McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast

Côte d’Ivoire changes start of the main-crop season Why is the cocoa market still so volatile? For chocolate lovers: More chocolate items on the shelf this holiday season? EUDR: The latest news Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Marilyn Adutwum, Data Analyst

Oilseed production potentially seeing regional weather hits Energy and geopolitics remain the major market drivers How are commercial markets responding? Don’t miss our live webinar next Wednesday, Sep. 23! Live Energy Market Update: Shaping Food & Beverage Procurement Costs Clients, check your inbox. Everyone else can register by going to mckeany-flavell.com Host/Expert: Shawn Bingham, Director of Commodity Risk Management Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services

Wheat Subtle changes for 2025/26 global balance sheet Significant changes to world wheat production Corn 2026/27 U.S. corn yield lowered as expected Global ending stocks projected lower Soybean complex U.S. soybean ending stocks lowered for 2026/27 Edible oils Veg oil stocks may be misleading depending on this year’s production/weather Sugar 2025/25 high-tier imports increased to record number 2026/27 beet and cane forecast lowered Don’t miss our next live webinar on Sep. 23! Live Energy Market Update: Shaping Food & Beverage Procurement Costs Clients, check your inbox. Everyone else can register by going to mckeany-flavell.com Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEOExpert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information ServicesExpert: Kevin Combs, Vice President – Global Sweeteners Specialist

Renewed peace headlines ease some of the geopolitical risk premium in wheat Will it hold heading into the September WASDE next Friday, Sept. 11? Fundamentally, global wheat stocks could improve? Pay attention to next week if prices continue to ease Potential buying opportunity? Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Eric Thornton, Vice President

Sugar beet pre-pile harvest is underway Do early signs look promising? Corn harvest is nearly upon us Will yield concerns mute typical harvest pressure? Grains futures have become the story as we enter corn sweetener negotiations Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist