Professional Ag Marketing Podcast: Recent Episodes
Mike Minor
An agricultural finance podcast that dives deep into grain and livestock risk management. Trading commodity futures and options involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Check out our website at www.professionalagmarketing.com
Jayden, Cael, and Derek discuss the final recap of the 2026 Crop Tour. What they found on their travels, drought conditions and more!
Mike Minor hit the road to see the crops in South Dakota and North Dakota. Listen to his findings here!
Mike and Jayden discuss the start of the home stretch on the 2026 Crop Tour. Jayden provides Indiana and Illinois estimates.
Mike and Jayden discuss the furthest point of the crop tour, Ohio. Find out what the team is seeing in this episode.
Mike and Cael discuss day 2 of the crop tour across southern Iowa, NE Missouri, and central Illinois. They also came up with the Missouri estimate.
Mike and Jayden discuss the Professional Ag Marketing Grain Team's first day out on the crop tour along with the Nebraska projected yield.
Mike Minor and Lucas Peters discuss the annual crop tour and more in this week's episode.
Mike Minor and Kyle Kracht discuss the July Cattle on Feed, border reopening and more in this week's Cattle Talk Podcast
Mike and Luke discuss the dump of product on the ham primals, market drivers and more in this week's episode.
Mike and Jordan discuss the potential on the table for Dec Corn, weather outlook and more.
Mike and Michael Fitzgerald discuss current harvest and weight fundamentals and what it means for pork.
Kyle Kracht joins the Cattle Market Talk Podcast today with Mike to talk about the market's slide and risk management opportunities.
Mike, Jayden, and Pat discuss current crop conditions, corn price and more in this week's episode.
Mike and Luke discuss his time at NPIC this week, market outlook, industry tone and more in this week's episode.
Jayden and Jordan discuss today's WASDE report, the following rally in corn, and upcoming weather.
Mike and Luke discuss the rally in the hog markets and what to look forward to at NPIC at Wisconsin Dells next week.
Mike and Jeff discuss the SPUR program and the money going into parts of the Cattle industry.
Mike and Jeff discuss the hog market and the premium the futures are carrying over the index.
Mike and Cade discuss Pro Ag's first aerial crop tour, the results and more can be found on our website and X.
Mike and Jace discuss current cattle fundamentals and how the World Cup could send foreigners home with a beef craving.
Mike and Pat discuss soybean export sales, weather, inflation, and more in this week's Grain Market Talk.
Mike and Luke chat about competing proteins, fundamentals and support levels in the hog market.
Mike and Jace discuss the bullish reaction to the screwworm news and more in this week's cattle talk podcast.
Mike and Jayden discuss more about this sell off on Dec corn and more in this week's episode.
Mike Minor and Mike Fitzgerald discuss current hog expectations live at the World Pork Expo!
Mike and Jordan discuss the inverse relationship with inflation and grains plus more in this week's episode.
Mike and Jeff discuss current hog markets and fundamentals in this week's hog market talk.
Mike and Jace discuss the bearish trend of feeders, report estimates and more in this week's podcast.
Lucas and Jayden discuss the current grain markets drivers and more in this week's podcast.
Mike and Jeff discuss Trumps tariff talks and more in this week's Cattle Market Talk podcast.
Mike and Luke discuss cash hogs, summer kills, and some grain in today's Hog Market Talk podcast.
Mike and Jeff discuss the sharp increase in the cash market and how it affects packer margin.
Mike and Luke discuss the Iran war, crude oil spike, and cash hogs in this week's episode.
Mike and Pat discuss the current grain market, war and more in this weeks grain talk podcast.
Jeff and Nick discuss the state of packers, choice beef, and more in this week's Cattle Talk Podcast.
Mike and Jayden discuss the ongoing conflict in Iran, along with the relationship between crude and corn.
Welcome to Hog Talk, the podcast focused on the hog market and the forces shaping today’s livestock industry. Each episode dives into hog prices, market trends, risk management, supply & demand, and industry news, with practical insights you can actually use.
Whether you’re a producer, marketer, trader, or industry professional, Hog Talk delivers clear, no‑nonsense discussion on what’s happening now—and what it could mean going forward.
