Ep. 69 Developing a Market Plan in the Post-Harvest Window

Ep. 69 Developing a Market Plan in the Post-Harvest Window

by | Nov 10, 2025 | Ag Markets

With harvest wrapping up across much of the Midsouth, today’s episode looks at how pre-harvest marketing strategies can guide decision-making after the crop is in the bin. Dr. Ryan Loy is joined by Dr. Andrew McKenzie and Mr. Scott Stiles to discuss how to adapt pre-harvest marketing plans for the post-harvest window, factoring in storage costs, breakevens, and recent export-driven price moves in soybeans.

Ep. 68 Prevented Planting: When (if ever) is it a good business decision to take the PP indemnity?

Ep. 68 Prevented Planting: When (if ever) is it a good business decision to take the PP indemnity?

by | Nov 3, 2025 | Ag Markets

Join us for an in-depth discussion between Hunter Biram and Ryan Loy on prevented planting (PP) decisions in Arkansas rice production. Using simulated 2025 yield and price outcomes, they evaluate when PP could be financially preferable to planting. The episode also addresses second-crop soybean considerations and how the timing and scale of pre-plant costs can determine whether PP is a strategic choice or a costly one.