Best Matt Newlin Podcasts (2025)

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Minisode: Interviewing Alien: Earth Music Supervisor Maggie Phillips and Composer Jeff Russo 14:50

6d ago14:50

14:50

We're releasing this as special bonus content for our recent episode of UnEarthed: a wonderful little interview with Maggie Phillips and Jeff Russo, Alien: Earth's Music Supervisor and Composer, respectively! Among other duties, Maggie is behind the "needle drops" in the show—a hallmark of Hawley's style, and a thrilling (if somewhat divisive) addi…

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UnEarthed: An Alien Earth Aftershow | Metamorphosis 56:01

7d ago56:01

56:01

In episode two of our Alien: Earth aftershow, Jaime, Patrick, Andie and Perry re-convene to talk about 'Metamorphosis' the third installment of Noah Hawley's new Alien series. In this hour-long episode we discuss how the show is improving, how we're feeling and the excitement of what's to come. Jaime also introduces a new segment called 'I Like Gri…

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Markets Going Into Crop Tour (with Chuck Shelby & Sherman Newlin of Risk Management Commodities!) 46:37

12d ago46:37

46:37

Market Strategists/Farmers Chuck Shelby & Sherman Newlin of Risk Management Commodities join Joe Nikruto today as they take a deep dive into this week's grain market price action, including analysis on corn, soybeans, wheat & cattle. Also, hear about next week's Pro Farmer Crop Tour and what to expect from that. Want timely market commentary straig…

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288 // Fauna Disguised As Flora: An Alien: Earth Roundtable 1:35:56

13d ago1:35:56

1:35:56

Nearly the entire Perfect Organism Podcast team gathers to dive into Neverland and Mr. October, the gripping first chapters of Noah Hawley and FX’s Alien: Earth. From raw first impressions to probing what it truly means to become something else, we unravel a web of ideas and unsettling possibilities woven into this bold new vision of the Alien univ…

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UnEarthed: An Alien: Earth Aftershow | Neverland & Mr. October 53:04

14d ago53:04

53:04

Jaime, Patrick, Perry and Andie host Perfect Organism Podcast's first aftershow. Covering the first two episodes of Noah Hawley's Alien: Earth, your hosts cover different aspects of each episode in dynamic new segments while giving their first impressions of this exciting new show. We hope you enjoy. To watch the show every Tuesday when it airs, pl…

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Ep. 24 - Laken Chapin, Grand Valley State University 22:53

15d ago22:53

22:53

“Shoot your shot. I applied to countless internships. I ended up in Iceland. I ended up at Princeton. Never think you're not good enough.” In this episode, Dr. Matt Newlin is joined by Laken Chapin, a first-generation graduate from Grand Valley State University with a degree in Accounting. Laken grew up in rural Bad Axe, Michigan, where she learned…

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WASDE Pre-Report (with Karen Braun!) 1:03:42

19d ago1:03:42

1:03:42

Karen Braun joins the Zaner MarketCast today. Hear the former Reuters columnist discuss grain & livestock markets with market strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto as they deep dive into predictions for next week's WASDE Report and historical data on how tariffs and China's purchasing history could give us a clue into market movements. Sign up for…

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UnEarthed: An Alien: Earth Aftershow Announcement 1:11

20d ago1:11

1:11

We're launching our new official Perfect Organism Podcast aftershow for Alien: Earth! You can find our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@perfectorganism // Join the new Perfect Organism subreddit, while you're at it! It's a great place to interact with us and celebrate all the great stuff coming to Alien fandom lately: https://www.reddit.com/r/pe…

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287 // Perfect Organism Reviews Alien: Earth Ep. 1 ("Neverland") SPOILERS AHEAD 41:10

22d ago41:10

41:10

SPOILERS AHEAD Here is Jaime and Patrick's review of the first episode of Noah Hawley's Alien: Earth. Recorded immediately after the premiere screening in Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con, this conversation is a deep dive into the themes, characters, and events in this first episode. We're releasing this as the review embargo lifts in the hopes you'll…

