Show overview
McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 112 episodes. That works out to roughly 35 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 14 min and 24 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 30 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 58 episodes published. Published by McKeany-Flavell.
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Latest Episodes
View all 112 episodesCurrent spring row crop conditions: How we lookin’, are we cookin'?
A seminal shake-up at the FOMC!
June WASDE: All quiet on the WASDE front, mostly
Corn sweeteners outlook for 2027
The Grim Reaper speaks! (on soybean & palm oil markets)
Sugar planting progress updates + LIVE from the Sweets & Snacks Expo!
Current factors impacting the cocoa & chocolate market
May WASDE: First look at 2026/27 crop year!
Discussing consumer trends with Sarah Muller of Jogue
Sugar beet plantings update: A mixed bag through April
Energy & economy update: More on the critical inflection point
Edible oil markets down, hooray!
Ep 546April WASDE & summer is approaching!
Sugar Higher sugar imports leads to offsetting higher deliveries Stocks-to use ratio left unchanged Wheat U.S. and wheat global stocks rise, leading to a neutral to bearish April WASDE Expect more changes in the May WASDE to food and export demand, and new-crop 2026/27 first looks Corn & soy complex U.S. corn balance sheet unchanged, global ending stocks improve Soybean supplies remain adequate in the U.S., ample globally More food use of soybean oil? What will be the real stocks level for U.S. soybean oil? Our next webinar: U.S. Economy Update Webinar Wed., April 22, 2026 at 2pm ET / 11am PT Clients, invites are going out now, or anyone can sign up now at mckeany-flavell.com Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services Expert: Eric Thornton, Vice President Expert: Kevin Combs, Vice President – Global Sweeteners Specialist
Ep 545Weather & the jobs market
Weather Winter wheat relief ahead? Potential for rains that are desperately needed 65% of U.S. winter wheat in drought conditions: Highest since 2022 Jobs Headline jobs data beats expectations Wage growth is easily outpacing inflation Underlying long-term trends are still concerning Save the date for our next webinar! Economy Update Webinar Wed., April 22, 2026 at 2pm ET / 11am PT Invites to be out soon Host: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist Expert: Eric Thornton, Vice President Expert: Shawn Bingham, Director of Commodity Risk Management
Ep 544Taking the over or the under? USDA releases Grain Stocks & Prospective Plantings reports
Corn & soy complex Corn and soybean acres fall within acreage expectations, but what will the numbers actually look like by late June? Stocks seem adequate for both corn and soybeans The difference maker will be where those stocks reside Wheat Not the best fundamental news for wheat buyers All wheat acres forecasted at an all-time low of 43.8 million acres 2026/27 production decline risk is very likely with fewer acres, and the hard red winter wheat crop is currently dealing with a weather issue Ending stocks up 5%: Deficit risk in the long term? Sugar Beet sugar area down 1.5% Host/Expert: Kevin Combs, Vice President – Global Sweeteners Specialist Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services Expert: Eric Thornton, Vice President
Ep 543Sugar: Mayhem is everywhere
Forfeitures or no forfeitures is a big question Nearly 1.0 billion lbs of sugar under loan in Idaho Is that a real threat? March planting intentions coming out on Tuesday What to expect: Slight decline compared to last year? Did you miss our Seasonal Market Outlook Webinar on Wednesday? Watch now on our IQ platform! Not an IQ subscriber? Reach out to us to learn more! Host/Expert: Kevin Combs, Vice President – Global Sweeteners Specialist Expert: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist
Ep 542Latest updates on weather, war, wheat, economy, & inflation
W.W.W. Weather + War + Wheat = volatility! Current conditions for winter wheat are growing concerning Some better hope for rain in April? W.E.I. War + Energy + Inflation = economic chaos! Iran waging economic war via energy Inflation expectations are rising Most Fed members now see the funds rate unchanged for 2026 Commodity buyers should be vigilant on near-term coverage Don’t miss our webinar next week! Seasonal Market Outlook Webinar: Navigating the Opportunities & Risks Ahead Wed., March 25, 2026 at 2pm ET / 11am PT Clients, be on the lookout for your invite next week, or anyone can sign up now at mckeany-flavell.com Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Eric Thornton, Vice President Expert: Shawn Bingham, Director of Commodity Risk Management
Ep 541Energy update on a perfectly timed Friday the 13th
Iran’s nuclear option is the Strait of Hormuz Emergency oil release reaction was muted Risk remains highly elevated Be proactive about adding soybean oil coverage Our next webinar is fast approaching! Seasonal Market Outlook Webinar: Navigating the Opportunities & Risks Ahead Wed., March 25, 2026 at 2pm ET / 11am PT Clients, be on the lookout for your invite next week, or anyone can sign up now at mckeany-flavell.com Host/Expert: Eric Thornton, Vice President Expert: Shawn Bingham, Director of Commodity Risk Management
Ep 540March WASDE: Few changes but pay attention
Corn & soy complex U.S. soy and corn balance sheets relatively unchanged Interesting changes to U.S. soybean oil consumption Wheat No changes in U.S. balance sheet Should USDA have increased exports? Attention shifting to new crop 2026/27 with 2025/26 set in stone Sugar Florida cane production lowered from early February freeze High-tier imports increased Our next webinar is fast approaching! Seasonal Market Outlook Webinar: Navigating the Opportunities & Risks Ahead Wed., March 25, 2026 at 2pm ET / 11am PT Clients, be on the lookout for your invite next week, or anyone can sign up now at mckeany-flavell.com Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services Expert: Eric Thornton, Vice President Expert: Kevin Combs, Vice President – Global Sweeteners Specialist
Ep 539Latest consumer trends weighing on the food & beverage space
New MAHA food pyramid could lead to changing consumption GLP-1 and weight management drugs grow in usage What’s a food and/or beverage manufacturer to do in this environment? Save the date for our next webinar! Seasonal Market Outlook Webinar: Navigating the Opportunities & Risks Ahead Wed., March 25, 2026 Clients, be on the lookout for your invite next week, or anyone can sign up now at mckeany-flavell.com Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services Expert: Marilyn Adutwum, Data Analyst