In this episode, we cover:
Welcome to Grain Market Talk, the podcast dedicated to breaking down the grain markets and the key fundamentals driving price movement. Each episode takes a clear, practical look at corn, soybeans, wheat, and related ag markets, helping you navigate volatility with confidence.
We cover market trends, supply & demand, weather, global trade, and risk management, delivering straightforward analysis designed for producers, merchandisers, and ag industry professionals.
In this episode, we discuss:
Welcome to Cattle Market Talk, the podcast focused on the cattle markets and the fundamentals driving price movement across the beef complex. Each episode delivers clear, practical discussion on live cattle, feeder cattle, boxed beef, demand, and market trends affecting today’s cattle industry.
We break down supply & demand, feed costs, weight trends, exports, and risk management, helping producers and market participants make informed decisions in a fast‑moving market.
In this episode, we cover:
Pat and Mike discuss Mexico, soybean movements, and the upcoming State of the Union Address.
Mike and Pat discuss upcoming trade negotiations with Mexico and what that means for the hog industry.
In this episode, Mike and Jayden discuss the recent WASDE, futures, and Crop Insurance.
Mike and Jace dive into the supply side of the cattle industry, some unbelievable margins and more.
Mike and Luke talk about the sell off that occurred in the hog market, and the recent WASDE report.
Mike talks with Jeff about his week at Cattle Con. RFK Jr. makes an appearance and addresses beef producers. Listen in!
Mike and Jayden discuss the leap in soybean futures following Trump's statement, and more in this week's Grain Talk.
Mike and Luke Wells talk about his time at Pig Ski in Canada, industry reinvestment and more in this week's Hog Talk.
Jeff and Mike discuss unbelievable cattle fundamentals, outside influences, and more in this week's Cattle Talk Podcast.
Pat and Mike discuss a bump in the grain market, Trumps Iowa agenda, and more in this weeks Grain Talk Podcast
Mike and Luke sit down to discuss a recent drop in hog futures, Trumps E15 agenda and more. Listen In!
Check out this podcast on youtube! This week Lucas and Mike discuss the export report this morning, bear flag technical in the corn market, PLC/ARC news, and crop insurance protection. Its all about the $4 mark today. Listen in and or watch with slides now on youtube at the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/@proagmarketing
Check out this weeks podcast now on video format on Youtube! This week Jace and Mike discuss the Cattle on Feed report.
Check out this podcast now on video format on Youtube! This week Luke and Mike discuss the Iowa Pork Congress. Luke dives deep into what hes following on the hog market on the bullish ride higher.
This week Mike interviews Holly Cook Anderson an economist at National Pork Producers Council in Washington D.C at the 57th annual South Dakota Pork Congress. The interview outline starts at a broad overview on where the pork industry has been lately, current supply and demand fundamentals, and what to look for in 2026.
This week Jeff and Mike discuss the hard selloff in cattle. Listen in on why todays drop occurred.
This week Pat and Mike discuss their experience at Farmcon this week and what we are watching before the WASDE next Monday.
This week Pat and Mike discuss the appreciation and opportunities in the hog futures. They also break down the reaction and outlook to the Venezuela abduction.
This week Jayden and Mike recap the corn, soybean, cattle, and hog market. They wrap up the show looking into 2026. Thank you everyone for following along on the last year of ag markets!
The hog market continues its climb higher. Demand concerns in the beef market and volatile pork cutout leaves us following closely. Listen in to Lukes strong takes with Mike going into 2026.
This week Jordan and Mike discuss a corn market at the top of the range fueled by strong demand. We are entering the time of the year to lock in your fuel needs. Listen in on the grain market after Christmas.
This week Jeff and Mike discuss the hogs and pigs report. The report was shown as bearish vs expectations. Listen in on Jeffs take vs the report and what our expectations are for growth in the hog industry.
A rough print last night for cutout left the beef market trading red today. Listen in on Jaces take on the cattle market going into Christmas.
This week Lucas and Jayden lead the way covering SDRP, soybeans free fall, bridge payments, and fantastic corn demand.
