#708 - "Harvest Prep, Basis Trends, and 2026 Crop Decisions" - Weekly Market Outlook: Sep. 1st - 5th

In this week’s Market Outlook, Andy Hruby and Jeff Fichtelman discuss harvest timing, yield uncertainty, and the surprising strength of basis in parts of the Corn Belt. They highlight strategies for storage, cash flow planning, and negotiating pushes, as well as government programs and potential demand drivers like E15 and sustainable aviation fuel. The conversation also covers forward-looking decisions for 2026 acreage, cost-of-production awareness, and disciplined marketing in both corn and soybeans.