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FARMCON Conversations

Kevin Van Trump
Corn
Wheat
Artificial Intelligence
Agriculture
Beans
Middle East
Investing
AI In Agriculture
Soybeans
Geopolitics
LRC (weather Cycle)
USDA
Family Wealth Planning
Tariffs
China
Fertilizers
Energy
Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Agriculture
Data Ownership/data Privacy
Spacex/tech Investing

Our annual FARMCON conference has connected our family with some of the real movers and shakers in agriculture. Now, through this new podcast, we’re bringing those conversations directly to you. If you’re looking to separate yourself from the crowd and hear about cutting-edge ag-technology, market insights, and hard-earned lessons you won’t find anywhere else, this podcast is for you. What makes i... more

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This week Kevin and Todd dig into today’s WASDE report, where Kevin sees the biggest potential surprises, and why he believes the market may be sitting in a spot where one USD... more

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This week’s FarmCon Conversations starts with a FARMCON update, then corn, soybeans, wheat, but the better discussion is really about how Kevin thinks through risk, markets, business, and change.

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18:00 – Why Kevin believes produc... more

This week’s FarmCon Conversations starts with corn, soybeans, wheat, and the latest USDA numbers, but the better discussion is really about how Kevin thinks through risk, markets, business, and change.

Kevin and Todd talk through what has driven th... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Maycock
Co-founder and CTO of Dataplai, AI and data consulting for agriculture and food industries
Dataplai
Episode: FARMCON Conversations 08-05-2026: Special Guest, Dan Maycock, co-founder of Dataplai
Dan Hartsock
Vice President, Precision Ag Upgrades and AI Data
John Deere
Episode: FARMCON Conversations 07–29-2026 – Learn, Unlearn, and Relearn
Shane Thomas
Agribusiness Analyst who founded UpString Ag
Episode: FARMCON Conversations 07–29-2026 – Learn, Unlearn, and Relearn
Greg Peterson
Known as Machine and Repeat
Machine and Repeat
Episode: FARMCON Conversations 07–29-2026 – Learn, Unlearn, and Relearn
Kevin VanTrump
Agriculture market analyst and trader
Independent analyst
Episode: FARMCON Conversations 07–01-2026
Kevin Vantroff
Guest trader and market commentator
Episode: FARMCON Conversations 06–24-2026
Walter Cronin
Co-founder and president of White River Nutrition, US Soybean Processing Company
White River Nutrition
Episode: FARMCON Conversations: Special Guest Walter Cronin of White River Nutrition
Joe Sinclair
Founder and CEO of Quality Ag, Iowa ag retailer leader
Quality Ag
Episode: FARMCON Conversations 05–06-2026
Kevin Van Trump
Co-host and guest on the episode
Independent investor/farmer
Episode: Farmcon Conversations 04–22-2026

Hosts

Todd Loechler
Host of FARMCON Conversations with a focus on market topics and farming discussions.
Kevin Van Trump
Co-host with investment and ag market insights, often steering discussions on macro factors and ag tech deals.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Great show

    Wish they recorded more often. Andy and Kevin are pure gold.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cornhusker55
    United States2 years ago
  • Great show!

    Kevin and Andy, host of the podcast, highlights all aspects of investing and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    malfoxley
    United States5 years ago
  • That’s what I was thinking

    I just couldn’t say it that well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RKR_Texas
    United States6 years ago
  • A different perspective

    I absolutely love the insight and perspectives that are unearthed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Plainlost
    United States6 years ago
  • Great Podcast!!!!

    One of the best podcasts I’ve heard recently when it comes to trading and investing. Great content, but extremely timely. Need to make sure you’re on top of these within a few days, if not day of.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BBB_Team
    United States6 years ago

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Guests bring practical insights plus hard-won lessons from the field.
Discussions blend market analysis with real-world farming experiences.
Guests consistently share actionable frameworks for investing in ag tech.
Content mixes tradecraft with broader socio-economic topics in rural life.
Listeners appreciate candid conversations about policy and macro forces.

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FARMCON Conversations 05–06-2026
Q: What is the guests' view on AI adoption in farming and retail?
They acknowledge AI as a powerful tool but note that practical, scalable use is still developing; early experiments focused on data consolidation and payroll/process improvements, with future gains tied to broader data integration and workflow automation.
FARMCON Conversations 05–06-2026
Q: How is automation impacting field operations and logistics?
Automation streamlined mixing and loading from plants to sprayers, reduced labor bottlenecks, improved inventory tracking, and allowed a single operator to manage tasks more efficiently while maintaining service levels.
FARMCON Conversations 05–06-2026
Q: What changes did retailers make to help customers save margin?
Quality Ag adjusted planting hybrids and budgets, offering more affordable, reliable options (e.g., flex-year hybrids) and reducing required upfront investments to help farmers manage cash flow and risks during volatile markets.
FARMCON Conversations 06–24-2026
Q: What is product-market fit and why is it so critical for ag tech startups?
Product-market fit is about real, scalable demand and the ability to deliver; if the product cannot be delivered or does not meet a genuine need, investments fail even with strong initial interest.
FARMCON Conversations 06–24-2026
Q: What do you view as the grandparents' influence on a kid growing up, and how does that shape their adult life?
The guest shares personal history of being raised by grandparents, emphasizing how early family influence, reading stock tickers, and a strong work ethic formed a lasting framework for learning, risk-taking, and staying connected to roots.

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What is FARMCON Conversations about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two longtime agricultural hosts explore real-world farming life, markets, and the intersection of ag tech, policy, and macro economics. Episodes thread practical farming experiences—crop planning, labor, and generational business—through a lens of market timing, risk management, and investment strategy in agriculture. Notable angles include AI and data-driven farming, biofuels and renewable energy policy, and the drama of supply/demand dynamics shaping corn, soybeans, and wheat. The format blends candid personal stories with actionable frameworks for investing, startup funding in ag tech, and navigating regulatory environments, making it a compelling listen for farmers, investors, and anyone interested in the business end of agriculture. A ... more

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Recent guests on FARMCON Conversations include:

1. Dan Maycock
2. Dan Hartsock
3. Shane Thomas
4. Greg Peterson
5. Kevin VanTrump
6. Kevin Vantroff
7. Walter Cronin
8. Joe Sinclair

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