Podcasts by The Elevators Cut Podcast

DP and Dogman from 2023-10-10T10:56:37

Do you believe in conspiracy theories? Does Bigfoot have a cousin? Can Elevators charge double digit monthly DP fees? Grab your trench coat and listen to find out as the guys delve into the inne...

Harvest Time Companion Episode from 2023-09-05T09:30

An extended version of our normal podcast to help keep you company during the long hours of harvest. We mix in grain talk with a lot of our own personal preferences, stories, and strange perspec...

PreHarvest PepTalk from 2023-08-17T09:45

The guys discuss their ideas on the upcoming crop merchandising year and touch on the secret to unmitigated success (probably) for the basis trader.

Summer of Spreadz from 2023-07-27T10:00

What do spreads and summer have in common? They both start with “S”, duh. In this episode the guys get back to the business of grain merchandising and delve into what the ongoing shift in corn s...

The Co-op’s Cut with Scott Hardy from 2023-07-18T10:00

What makes Cooperatives great? What makes them struggle? We chat with retired Co-Op Veteran, Scott Hardy, to discuss all he has seen over the years with Boards, GMs, Mergers, Patronage, and more...

Blackberry Storytime with Grain Veteran Scott Hardy from 2023-06-27T10:00

Lovingly and famously known as "The July 1st Story," friend of the show and grain industry mentor to many, Scott Hardy, shares his harrowing tale from his days on the road visiting grain elevato...

What Does It Even Mean? from 2023-05-23T10:00

Having exhausted this month's supply of market quips, the guys discuss the sayings of the grain biz that may or may not have any bearing on reality.

What Game are you Playing? from 2023-05-11T11:00

Roger recently listened to an insightful podcast which of course is a foreign concept to us, so Roger shared some of the big concepts from it and the guys discuss how these insights apply to our...

Psychology of a Merchandiser from 2023-05-04T11:00

The guys are back from hiatus with a lively discussion on how merchandisers are coping with the current basis and spread environment and how that is affecting their plans for the next season. Wh...

Capturing the Farmer’s Attention from 2023-03-01T10:00

We delve into the farmer-elevator relationship from the perspective of the farmer with Kansas farmer, Adam Baldwin. What communication is the farmer looking for, what gets their attention, and h...

Master Management Cut from 2023-02-02T13:30

The guys delve into the pressing challenges, opportunities, and ideas from the largest annual conference of exclusively basis traders in history. Some great concepts on managing your business an...

2023 Opening Cut from 2023-01-10T10:00

What do GMD, Free DP, and Runza all have in common? This episode. Join us as we talk through it all and memorialize our 100,000th download. 

Trucker’s Cut from 2022-12-20T10:00

The guys chat up Jared Flinn of Bulkloads.com and discuss the finer points of elevator/trucker relationships.

Live from CEC from 2022-12-08T10:00

The guys were invited on stage at the NGFA's annual Country Elevator Conference in St. Louis. This episode is a live recording of the panel they hosted about the upcoming merchandising and finan...

Spreadmageddon from 2022-12-01T10:00

The guys delve into some of the aspects of what separates the haves and have-nots among merchandisers during years with flat/inverted market structures.

6 Degrees of Dan Mehochko from 2022-11-21T10:00

Known to many as the nicest guy in the grain business, Dan shares his wealth of experience with us in this episode. He shares some stories from his decades in the commercial grain business and t...

Potent Potables and Wild Basis Tales from 2022-11-17T10:00

The guys are back with some news! Big upcoming event details. Then we psychoanalyze some of the things we say in the grain business and why. Finally, we finish on some of the exciting basis trad...

The River’s Cut from 2022-10-03T10:00

The guys have a discussion with Susan David of No Bull (@SusanNOBULL) on the recent disruption in the barge freight market. What's causing it? How will it be resolved? Who is benefitting? And wh...

Basis Trading Through Inverses with Phil Luce from 2022-09-07T11:00

The guys chat with White Commercial CEO and Basis Guru, Phil Luce, about managing basis, spreads, and expectations in these crazy times.

Opening Call’s Cut from 2022-08-23T10:00

In this episode the guys speculate about what they’re delve into on the episode just before they record the episode.... and are immediately proved wrong.

The British Cut from 2022-06-22T10:00

The guys connect via transoceanic technology to our friend and fellow elevator advocate across the pond, Dan Murphy, aka @GrainPirateDan, in the grain growing East Midlands region of England. Da...

The Specialty Cut from 2022-06-01T10:00

The guys chat with Kellee James, CEO and Founder of Mercaris, to delve into the mysterious realm of specialty grains. If $42/bushel soybeans doesn’t grab your attention, we don’t know what will!...

