Farm4Profit Podcast

Weather Patterns and Impact on Revenue

Episode Summary

In this episode, we have two special guests from Nutrien Ag Solutions. John Maman, a financial expert, shares insights on proactive adjustments to crop and financial plans. Eric Snodgrass, Nutrien's Principal Atmospheric Scientist, discusses the critical role of weather impacts on crop success. We dive into financial planning, weather patterns, market fluctuations, and more.

Episode Notes

Nutrien Ag Solutions

Guest:

• John Maman of Nutrien Financial. John is focused on helping growers make proactive adjustments to their crop and financial plans in response to external variables that affect profitability. 
• Nutrien's Principal Atmospheric Scientist, Eric Snodgrass, is also available to talk about weather impacts since typically that's one area that plays a critical role in determining the success of every crop.

• Who is Nutrieng Ag Solutions?
• History, Mission, Vision
• Provides customers with complete agriculture solutions including nutrients, crop protection products, seed, service, and digital tools

How many producers have marketing plans?  Let alone, how many have financial plans?

• What factors should farmers be aware of when reviewing their financial plans?
• market trends, including supply and demand factors, government policies, and global economic conditions
• What are some tips to protect one from weather impacts and market fluctuations?
• Manage your cash flow effectively
• Does Nutrien offer any price forecasting?
• Have a contingency plan
• What strategies do you suggest or have seen executed?
• Manage your capital and have a sound financial plan in place
• Having capital on hand (cash or credit) gives you options
• Who should producers be working with to aid in the decision making process?
• Diversify
• Yeah, we know, but how?
• Will we start to see the economy fluctuate toward the downside of the commodity cycle?
• John - starting to see more stability 
• Weather impacts
• What explains the weather patterns we’ve recently had across the midwest? Where will you see the most impact from this?
• When do you think we’ll move into the El Nino phase?
• Tell us about your thoughts about the weather shifting from La Nina to El Nino
• How will El Niño influence the prevalence and distribution of pests and diseases
• It’s early now, but what are long range forecasts predicting for fall harvest weather or for length of growing season?
• Are we seeing weather become more violent? 
• Where are you going to see weather play an impact on the economy?
• What challenges do those producers face ahead?
• What did we miss?
• Summary and Challenge
• If you could go back and talk to yourself at age 18, what would you go back and say?
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