dashboards Dynamic data & in…

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Argentine Tax Holiday Pressures Ag Prices 34:18

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To subscribe to our free weekly newsletter that compliments this podcast, please click here. To subscribe to our free quarterly marketing and price outlook webinars, please click here All of my contact information is below. Please reach out any time about trading and hedging in the grains and oilseeds markets. Craig Turner – Commodity Futures Broke…

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Taranis, AI in Agriculture, & Funny Drive Sights 36:45

4M ago36:45

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How can you identify tar spot from 90 feet above a field? With Taranis! We’ve got three special guests, Luke Schnitker, Brad Roberts, and Cory Edge, joining host Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Luke is celebrating a recent promotion to Director of Crop Protection and Seed with Premier C…

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Weather outlook for fall 2025 & beyond 12:00

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A weak La Niña is now in the forecast What does that mean for the long-range weather outlook and commodities? Drought in the U.S. has expanded in recent months Will La Niña offer any relief? Watch out for the potential of planting and harvest delays in Brazil this winter Not a customer on McKeany-Flavell’s IQ Intelligence Platform? Visit mckeany-fl…

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Rogo Ag, Soil Sampling, & Bad Home Improvements 46:17

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Why does soil sampling depth matter? Host Sal Sama is joined in the podcast room by special guests, Drew Schumacher and Blake Albrecht. Drew is the co-founder and CEO of ROGO Ag, a high accuracy soil sampling company, and Blake is the TRAX Agronomy Lead West at Premier Companies. You’ll hear about Drew’s career path and how he went from working in …

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September WASDE: What's driving prices? 26:52

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Corn Domestic corn acreage increased Corn yield lowered: Still too much, too soon? Slow down in ethanol Soy Complex Uptick in soybean ending stocks and slightly higher acreage Upward to revision to crush Where’s China? What's driving prices? Not much in the way of change short of production adjustments for corn, soy complex, but it’s what we DON’T …

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September WASDE Tomorrow 23:58

4M ago23:58

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In this podcast we take a look at the September WASDE expectations. We go over our long term support levels, why we like buying old crop down here, and how to start marketing new crop corn, soybeans, wheat and canola. To subscribe to our free weekly newsletter that compliments this podcast, please click here. To subscribe to our free quarterly mark…

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Herbicide Strategies, Red Crown Rot, & Crop Damage Stories 32:19

4M ago32:19

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What have we learned from the 2025 answer plots? While Jeff is probably off doing his hair, host Sal Sama is joined in the podcast room by the fan favorite, Glenn Longabaugh. Glenn is famous for being the Technical Agronomist for Premier Companies, and he’s also an amateur investigator for crop damage caused by animals. Glenn will share about the s…

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Pre-heat for upcoming WASDE: Corn, soybeans & sugar outlook 24:17

4M ago24:17

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Corn Corn yields should see reduction 2025/26 stocks could test 2.0 billion? Soybeans Balance sheet could get tighter on possible yield reduction Sugar Will USDA be able to cut into sugar surplus? Will the Louisiana cane crop meet record forecast of 2.154 million STRV? Has recent weather cut into the 262,000 STRV increase in beet production forecas…

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Jacobi Sales, Draper Headers, & Making Family Crazy 39:51

4M ago39:51

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What do the northern lights have to do with farming equipment? Jay Rieckers joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama in the podcast room for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Jay is the Service Manager and in large equipment sales at Jacobi Sales and Service. You’ll learn about Jay’s career path and what led to him movin…

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It’s Labor Day! That means fall & corn sweetener negotiations have commenced 14:22

4M ago14:22

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Where is the corn sweetener market currently in negotiation? Corn crop is seeing some challenges in August Top-end yield expectations could be revised lower Co-product credit reconciliation and reporting will be a major topic of discussion Mark your calendar for our upcoming webinar! Energy Market Update Webinar Wed., September 17, 11am PT / 2pm ET…

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Celebrating 200 Episodes, Premier Ag Changes, & Recent Reads 21:02

4M ago21:02

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There’s something exciting about this episode! It’s number 200! To help us celebrate, special guest Harold Cooper joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama in the podcast room. As you may remember from previous episodes, Harold is the CEO of Premier Companies who’s been with the podcast from the very beginning and with the company for about 25 years. Y…

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Checking in on corn & soybeans! A crop tour update 27:12

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Pro Farmer sees strong corn yields for much of the Belt Soybean pod counts well above last year for a few states Findings for one “I” state leave room for uncertainty As is often the case, regional weather dynamics may come into play for final national averages Not a customer on McKeany-Flavell’s IQ Intelligence Platform? Visit mckeany-flavell.com …

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Ag Account Management, Career Growth, & Phone Wallpapers 21:11

5M ago21:11

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What do Washington DC, hay fields, and the Indiana concert scene have in common? Isaac has worked in all of them! Isaac Murdock is the featured employee joining Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. He is one of the newest account managers for Premier Companies and works in the Worthington, IN a…

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August WASDE: Record yields in corn & sugar harvest has begun 20:03

5M ago20:03

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Sugar Beet crop is looking excellent Potential record yields? Harvesting has begun! Louisiana crop raised while Florida stays about the same Corn Huge record on yield! Due to lots of crops and good weather Biggest surprise? More acreage picked up Soy complex What corn gained, soybeans lost Planted acres and exports down Wheat More loss of acreage Y…