Fees Up, Basis Down from 2022-05-17T10:00

The guys tackle springtime basis in light of inversions, and discuss what an elevator’s fee structure signals to farmers. Just remember kids, keep your eye on the ball, be you a merchant or a fa...

The 2022 Demand Market Cut from 2022-04-05T10:00

As we look forward to a summer of diminishing grain stocks with big inversions and a new crop year of little to no carry in the spreads, how the heck is anyone going to make any money and what s...

The Limit’s Cut from 2022-03-29T10:00

After some wild times following war news, the guys discuss why things happened the way they did in the cash market during days of locked limit up futures markets in Chicago. Why did people shift...

CEO’s Cut from 2022-03-03T10:00

The guys bring in Phil Luce, new CEO of White Commercial, to share his keynote talk about decision making during volatile times in the grain business. Celebrating Easter early, we put some Easte...

Festivus Cut from 2021-12-28T10:00

It's a Festivus Miracle! The guys are back with another episode. In this one we air our grievances about "knowing the markets," having a bunch of screens, and why people look at risk the opposit...

Random Thoughts from the Summer, Released in the Winter from 2021-12-21T10:00

The guys discuss the latest ways to #winbasis from last summer.

Step 1: Volatility

Step 2: Derivatives

Step 3: ???

Step 4: #WinBasis

GMD Cut Volume 2 from 2021-11-04T10:00

Once again, the guys welcome guest cohost and fellow GMD connoisseur, Susan David, to the show to do some analysis of the infamous Facebook page known on AgTwitter simply as GMD. We discuss some...

GMD Cut Volume 1 from 2021-11-02T10:00

The guys welcome guest cohost and fellow GMD connoisseur, Susan David, to the show to do some analysis of the infamous Facebook page known on AgTwitter simply as GMD. We discuss some of our favo...

Canada‘s Cut from 2021-09-28T10:00

For this episode, we cross international lines to talk with the (in)famous Pete Archer from Maizieing Acres in Ontario. Pete tells us his personal story as a grain farmer and eventual commercial...

Harvest is Transitory from 2021-08-31T10:00

The guys delve into the reality that bushels will likely be hunting for space this year, and what that means for the value of space amid the sad-trombone spread structure currently in place (hin...

Academia's Cut from 2021-08-24T10:00

We are joined by University of Arkansas Professor, Dr. Mckenzie, to discuss the grain business and how he has been able to bridge the gap between academia and pragmatic cash grain trading throug...

Chicago's Cut from 2021-06-23T11:00

We sit down with Fred Seamon, Executive Director of Commodity Research and Product Development at CME Group, to discuss all the buzz and consternation around the corners of the internet for the ...

Banker’s Cut 2021 Rally Edition from 2021-05-11T10:53:29

Long time friend of the show Jeff Reardon spends some time with us going over how the financial side of the business is handling this big rally year. He also tells us how commercial grain busine...

Widening Your Horizons (or is it narrowing?) from 2021-04-06T12:59:56

Ashley Bettenhausen (@TheFarmWifey) joins the guys all the way from up north to share her trials and triumphs as a female grain originator from a non-ag background. And of course, she sets the r...

Interview with Chad Felderhoff from 2021-02-24T12:01:41

What does grain merchandising, family business transition, and dog food have in common? More than you might think. Join the guys as Chad takes us down his professional pathway and sheds some lig...

Surviving Prosperity; Why Rallies are Terrible from 2021-02-03T10:25:28

It seems like all people in the grain business want is a rally, but why are so many people miserable right now? Your humble hosts delve into the zeitgeist of the big grain rally and discuss what...

There's An App For That from 2021-01-19T13:06:07

The guys chat with CEO/Co-Founder of Bushel Jake Joraanstad, and Chief Market Officer Camille Grade to discuss the way technology is improving the grain business. We hear about the story of this...

Make Spreadz Great Again from 2020-11-19T12:03:52

2020 has been the most unique year we’ve had in a while, and spreadz are not immune to this year’s wonkiness. While we haven’t seen this type of spread action in the grain biz in a few moons, th...

The Disruptor’s Cut: An interview with Rodney Connor of Indigo from 2020-11-12T13:49:07

Rodney Connor of Indigo Ag fields all the tough questions about how Indigo interacts with the grain business. As a former grain merchant in Northern IL, he acknowledges the company's past mistak...

From the Ivory Tower to the Drying Tower: Interview with Rob Cogdill from 2020-10-01T11:50:05

Family grain business operator, blogger, and friend Rob Cogdill of Cogdill Farm Supply in Dunlap, Iowa joins us to share his journey into the family business from the halls of academia, as well ...

2020 Late Summer Noise Edition from 2020-09-15T16:03:48

The guys delve into all the zeitgeists that have folks riled up about visions of rallies to come this year. Join us as we discuss practical ways to digest the news without the need for all the a...

