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McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast

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16:40

A calm April WASDE amidst the tariff tumult

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/04/10

Soy complexSlight change to soybean ending stocks Production increases in soybean oil along with decreases to biofuels and food use were mostly offset by an increase to exports Wheat Significant increases to hard red winter and spring wheat How has the market reacted? Corn Corn use up putting ending stocks-to-use down Sugar Beet production up to a record, while cane production is lowered High-tier imports increased McKeany-Flavell’s 2025 Spring Market Seminar: Industry Trends &

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10:27

Eggs & avian flu update

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/04/04

Recent avian flu hits & spring migrationEgg supply & current demand A sneak peek at eggs being covered at our Spring Seminar McKeany-Flavell’s 2025 Spring Market Seminar: Industry Trends & Consumption Live online event! Free for all clients! Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Have you registered? Visit mckeany-flavell.com to get it done! Host: Eric Thornton, Senior Commodity Advisor Expert: Marilyn Adutwum, Data Analyst

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21:13

Unpacking the USDA Grain Stocks & Prospective...

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/03/31

Corn and soybeansCorn, soybean acreage relatively in line with pre-report estimates Less corn, soybeans in on-farm storage than last year Wheat Second fewest planted wheat acres on record Hard red spring wheat down how much? Wheat stocks come in slightly bearish and above expectations Sugar Beet planting area forecast to increase Minnesota and North Dakota both up McKeany-Flavell’s 2025 Spring Market Seminar: Industry Trends & Consumption Live online event! Free for all

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12:52

March Madness continues next week as USDA takes on...

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/03/28

Market expects more corn acreage vs. soybeans, but just how much?Wheat acres could see a small increase vs. last year Wheat futures also reach fresh contract lows today: Great buying opportunity! Grain stocks may surprise more than the acreage report, so too could the Apr. 2 tariff deadline McKeany-Flavell’s 2025 Spring Market Seminar: Industry Trends & Consumption Live online event! Free for all clients! Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Visit mckeany-flavell.com to register today! Host: Michael

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15:57

Predicting the unpredictable: Weather, wheat, & the...

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/03/21

WheatU.S. winter wheat crop has endured challenges Will April rains be welcomed? Weather La Niña expected to fade in the coming weeks U.S. Midwest dealing with more drought and dryness headed into spring planting season Economy Fed holds rates steady but eases via treasury holdings FOMC lowers 2025 growth forecast and raises inflation forecast With two opposite battles to find, will Chairman Powell likely choose slowing growth as the most eminent problem? Join us next Wednesday, March 26

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19:25

Needing some Irish luck: Inflation, consumers, & the...

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/03/14

Inflation, while elevated, is taking a back seat to tariff troubles Consumer sentiment and spending is declining, raising questions about future demand Wall Street and others are lowering their U.S. growth forecasts: Will this spread globally? Time to talk 2026 sugar with your suppliers May the Luck O’ the Irish be with you! Our next webinar: Seasonal Market Outlook Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Look for your invite next week, or sign up now on mckeany-flavell.com McKeany-Flavell’s 2025 Spring

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24:13

March WASDE: A little sizzle but not much fire

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/03/11

Corn and soy complexU.S. corn, soybean balance sheets unchanged with much in the way of consumption uncertainty Global S&D for corn and soybeans both show declining ending stocks vs. last month’s report Wheat USDA cuts exports due to slower sales and shipments Global wheat ending stocks FINALLY deviate from the 257 MMT stranglehold! Sugar Sugar deliveries lowered Beet production increased to a record amount Our next webinar: Seasonal Market Outlook Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Look for

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27:16

Tariffs: What we know today

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/03/07

Outlining risks and impacts in the short- and long-term for grains and softsImport tariffs and agricultural products coming in… Impact on some edible oil, corn-derivative, cocoa, and sugar markets Retaliatory tariffs and agricultural products going out… Impact on corn, wheat, soy complex, and meat exports Wheat Impacts net bearish long term, but regional basis could rise without Canadian wheat imports Cocoa Cocoa products from Canada subject to “pantry loading” ahead of tariffs—or users

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15:37

USDA’s Ag Outlook Forum: A first look at the 2025/26...

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/02/28

CornAcreage near expectations Ending stocks to grow Will we see growth in consumption in 2025/26? Soybeans Small reduction in yield Ending stocks to decline, but consumption remains a question Wheat U.S. wheat acreage target vs. 2024 Some questions around spring wheat acres and yield being too high Ending stocks could offer a small surplus McKeany-Flavell’s 2025 Spring Market Seminar: Industry Trends & Consumption Live online event! Free for all clients! Wednesday, April 23,

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08:10

Live from the International Sweetener Colloquium 2025!