The cattle market is trading sideways which has been a rarity. Listen in to Jeff and Mike digest the charts and look at the cattle futures going into the holidays.
This week Luke and Mike discuss the recent volatile hog market. We have massive supplies lately and cutout has really been holding up well. This is a great way to express how good demand has been. Listen in for their take on Mexico and this weeks flash news.
This week Nick and Mike discuss a cattle market driven by a cash rally. Nick and Mike also discuss a new "plant" closure and Mexico conspiracy theories.
The technical traders got excited when Feb 2026 hog futures broke $83 today. Listen to what Pat and Mike have to say about this weeks news.
This week Mike and Pat discuss the December WASDE report. Watch out for the FOMC results tomorrow afternoon.
The hog market has been trying a comeback. Listen to Luke and Mike discuss the hog market post our customer meeting.
This one covers everything for the week. Hogs, cattle, grain and everything in between. Have a blessed holiday. Markets reopen on Friday morning to close out the week.
This week Jayden and Lucas talked about China, gov programs, this weeks price action and the COF!
This week weights seem to be the talk. Are we backing cattle up? Listen to Jace and Mike discuss this weeks current cattle events.
This week Luke and Mike discuss the hog market selloff. The outside market influence seems to be piling into the protein markets. Listen to Lukes concerns this week on the hog market talk podcast.
This week the cattle market traded everywhere to get nowhere. The multiple days of limit trade has been exhausting to producer trying to manage risk. Listen how Jeff and Mike have been tackling the decision making.
This weeks Hog Market Talk Pat and Mike the weakness surrounding the hog market. The ham report: No Bologna, just markets.
This week Jayden and Mike discuss the risk off trading ahead of next weeks WASDE report.
The cattle market traded outside markets this week. Listen in to Jace and Mike discuss the equities, snap program, technical trading, and the cash cattle market.
This week Jayden takes on Nick and Jordan for a broad market overview before diving into the hog market fundamentals.
This week Pat and Mike discuss this weeks China trade deal, cattle futures, and the crazy scary market moving news.
This week the cattle market tried to find footing after all funds hit the exit button. Listen in to Jeff and Mike discuss the recovery points and what the market is following.
This week the hog market seems to be left out. So many headlines around soybeans and cattle that the hog market quietly drags lower in the background. Listen to Luke and Mike discuss the hog market in this weeks crazy surrounding trade.
This week Jace and Mike talk quick on the cattle market along with the soybean handling China news. Major upcoming meetings next week will likely play a part in the direction of soybeans.
This week, Jeff and Mike discuss the crazy cattle market, Trump’s comments, import possibilities, and much more.
Luke and Mike discuss the hog market fundamentals. The market has dodged political headlines lately. Listen in to Lukes thoughts on the macro picture of the hog market.
This week Jayden and Mike discuss the support lines holding before some short covering. Iowa yields are off on corn and estimates are dropping below record for the USA. Does the market have no China buying factored in to the market? listen in for their deep dive into Chinas impact on our soybean market.
The cattle market rallied for nearly 10 straight days until todays session. Fridays trade was rocked after Trump said hes worked our magic on a deal to lower beef prices. Listen in to Jace and Mike discuss the cattle markets crazy day in this weeks cattle futures based podcast.
This week Luke and Mike discuss the hog market futures sliding lower. Listen in on what Luke is watching this week.
This week Jayden and Mike discuss any expectation for a China trade deal getting swept off the table. Stocks and soybeans crashed lower on Friday after President Donald Trump threatened higher tariffs on China. He accused the country of “becoming very hostile” with its restrictions on rare earth metals, a key resource for the tech and defense industries.
This week Jordan and Mike discuss the recent comments from Trump that reignited the US/China trade war. Cattle finished the week strong with 6 straight higher closes.
The hog market is feeling left out of the fund buying taking place in other commodities like cattle and gold for example. Listen in for Jeffs take on the hog market fundamentals today.
Mike Minor flys solo today giving an update on the trade war with details on Argentina and China interactions. He also talks about the massive rally in GOLD and the STOCK market. Lastly he gives an update on harvest progress and some charts.
This week Jeff and Mike discuss the outside markets crazy activity and the massive short position on the USD.