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Did Cattle Finally Get Its Correction? 32:37

26d ago32:37

32:37

Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto dives deep into this month's WASDE numbers and how it relates to market movement. Also, get some analysis on this week's price action for corn, soybeans, wheat & cattle. Be one of the first sign-ups for Karen Braun's Zaner Ag Hedge Newsletter: https://www.zaneraghedge.com/karenbraun/newsletter.php To st…

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286 // Alien: Earth Speculation | A Roundtable 1:06:08

27d ago1:06:08

1:06:08

In this exciting pseudo-roundtable episode, Perry, Andie, Xander, Adam, Holden and Ross discuss their excitement for Alien: Earth. From managing expectations to experiencing the unknown, all aspects are covered as we anxiously await the series premiere on August 12. This discussion centers around a few quotes from Noah Hawley that are featured in t…

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285 // Interviewing Alien: Earth Stars Sydney Chandler and Babou Ceesay 15:08

1M ago15:08

15:08

Two of the most intriguing characters in Alien: Earth (at least from what we've seen so far!) are, without a doubt, Wendy (played by Sydney Chandler) and Morrow (Babou Ceesay). Jaime and Patrick had the chance to chat with them inside FX's podcasting space at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, and we're more intrigued than ever to see where these characters…

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SDCC Minisode: Talking Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition with Survios 11:42

1M ago11:42

11:42

In the midst of all the chaos at SDCC, Jaime and Patrick managed to sit down with TQ Jefferson and Eugene Elkin from Survios to chat about Alien: Rogue Incursion's upcoming move to consoles! This was recorded on an iPhone in a loud ballroom, so the audio isn't great. But luckily there is video as well! Check our channels for that later today. // Jo…

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284 // Alien: Earth Hall H Reaction Minisode (no spoilers!) 15:25

1M ago15:25

15:25

Just moments after the SDCC Hall H Alien: Earth panel ended—a panel which included a screening of the full first episode!—Jaime and Patrick ran back to the podcast studio to record some quick thoughts. There are NO SPOILERS in here, so don't be worried about that. We then stayed in the studio for another 45 minutes and recorded our first-ever spoil…

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283 // Interviewing Alien: Earth Composer Jeff Russo 46:14

1M ago46:14

46:14

This is a big one, folks! Our first interview with someone involved directly in the production of Alien: Earth (first of more to come ...). We're so pleased to bring you this conversation with Jeff Russo, composer of the intriguing score of FX's Alien: Earth. Jeff, a frequent Noah Hawley collaborator, has had quite the career: originally a founding…

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Change Is Afoot 46:54

1M ago46:54

46:54

Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto dive into this week's grain market price action, including expert analysis on corn, soybeans, & wheat prices, as well as a look at cattle market performance. To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questions/business proposals--go here: https://linktr…

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Ep. 23 - Gina Sheurman, University of Illinois - Springfield 29:06

1M ago29:06

29:06

"I’m a middle-aged mom, and here I was back in college. But I would tell anyone—if you’ve got a goal, go for it. Don’t let the barriers of being a rural student stop you. Where there’s a will, there’s a way." On this episode, Dr. Matt Newlin is joined by Gina Sheurman, a first-generation college graduate and rural advocate from West-Central Illinoi…

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282 // ALIEN: Lost Transmission | An Interview with the Filmmakers 1:00:30

1M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

In this episode, Perry and Jaime sit down with Alien: Lost Transmission writer-director Connor Botts and his co-writer and star, Benjamin Mayer. This might just be one of our most entertaining conversations yet. From Connor’s first sparks of inspiration to last-minute reshoots and shifting release dates, the duo dives into the passion, chaos, and c…

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The Scoop On This Month's WASDE (July 2025) 41:22

