Podcasts by In The Driver
A podcast for grain producers on taking charge of risk and revenue.
Further podcasts by ADM, ADM Farmer Services
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Four Grain Marketing Principles from 2023-12-13T12:58:20.744626
Why you need to plan, execute, adjust, and evaluate your decisions.
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Four Grain Marketing Principles from 2022-03-07T02:21:13.168540
Why you need to plan, execute, adjust, and evaluate your decisions.
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Four Grain Marketing Principles from 2022-02-22T17:05:58.945654
Why you need to plan, execute, adjust, and evaluate your decisions.
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Harvest Contracts from 2022-02-22T17:05:58.940662
Get cash now and capture potential market rallies with Price Point™ and ADM Advantage Expert?.
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Work the 2019 Grain Markets from 2022-02-22T17:05:58.894649
Opportunities to make a profit on corn and soybeans will take disciplined, strategic marketing.
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Being Bankable to Your Lender from 2022-02-22T17:05:58.889885
There are things you can control to be a good lending risk: understanding your financial condition, having a marketing plan, and actively reducing costs.
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Old and New Crop Marketing 2019 from 2022-02-22T17:05:58.889150
As harvest approaches, take action before time runs out on better market opportunities.
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How to Reduce Your Fertilizer Costs from 2022-02-22T17:05:58.888440
ADM streamlines procurement from the mine and passes the savings along to you.
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Preserve Quality in Your Harvest Grain from 2022-02-22T17:05:58.887699
There are forecasts for a wet 2019 harvest. Here are tips on drying and storing grain in those conditions.
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What Does Fertilizer Really Cost? from 2022-02-22T17:05:58.883617
There's a world market for fertilizer. Learn how to capitalize on it to lock in better prices and improve your margins.
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Offers: How to Let Them Work from 2022-02-22T17:05:58.879277
Offers are a simple tool to market grain at a price you like – without paying attention to markets 24/7. Both soft and firm offers have a place in the game plan. Know how to use them.
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New Year: A Toast to Your Grain Marketing and Crop Insurance Plan from 2022-02-22T17:05:58.873498
There will be a lot of grain marketing opportunities on the table in 2021. One area where farmers can capture more upside is through new crop insurance products coming on the market.
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Kick Off Your 2021 With These 5 Tips from 2022-02-22T17:05:58.872734
The five most played episodes of In the Driver’s Seat in 2020 covered markets, mental health, fertilizer, sustainable agriculture and using the offer system as a grain marketing tool.
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Ag Chatter: Deciphering the Grain Market Report from 2021-12-15T19:59:07
Jacqueline Holland, grain market analyst from Farm Futures, discusses top factors that drove grain and oilseed market activity in 2021, and she puts her knowledge of industry lingo to the test.
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Conduct a SWOT Analysis to Chart a Direction for Your Farm Business from 2021-11-19T18:09:04
Jim Versweyveld, a Farm Management outreach specialist for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension, discusses the merits of a SWOT analysis as part of strategic planning for farm...
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The 4-Hs of Harvest from 2021-09-14T15:19:28
South Dakota-based Grain Origination Specialist Kallie Schade covers the 4-Hs (Homework, Highs, Hurdles and Humor) of harvest based on her experience working with farmers and marrying one.
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The Rise of Women in Agriculture: Planting Their Own Paths from 2021-07-27T14:15:57
Prairie Farmer Editor Holly Spangler reflects on family farm life, covering the agriculture industry, and the rise of female producers over the last decade.
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Navigating the Corn and Soybean Markets from 2021-06-23T15:53:51
ADM’s Dean Durdan shares insights about the factors governing grain prices in an especially volatile year.
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Ag Mental Health: The Most Valuable Asset on any Farm are the People from 2021-05-13T16:46:20
Dr. Nick Weshinskey from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine talks about educating the ADM grain origination team to recognize signs of mental strain in farmers and ways to offer support.
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Calculate the Best Fertilizer Strategy for your Operation from 2021-03-18T13:00
Listen and learn about new tools including the ADM Fertilizer Calculator and ADM Fertilizer Portal, their key features, and the optimal time to compare prices and purchase crop nutrients.
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Watch for Signals in the Grain Market from 2021-02-10T14:00
ADM Territory Manager Bernie Spindler shares his personal approach to grain marketing as a family farmer while leveraging his professional insights into market trends as a core member of the ADM Ma...
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Tackling 5 Common Grain Marketing Mistakes from 2020-11-12T15:22:51
Leaning on three decades of historical data, grain marketing expert Ed Usset shares some common mistakes that farmers can overcome to create a winning grain marketing strategy for their operation.
