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2025-08-1438 min
RFD IllinoisRFD Illinois September 16, 2024Join the team for the latest in Illinois agriculture news and information.Jim Jacobs, CEO of Counrty Financial, and Brian Duncan, President of the Illinois Farm Bureau, joined Rita to talk about the Country changes announced last week for non-farm clients in Illinois.DeLoss talks with Tom Dosdall at StoneX about last week's WASDE report, has energy numbers and the latest news from Washington D.C.Jim Taylor is in for a look at overnight markets and visits with Paul Otto for this week's harvest weather forecast.
2024-09-1623 minRFD Profit WatchRFD Profit Watch September 12, 2024Join DeLoss for a dive into the numbers after WASDE Report with Tom Dosdall of StoneX!
2024-09-1252 minRFD Profit WatchRFD Profit Watch June 24, 2024Market conversation with Tom Dosdall, Stone X. In our Meaty Monday segment we hear from Hartrich Meats in Ste. Marie. Wrap up with weather from Chris Yates, WMBD.
2024-06-2452 minRFD Profit WatchRFD Profit Watch April 10, 2024Markets w/Tom Dosdall, Stone X. Doug Yoder, COUNTRY on the impact of NASS no longer providing County Estimates
2024-04-1052 min
Controlling Commodity CostsEp 007 - Physical Commodities Supply Chain Management, Hedging and FinancingBrent Grecian, President and CEO of StoneX Commodity Solutions (SCS), joins Craig Turner and Tom Dosdall to learn how the SCS team combines market expertise with full logistics, hedging, and working capital support to help clients optimize supply and chain management and increase profitability.If you’d like to learn how we can work with your business, email craig.turner@stonex.com, call 312.706-7610 or sign up for our complimentary monthly newsletter at https://insight.stonex.com/controllingcommoditycosts. Make sure to also follow us on twitter @CornWheatSoy
2024-02-2231 minRFD Profit WatchRFD Profit Watch February 2, 2024Markets w/Tom Dosdall, Stone X. Report from the Soybean Soy Summit, KJ Johnson, IL Fert & Chemical Assn. w/a fertilizer outlook Weather w/USDA's Brad Rippey
2024-02-0252 minControlling Commodity CostsDecember 2023 Market UpdateIn this episode Craig Turner and Tom Dosdall talk about the macro markets, energy prices, and the results of the USDA's December WASDE for the grain and oilseed markets.If you’d like to learn how we can work with your business, email us directly ccc@stonex.com, call 312.373.8250 or visit us at https://insight.stonex.com/controllingcommoditycosts/
2023-12-1222 minControlling Commodity CostsEp 006 - Controlling Beef and Pork Costs with OTC SolutionsIn this episode Craig & Tom are joined by Gavin McPherson to discuss beef and pork markets and hedging. Gavin is a Risk Management Consultant with StoneX and specializes in the CME livestock contracts, LRP insurance, and specialty OTC swaps for beef and pork products that you can only find at StoneX.The commodity markets are volatile, and they can move fast. Only those who are informed, prepared, and properly hedged will stay ahead of the competition. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in the food and beverage industry, tune in to C...
2023-11-0630 minRFD IllinoisRFD Illinois November 2, 2023President Biden and cabinet members are in the heartland this week for the rural vote, while reporters questioned if Biden’s announced 5 (B) billion in new rural investments adds up. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. U.S. Rep. Mike Bost from a farm in Effingham County talked with Farm Week’s Tim Eggert about the farm bill and priorities for the house ag committee. Tom Dosdall, StoneX, on the slowly falling corn price.
2023-11-0223 minRFD Profit WatchRFD Profit Watch November 1, 2023Markets with Tom Dosdall, Stone X. Later talk auto sales with Scott Baum, Baum Chevrolet.
