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McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast

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16:30

U.S. economy & weather: Passing grades (for now)

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2026/01/09

EconomyLackluster headline jobs growth with revisions lower Unemployment rate reverses recent uptick Fed still eyes 50-basis-point rate cuts this year Weather NOAA’s latest forecast reveals a potential El Niño in H2 2026? What crops could be affected? Current conditions in the U.S. have been drier due to the weak La Niña weather pattern Join us on Wednesday, January 21 for our first webinar of the year! Key Ingredients in 2026 Webinar: Anticipate Volatility & Plan

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30:35

Our predictions for 2026: On your mark, get set, go!

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/12/31

Corn wet millingInvestments made will impact availability of liquid sweeteners Sugar World sugar stays under 17 cents per lb Brazil: Another monster crop STU goes up: 18% by summer More forfeitures during the summer months Wheat U.S. acreage at an all-time low Global production output to be more like last year’s than this year’s output (800 MMT vs. 837 MMT) Soy complex & edible oils Resurgence in biofuel production Conventional canola oil is the least expensive option for a good

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10:19

'Twas the week before Christmas...

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/12/19

...and Nicole's got the mic, rhyming her way through a poem that is sure to be liked.Happy holidays from McKeany-Flavell! Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services

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22:22

Soybean oil: A wild ride in 2025! What's next for 2026?

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/12/12

Soybean oil futuresWhy do we keep coming back to the same spot? Soybean oil in biofuels A combo of the known and unknown Food consumption Consumer trends of all forms to drive demand GLP-1s: A fad or here to stay? Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services

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10:30

December WASDE: The last one for 2025 & USDA punts!

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/12/09

USDA punts any U.S. production changes to JanuaryExpect more volatility and market attention next month Corn The only change? Increase to exports Soy complex No changes to the U.S. soybean balance sheet Wheat Ditto for U.S. wheat balance sheet: No changes Global wheat production rose further Now a 5% increase vs. 2024/25 Sugar Beet sugar production lowered, while cane increased Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Eric Thornton, VP Expert: Kevin Combs, Vice

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16:32

Around the world (sugar) in 16 minutes!

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/12/05

Ethanol from corn and high sugar share increasing Brazil production in 2024/25Global surplus pressuring world # 11 sugar prices When will low prices impact production? Missed Wednesday’s webinar on Systematic Timing Models? Watch now on our IQ platform! Not an IQ subscriber? Reach out to us to learn more! Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Kevin Combs, Vice President – Global Sweeteners Specialist

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17:13

Potential market movers for the balance of 2025

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/11/25

FOMC decision on Dec. 10Crude oil production vs. demand Supreme Court ruling on Trump tariffs Dec. 9 WASDE Next Wednesday is our last webinar of 2025! Procurement Timing Models: Taking the Emotion Out of Procurement Wed., December 3, 11am PT / 2pm ET Clients, be on the lookout for your invite, or anyone can sign up now at mckeany-flavell.com Happy Thanksgiving! Host/Expert: Eric Thornton, VP Expert: Shawn Bingham, Director of Commodity Risk Management

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18:22

What's ahead for the sugar market in 2026

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/11/21

Will the closure of refining cause some regional tightness?Burdensome inventories for both beet and cane Will it keep pressure on prices? The International Sweetener Colloquium is now on the radar! Come prepared to talk 2027 Mark your calendars for our next webinar! Procurement Timing Models: Taking the Emotion Out of Procurement Wed., December 3, 11am PT / 2pm ET Clients, be on the lookout for your invite, or anyone can sign up for both now at mckeany-flavell.com Host/Expert: Kevin

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24:16

November WASDE: It’s back!

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/11/14

CornDownward revision to usage for feed and residual Soy complex Soybean carry-in lowered a bit Most puzzling was soybean oil! Wheat U.S. balance sheet as expected Higher production boosts U.S. stocks Global wheat production increases galore! Sugar Massive adjustments to sugar deliveries Both beet and cane production lowered Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services Expert: Kevin Combs, Vice President – Global

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16:14

The plastic pressure point: How resin markets are...

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/11/07

Q4 2025 snapshot of market conditionsIs market softness present? Preparing for 2026 with budget considerations Not a client on McKeany-Flavell’s IQ Intelligence Platform? Visit mckeany-flavell.com to learn more! Commodity dashboards Dynamic data & interactive charts Analytics & calculators Price forecasts Downloadable data, charts, and tables Host: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services Guest Expert: Michael Workman, Growth Director at ResinSmart by RTi Global Guest

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10:59

What’s so spooky about soybeans & chocolate?