This week Pat and Mike give an update on the hog market navigating through a government shutdown. Listen in for Pats take on fundamentals.
This week Jace and Mike discuss the cattle market ups and downs. Listen in to how the feeder cattle market is pushing the futures around to finish out the week.
This week Luke and Mike discuss the hogs and pigs report. Cutout ramped back up going into the weekend and the futures ran higher as well. Listen in to this weeks podcast for everything and anything regarding the hog market.
Soybean harvest has started this week. Argentina soybean sales really picked up this week to China. A trade deal to China has been seemingly been pushed back. Listen in to Jeff and Mike this week.
This week Lucas and Jayden focus on margin protection, China and Trump, and early yield reports.
This week Jeff and Mike talk about the drop in cutout and how long this setback may last. Retail beef price direction, cutout, futures, its all here for the cattle market moving news. Thank you for following in to our podcast if you listened to us on Agritalk with Chip Flory today.
Luke and Mike discuss a cut in cutout the past 2 days. Weakness piles on but is it temp? listen for the recent fed news as well. Does Powell have more cuts in the plans ahead?
Jayden, Lucas, and Jordan discuss the WASDE report on Friday. Corn and soybean harvest is barely beginning. Listen in for their take on the early signs.
This week Jace and Mike discuss the cash cattle setback along with packer margins, and kill.
This week Pat and Mike discuss if we are backing any pigs up along with what the weight data is telling us recently. Seasons are changing. Time to check in on current hog market fundamentals.
The corn market fell just short of 4 straight higher week closes. Pat and Mike discuss the corn and soybean markets rally along with outside market changes in oil, the USD, and many more.
Jeff and Mike discuss the cattle market correction this week. Are things changing? Listen in to this weeks update.
This week Luke and Mike discuss a hog market that rallied for 8 straight days before taking a breather today. Listen in on whats impacted this market and what to look for in hog futures news.
The corn market sprinted higher into the weekend. Listen to Pat and Mike discussing the move and why it happened.
The cattle market has been running for quite sometime. Listen to Jeff and Mike discuss the real supply situation and a supply influenced bounce in choice.
The hog market finally had a nice technical breakout yesterday. Listen in to Jeff and Mike discuss the CME fall and the cutout hanging in there.
The hog market finally jumped higher after sideways trade for quite sometime. Mike and Mike discuss the market moving topics this week.
Mike and Mike discuss the Cattle on Feed report, Brazil, Mexican feeder cattle, and much more.
This week Pat and Mike talk about the soybean market. Listen in and reach out about storage advice on soybeans this fall!
This week Pat and Mike talk about the WASDE report after the USDA released a massive corn yield. They also look at the hog market. Q4 futures seem to be quiet, and the cutout dropped hard. Was it just 1 day or the start of something else? Listen in for more.
Mike and Jayden have finished the 2025 crop tour. listen here for our final yield result for the united states. They stack up their yield estimates vs others and history. They also talk about what to expect in the August WASDE.
The northwest crop tour is complete. Listen to Lucas, Jayden, and Mike talk about South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. They release each final yield.
Tonights podcast Jayden and Mike reveal Indiana and Illinois results. Many of you have been anxiously awaiting Illinois this year. Listen in and register for our webinar on Monday. https://t.co/Rgs8QcCMFU
Jayden and Mike give a detailed look into southern Indiana, and release the Ohio yield estimate. Day 3 of the 2025 crop tour across the Midwest can be found right here!
Day 2 of the crop your brought to you by Green Key Ag. Mike and Jayden journey across western Iowa into Missouri and finish out by Mclean Illionois. They provided Nebraskas final yield last night listen to Missouri results today.
Its day 1 of our 2025 crop tour across the US. This podcast follows Mike and Jayden through Nebraska and Western Iowa. Listen in for their final Nebraska yield estimate and the first glimpse of the Derecho damage.
Derecho blows kinda like the soybean market this week. How low can corn and soybean futures go? Crazy week for weather. Crop tour starts Sunday!
Jeff and Mike talk about the massive selloff in cattle yesterday. Listen in to Mikes take on equities and their impact on the cattle market since April.
