In this week’s Ag View Pitch Weekly Market Outlook for May 11–15, Chris Barron is joined by Paul Neiffer and Ryan Moe of StoneX to break down the biggest factors moving corn and soybean markets.

The conversation covers old crop and new crop grain sales, the sharp difference between Eastern and Western Corn Belt corn movement, why Western Corn Belt basis could come under pressure later this summer, and how strong soybean crush margins are keeping buyers aggressive. They also discuss wheat and crude oil influence, fund positioning, China trade uncertainty, 2027 corn pricing opportunities, planting progress, wet field conditions, and what producers should be watching heading into mid-May.

The episode wraps up with practical advice for farmers: stay alert on basis opportunities, avoid chasing short-lived rallies, focus on strong business decisions, and remember that today’s competitors are often global, not just local.

In this week’s Market Outlook, Shay Foulk is joined by Alex Londerville with Cargill to discuss the recent strength in corn, soybeans, and wheat as markets react to planting progress, Brazil safrinha dryness, export demand, China trade discussions, crude oil pressure, and policy movement around 45Z and RVOs.

They also discuss why farmers should stay alert during planting season, especially as profitable pricing opportunities appear while many producers are still holding old-crop corn in the bin.

Correction/clarification from the episode: Alex noted farmer-held corn stocks across Nebraska, Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa. The corrected figure is 120 million more on-farm stored bushels in Nebraska alone, and 580 million more year-over-year corn bushels across Nebraska, Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa combined.

Planting season is moving forward, but late April and early May are bringing plenty of questions for corn, soybeans, and grain marketing decisions. In this Weekly Market Outlook from The Ag View Pitch, we break down where acreage may still shift, how planting progress differs across the Corn Belt, and what farmers should be watching as the market reacts to weather, demand, and upcoming USDA reports.

This episode covers corn acreage expectations, possible soybean acreage shifts, delayed planting conditions in parts of the Upper Midwest, and why large acreage changes may be less likely as southern crops continue moving ahead. We also discuss new crop marketing strategy, old crop grain decisions, storage management, cash flow needs, and why many producers may want to have bins cleaned out by the Fourth of July.

On the market side, the conversation looks at strong corn export demand, fund positioning, drought concerns, soybean crush margins, biofuel demand, wheat crop conditions in Kansas, and the upcoming May USDA WASDE report. If you are a farmer trying to manage old crop sales, new crop pricing opportunities, planting risk, or grain storage decisions, this episode provides a practical look at the week ahead.