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McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast

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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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07:43

A holiday poem, McKeany-Flavell style

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2024/12/20

Find a warm, cozy spot and listen to Nicole showcase her annual holiday poem, as only she can do. Happy Holidays! Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services

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15:31

Vibe check on the wheat market

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2024/12/13

U.S. winter wheat crop conditions are strong heading into winterIs La Niña still forecasted? Speculators may liquidate hefty short positions Russia/Ukraine war full of uncertainty and will enhance volatility What to expect from commodities in 2025? Keep an eye out for our 2025 predictions podcast coming to you soon! Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Eric Thornton, Senior Commodity Advisor

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15:51

Ho ho holy December WASDE!

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2024/12/10

WheatWheat exports increase Stocks fall Soy complex Soybean balance sheet unchanged for U.S. Global stocks still huge Corn Production down globally Stronger use for corn in the U.S. How’s ethanol demand looking? Sugar USDA raises import level: How disappointed will Mexico be? Believe it or not, the International Sweetener Colloquium is right around the corner! (February 23-26, 2025): See you there! Keep an eye out for our 2025 predictions podcast! Coming to you soon. Host: Michael

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19:38

Winning in edible oils is all about the fundamentals!

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2024/12/06

Market fundamentalsGlobal markets European production issues for crops Domestic markets Latest crush report shows 10-year lows How likely are we to see sustained price relief for vegetable oils? The incoming U.S. administration spells lots of uncertainty Biofuel policy, imports, tariffs, and even TikTok Used cooking oil and its effect on soybean oil usage in biofuels Interested in learning more about coconut oil products? Head over to mckeany-flavell.com to watch our video, “Going

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13:13

Setting the table with turkey & corn...sweetener...

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2024/11/27

Contracting is nearing its completionResults are a mixed bag Corn prices were not a factor Product demand assisted in price offers for 2025 Wet mill operations show little change New production at Ft. Dodge and Shenandoah U.S. Corn Wet Milling Industry Study, 2023 Edition! What buyers, consumers, and investors need to know Processes, products, pricing, and growth potential Visit us at mckeany-flavell.com to purchase your copy today! Happy Thanksgiving! Host: Shawn Bingham, Director of

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13:44

Update on the latest milk production report

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2024/11/22

Little change in total U.S. herd: Where are we sitting now? Yield or productivity per cow at the farm level How has total milk output been measured on a cumulative YTD basis through October? Missed our webinar on Wednesday? Watch now on IQ! Revisiting Systematic Timing Models: A Secret Weapon for Procurement Risk Management Not an IQ subscriber but want to learn more? Reach out to McKeany-Flavell to find out how an IQ subscription can benefit you and your company today. Host: Michael Caughlan,

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21:14

A forward look at winter weather, La Niña, & inflation

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2024/11/15

WeatherNOAA’s latest odds of a La Niña are declining: Will it actually arrive? Winter weather expectations may not be as threatening to crops like wheat The markets CPI sees three consecutive months of increases How much did the PPI move over the last three months? Fed Powell surprises market with hawkish comments Don’t forget to register for next Wednesday’s webinar! Revisiting Systematic Timing Models: A Secret Weapon for Procurement Risk Management November 20, 11am PT / 2pm ET Register at

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30:40

The November USDA WASDE bullish award goes to...

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2024/11/08

SugarUSDA adjusts for early harvest sugar Shifts in old crop numbers Wheat Few changes for wheat, global stocks remain steady at 257 MMT Shout out to Kazakhstan with a 2 MMT increase to production! Corn & Soy Complex Both U.S. corn and soybean yields reduced (and much more for the latter). Ending stocks of soybean oil growing more ominous for 2024/25 Register for our next webinar on November 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET! Revisiting Systematic Timing Models Visit mckeany-flavell.com to reserve

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14:28

Will this Halloween be spooky for chocolate lovers?

McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast ·

2024/10/31

With hefty chocolate prices scaring consumers, will we see a bias for sugar-based confectionery treats?Prices at the grocery store: Chocolate candies vs. sugar, candy, and gum Retailers are promoting more aggressively to move products Will price increases continue to insulate most companies on earnings/sales? Mark your calendars for our next webinar! Revisiting Systematic Timing Models with Dir. of Risk Management, Shawn Bingham Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 Registration opens week of Nov. 4 at

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