We are living in a headline-driven market. Some days, the numbers matter most. Other days, it’s the news cycle that takes the wheel. The balance between the two is always shifting, and lately, it’s been shifting quickly. WHEN MARKETS MOVE FASTER THAN THE FUNDAMENTALS Right here in our local market, we’ve seen that play out in real time. Over the past couple of weeks, December ’26 cash corn has moved from $4.90 down to $4.68. That’s not just a number on a screen—that’s margin,

Recently, Trent sat down with Chip Flory on AgriTalk to discuss one of the most important topics in agriculture today: risk management. From market volatility to strategic planning, the conversation highlighted what producers should be focusing on right now—and how to stay ahead in an increasingly unpredictable environment. GETTING TO KNOW RED RISK The conversation kicked off with Trent sharing his background and the foundation behind Red Risk. At its core, Red Risk goes beyo