This week Mike and Luke talk about the FOMC meeting results along with Mag 7 trade. Its a huge week in the financial world. Luke also talks about the hog fundamentals involving that seasonally we await a peak in hog demand amid increasing supply.
Triple threat report day. After a big miss on placements listen to Nick chat about this weeks reports.
Listen in to Jayden and Mike discuss the grain markets big crop, basis, option values, and carry.
This week Luke and Mike discuss the recent trade deals, a massive corn crop potential, and a hog market update.
This week Jordan and Mike take a deep dive into why the grain and oilseeds rallied. Can it continue? Listen in on heat, china/us tensions, soyoil, and a technical update.
Mike and Nick discuss a cattle market putting in new highs. Catch this quick update going into your weekend.
This week Luke and Mike talk about his experience at NPIC along with a hog market that shook lower since last week. Listen in for Lukes thoughts on the market.
This week Lucas and Mike discuss many items including the WASDE report and the BBB. Please listen in to how all of those things impact Ag this week.
Jeff and Mike discuss the key reversal in the cattle market. The border is closed yet again and prices have no idea what to do. An active cattle market for our active listeners.
This week Luke and Mike talk about the Trump "rally" in Iowa. Followed up by weather, and an update on hog fundamentals.
Tonight Trump addresses the China trade deal for the nation at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Listen in on Pat and Mike discuss all major movers this week for the grain trade with outside markets.
This week Jace and Mike discuss the cattle market. Cash was steady this week after a couple weeks lower, cutout pushes up near $400, and packer margins pickup. Happy 4th of July to everyone.
This week Jeff and Mike talk about the pork cutout. Is this the start or just a speed bump? Happy 4th of July everyone!
This week Mike and Jayden discuss the corn selloff, what to do with old crop bushels, and what to expect next monday.
This week Jeff and Mike discuss a cattle market that has broken away from the equities. Listen in on the cattle on feed report, and correlation to other markets.
This week Rob and Mike talk about the H and P report today along with the 4th coming up and cold storage. Listen in for Robs deep dive into hog research.
This week Pat and Mike discuss a wheat rally that helped lift the corn market. Listen in for Pats input on the soybean market after a big rally.
On June 9th, 11 days ago the cattle market topped after an Omaha Ice raid. Volatility hasn't subsided since. Jace and Mike discuss the selloff in cattle along with the reasoning why. They also talk about todays COF report and August futures.
This week Jeff and Mike discuss whether its supply or demand leading this cutout rally. The futures are having troubles keeping up with cutout. Last but not least lets talk money flow.
This week Lucas and Mike discuss the WASDE, oil (RVO), and ECOs big payday. Listen in to a broad market overview today.
This week Nick and Mike discuss why the cattle market dropped rapidly this week. ICE, Israel bombing, and much more.
This week Pat and Mike talk about a hog market on a rip higher. Fundamentals are fantastic and the futures have been quick to price in premium. A hedgers dream at our fingertips.
This week Lucas and Mike discuss the crop markets movement this week. They also drove through parts of the midwest and talked to farmers from all over the United States. Check out what they say about current crop conditions.
This week Luke and Mike discuss the World Pork Expo and the macro picture over the hog industry. What questions did Luke entertain at the show? Listen in to find out.
This week Jeff and Mike discuss a crazy 7-10 dollar rally in the cash cattle market. Cash is dragging futures along at this point. Is the discount in the deferred contracts pricing in a plant closure at some point?
This week Nick and Mike discuss the cycle of the cattle market. Heifer retention is a large topic and Nick illustrates its importance beautifully. Demand is stellar, and cash is even better. Listen in to our new cattle market talk podcast.
This week Pat and Mike discuss a lack of direction for corn and soybeans. Prices are choppy but lack any new opportunities. Listen to what they are following in the row crop prices this week.
Hogs: After the long weekend stores are filling the shelves back up. Listen in to Luke and Mike discuss how pork demand is fairing. Luke also discussed trade and health.
This week Pat and Mike discuss the 3 day corn rally. We have a handful on reasons why or why not. Listen to them breakdown the corn and soybean markets.
