Shawn Hackett
An agricultural outlook expert, commodities specialist, and weather trend speaker covers long-term cycles related to climate, currencies, geopolitics, and global capital flows, with an emphasis on their impacts on agricultural production and prices.
Price range
- $5,000 - $7,000
Expert
- Ag Policy
- Agriculture
- Commodity Price Outlook
- Crop price outlook
- Economy
- Geopolitics
- Management
- Marketing/Merchandising
- Outlook
- Productivity
- Profitability
- Risk Management
- Trends
- Weather
Experience
- Agriculture
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About
A frequent contributor to Barron’s, Futures Magazine, Reuters, Bloomberg, US Farm Report, Ag-TV, Market to Market-IPTV as well as regular radio show contributor for the likes of Chip Flory-AgriTalk After The Bell, Susan Littlefield Fontanelle After the Bell-Michell Rook-AgDay and Linda Brekke-The Linda Network, Ag commodities expert Shawn Hackett has dedicated his life to educating Ag industry leaders and farmers about financial risk management, hedging and the utility of indicator-based Ag commodity price forecasting tools. His extensive research on long term cycles and statistics on climate, currencies, geopolitics and global capital flows has long been a key differentiating factor for Shawn’s price forecasting skills. Shawn takes complicated concepts and presents them in an easily digestible framework to a wide audience and discusses them regularly in his subscriber based Hackett Agricultural Report and Hackett Dairy Report.
See podcast – https://soundcloud.com/user-148190767/moving-iron-podcast-119-shawn
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Video Clips
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Topics
World Ag Weather Outlook for Growing Season Ahead and Longer-Term Climate Trends
In this world climate focused presentation, key cycles, statistics and micro-variables will be discussed regarding the growing season weather ahead with the focus and goal to map out how producers, end users and Ag businesses should be thinking and best managing price and supply risks with an action plan in mind.
In addition, longer-term climate risks and trends will be discussed to offer solutions on how to best mitigate the potential negative consequences and to also help amplify the positive outcomes that can be realized from a more proactive objective approach.
Being prepared and aware of these risks are the key steps needed for establishing a vibrant ecosystem in agriculture. Climate and Price volatility can mean opportunity not liability for those in the Ag food chain who are willing to look ahead and seize the benefits of an ever-changing landscape.
Utilizing AI for Enhanced Risk Evaluation and Increased Efficiencies for Crop Insurance Groups
In this presentation, Shawn explains how to leverage AI to assess, manage, and mitigate risks in crop insurance, such as weather variability, yield predictions, and claims processing. As part of this analysis, real-world examples of current startups focused on Agrotech, parametric insurance providers, and traditional insurers adopting AI tools will be further evaluated.
These companies represent a mix of innovators and adopters, with AI often integrated for parametric models (trigger-based payouts), data analytics, and automation to handle increasing climate uncertainties. Traditional insurers are partnering with these AI firms to enhance their offerings.
Smartly using AI in crop insurance can improve profitability, increase customer loyalty, and broaden the utility and customization of new, innovative crop insurance products.
Utilizing AI for Enhanced Risk Management and/or Increased Efficiencies for Ag Businesses
In this presentation, learn how to leverage AI to increase efficiency, assess, manage, and mitigate crop risks, such as weather variability, diseases/insect infestations, crop inputs, and the deployment of hedging/cash marketing protocols.
As part of this analysis, real-world case examples of current practical applications based upon stated event objectives will be explored.
While there are many variables in Agriculture that cannot be controlled, being more efficient and productive through AI-derived innovation and data analytics is one way to better handle increasing outside operating uncertainties.
Smartly using AI in your operations can improve profitability, increase customer loyalty, and broaden the utility and customization of new, innovative crop technologies.
GEOPOLITICAL AND AGRICULTURAL CYCLES CLASH RESHAPING THE AG ECONOMY
Throughout history the geopolitical landscape has framed and shaped how the Ag supply/demand food chain, operates and how the economics are distributed.
Wars, weather volatility, protectionism trends (tariff impacts-China, Mexico, China), stockpiling programs, demographics and fiscal policies have played a huge role in defining this industry’s critical role in nourishing the world’s population. Tectonic shifts in Ag economics occur when these various cycles clash and synchronize as they are today.
In this presentation, we will walk through the historical context of these cycles, how they are positioned today and provide a road map for the most probabilistic pathway ahead for the next decade.
Growers, end users and input suppliers will all see significant impacts to their operations and a discussion on ways to manage these risks will be emphasized.
How to Use Objective Technical Price Analysis to Enhance Cash Sales and Purchasing in Agriculture
In this presentation, the discussion will be focused on how to use objective technical price action tools to create an objective marketing plan for making cash sales and purchases.
Areas covered will be how to use different timeframes to time old crop and new crop cash transactions, how to utilize linear regressions and defined moving averages to pinpoint key levels to take action and how much action to take and how to utilize candlestick trading bars to warn of impending reversals in price.
As part of this discussion a real world set of examples will be outlined to provide an action plan for attendees to implement in their current operations.
Focus will be on grains and livestock but can be applied to any market of interest. The key to bringing more money home on the farm is keeping opinion and emotions dormant and to having a plan that uses historical price action as your guide.
