McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast
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Time for the WASDE Fireworks Show!
August 10, 2018 19:26 - 14 minutes - 26.6 MBCorn changes in WASDE meet expectations U.S. soybean ending stocks projection catches market off guard Sugar demand seen lower, as production is on the rise News from the American Sugar Alliance (ASA) Symposium Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services Expert: Kevin Combs, Vice President – Sweeteners Specialist
Sweetener Negotiations: Craig Uses the Word “Cattywampus”!
August 03, 2018 17:15 - 10 minutes - 19.8 MBProgress on sugar negotiations for 2019 Is Tier-II sugar an option? On your mark, get set, go on corn sweeteners! Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist
We’re Swimming in It! Edible Oils & Sugar Recap
July 27, 2018 18:39 - 14 minutes - 27.2 MBEdible oils Oil production to grow in 2018/19 Coverage: Get it while the gettin’ is good! Beet sugar Beet crop is looking healthy Sugar contracting may pick up soon Host: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services
Nicole Live from the BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology!
July 18, 2018 18:05 - 18 minutes - 34 MBMeat protein replacers? Using biotechnology to enhance crop production Efforts continue to replace petroleum-based products Host: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services
The Word of the Week: Volatility
July 13, 2018 17:46 - 15 minutes - 28.2 MBWASDE recap Domestic sugar balance sheet Will the sugar stocks-to-use ratio see 17 percent this year? Are the projected corn exports inflated? Ingredion closure of Stockton Will it be business as usual? Host: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist Expert: Kevin Combs, Vice President – Sweeteners Specialist
A Tough Nut to Crack: Forecasting Weather & Trade
July 06, 2018 17:11 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBWeather turns dry in Midwest as corn pollination begins Will tariffs turn the corn and soybean balance sheets bearish? Host: Kevin Combs, Vice President – Sweeteners Specialist Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services
The Skinny on the Acreage & Quarterly Stocks Reports
June 29, 2018 21:07 - 8 minutes - 14.9 MBCorn and soybean acreage above the March estimates Louisiana sugarcane harvest area down significantly Plus, a cocktail recipe for the Fourth of July! Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Kevin Combs – Sweeteners Specialist
Rain Makes Grain, Baby
June 22, 2018 17:55 - 19 minutes - 36 MBAcreage increase + good weather = large grain crops Acreage: Up, up, and away! Weather: Rain makes grain Host: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services
Let’s Talk about Trade! (& a lil’ WASDE)
June 15, 2018 17:33 - 17 minutes - 32.9 MBWASDE report a sleeper this month Market waiting for better gauge of acreage June 29 acreage report: Fireworks? NAFTA and agricultural trade dynamics Corn and wheat Soy complex Meat products And more! Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Kevin Combs, Vice President – Sweeteners Specialist Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services
Live from the Sosland Purchasing Seminar in Kansas City
June 04, 2018 21:00 - 11 minutes - 21.9 MBThemes from the seminar Changing market sentiment? Bullish expectations for commodities Sugar Under attack Projected growth Chasing demand Corn sweeteners Corn prices on the rise? Demand issues on grind Forecast for extended negotiations Host: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services Expert: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist
Technically Speaking: A Look at Technical Market Indicators
May 31, 2018 20:13 - 14 minutes - 26.2 MBA review of the Relative Strength Index and Fibonacci Retracement What are the technicals saying about July corn, soybean oil, and #11 sugar futures? Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services
Tales from the Sweets & Snacks Expo and the Latest on Cocoa
May 25, 2018 18:08 - 15 minutes - 28.1 MBFrom the Expo Hazelnuts Hot flavors and exotic ingredients Dual sensory (jalapeño in chocolate?!?) Cocoa Cocoa in a bear channel Powder and butter updates Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Jeff Rasinski, Cocoa Consultant
Investigating Food Fraud with Amanda Irizarry of Brian Shube Consulting
May 18, 2018 18:17 - 12 minutes - 22.2 MBMike sits down with Amanda Irizarry, Food Safety Director of Brian Shube Consulting, and asks: What is food fraud and food adulteration? What types of adulterants can be intentional? What products or ingredients are involved in the highest amount of food fraud? And more! Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Amanda Irizarry, Food Safety Director, Brian Shube Consulting
Let’s Do the WASDE Shuffle!