This week on the cattle talk podcast Jeff and Mike discuss the potential hole in numbers moving back in the year. Listen in on why Jeff thinks this might be happening. Mike discusses a couple technicals on the cattle futures.
This week Jeff and Mike discuss the hog market needing a cutout rally. Thank you for joining from the hog market talk podcast.
This week Mike, Jayden, and Pat provide bull and bear cases for the corn and soybean markets.
This is the first week Professional Ag Marketing will start a cattle focused podcast. Listen here for a weekly update on cattle market news. This moves in place as our 3rd weekly podcast joining our hog, and grain podcasts each week.
This week Pat and Mike discuss this weeks trade deal with the U.K. Also China and U.S. trade negotiations start this weekend. Following that on Monday the USDA WASDE report with a brand new balance sheet.
This week Mike discusses the selloff for corn and soybeans before first notice day. A combination of events including weather, China, and South America all contributed.
Lucas and Mike talk planting progress with a weather update. Emergence looks optimistic. Trump shakes the markets up.
This week Jeff and Mike jump all over the board. They covered a wide variety of marketing topics including the Cattle On Feed report today. No markets tomorrow on good Friday.
Pat and Mike discuss the volatile week involving tariffs. Also, Pat talks about his experience in Washington D.C. this week for the MN pork board.
Trump tariffs and China retaliation. Lucas and Mike talk about the Liberation Day and all of its impacts on the ag markets.
Jeff and Mike have a broad market discussion. Cattle, hogs, corn, and the equities all seemed to have shaky money flow this week. Listen in on what derisking might have done to the markets this week.
This week Mike and Luke talk about the key reversal in cattle along with its recent inverse correlation with the stock market.
Nick and Mike discuss the long bull cycle in cattle futures. Trade direction for cattle vs the stock market has been interesting. Last but not least the WASDE report was this week. Listen in for Mikes update on the supply and demand.
Volatility is an understatement. Jeff and Mike talk about the ag and outside markets this week.
Today wraps up the spring price averaging for crop insurance. Pat, Lucas, and Mike discuss the prices along with decisions revolving around this volatile week.
This week Nick and Mike breakdown a market recap along with todays Cattle on Feed report.
This week Mike gives a broad market overview for hogs, cattle, and the grain markets. The second half of the podcast Mike interviews our head of technology Cade. Check out what Pro Ag has been working on for technology, working on currently, and the future of AI in our industry.
Welcome to our new crop insurance series! We will post episodes to help inform our listeners on everything and anything to do with crop insurance before the March deadline. Our fifth episode is on Government Payments in 2025.
Welcome to our new crop insurance series! We will post episodes to help inform our listeners on everything and anything to do with crop insurance before the March deadline. Our fourth episode is on private products in 2025.
Welcome to our new crop insurance series! We will post episodes to help inform our listeners on everything and anything to do with crop insurance before the March deadline. Our third episode is on ARC vs PLC in 2025.
Welcome to our new crop insurance series! We will post episodes to help inform our listeners on everything and anything to do with crop insurance before the March deadline. Our second episode is on ECO in 2025.
Welcome to our new crop insurance series! We will post episodes to help inform our listeners on everything and anything to do with crop insurance before the March deadline. Our first episode is on changes in 2025.
This week Jeff and Mike discuss the trump trade at Davos. They also touch on the fund money flow into commodities including cattle trading at new all time highs.
Volatility is up! Trumps inauguration is on Monday and the markets are closed on Monday with MLK day. Next week is expected to have intense volatility. The ethanol industry has seen major moves the last couple days. Listen in to Natural Gas and the cold snaps impact on the ethanol industry.
The USDA shocked the grain markets with cutting yield in the January WASDE report. Listen in to Mike and Jeff discuss the crazy grain and oilseed markets today along with a review on this weeks Risk Management Bootcamp at SDSU.
2024 is officially over. Pat and Mike do a year recap over the grain and livestock markets. They wrap up with a 2025 outlook.
This weeks Podcast Pat and Mike go live at Take 16 for this years annual Pro Ag Holiday event. The podcast breaks down overall fundamentals for the grain, hog, and cattle markets. Our podcast features questions from a live audience at the end.