Doing so will help reduce stress, improve confidence and increase farming economics. Having an objective cash marketing/purchasing plan is the key, especially navigating when periods of chaos and challenging conditions exist.
This discussion is suitable for both Ag Bankers and Producers alike.
How AI, Blockchain, and Asset Tokenization Are Changing Commodity and Agricultural Markets
Technology is transforming agriculture and commodity markets faster than ever before. In this dynamic and forward-looking session, explore how AI, blockchain, and asset tokenization are reshaping everything from how we grow crops to how we buy, sell, and invest in them. These powerful tools are making markets smarter, faster, and more transparent—giving farmers more control, connecting producers directly with buyers, and opening the door for new revenue streams. Whether you’re in production, processing, trading, or finance, this session will show you how innovation is driving a more efficient and inclusive future for agriculture.
THE ERA OF WEATHER VOLATILITY
Why has weather volatility increased in recent years and why will this trend continue?There are many variables that influence and increase weather volatility throughout history. Understanding what these drivers are, how long they typically last, and what they mean for global crop production trends, Ag price volatility and production costs will be paramount for managing long-term risks.With this climate-focused presentation, longer-term climate cycles with historical statistics and correlations will be discussedwith the focus and goal to map out an action plan for execution.Being prepared and aware of these risks are the key steps needed for establishing a vibrant ecosystem in agriculture. Climate and Price volatility can mean opportunity not liability for those in the Ag food chain.HOW WEATHER, GEOPOLITICS, LIVESTOCK DISEASES AND OTHER FACTORS INFLUENCE AG PRICES
Throughout history, various factors like weather changes, geopolitics, currency fluctuations, livestock diseases, and interest rates have significantly impacted global agriculture economics. These influences have led to increased volatility across the agricultural food chain. To address risks such as the recent avian flu spread in dairy cows, greater resources are needed for sustainable agricultural economics.
In this presentation, Hackett will discuss short, intermediate, and long-term cycles affecting agriculture, along with historical data showcasing their impacts on production and prices. The focus will be on guiding producers and end users in navigating weather and price volatility changes, adjusting growing and marketing strategies, implementing crop insurance and hedging practices, and developing standardized livestock handling procedures for stability and sustainability in agriculture.
Specific agricultural markets of interest can be included, with detailed discussions on long-term and short-term price considerations based on cycle trends and key metrics, aiding in the proper preparation and execution of producer plans and budgets.
THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE-THE DECADE AHEAD
Over the last 300 years, commodity/agricultural prices and the economics for those involved in the entire food chain have been characterized by long periods of stagnation and equally long periods of dynamic prosperity.
The key factors that drive these long-term hard asset/agricultural cycles are the global trends in geopolitics, fiscal/monetary policy, demographics, technological innovation, environmental policy, and weather volatility.
In this presentation, the relevant historical cycles, statistics, and correlations will be discussed with an emphasis on the amplified synchronization effects these forces have on agricultural prices.
Particular focus will be dedicated to global weather volatility trends and monetary trends for the decade ahead.
There will be a discussion on both the short-term and long-term pricing outlooks for grain markets, livestock markets, and soft agricultural markets, along with outlooks for input prices in energy, natural gas, and fertilizer markets.
Where prudent hedging strategies will be discussed along with risk management concepts as it relates to cash marketing, crop insurance, crop inputs etc. Being aware of these historical economic pricing trends in agriculture promotes a more proactive approach to managing risks. It helps Ag operators and bankers alike prepare for enhancing longer-term business success.
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Testimonials
11 people have recommended this speaker
“The event was a grand success!! Shawn was excellent. He is truly a fabulous speaker and a great guy! We loved having him again.”
“Shawn was fantastic! His presentation was very well received and what a personable guy he is!”
“Shawn delivered an impressive, fact-based presentation on the hottest global issues in 65 minutes! A lot of information that any agribusiness in the room was captivated by.”
“Both Tim and Shawn were amazing and the crowd enjoyed their presentations.”
“The audience really enjoyed Shawns' presentation. Feedback was above expectations. He is a pretty neat guy. A good guy in fact. Personable, easy to visit with, thoughtful, and brings a bit of a unique life story.”
“Shawn was a big hit! I had a follow up meeting yesterday with one of the dairy owners that attended the event. He was more than pleased, traveled and hour to attend. And told me it was the best speaker he had heard in a couple of years.”
“Overall evaluations were good. There were comments that he got too in the weeds and too technical. He could improve by removing content from his presentation and presenting less data. Less is likely more.”
“Shawn's presentation was a hit, and we had many requests for his slides (which he agreed to allow us to share). He was so nice to work with!”
“Shawn Hackett is truly an expert in his field. Shawn has a unique insight to the moving parts of the Commodity Markets. He looks at historical weather patterns and understands the moves the insiders make. I would highly recommend Shawn to anyone looking for a speaker that will leave your audience with a very thought provoking message.”
“The audience was very focused on this presentation the connection between weather and commodity prices was new and hit home. He has a very friendly and comfortable style that fit with the farmers.”
“Shawn Hackett was a friendly and engaging speaker who helped the audience clearly understand complex issues he was sharing. Shawn’s presentation brought the level of thinking of our audience well beyond the mailbox!”