May 11, 2018 17:08 - 18 minutes - 34.3 MBCorn and soybeans Tightening global balance sheet USDA continues to bloat sugar deliveries Host: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services
Nicole's Midwest Windshield Tour
May 04, 2018 17:35 - 13 minutes - 23.9 MBRecap of planting progress and weather Corn Soybeans Sugar beet Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services
Round Table II: Live Q&A from Our Spring Market Seminar
April 27, 2018 22:26 - 12 minutes - 22.1 MBDiversification of the corn wet milling industry Where is it going? What is the long-term outlook? Genetically modified sugarcane in Brazil: What are your expectations? Sugar beet industry Will they have to label as genetically modified? Could we see any more consolidation? Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Experts: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services Kevin Combs, Vice President – Sweeteners Specialist
Round Table: Live from Our Spring Market Seminar
April 25, 2018 18:47 - 23 minutes - 24.4 MBWeather forecast Anticipation of weather patterns and which commodities stand to be affected Trade dispute with China Outcome and potential impact of domestic production Farm bill Potential changes or status quo? Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Experts: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services Kevin Combs, Vice President – Sweeteners Specialist
Sugar & Cocoa Update, Unstoned
April 20, 2018 19:59 - 15 minutes - 28.1 MBSugar beet planting progress Farm Bill update Commercial activity Cocoa Spec influence Drivers moving forward Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist
WASDE Recap
April 11, 2018 17:27 - 12 minutes - 22.6 MBCorn and soybeans Slight adjustment to ending stocks for both Market more focused on acreage and trade Sugar *yawn* Anticipation turning to May’s WASDE Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services Expert: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist
Government Activities Impacting Sugar
April 06, 2018 18:24 - 9 minutes - 18.3 MBNAFTA: Will we get a deal in April? Sugar taxes: Do they really work? Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist
Prospective Plantings Review
March 30, 2018 16:57 - 13 minutes - 24.6 MBCorn and soybean acreage shocker! Wheat acreage up Ideal soft red winter wheat market Will sugar beet acres actually end up lower? Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist Guest: John Larkin, Director of Sales, Miller Milling Co.
New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Imports
March 23, 2018 17:55 - 12 minutes - 22 MBWhat impact will new tariffs on Chinese goods potentially have on U.S. agricultural products? Host: Kevin Combs, Vice President – Sweeteners Specialist Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services
Commercial Sugar Market Update
March 16, 2018 20:49 - 7 minutes - 14.1 MBSugar market at stalemate NAFTA and the upcoming Mexican elections GMO labeling legislation this summer? Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Kevin Combs – Sweeteners Specialist
Live from SnaxPo 2018 & Cocoa Recap
March 13, 2018 22:58 - 12 minutes - 23.2 MBSnaxPo Food industry trends apply to all company sizes Cocoa Why the massive rally? Lower production expected for Ghana and Ivory Coast World surplus reduced Specs now net long Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services
Live from the Natural Products Expo West & WASDE Recap
March 09, 2018 23:47 - 15 minutes - 28.7 MBWhat trends are emerging at the Natural Products Expo? Ending stocks changes in USDA's forecasts for soybean, corn, and more Host: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services Expert: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO
Big Corn vs. Big Oil
March 02, 2018 20:48 - 9 minutes - 18.1 MBThe RFS debate in Washington, D.C. Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist
Soy Complex Heats Up
February 23, 2018 18:08 - 14 minutes - 25.7 MBGlobal soybean supplies Domestic crush dilemma Soybean oil at mercy of soy complex Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services
Live from the Sweetener Colloquium
February 14, 2018 00:38 - 11 minutes - 21.5 MBTransportation NAFTA Commercial recap Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist
WASDE Recap
February 09, 2018 19:42 - 10 minutes - 20 MBU.S. currency helping U.S. corn exports Sugar ho-hum Questioning Mexico’s ability to ship lower-polarity sugar #16 below market expectations Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist
Raw Sugar Futures Market Recap
February 02, 2018 17:55 - 10 minutes - 18.4 MB#11 and #16 futures market Under pressure near term Discussion of ranges for each Domestic market recap Tier-II imports? Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Kevin Combs – Sweeteners Specialist
U.S. Dollar's Impact on Commodities
January 26, 2018 18:05 - 14 minutes - 14.7 MBWhat’s going on with the U.S. dollar? What does this mean for commodity prices? Short-term vs. long-term implications Host: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services
Market Update: Soybeans, Palm Oil, and Honey
January 19, 2018 18:49 - 15 minutes - 16.6 MBFavorable soybean oil futures providing coverage opportunities Tightness in domestic palm oil market Raw honey prices on the rise Imports of honey still significant Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Experts: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist
WASDE Takeaways
January 12, 2018 20:02 - 10 minutes - 10.6 MBSugar market in balance? FCOJ coverage and recommendations Meet your McKeany-Flavell reps at the International Sweetener Colloquium, Feb. 11-14 Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist
Weather Impacts on the Market
January 05, 2018 18:08 - 9 minutes - 9.94 MBLa Niña's potential impact on crops Current status of domestic sugar market Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President - Commodity Specialist