Mike and Lucas discuss this weeks WASDE report in detail. Mike also breaks down the fundamentals, average price estimates, and starts the corn vs soybean planting discussion.
Listen in for Jeffs take on the feeder cattle market and screwworm update. Mike gives an overview on soybean fundamentals.
This week lucas and Jeff fill in for mike discussing funds impact on many commodities. Listen in to hear about the marketplace and the consumer behavior.
This week Mike and Lucas discuss the markets election hangover. Soyoil continues to be a main talking point along with strong corn demand.
Lucas and Mike discuss the election. They break down what happened, market reaction and outlook as well as short term ag policy and people in focus around Trump.
Harvest prices are set for crop insurance. ARC and PLC payments are out for 2023. Farm Bill and Farm Act overview. Election is next week. Do soybeans care?
This week Pat and Mike discuss current grain market fundamentals. Exports, spreads, harvest progress, listen in.
This week Pat and Mike discuss basis and spread action after making massive changes in the past 2 weeks. Spreads are strengthening and futures are making new lows on the move. This is not textbook. Listen to Pat explain the logistics on this weeks podcast.
This week Jeff and Mike discuss the October WASDE report. The protein markets have been in a solid uptrend. Jeff breaks down the recent highs.
Markets continued their rally this week. Soybeans continue to find buyers. Listen in to Lucas and Mike discuss all the factors at play along with crop insurance decisions made today.
This week Pat and Mike discuss the FED news along with market trend going into harvest.
Mike and Lucas discuss yesterdays WASDE report along with Margin Protection. Listen in for this weeks grain market update.
This week Mike and Jeff discuss each move in the markets this week. Listen in for their take on everything impacting the Ag markets.
The grain markets have rallied with soybeans leading the way. A close above key resistance levels peaks traders interest ahead of the 3 day weekend. How will the grain markets come out of the long weekend? Listen in for Pat and Mikes takes on this weeks podcast.
This week Jeff and Mike discuss the Pro Farmer Crop Tour along with the Jackson Hole speech and Cattle on Feed report.
This week Mike and Lucas discuss Margin Protection as a series. They discussed the input side along with 2025 decisions.
Listen in for the final day of Iowa before our final review right after this. Most of Iowa looks fantastic but we narrowed in on the problem.
Day 4 of the crop tour we traveled from Northern Indiana to eastern Iowa. The good to excellent crop conditions continue. Record yields seemed to be the trend on day 4.
Day 3 of the crop tour in the eastern corn belt with a deep dive into Indiana and Ohio. The good to excellent conditions continue. Check out our interactive tools on the website where you can find a yield calculator for your field along with the national calculator.
Listen in for our Missouri state estimate along with our findings as we head into the eastern corn belt. Check out our crop tour page with awesome tools.
Our 2024 crop tour is underway! 2500 miles covering 9 states total between the tours. This is our day 1 recap covering W Iowa and E Nebraska. Listen in for our Nebraska yield estimate. Catch the day 2 recap tomorrow on August 5th.
This week Jeff and Mike discuss the selloff in cattle, corn, soybeans, equities, and many more as a collapse occurred. Listen in before next weeks 5 day 2500 mile road trip across the U.S. on our annual crop tour.
This week Pat and Mike discuss the volatile grain, livestock, and equity markets. Summer rally season is back! Listen in.
Price action in the corn market turned south after June 26th. Strong crop conditions have kept internal grain fundamentals bearish. However, since the June 26th debate Donald Trump has been leading in the polls. With his nomination he has grown louder in his o so familiar stances. Listen in on why both of these impacted price action and a surprising trend we are seeing over the past 10 days.
Todays WASDE report gave corn some support. Was it enough to change the direction of this market? Listen in to Mike and Lucas discuss crop conditions along with todays WASDE.
Listen in to Jeff and Mike discuss the grain market and how to adjust your plan after this slide lower. Jeff caps this week off talking about the cattle market and consumer demand ahead of the 4th.
The USDA released the Acreage and Grain Stocks reports today. The added corn acres crashed the market to close the week. Listen in on Pat on Mikes thoughts.
Jeff and Mike discuss the record high cash cattle prices, WASDE, corn basis levels, and so much more. Listen in to this weeks key ag market podcast.
