March may have been quiet, but with dry conditions and hot weather forecasts ahead, volatility is on the horizon. Learn why weather will be the key driver in April.

Interview with Jesse Krebs: from Wrestling to Entrepreneurship. Meet Jesse Krebs, founder of Outlaw Nutrition, a company supporting farmers and animal owners with flax-based supplements. Since 2018, Outlaw Nutrition has expanded from equine products to include supplements for cattle, sheep, goats, alpacas, and pets.

February was a historically slow trading month, setting the stage for potential volatility in March, with the March 31st planting intentions report being key for potential acreage shifts. The Option Army is expanding services, including LRP program integration, with community growth and loyalty as top priorities.

We’re so pleased to introduce you to Brad Stephen of Stephen Farms, a strong supporter of The Option Army from the beginning. Brad lives in Owensboro, Kentucky, and is the fifth generation to farm his family’s land. He began farming in 1998 after working in tobacco production and has since transitioned to grain farming, growing soybeans, corn, and wheat. His son is already eager to join the family business, ensuring a sixth generation is ready to take over.

Tim is one of our original TOA members, and we wanted to learn more about him, and his family, and the strategic ways he has adapted his businesses over the years. The first quote on their website says a lot: “We're Tim & Renae Braun, and we opened Braun's Market because we wanted to make high quality, locally produced goods more accessible to the community. Norman Borlaug’s quote “Food is the moral right of all who are born into the world” continues to inspire us everyday.”

Brian’s 2025 Market Outlook: Key Strategies & Opportunities

As we head into 2025, Brian shares his insights on navigating the volatile market and capitalizing on opportunities—especially for options traders. With political shifts and economic uncertainty on the horizon, volatility will be a major theme, but Brian sees it as an opportunity for those prepared with the right strategies.

Key Takeaways:

• Volatility will shape markets, particularly with political changes and trade relations.

• Options Trading provides a strategic edge for risk management and speculation.

• Patience is key—waiting for the right market opportunities will be critical.

• Mistakes to Avoid: Overconfidence, ignoring downside risks, and rushing into trades.

Brian also shares exciting plans for expansion into agriculture, including automated tools for farmers and new educational resources.

Brian was a guest on the Farm Green podcast on March 28, 2024 —hosted by Regenerative Farmer, Rick Clark. The guys talked options strategies, current markets and things to consider this planting season. Give it a listen, and give us your thoughts! We hope to hear Brian on many more podcasts in 2025.