Damaged Soybeans at Harvest: What Grain Elevators Should Do Now

S2E21 - Disclaimer: There is a risk of loss in futures and options trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. ---------- Soybeans are coming in purple, black, brown and green this harvest, and a lot of Midwest elevators are dealing with damaged beans for the first time. Roger and Jason break down discount schedules, SBOC, blending, and why crop insurance wants to see the discount. They also cover red diesel and a couple of tweets that need answering. ---------- Check Out Our Website - https://www.whitecommercial.com/ ----------

S2E20 - Disclaimer: There is a risk of loss in futures and options trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. ---------- Most people assume grain elevators clear 70 cents a bushel, but once you take out the median 57 cents in expenses, the average net is closer to 13, and that changes how every penny should be merchandised. Jason Wheeler and Roger Gattis of White Commercial also get into why this harvest is the simplest selling decision in years, and why basis backs off when futures rally. ---------- Check Out Our Website - https://www.whitecommercial.com/ ----------

S2E19 - Disclaimer: There is a risk of loss in futures and options trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. ---------- It costs about $5 a bushel of space to build new — but good existing elevators are trading between $1.50 and $3. Jeff Reardon of White Commercial breaks down the median numbers across North America, why banks are cutting operating lines from $40 million to $20 million, and the one thing that decides whether you're selling a business or just selling bins. With hosts Roger Gattis and Jason Wheeler on The Elevator's Cut. ---------- Check Out Our Website - https://www.whitecommercial.com/ ----------

S2E18 - Disclaimer: There is a risk of loss in futures and options trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. ----------   Why do two elevators 15 miles apart post completely different bids for the same grain? Jason and Roger break down the different "games" being played across elevators, end users, and resellers. They also dig into how much say a co-op board should actually have over grain-buying policy.   ---------- Check Out Our Website - https://www.whitecommercial.com/ ----------

S2E17 - Disclaimer: There is a risk of loss in futures and options trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.   Are we giving producers too much freedom? In this episode of The Elevator's Cut, we're diving into the wild world of behavioral economics and why endless grain marketing choices usually just lead to terrible, last-minute decisions.   ---------- Check Out Our Website - https://www.whitecommercial.com/ ----------

S2E16 - Disclaimer: There is a risk of loss in futures and options trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.   May brings bad weather, planting stress, and $5 corn, but should you actually be selling right now? Today, we're breaking down why FOMO is destroying your grain marketing strategy, the hard truth about elevator margins, and why the commercial side is pushing you to lock in basis.    ----------   Check Out Our Website - https://www.whitecommercial.com/   ----------   In This Video:   Jeff Reardon's CFO Insights - https://www.whitecommercial.com/cfo-insight Bloomington Meeting Details - https://www.gfai.org/upcoming-events.html

S2E15 - Disclaimer: There is a risk of loss in futures and options trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.   Everyone says the market is "wrong," but the truth is usually just a supply crunch hidden in plain sight. We’re breaking down the "DeLorean Market" (Backwardation), why the Strait of Hormuz is driving everyone crazy, and the 3 phases of the grain business you need to survive. ---------- Check Out Our Website - https://www.whitecommercial.com/ ---------- In This Video: Jeff Reardon's CFO Insights - https://www.whitecommercial.com/cfo-insight Bloomington Meeting Details - https://www.gfai.org/upcoming-events.html

S2E14 - Disclaimer: There is a risk of loss in futures and options trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Welcome back to The Elevator's Cut! In this episode, we're diving deep into the specific cultural characteristics that separate high-performing grain elevators from the rest of the pack. Drawing from over 50 years of industry observations and fresh off a national conference, the discussion moves beyond simple "buy low, sell high" tactics to explore the fundamental mindsets that drive long-term profitability and operational excellence.

S2E13 - Disclaimer: There is a risk of loss in futures and options trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Welcome back to The Elevator's Cut! In this episode, we're diving deep into the specific cultural characteristics that separate high-performing grain elevators from the rest of the pack. Drawing from over 50 years of industry observations and fresh off a national conference, the discussion moves beyond simple "buy low, sell high" tactics to explore the fundamental mindsets that drive long-term profitability and operational excellence.

S2E12 - Disclaimer: There is a risk of loss in futures and options trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Welcome back to The Elevator's Cut! In this episode, we're diving into the disconnect between public perception and the gritty reality of life in the grain industry. From the perspective of seasoned grain merchandisers, the conversation challenges common misconceptions—like the idea that any rain is "good" rain—by highlighting how unseasonable warmth and poorly timed downpours can actually jeopardize wheat crops and invite summer pest surges. Broadcasting from deep within America’s heartland, the discussion serves as a grounded voice of reason, cutting through the upbeat fluff of local news cycles to explain how specific weather patterns truly impact the elevator and the field.