2023-11-0152 minControlling Commodity CostsOctober 2023 Market Update with Arlan SudermanIn this episode Craig Turner, Tom Dosdall, and Arlan Suderman talk about the macro themes moving the markets. The conversation starts with energy prices and the Middle East. We then move to grain and oilseed outlooks before transitioning to interest rates. Finally, Arlan give us an overview of our Market Intelligence services and the great value it provides to StoneX clients.Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in the food and beverage industry, tune in to Controlling Commodity Costs and take your business to the next level. Our group works with...
2023-10-1831 minControlling Commodity CostsEp 005 - Getting the Most Out of Utilities and Energy ProcurementIn this episode Craig & Tom are joined by Bridgette Hooper & Sean Franke to discuss electricity and natural gas procurement. Bridgette & Sean are both Directors of Energy Procurement at StoneXThe commodity markets are volatile, and they can move fast. Only those who are informed, prepared, and properly hedged will stay ahead of the competition. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in the food and beverage industry, tune in to Controlling Commodity Costs and take your business to the next level. If you’d like to learn how we can work with yo...
2023-09-2918 minControlling Commodity CostsWhat's Really Driving The Crude Oil Rally?In this episode Craig Turner, Tom Dosdall, and Dan Conrath talk about why crude has rallied and what could send natural gas another leg higher this winter. We then switch to the Sept WASDE report and what it means for corn, soybeans, and wheat. Along the way we point out which markets may have the most price risk for Food & Beverage companies.Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in the food and beverage industry, tune in to Controlling Commodity Costs and take your business to the next level. Our group work...
2023-09-1528 minControlling Commodity CostsEp 004 - Controlling Plastic & Packaging Costs with Bruce BenefielIn this episode Craig & Tom are joined by Bruce Benefiel to discuss the Plastics market. Bruce is the Co-Director of Energy Trading and the head trader for our Plastics products.The commodity markets are volatile, and they can move fast. Only those who are informed, prepared, and properly hedged will stay ahead of the competition. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in the food and beverage industry, tune in to Controlling Commodity Costs and take your business to the next level. If you’d like to learn how we can work wi...
2023-08-2533 minControlling Commodity CostsAugust 2023 Market UpdateIn this episode Craig Turner & Tom Dosdall talk about China, their latest interest rate cuts, and why some traders are betting on a stock market crash. Next we talk about the bearish seasonality of the grain markets during July/Aug/Sept and what end users should be considering during the price break. Finally we take a look at the crude oil and natural gas markets before rapping up with a teaser about our next podcast guest at the end of the month.Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in the fo...
2023-08-2200 minRFD Profit WatchRFD Profit Watch August 15, 2023Markets with Tom Dosdall, Stone X. Later, we have our weekly conversation with Scott Jensen, COUNTRY's Lead Financial Planning Consultant.
2023-08-1552 minControlling Commodity CostsJuly 2023 Market UpdateThe commodity markets are volatile, and they can move fast. Only those who are informed, prepared, and properly hedged will stay ahead of the competition.In this episode Craig Turner & Tom Dosdall break down the latest developments in the grain and oilseed markets. We talk about the July WASDE and what we learned from the acreage change and wheat ending stocks. We also go into what the hot and dry conditions could mean for yields and prices.Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in the fo...
2023-07-2725 minControlling Commodity CostsEp 003 - Market & Hedging Education with Jared MorganIn this episode Craig & Tom are joined by Jared Morgan to discuss Market & Hedging Education. Jared is the Vice President of Global Education at StoneX.The commodity markets are volatile, and they can move fast. Only those who are informed, prepared, and properly hedged will stay ahead of the competition.Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in the food and beverage industry, tune in to Controlling Commodity Costs and take your business to the next level. If you’d like to learn how we can work wi...
2023-07-2719 minControlling Commodity CostsJune 2023 Market UpdateThe commodity markets are volatile, and they can move fast. Only those who are informed, prepared, and properly hedged will stay ahead of the competition.In this episode Craig Turner & Tom Dosdall break down the latest developments in the grain and oilseed markets. We talk about corn and how a few inches of rain across the corn belt could mean the difference between $4 and $7 per bushel. We also dive into why soybeans are likely to be a tight market in 2023-24. We wrap up with a discussion on the prospects of a tight high...