2M ago41:22

41:22

Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto dives deep into this month's WASDE numbers and how it relates to market movement. Also, get some analysis on this week's price action for corn, soybeans, wheat & cattle To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questions/business proposals--go here: htt…

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281 // Building Fear With Legacy Effects Artist Adam Milicevic 1:01:33

2M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

In this episode, Patrick, Andie and Jaime talk with Legacy Effects artist Adam Milicevic about his work on Alien Romulus, the challenge of creature design, the ever-changing film industry and so much more. This episode was meant to drop on Alien Day 2025 but fell through the cracks. We are so excited to present it to you now. If you'd like to follo…

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Brutal Markets This Week (Plus Grain Stocks Preparation) 13:08

2M ago13:08

13:08

Market Strategist Joe Nikruto discusses this week's bearish price action for grain markets, including corn, soybeans, & the cattle markets. Also, get some insights on analyst estimates for the upcoming Grain Stocks Report and what may be in store. To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questions…

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Extra! Extra! Wheat All About It! 44:54

2M ago44:54

44:54

Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto discuss this week's price action for grain markets, including corn, soybeans, & the cattle markets. Also, learn about the big moves for wheat this week and what it means for the crop long-term. To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questions/busines…

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280 // A Predator In An Alien Film 1:15:46

2M ago1:15:46

1:15:46

In this episode, Patrick and Jaime welcome AvP Galaxy’s Adam Zeller for a bold and timely conversation about a major development: the possible return of the Predator—this time, in a sequel to Alien: Romulus. What could this mean for the future of the Alien franchise? Is it a bold evolution, or a risky crossover just as Alien is rediscovering its cr…

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What To Know About The WASDE (June 2025) 15:33

3M ago15:33

15:33

Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto discuss this month's WASDE report and how it affected the markets, as well as a deep dive into this week's grain market price action, including analysis on corn, soybeans, & wheat. To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questions/business proposals--…

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US & China Talks Boosting Grain Markets 33:35

3M ago33:35

33:35

Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto discuss the week's market price action for grain markets corn, soybeans, & wheat, and the cattle markets, specifically how these markets may have been affected by the possibility of a US/China Trade Deal To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questio…

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279 // Alien: Earth Trailer Live Reaction Roundtable! 1:12:31

3M ago1:12:31

1:12:31

It's here—a real trailer for FX's Alien: Earth! On this massive roundtable, the entire PO Team breaks down every frame of this amazing new look into the world of Noah Hawley's soon-to-be-released series. This was recorded live, on YouTube. Subscribe to us there so you don't miss any future live episodes (we have quite a few of them planned!): https…

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278 // What If Ripley Hadn't Survived the Nostromo ... But Someone Else Had? 1:08:23

3M ago1:08:23

1:08:23

Listener Peter Wright wrote to us back in January with a killer episode idea: what if Ripley never made it off the ship, but someone (or something) else had? In today's show—a loose continuation of our ongoing "What If" series—Perry, Andie, Ross, and Patrick tease through all the various ways that question could play out. What if Dallas had survive…

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Ep. 22 - Rin Baker, Georgetown University 29:15

3M ago29:15

29:15

"I didn’t have the same number of hours in the day as my peers. I was commuting, working, trying to figure out public transportation for the first time. And I was still expected to compete on the same level. We don’t lack drive or talent — we just don’t have the same time." That quote comes from Rin Baker, a rural student from upstate New York who …

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Great News for Spring Wheat! 33:11

3M ago33:11

33:11

Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto discuss the week's market price action for grain markets corn, soybeans, & wheat, as well as dipping into the cattle markets. This week, there is a lot to talk about for Spring Wheat, so don't miss out! To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any question…

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Tipping Point For Soybeans? 35:10

3M ago35:10

35:10

Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto go deep into the grain markets, discussing whether the bean markets are finally at their tipping point amongst market action and current headlines. They also take a dive into corn, wheat, and cattle markets, so don't miss out! To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or cont…