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/10/31

SoybeansSoybean prices “rise from the dead” to 15-month highs! China/U.S. trade announcements require careful analysis How impactful in the short and long term? Chocolate Halloween chocolate prices are up, up, up! Retail chains may be running some promos to try and get a lot of volume sold Will they be successful? Want to go more in depth on cocoa? Join us for next week’s webinar! Cocoa Market Update Webinar Wed., November 5, 11am PT / 2pm ET Clients, be on the lookout for your

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8:02

Corn sweetener negotiations on simmer…

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/10/24

Not much movement on price direction for 2026Corn wet millers offering multiple solutions to manage coproducts Product demand is still a concern going into negotiations Two webinars back-to-back! Make sure to register for both! Seasonal Market Outlook Webinar Wed., October 29, 11am PT / 2pm ET Cocoa Market Update Webinar Wed., November 5, 11am PT / 2pm ET Clients, be on the lookout for your invite, or anyone can sign up for both now at mckeany-flavell.com Host: Michael Caughlan,

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31:05

What are markets focusing on without USDA data?

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/10/17

CornCorn yield likely falling on disappointing harvest results thus far Record crop still expected north of 16 billion bushels Corn exports appear to remain strong; other categories remain to be seen Wheat U.S. wheat production increases should boost ending stocks Could U.S. export demand surpass 900 million bushels? Winter wheat plantings about 65% complete Conditions improving in soft red winter wheat area Soy complex Chinese soybean import demand could be hit or miss for the U.S., with

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23:37

The October WASDE that wasn’t: A look at what might...

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/10/10

Big question: Will the government shutdown end in time for November WASDE?Corn Corn carry-in up Yields down, but still a record Harvest acres lower? Future S&D risks: Feed and exports Sugar Sugar production likely lower than September WASDE Will sugar deliveries decline for a second consecutive year? Save the date for our next webinar! Seasonal Market Outlook Webinar Wed., October 29, 11am PT / 2pm ET Clients, be on the lookout for your invite, or anyone can sign up now

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20:17

Soy complex woes maybe everybody knows…

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/10/03

Soybean production could be lower than expected due to late-season weather dynamicsSoybean meal needs more homes Soybean oil market ambiguity continues Save the date for our next webinar! Seasonal Market Outlook Webinar Wed., October 29, 11am PT / 2pm ET Clients, be on the lookout for your invite, or anyone can sign up now at mckeany-flavell.com Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services

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13:10

Corn harvest sparks the beginning of 2026 corn wet...

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/09/26

Corn futures may have already hit harvest lowsFeed demand picks up in December Could that support coproduct values through Q1 2026? Key to wet milling contract negotiations: Understanding corn grind allocation Not a client on McKeany-Flavell’s IQ Intelligence Platform? Visit mckeany-flavell.com to learn more! Commodity dashboards Dynamic data & interactive charts Analytics & calculators Price forecasts Downloadable data, charts, and tables Save the date for our next

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12:00

Weather outlook for fall 2025 & beyond

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/09/19

A weak La Niña is now in the forecastWhat does that mean for the long-range weather outlook and commodities? Drought in the U.S. has expanded in recent months Will La Niña offer any relief? Watch out for the potential of planting and harvest delays in Brazil this winter Not a customer on McKeany-Flavell’s IQ Intelligence Platform? Visit mckeany-flavell.com to learn more about IQ, where we offer subscribers 24/7 access to Real-time market updates and technical analysis Discussion of supply

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26:52

September WASDE: What's driving prices?

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/09/12

CornDomestic corn acreage increased Corn yield lowered: Still too much, too soon? Slow down in ethanol Soy Complex Uptick in soybean ending stocks and slightly higher acreage Upward to revision to crush Where’s China? What's driving prices? Not much in the way of change short of production adjustments for corn, soy complex, but it’s what we DON’T see in the numbers that may drive prices for corn, soybeans, and soybean oil Sugar Beet production lowered, while cane production

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24:17

Pre-heat for upcoming WASDE: Corn, soybeans & sugar...

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/09/05

CornCorn yields should see reduction 2025/26 stocks could test 2.0 billion? Soybeans Balance sheet could get tighter on possible yield reduction Sugar Will USDA be able to cut into sugar surplus? Will the Louisiana cane crop meet record forecast of 2.154 million STRV? Has recent weather cut into the 262,000 STRV increase in beet production forecast last month? Mark your calendar for our upcoming webinar! Energy Market Update Webinar Wed., September 17, 11am PT / 2pm ET Clients, be on the

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14:22

It’s Labor Day! That means fall & corn sweetener...

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/08/29

Where is the corn sweetener market currently in negotiation?Corn crop is seeing some challenges in August Top-end yield expectations could be revised lower Co-product credit reconciliation and reporting will be a major topic of discussion Mark your calendar for our upcoming webinar! Energy Market Update Webinar Wed., September 17, 11am PT / 2pm ET Clients, be on the lookout for your invite, or anyone can sign up now at mckeany-flavell.com Host: Eric Thornton, Senior Commodity

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