Episode
August 20, 2020
Episode 19: How will the derecho impact basis?
Rodney discusses the impact of the recent derecho on his family farm in Dwight, Illinois. Then, Gabe and Rodney shake their heads at a recent article claiming corn basis could go — wait for it — to $4.
Listen Now
Episode
August 19, 2020
Episode 18: Illinois Corn Health, July 2020
Corn basis isn’t where it needs to be in Illinois. If you’re farming in the area, what tools and approaches can help you make the most out of a grain marketing decision? Gabe and Rodney cover the numeric and psychological considerations to keep you profitable heading into...
Listen Now
Episode
July 29, 2020
Episode 17: Your farm as an LLC?
The benefits of incorporating your farm to mitigate risk – with a small digression from the guys about why a high debt-to-asset ratio may not be what it seems.
Listen Now
Episode
July 29, 2020
Episode 16: China's buying U.S. corn
A recent 1.76 million ton purchase of U.S. corn by Chinese buyers marks the largest export in three decades. But what effect did it have on the market – and the staggering carryout?Like what you hear? Remember to subscribe, leave a five-star rating, and share GrainWaves ...
Listen Now
Episode
July 14, 2020
Episode 14: USDA's 2020 Acreage Report
The guys discuss how farmers should prepare for the upcoming Acreage Report from the USDA, set to release on noon of June 30. Like what you hear? Remember to subscribe, leave a five-star rating, and share GrainWaves with your friends and family.
Listen Now
Episode
July 14, 2020
Episode 15: Reactions to USDA July Report
Rodney and Gabe talk through the USDA's "sharply unchanged" July WASDE report.
Listen Now
Episode
June 24, 2020
Episode 13: What kind of plan do you want?
A farmer calls Rodney to talk through a complicated question: If I'm long corn the rest of my life, how should I be marketing it?
Listen Now
Episode
June 12, 2020
Episode 12. Live with GrainWaves: June 4th, 2020
The first live recording of the GrainWaves podcast, where the guys discuss the components of a modern grain marketing plan – and how you can successfully assemble them.
Listen Now
Episode
June 03, 2020
Episode 11: Disciplined Marketing Plans
There's always reasons to break from a profitable path – like trying to meet cash flow needs, betting on the come, or becoming overwhelmed with the complexity of transactions. But there are simple, straightforward solutions, like a disciplined marketing plan, to bring...
Listen Now
Episode
May 22, 2020
Episode 10: Perspective on Global Price
You’ve got enough to focus on: don't try to out-guess the global market; focus on operating within it. Gabe and Rodney cover the importance of the South American crop to a U.S. farmer, the wisdom of crowds, and seeing farmers as scientists. Plus: how the market shapes its...
Listen Now