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Making the Most of the 2020 Fall Rally from 2020-09-30T15:53:32
ADM offers contracts to ride a price rally and help you execute your plan—but if you’ve had a yield issue, first estimate your crop insurance payout.
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GrainBridge: Powerfully Simple Grain Marketing Now At Your Fingertips from 2020-09-23T17:02:58
GrainBridge is a new platform that combines your records with multiple grain buyers. Later upgrades will help you make even more profitable and confident marketing decisions.
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Play Ball with Sustainable Farming from 2020-08-27T13:47:16
After harvest, it’s important to ready your soil for the harsh winter and spring months. A marquee group of ag and food companies called Field to Market has created programs across the country to h...
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In the Buddy Seat: Put Your ADM Rep to Work from 2020-06-24T18:00:03
When farming gets busy, relationships can fall to the wayside. But one collaboration holds real margin potential: the one with your ADM representative. Three simple steps get this person working on...
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The State of Ag in Disrupted Markets from 2020-05-13T18:13:34
After three "black swan" events including COVID-19, here's a market outlook and ways to prepare for potential weather rallies.
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Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health from 2020-04-28T18:55:43
Farming is stressful. It’s crucial to practice self-care and tap into many available resources.
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Sustainable Farming: What's in it for You? from 2020-02-27T14:21:19
As the demand for sustainably sourced food rises, find out how conservation practices can help you profit, now and over the long term.
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Five Tips for a Better 2020 Crop Year from 2020-01-15T19:05:29
Go for small wins, execute your plan, save on fertilizer, use offers, and resist emotional decisions—all can be huge in their impact.
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Use Your Crop Insurance for an Edge in Grain Marketing from 2019-12-12T15:13:32
As a guarantee against price and yield, crop insurance gives you the confidence to market profitably before harvest.
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Defeat Your "Squirrel Brain" for Better Grain Marketing from 2019-11-14T19:51:35
Certain habits of thought can sabotage good decision-making. Here's how to exert discipline and get better results in the market.
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STRATUM — What to Expect and Why You Should Care from 2019-10-23T18:38:53
New platform will show local cash bids and account information, soon let farmers sell grain online 24/7, and calculate real-time profitability for better decisions.
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The Rise of Women in Farming from 2019-06-12T12:16:24
More than 55% of all farms have a female operators, and 38% are the primary decision-maker. Maria Cox of Illinois shares her role and approach.
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Next-Gen Producers Are Optimistic from 2019-05-22T16:13:07
Three young producers taking over the family farm discuss why they see a bright future, including better ag technology.
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Decision Time: Understanding Late Plant Issues from 2019-05-17T16:00:18
Plant or file an insurance claim? Experts weigh in.
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Decision Time: The Market Impact of Tariffs and Weather from 2019-05-17T16:00:16
This is a 100-year event. Hear analysis of the markets and how to prepare.
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Farm with a Higher Business IQ from 2019-04-25T14:12:14
Some call today's challenging farm economy the “winter of agriculture." Those who improve 5% in many areas will live to see the "spring of agriculture."
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Keep Your Head During Challenging Markets from 2019-03-20T13:02:15
Jump on rallies, use offers and price protection, and focus on your break-even.
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News-Proof Your Grain Marketing from 2019-03-11T12:36:49
With China trade and other news unsettled, take steps to improve farm stability.
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Control Your Odds from 2019-02-13T13:42:28
Widen your margins by making fertilizer purchases and grain marketing plans at the same time.
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Make 2019 Work from 2019-01-14T20:16:23
With markets uncertain, it's urgent to take control of your grain marketing.
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Save Big on Fertilizer Costs from 2018-09-12T12:16:52
Buy in bulk and get ADM's recommendations on the best times to purchase.
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Smarter Buys in Fertilizer from 2018-03-20T16:12:08
Lock in prices and buy in bulk for control of a big expense.
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Evaluate Your Grain Marketing Honestly from 2018-03-20T16:11:49
Apply wins, losses, and opportunities to start fresh, or improve performance.
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Adjust Your Grain Marketing with Discipline from 2018-03-20T16:11:29
Flexibility means changing your method, not your objective.
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Execute Your Grain Marketing Objectively from 2018-03-20T16:11:04
Once you know price targets, some smart tools and contracts can capture them.
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Plan Your Grain Marketing Simply from 2018-03-20T15:59:11
Connect the risk and revenue dots and come out with a strategy.
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