Harvest 2020 is coming. What’s your plan? from 2020-07-29T08:50

The guys discuss worst case scenarios for new crop this year and what commercial grain folks should be doing now to avoid trouble. As always, it’s not rocket surgery, but worth thinking through ...

Grain Policies for 2020: Pitfalls and Solutions from 2020-07-14T13:19:28

Today, we delve into the policies and contracts that haven’t had a great year (namely rolling basis contracts) and how to improve them in the future. We also get into some of the popular contrac...

All About The Benjamin from 2020-06-30T13:05:13

No bad tweets, but how about podcast interviews? Ohio grain originator and self proclaimed truck czar Benjamin Nething shares with us his thoughts on the grain biz. From the differences in working ...

The Hanse-cast from 2020-06-10T14:00

In this episode the guys social distance with Scott Hansen, long time WCC employee and fixture of the Iowa school board world. Scott shares with us his take on what is and is not new in the grai...

What Even Is Ag Tech? from 2020-05-27T13:55:53

The guys hop on the line with Luke Swenson and Joe Solinger from Bushel to get learnt on how ag tech is being driven in the commercial grain business, all while adhering to proper social distanc...

PPP Primer and Business Loan Pro Tips from 2020-04-16T13:01:12

We are joined once again by our compatriot Jeff Reardon to get a better grasp on what the Payroll Protection Program means for the grain business. Jeff also points out that just like buying and ...

The Farmer's Cut from 2020-04-07T10:16:24

What does milo, popcorn, and a good understanding of farm marketing look like?  Two words: Adam. Baldwin.  Adam Baldwin (@iamyourfarmer) sits down with the guys to discuss the challenges of farm...

Farm Marketing Meetings from 2020-03-20T11:56:17

The guys delve into farm marketing meetings.  Locations, size, content, and message.  What makes a great one and what gets results?  We share some memorable stories and experiences.  The good, t...

1 Year Anniversary Episode from 2020-02-27T14:01:31

We sit down to discuss what our first year of the show has been like with our most requested guest ever: Randy. He gives us the stats and pulls back the curtain on how the sausage is made. We al...

Spreads: The Revenge from 2020-02-13T11:12:42

As promised, in this episode the guys revisit the topic of spreads.  Get your pencil and paper ready!

Live @ White Commercial's Master Management Conference from 2020-01-28T10:23:34

Join the guys as they host this episode in front of a live "studio" audience, where they interview attendees of the annual Master Management Conference hosted by White Commercial Corporation ( W...

Grain Cheats from 2020-01-08T10:15:07

What do frozen sump pump pipes, show pig tanning beds and accumulators have in common? More than you might realize. Join us as we delve into the details of some of the most remembered grain chea...

Conference SZN from 2020-01-02T10:22:07

Join the guys as they discuss their recent misadventures on the grain conference circuit.

Fall Basis 2019 from 2019-11-25T14:46:04

The guys delve into the latest corn and soybean basis patterns for this unique crop year. It's a discussion on harvest basis values at different spots around the country, how they have differed ...

The Grain Mafia from 2019-11-07T14:52:33

The Godfather, Tony Soprano, government statistic survey workers, that guy behind a trading screen in Chicago; what do these people have in common? Absolutely nothing. That is unless you're a so...

The Banker's Cut w/ Jeff Reardon (Part 2) from 2019-10-24T09:37:55

Listen in on Part 2 of our discussion with Jeff Reardon of White Commercial.  

The Banker's Cut w/ Jeff Reardon (Part 1) from 2019-10-02T14:09:48

Paying homage to the time honored saying "It takes money to make money", in this first episode of a two part series we delve into the mind of the elevator's lender. Jeff Reardon helps us prove t...

Harvest Marketing Alternatives from 2019-09-12T11:17:57

Like sands through the hourglass, the days are drawing nigh for growers to take advantage of no-cost marketing alternatives for their 2019 fall crops. As an elevator, how do you both help farmer...

Marketing Grain in the Trade War Era from 2019-08-29T12:44:37

On this episode, we sit down with Cullen Wilson of Dakota Plains Ag Center during the White Commercial Summer Conference. Cullen is lead originator and discusses his philosophy on origination an...

A Broker, a G.M. and a Merchandiser walk into a Co-op... (Part 2) from 2019-08-08T09:49:49

A continuation of the conversation we had previously with Brice Elnicki of Producers Cooperative Association of Girard Kansas. 

A Broker, a G.M. and a Merchandiser walk into a Co-op... (Part 1) from 2019-07-24T14:52:15

We sit down with our good friend and creator of the first ever iTunes review of TEC, Brice Elnicki of Producers Cooperative in Girard, KS. In this first of a two part interview, we listen as Bri...

Market Makers from 2019-07-10T12:04:19

Many of us in the grain business know that one of the functions of the futures market is price discovery. Lesser known, however, is that price discovery is also a function of the astute grain me...