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277 // Interviewing Matt Savage, Alien: Romulus Concept Artist 49:13

3M ago49:13

49:13

On today's show we welcome back Matt Savage (IG: mattasav.concept) to talk about his amazing work as a concept artist on Alien: Romulus. Matt's work on numerous design elements of the film—most famous being the Corbelan IV (interior as well as exterior!)—lent a tremendous amount of realism and believability to Fede Alvarez's film. Join Jaime and Pa…

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Lots Going On In Beans! 28:55

3M ago28:55

28:55

Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto discuss this week's agricultural market performance, covering a market recap for row crops corn, wheat & the cattle complex. They also take a dive into the bean markets, discussing some of the news that is surrounding this market and how it is affecting its price action To stay on top of the markets in …

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Alien Earth News Update 11:09

4M ago11:09

11:09

The release date for Alien: Earth just dropped—along with new images. Patrick and Jaime dive into first impressions, what’s got us excited, and what’s raising eyebrows. Join us for a quick breakdown of everything we just learned. // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorga…

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Ep. 21 - Stephanie Zackery, New Mexico State University 28:35

4M ago28:35

28:35

“I have a Walmart Index of Rurality. One Walmart? You’re a decent-sized town. More than one? Okay, you’re big.” In this episode, Dr. Matt Newlin is joined by Stephanie Zackery, a third-year, award-winning Counseling Psychology PhD student at New Mexico State University. Stephanie grew up in a no-stoplight town in rural Oklahoma and is now researchi…

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What To Know Before The WASDE (May 2025) 45:39

4M ago45:39

45:39

Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto discuss this week's agricultural market performance, covering a market recap for row crops corn, wheat, soybeans, & the cattle markets. Also, hear the duo's professional commentary on some of the top analyst predictions for this month's WASDE report, and what you can do to prepare for the report's findi…

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276 // What Weyland-Yutani Knew : A Roundtable Discussion 1:08:15

4M ago1:08:15

1:08:15

In this episode, the Perfect Organism crew dives deep into the mystery of what Weyland-Yutani knew and when. With Alien: Earth on the horizon, we're asking the big questions: Were other ships sent to retrieve the creature? How long has the Company been tracking it? What don’t we know? This is a riveting, high-stakes conversation packed with theorie…

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Are Tariffs REALLY Affecting Grain Markets? 48:05

4M ago48:05

48:05

Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto discuss this week's agricultural market performance, covering a market recap for row crops corn, wheat, soybeans, & the cattle markets. Also, the duo get into some useful conversation as to whether the recent tariffs have really had an effect on the grain markets (and to what extent), so don't miss out …

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275 // Alien Day Roundtable Wrap Up 50:25

4M ago50:25

50:25

In what has become an annual Alien Day ritual, the team at Perfect Organism Podcast comes together to discuss the highlights of Alien Day 2025, what we saw, what we heard, and how we experienced it. The conversation then moves towards the Alien Earth clips and the excitement and mystery surrounding the series as we await a premiere date. This was a…

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274 // The Alien War Documentary: Interviewing the Filmmakers 50:57

4M ago50:57

50:57

In this episode, Jaime and Christian sit down with Doug McCarthy and Paul King to explore Beneath London: The Story of Alien War—their gripping short documentary chronicling one of fandom’s most legendary events. From construction to opening day, Doug and Paul pull back the curtain on a hidden chapter of Alien history, revealing how they stitched t…

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273 // Inside Alien 3 : The Legacy Cut 42:19

4M ago42:19

42:19

In this exclusive Alien Day episode, Patrick and Jaime sit down with Martin and Chad, two key architects behind the haunting 4K Legacy Cut of Alien 3. From Martin’s earliest experiments in Photoshop to the painstaking restoration of a cinematic myth, we dive deep into the hidden story of how one of the Alien saga’s most storied chapters was brought…

