Crop merchandising has been stubbornly analog for decades. Scale tickets, phone calls, and texts are the way business gets done. Inconsistent standards, incomplete information, and lack of visibility into what’s happening have been accepted as

46. Jacqueline Holland, Grain Market Analyst @ Farm Futures

Jan 20th, 2022 30m 54s

When working on her masters in agricultural economics, Jacqueline Holland focused her research on large farm decision-making and precision crop technology. She brings that strong knowledge of large agribusiness management to her daily reporting

45. Angie Setzer, @GoddessofGrain

Aug 19th, 2021 1h 11m

Angie Setzer, a grain marketing specialist you probably know by her twitter handle, Goddess of Grain, joins GrainWaves to talk farmer mindsets, the future of ag transportation, and digital media as a powerful tool for education.Like what you h

44. NGFA convention trends?

Jun 16th, 2021 6m 47s

Weren’t able to attend the NGFA convention this year? Rodney breaks down 3 trends he saw from the show floor — including the importance of end-to-end technology solutions — alongside Kearney Klein, a logistics executive who leads transportation

43. Thad England: What’s going on with Iowa basis?

Jun 2nd, 2021 24m 22s

Calling in from western Iowa, grain marketer Thad England gives an update on what he’s seeing and hearing from farmers and buyers as corn & beans continue their historic rally. Why does this year feel different than 2012? Which pricing contract

42. Mark Johnson of GrainBridge

May 17th, 2021 44m 3s

The growth of analytics and data science in the grain business will be a trend to watch over the next decade. And it won’t be us vs. machines. It will be us + machines. Because tech will need to prioritize human relationships for it to succeed

41. Jason Wheeler of Elevator's Cut

Apr 6th, 2021 33m 23s

Jason Wheeler, co-host of Elevator’s Cut and grain merchandising specialist at White Commercial, stops by to talk with Rodney on how a strong, local grain buyer can be so important to a town’s economy. When the buyer makes more money, the farme

40. The future of ag freight?

Apr 1st, 2021 25m 57s

Kearney Klein knows carriers don’t want to spend more time sourcing loads. He knows farmers and grain buyers want faster access to freight, with more clarity around rates. He’s seen how the whole agricultural transport industry could benefit fr

39. Why is grain merchandising not a zero-sum game?

Mar 1st, 2021 33m 47s

Welcome Aline Pezente, new co-host of GrainWaves, who talks with Rodney on how the business of grain merchandising is not a zero-sum game between growers and buyers. Both sides stand to be more profitable with an efficient, digital, and data-dr

38. What is a good price for corn?

Feb 9th, 2021 38m 31s

Whether or not a price is ever “good” depends on two factors, says Jake Mower, a data scientist working on the technology behind Indigo Marketplace: whether the outcome was good, and whether the decision-making process to get to that outcome wa

37. The Power of AgYield

Jan 27th, 2021 34m 15s

From digital trading systems to artificial intelligence, AgYield has built a portfolio of powerful technology tools that simplify the grain marketing process for farmers. Their vision, when founding the company over a decade ago, was ahead of t

36. Thad England: Strategizing Grain Sales for Farmers

Dec 23rd, 2020 21m 50s

Grain marketing specialist Thad England joins Rodney to talk end-of-year markets, and what growers should have in their plans heading into 2021. Plus: why do former seed salespeople make the best grain originators?Like what you hear? Remembe

35. The Importance of South American Crop Seasons

Dec 18th, 2020 21m 11s

As the South American export market has grown in importance over the last twenty years, so too has the region’s impact on futures prices. What details should you pay attention to as we head into 2021?Like what you hear? Remember to subscribe

34. Most Important USDA Report?

Dec 14th, 2020 4m 47s

Rodney walks through why the end-of-March planting intentions report from the USDA is the most important crop report of the year for domestic farmers.Like what you hear? Remember to subscribe, leave a five-star rating, and share GrainWaves w

33. Blockchain in agriculture?

Dec 1st, 2020 6m 45s

Will the use of blockchain and distributed ledgers fundamentally change how grain is traded? The short answer is no – but the the transparency these systems bring will be essential for food traceability.Like what you hear? Remember to subscr

32. How do you settle a corn futures contract?

Oct 30th, 2020 10m 9s

Find the three ways to "unwind" or settle a corn futures contract when the time comes.Like what you hear? Remember to subscribe, leave a five-star rating, and share GrainWaves with your friends and family.

31. Dennis Delaughter Part II: Trusting the Technical System

Oct 23rd, 2020 26m 29s

In the second part of our interview with farmer turned grain marketing advisor Dennis DeLaughter, we dig into the components of his "technical" system: how it rapidly identifies elevated risk, keeps farmers within the top 25% of the market pric

30. How to execute cash spot grain contracts?

Oct 12th, 2020 19m 29s

Rodney and Gabe walk through the challenges, and possible solutions for both growers and buyers when executing a cash spot grain contract.Like what you hear? Remember to subscribe, leave a five-star rating, and share GrainWaves with your frien

29. Marketing at Harvest?

Oct 9th, 2020 17m 5s

As 2020 harvest gets into full swing, Gabe and Rodney take a look at the market, and why $4 corn may not be as far away as it previously felt.Like what you hear? Remember to subscribe, leave a five-star rating, and share GrainWaves with your f

28. Dennis Delaughter I: Learning on the Chicago Board of Trade

Oct 5th, 2020 31m 44s

After farming for forty years in Texas, Dennis DeLaughter sold his stake in the operation to focus solely on grain marketing. He had -- since 1981 -- been intrigued by the math behind market movements, and wanted to work harder on their unpredi

27. How to sell freeze damaged crops?

Sep 23rd, 2020 8m 12s

The earliest freeze of the past decade crept across North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Minnesota early this month. If you're staring down frost-bitten corn that hadn't reached black layer, follow these grain marketing tips to still turn

26. What is the Medici Effect?

Sep 18th, 2020 20m 2s

Gabe and Rodney cover how a diversity of perspectives enable innovation, within and outside of agriculture.Like what you hear? Remember to subscribe, leave a five-star rating, and share GrainWaves with your friends and family.If you feel

25. How to market rice?

Sep 11th, 2020 27m 16s

Taking a break from the discussion around corn and beans, Gabe and Rodney head south to dive in to the most "political" of crops: rice. Hear from guest Sean Belmont, head of grain marketing at Indigo, for how rice farmers can work with Indigo t

24. Tips for Missouri Bean Farmers (September 2020)

Sep 4th, 2020 15m 59s

Farming soybeans in Missouri? Gabe and Rodney have market insights to help know if you should sell into the current rally.Like what you hear? Remember to subscribe, leave a five-star rating, and share GrainWaves with your friends and family.

23. Tips for Dayton Ohio (September 2020)

Aug 28th, 2020 17m 50s

Living in – or near – Dayton, Ohio, with a record harvest coming your way? There's an opportunity to make 30 cents more on each of those bushels. Take advantage of the spread with these next steps.Like what you hear? Remember to subscribe, l