Bad Spreading: Hedging in the Wrong Crop Year from 2019-06-26T13:43:46

Hedging in the wrong crop year is neither a new idea nor a good idea.  In this episode, the guys delve into why this concept is the latest zeitgeist of the grain world, as well as what risks it ...

Spreads from 2019-05-22T10:27:11

Spreads are notoriously confusing, but no longer!  Jason and Roger hash it out and go deep in this discussion on spreads and the like.

Successful Farmer-Buyer Relationships from 2019-05-08T10:25:09

The guys sit down with Blake Early, founder and CEO of Agrihound to discuss the peculiar particularities of the interactions between farmer and buyer. If ...

CFTC, CME, HFT, WTH? from 2019-04-24T11:38:42

In this episode, we rebut the standard views of basis trading and convergence offered by academia. We also discuss the expansion of High-Frequency and Algorithmic Trading and what it means to us...

Full Basis from 2019-04-08T10:30:16

Just when you thought you couldn't win anymore basis, along comes the idea of "Full Basis". Join us as we discuss the finer points of how merchandisers actually DO (and DON'T) capture grain marg...

The Ag Industry's Favorite 4 Letter Word from 2019-03-20T14:30:43

What is the Ag industry's favorite four letter word?  Here's a hint... it starts with an "F"...  And it's probably not what you think!

Funny Stories with Industry Veteran - Scott Hardy - Part 2 from 2019-03-08T12:45:12

This is part 2 of our conversation with Scott Hardy, Grain Industry veteran.  Join us for more laughs and deep insights!

Funny Stories with Industry Veteran - Scott Hardy - Part 1 from 2019-02-22T09:25:29

Our guest this week, Scott Hardy, an industry veteran.  Coincidentally, he's the man who brought Jason and Roger into the grain industry!  He shares some funny stories from his time in the indus...

Marketing a Grain Elevator with special guest Damian Mason from 2019-02-07T10:21:51

Today's guest is Damian Mason, a businessman, agriculturist, and host of The Business of Agric...

Who sets the basis? from 2019-01-29T15:22:11

In this episode we're joined by long-time White Commercial basis nerd Phil Luce.  Here we attempt to answer the BIG question:  Who sets the basis?  Listen in to find out!

Bad Grain Policies from 2019-01-03T09:01:44

The biggest tragedy in the grain business today. We delve into how the misuse of existing market signals costs everyone opportunity and forces folks to seek the grain marketing equivalent of Sha...

28 Ways to Know You're Married to a Grain Merchandiser - Part 2 from 2019-01-02T13:55:05

A fun and light hearted discussion about quirks of grain merchandisers and how those we love have to accommodate us. Submitted by a broad range of grain merchandisers. Part 2 of 2.

28 Ways to Know You're Married to a Grain Merchandiser - Part 1 from 2019-01-02T13:54:33

A fun and light hearted discussion about quirks of grain merchandisers and how those we love have to accommodate us. Submitted by a broad range of grain merchandisers. Part 1 of 2.

5 Anchors of Successful Merchandising - Anchor 3 from 2019-01-02T13:53:24

Successful grain traders have a few key things in common. This episode explores one of those: Creating Meaningful relationships with their farmers. We discuss how originators have successfully c...

Convergence - What it is, and what it ain't. from 2019-01-02T13:52:13

Possibly the most misused idea in the futures industry. We delve into both the concept and the reality of how the markets truly converge.

Market Noise from 2019-01-02T13:51:18

Separating the vital few from the trivial many. We take a closer look at what info out there actually impacts the day to day profitability of basis traders.

North Dakota Beans& the NY Times from 2019-01-02T13:50:40

What happens when you combine sensationalism, national elections and mountains of soybeans in the great north? Nothing short of an event that causes folks on the coasts to double down on their p...

Market Disruptors from 2019-01-02T13:47:16

Disrupty McDisruptface, or, how things aren't always as they seem. In this episode we gently hash out the age old maxim "if it ain't broke, disrupt it...then it'll break".

The Basis Traders Rules from 2019-01-02T13:45:32

Created by some of the greatest basis traders to ever walk this planet, these simple rules cut straight to the core of what successful grain merchandisers should be about. We discuss what each o...

5 Anchors of Successful Merchandising - Anchor 1 from 2019-01-02T13:44:59

Successful grain traders have a few key things in common. This episode explores one of those: Identifying opportunity in your trade area and beyond. We discuss the subtle things that go along wi...

Welcome to The Elevator's Cut - An Introduction from 2019-01-02T13:43:44

An introductory episode of The Elevator's Cut where Roger and Jason capture the big topics and challenges of the grain industry with humor, pragmatism, and simplicity. With a few decades of comb...