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/02/26

Focus:What's happening in the sugar industry and with sugar negotiations Big question: How are negotiations at this year’s Colloquium comparing to the past few years? Patient vs. pushing Are we seeing the “first buy is the best buy” mentality this year? Big topics: Upcoming crop outlook Tariffs, demand, and weight-loss drugs Will the sugar still flow? What about sugar-containing products? Possible situation with domestic production and consumption? It's going to be an interesting

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26:02

Wheat winterkill & investments in commodities

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/02/21

WheatAssessing winterkill risk on wheat HRW: What does the 10-year harvested area average look like? How does this winter compare to years past? Commodity index funds Inflation worries are driving new investor money into commodity index funds Top diversified commodity funds are seeing strong growth in new assets Update on allocations to agricultural commodities as part of a diversified fund portfolio How much have these funds contributed to new long positions in corn, wheat, and sugar futures

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12:23

Happy Valentine's Day! A cocoa & chocolate update

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/02/14

Cocoa arrival numbers and weather tell of a promising season aheadMajor cocoa and chocolate producers are concerned about how cocoa prices can affect their financial performance and projections for the year Q4 2024 grind showed a decline in demand: Will Q1 2025 grind help with the trajectory? McKeany-Flavell’s 2025 Spring Market Seminar: Industry Trends & Consumption Live online event! Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Registration is now open! Host: Eric Thornton, Senior Commodity Advisor

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19:27

February WASDE: Wildly...uninteresting

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/02/11

Corn and soy complexUSDA leaves U.S. corn/soybean balance sheet unchanged Wheat Limited changes to note for wheat U.S. wheat food demand increases, but was it justified? Global endings stocks: How much lower vs. last year? Sugar Sugar deliveries now compared to last year TRQ imports lowered McKeany-Flavell’s 2025 Spring Market Seminar: Industry Trends & Consumption Live online event! Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Registration is now open! Host: Michael Caughlan, President &

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16:12

Economic roundup: Jobs & wages, the Fed, tariffs, &...

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/02/07

Jobs number disappoints slightly but revisions to prior months were positiveUnemployment rate falls to lowest in eight months Wage growth is accelerating but will it keep the Fed sidelined? Final tariff policy and impact still a big unknown: Leaning towards inflationary? McKeany-Flavell’s 2025 Spring Market Seminar: Industry Trends & Consumption Live online event! Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Registration is now open! Host: Kevin Combs, Vice President – Global Sweeteners Specialist Expert:

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13:26

Mexico sugar & the possible impacts of tariffs

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/01/31

Will Mexico production fall below the 5.094 MMT forecast?How tariffs on Mexico may impact sugar trade McKeany-Flavell’s 2025 Spring Market Seminar: Industry Trends & Consumption Live online event! Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Registration is now open! Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Kevin Combs, Vice President – Global Sweeteners Specialist

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12:40

Brrrr! It’s cold out there! Polar vortex hits the U.S.

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/01/24

What impacts did we see from the harsh winter weather this week?Louisiana cane crop concerns Winter wheat threatened Rumors of peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine Next week! Don’t miss our Key Ingredients in 2025 webinar Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET Register now at mckeany-flavell.com or look for your invite starting next week Host: Kevin Combs, Vice President – Global Sweeteners Specialist Expert: Eric Thornton, Senior Commodity Advisor

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28:27

Jobs, inflation, & policy: No shortage of volatility!

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/01/17

December jobs boost economic expectationsDecember FOMC points to higher inflation and fewer rate cuts Policy decisions to ban future oil drilling and add new sanctions to Russia, along with threats from Canada, spike crude prices January WASDE bullish to grain market? No shortage of volatility ahead of next Monday’s Inauguration Day! Our next webinar: Key Ingredients in 2025 Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET Register now at mckeany-flavell.com or if you’re a client, look for an

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27:23

January WASDE: Exciting, surprising, & revealing

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/01/10

Corn and soy complexUSDA surprises with reduced U.S. production for corn, soybeans Domestic soybean oil balance sheet is likely more ominous than ending stocks would indicate Wheat Winter wheat acres on the rise! Up how much from 2024? Grain stocks and WASDE about as expected Sugar Beet production increased A boost to stocks-to-use ratio Our next webinar: Key Ingredients in 2025 Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET Register now at mckeany-flavell.com or look for your invite

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25:43

School’s in session! Futures market speculators

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2025/01/03

Commodity trading advisor (CTA) assets under management Down from 2022 peak but still significant Large CTAs trade as many as 250 futures contracts globally Which category manages the majority of assets? Between January 2021 and February 2024, fund managers rode corn from record-long to record-short positions How many contracts did they sell? How were speculators positioned in last year's soybean oil market? Lack of speculator liquidity likely helped fuel cocoa rally in 2024 Mark your

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33:39

Looking down the road: Our predictions for 2025

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2024/12/27

CornCorn acres will go up on better returns than soybeans Feed demand may shrink due to continued issues of avian flu Exports are being front-loaded but could stall in the second half Could ending stocks equal 2024? Sugar At what prices will sugar futures be trading in 2025? Strong supplies and slightly lower demand in 2025 to pressure 2026 contracting, but by how much? Wheat Ditto or status quo on 2025 vs. 2024? What to expect from 2025/26 U.S. stocks surplus, as well as global

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