2023-06-2126 minControlling Commodity CostsEp 002 - Hedge Methodology & Execution with Dan ConrathIn this episode Craig & Tom are joined by Dan Conrath to discuss Hedge Methodology & Execution. Dan is a Sr Market Analyst with the Ag & Energy group and has over 25 years of experience working with companies to implement and execute dynamic hedging plans.The commodity markets are volatile, and they can move fast. Only those who are informed, prepared, and properly hedged will stay ahead of the competition.Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in the food and beverage industry, tune in to Controlling Commodity Costs and t...
2023-06-0123 minControlling Commodity CostsEp 001 - Risk Policy & Commodity Risk Assessment with Michele Owens and Chris AmedeoThe commodity markets are volatile, and they can move fast. Only those who are informed, prepared, and properly hedged will stay ahead of the competition.In this episode we talk to Michele Owens, Director of Risk Policy & Advisory and Chris Amedeo, Senior VP of Ag & Energy. Michele and Chris go over the importance of having a commodity risk assessment, the benefits of implementing a dynamic risk policy that reflects current industry best practices, and the tools and education StoneX provides clients.Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just sta...
2023-06-0100 minRFD IllinoisRFD Illinois May 22, 2023Animal disease preparedness is a ‘must’ for the next farm bill according to livestock industry leaders at a recent farm bill hearing. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. IFCA's KJ Johnson provides post-application reminders.Illinois FFA's Mindy Bunselmeyer is gearing up for state convention next month. Tom Dosdall, StoneX, discusses falling commodity prices.
2023-05-2223 minRFD Profit WatchRFD Profit Watch May 19, 2023Markets with Tom Dosdall, Stone X. In the weekly GROWMARK Segment, Josh Murray, Certified Turf Specialist with Conserv FS talks lawn care. Weather WCIA’s Jacob Dickey.
2023-05-1952 minControlling Commodity CostsMay 2023 Market UpdateThe commodity markets are volatile, and they can move fast. Only those who are informed, prepared, and properly hedged will stay ahead of the competition.Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in the food and beverage industry, tune in to Controlling Commodity Costs and take your business to the next level. If you’d like to learn how we can work with your business, email us directly ccc@stonex.com or call 312.373.8250.
2023-05-1528 minRFD Profit WatchRFD Profit Watch January 9Markets Tom Dosdall, StoneX Group Senior Risk Management Consultant. Meaty Monday with Kyle Beutke, Sangamon County Farmer, talks about the challenges IL farmers have in finding enough pasture to raise the number of cows they’d like to have. Weather with State Climatologist Trent Ford.
2023-01-0952 min
Straight Talk with NDFB4 marketing principles to hedge your riskIn episode 5, Emmery and Ezra visit with Tom Dosdall, licensed StoneX broker with decades of experience in ag commodity trading. We chat about:What futures and options areWhy the Chicago Board of Trade was startedHow to manage inputs and break evensFour principles for trading successCheck out special StoneX discounts for NDFB members here.Know-Risk™ Crop Marketing-Market IntelligenceAccess to Events and EducationFutures/OTC TradesMore info on how to get 10 free trades each yearInterested in a one-on-one conversation with Tom? Email: Thomas.Dosdall@StoneX.comCall : 312-651-4686More...
2022-01-2033 min
Handmade Business Secrets Podcast#8 - How To Make Astronomically More Money By Becoming A Lean, Mean, Manufacturing Machine In Your Handmade Business w/Efficiency Expert Tom DosdallToday's episode is straight FIRE. My guest, Tom Dosdall has spent years traveling the entire globe as a consultant to huge Fortune 100 Companies like GM for the sole purpose of one thing - To improve their manufacturing processes and save them millions & even BILLIONS of dollars! You may not be running a giant company like GM, but his practical, no nonsense advice in this episode will help you think differently about turning a hobby into a business that allows you to grow your income at a rapid rate! If you have not done so...
2020-07-2751 min