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272 // Alien and the Iconography of Terror (With Tristan Jones and Dane Hallett) 1:20:09

4M ago1:20:09

1:20:09

Episode art by Tristan Jones (IG: @tristans_bones) HAPPY ALIEN DAY 2025!! Looking back through the history of cinema, there are very few - if any - monsters as iconic as the Alien. But why is that? Why are we so afraid of it, intrigued by it, obsessed with it? Why does it speak to audiences in 2025 with just as much power as it did nearly five deca…

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Soybeans Having a Breakout Moment 34:24

4M ago34:24

34:24

Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto discuss this week's agricultural market performance, covering a market recap for row crops corn, wheat, soybeans, & the cattle markets. Also, the duo talks about the tariff war between the US and China and what the long-term effects of it could be stateside. To stay on top of the markets in real time wi…

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Ep. 19 - Season 3 trailer 2:49

4M ago2:49

2:49

We’re back! Season 3 of The Rural College Student Experience is here and it's our most powerful season yet. Join host Dr. Matt Newlin as we continue to center the voices of rural college students—sharing their stories, their challenges, and the incredible strengths they bring to higher education. This season, we’re bringing you: More graduate stude…

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Ep. 20 - Avery Bass, North Carolina State University 24:33

4M ago24:33

24:33

In this episode, Dr. Matt Newlin is joined by Avery Bass, a first-year student at North Carolina State University majoring in Genetics, with minors in Biotechnology and Microbiology. Avery is originally from Pikeville, North Carolina, a small rural town in the eastern part of the state, and graduated from Charles B. Aycock High School. Avery shares…

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Interviewing DeadDark, Our Alien Day 2025 T-Shirt Artist! 57:01

4M ago57:01

57:01

(Note: the episode art is an itsy-bitsy preview of the full design that will be revealed on April 26th) One of our favorite Alien Day traditions is our annual t-shirt unveiling. Over the past near-decade, we've gotten to work with tons of gifted artists from around Alien fandom – and this year is VERY MUCH no exception. DeadDark – whose actual name…

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Trade Deals Coming? 13:01

4M ago13:01

13:01

Market Strategist Joe Nikruto goes over this week's grain market price action, diving deep into movements on corn, soybeans, wheat, and cattle. Also, hear about anticipation on tariffs and what may happen if more come into play. To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questions/business proposals…

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Should You Hedge In Markets This Volatile? 47:06

5M ago47:06

47:06

Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto dig deep into this week's market performance, covering weekly market price movement for corn, soybeans, wheat, and cattle. Also, with markets this volatile, hear their expert opinion on what you should be doing to mitigate your risk at this time, and how you can avoid margin calls when markets move this…

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How Were The Grain Markets Affected By Tariffs 38:37

5M ago38:37

38:37

In the 50th episode of the Zaner MarketCast, market strategists Joe Nikruto and Dan Hussey dive deep into grain market price action for Corn, Soybeans, & Wheat, as well as the cattle markets, dissecting how these markets were affected by President Trump's tariff announcements and how it affects farmers across the nation. To stay on top of the marke…

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Anatomy of An Alien Film Part Two: The Characters 1:16:08

5M ago1:16:08

1:16:08

In this dynamic follow-up to our first installment, Perry, Andie, Patrick, and Jaime dive deep into the characters of the ALIEN films, when they soar, when they fall flat, and how the modern studio system shapes not just how movies are made, but how we experience them. This episode is spirited, unfiltered, and full of sharp insights and passionate …

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Quarterly Grain Stock Analyst Estimates 19:06

5M ago19:06

19:06

In this solo episode of Zaner Marketcast, market strategist Dan Hussey gives a breakdown of this week's grain market price action, analyzing corn, wheat, & the soybean complex. Also, hear the analyst estimates for the upcoming Quarterly Grain Stocks report and what you can do to prepare. To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge …

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