The Elevator’s Cut Podcast

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The grain merchandisers podcast where Roger and Jason capture the big topics and challenges of the grain industry with humor, pragmatism, and simplicity. With a few decades of combined experience in the basis trading, brokerage, and farm marketing spheres, they use their experiences and knowledge of their area of the grain business to shed some light on what they can, and debunk some myths and exaggerations that exist in the grain industry. There is a risk of loss in futures and options trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.

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June 4, 2026Episode 10438 min

The Biggest Lie About $5 Corn

S2E16 - Disclaimer: There is a risk of loss in futures and options trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. May brings bad weather, planting stress, and $5 corn, but should you actually be selling right now? Today, we're breaking down why FOMO is destroying your grain marketing strategy, the hard truth about elevator margins, and why the commercial side is pushing you to lock in basis. ---------- Check Out Our Website - https://www.whitecommercial.com/ ---------- In This Video: Jeff Reardon's CFO Insights - https://www.whitecommercial.com/cfo-insight Bloomington Meeting Details - https://www.gfai.org/upcoming-events.html

May 7, 2026Episode 10336 min

The DeLorean Market: Why the Public is Wrong About Oil Prices

S2E15 - Disclaimer: There is a risk of loss in futures and options trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Everyone says the market is "wrong," but the truth is usually just a supply crunch hidden in plain sight. We’re breaking down the "DeLorean Market" (Backwardation), why the Strait of Hormuz is driving everyone crazy, and the 3 phases of the grain business you need to survive. ---------- Check Out Our Website - https://www.whitecommercial.com/ ---------- In This Video: Jeff Reardon's CFO Insights - https://www.whitecommercial.com/cfo-insight Bloomington Meeting Details - https://www.gfai.org/upcoming-events.html

April 2, 2026Episode 1453 min

Navigating the 2026 Grain Market

S2E14 - Disclaimer: There is a risk of loss in futures and options trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Welcome back to The Elevator's Cut! In this episode, we're diving deep into the specific cultural characteristics that separate high-performing grain elevators from the rest of the pack. Drawing from over 50 years of industry observations and fresh off a national conference, the discussion moves beyond simple "buy low, sell high" tactics to explore the fundamental mindsets that drive long-term profitability and operational excellence.

March 5, 2026Episode 10246 min

6 Cultural Traits of a Successful Grain Business

S2E13 - Disclaimer: There is a risk of loss in futures and options trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Welcome back to The Elevator's Cut! In this episode, we're diving deep into the specific cultural characteristics that separate high-performing grain elevators from the rest of the pack. Drawing from over 50 years of industry observations and fresh off a national conference, the discussion moves beyond simple "buy low, sell high" tactics to explore the fundamental mindsets that drive long-term profitability and operational excellence.

February 5, 2026Episode 10145 min

Beyond the Forecast: What Weather Actually Means for the Elevator

S2E12 - Disclaimer: There is a risk of loss in futures and options trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Welcome back to The Elevator's Cut! In this episode, we're diving into the disconnect between public perception and the gritty reality of life in the grain industry. From the perspective of seasoned grain merchandisers, the conversation challenges common misconceptions—like the idea that any rain is "good" rain—by highlighting how unseasonable warmth and poorly timed downpours can actually jeopardize wheat crops and invite summer pest surges. Broadcasting from deep within America’s heartland, the discussion serves as a grounded voice of reason, cutting through the upbeat fluff of local news cycles to explain how specific weather patterns truly impact the elevator and the field.

January 1, 2026Episode 10042 min

Winning the Basis Battle: How to Make Your Grain Bins Pay for Themselves

S2E11 - Disclaimer: There is a risk of loss in futures and options trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Welcome back to The Elevator's Cut! In this episode, your hosts Roger Gattis and Jason Wheeler recap their recent trip to St. Louis for a grain merchandising workshop, enduring extreme winter weather and navigating the "climate" of the city. They highlight the value of interactive meetings over stagnant PowerPoint presentations, sharing insights from their sessions on making grain bins profitable and the importance of capturing a "return to space" in any market.

December 4, 2025Episode 101 hr 3 min

How Commercial Elevators ACTUALLY Make Money

S2E10 - Disclaimer: There is a risk of loss in futures and options trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Welcome back to The Elevator's Cut! In this episode, your hosts Roger Gattis and Jason Wheeler are joined by the CEO of White Commercial, Phil Luce. Today, we dive into the harvest hours debate and the limitations of autonomous grain handling, then pivot to a deep analysis of farm bin profitability, arguing that the widely cited 25-cent return often neglects the vital cost of carry and quality risk.

November 6, 2025Episode 942 min

What is Going on with Harvest?!: Tariffs, Trade, and the Truth About Prices

S2E9 Welcome back to The Elevator's Cut! In this episode, your hosts Roger Gattis and Jason Wheeler are analyzing the intense harvest season, from viral videos of collapsing grain bins to the serious economic impact of bad crop quality. They look at the fundamental issues plaguing the rice and soybean markets. Is the talk about low prices and tariffs justified? They dig into the numbers to give you the real cash price picture. ---------- Disclaimer: There is a risk of loss in futures and options trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.

October 2, 2025Episode 991 hr 5 min

The Truth About Grain Markets: Why You Can't Blame the Elevators

S2E8 Welcome back to The Elevator's Cut! In this episode, your hosts Roger Gattis and Jason Wheeler are joined by special guest Scott Hansen, a grain business legend with decades of experience. In this candid discussion, we dive into the frustrations many farmers are facing this harvest season, particularly with the historically low soybean basis. Scott shares a fascinating story about a conversation he had at church with some farmers who were concerned the market was "trying to steal their soybeans." We tackle common misconceptions about grain markets, explain why basis is a market signal (not a conspiracy), and reveal what really happens when an elevator's bids drop to "no bid."

September 4, 2025Episode 981 hr 4 min

Your Harvest Time Companion - Navigating Big Yields and Low Prices

S2E7 Join Roger and Jason on "The Elevator's Cut Podcast" as they dive into the current harvest landscape. Why are farmers selling even when prices are low? We'll discuss the massive yields emerging from the Southeast and how they’re affecting the market. We'll also break down the importance of harvest ownership for elevators and discuss why some grain is being sold "across the scale" despite low prices.