This week Mike and Lucas discuss how slow planting progress should impact the WASDE yield estimate. Listen in before next weeks WASDE report.
The markets are showing signs of increased volatility. The first signs of summer are here and the markets are taking notice. Listen in to Pat and Mike on this weeks short week of market changes.
This week Nick and Mike discuss todays Cattle on Feed report. Planting conditions are fresh on the mind. The U.S. recovered planting progress but at what cost with the massive rainfall this week?
This week Lucas and Mike discuss seasonal patterns in the corn market. They also gave an update on planting progress and weather. Tune in for a grain update this week.
Jeff and Mike discuss the WASDE report today. Our first look at the 2024-2025 balance sheet is an important market moving event. Listen in to some detailed thoughts from these 2.
Mike and Nick discuss the grain market rally and what influenced the big spike. They also discussed the cattle market volatility this week.
Lucas and Mike talk about planting progress, GDP/Inflation, and a wheat market rally. Listen in to this weeks podcast.
Pat and Mike discuss the outside market movement this week along with the WASDE report. Gold, oil, USD, soybeans, all seemed to find support going into the weekend but the stock market and proteins saw large selloffs. Listen in to hear why.
This week Jeff and Mike discuss the cattle market collapse. Learn what factors contributed to the downfall.
This week Pat and Mike discuss the Quarterly Stocks and Prospective Plantings reports. Get their thoughts ahead of the long weekend.
We have talked about cattle supply a lot on this podcast. Listen in to what demand is doing for the cattle market.
The 7th part of our crop insurance series was on Prices. Yesterday finalized our spring prices at $4.66 for corn and $11.55 for soybeans. Listen in to Lucas and Mike discuss the history of these averages.
In our 8th and final part of our crop insurance series Lucas and Mike discuss a final crop insurance plan. In this episode lucas discusses 3 different ideas for 2024 coverage.
In the 5th part of our crop insurance series Lucas and Mike discuss how Additional Price Coverage could look for your farm.
In the 6th part of our crop insurance series Lucas and Mike discuss the shallow band coverage. This product sounds great in theory but lets put the pencil to it.
In the fourth part of our crop insurance series Lucas and Mike discuss ECO. This is the hottest topic in our office for the crop insurance decision making process. This is a must listen.
Lucas and Mike discuss the 2 farm program elections for the 2024 season. This is the third part of the crop insurance series.
In part 2 of our series Lucas and Mike discuss the SCO Coverage and why 2024 is not the year to buy it.
This kicks off our 8 episode series on crop insurance. Lucas Peters and Mike Minor discuss the basics of crop insurance in first episode. This episode Lucas goes over revenue protection.
The February WASDE report can tend to be boring. Not this year. Pat and Mike discuss this weeks report and the grain markets reaction.
This week the cattle inventory report showed the lowest herd since 1951. Listen in to Mike and Nick discuss this weeks semi-annual report.
The soybeans hit an icy patch this week as a rash of bearish news piled on. Listen in to Mike and Pats take on the state of the grain and oilseed markets.
Lucas and Mike discuss the dos and don'ts of crop insurance this year. March 15 is approaching fast.
The USDA in its January WASDE report increased its estimates for 2023 US corn and soybean production in one of the agency’s largest ever end-of-season revisions. Listen In to Pro Ags take this week.
This week Pat and Mike discuss grain marketing changes within cycles. Opportunities come and go with cycles. This is a must listen for grain marketing strategies going into 2024.
It is the end of 2023. Listen in to Mike, Jeff, and Pat recap the ag commodity markets in 2023. It has been a fantastic year and thank you to all our you who have supported us.
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This week Mike and Jeff discuss the Hogs and Pigs report along with the Cattle on Feed report. It was an exciting end to the week filled with reports. Professional Ag Marketing wishes you a very Merry Christmas.
Fed reserve chair J Pow poured lighter fluid over a market that was already betting on a pivot in monetary policy in 2024. Bonds, share prices, commodities, have all surged after Powells announcement this Wednesday. Listen in to Mike and Jeff this week on the Feds pivot along with a cattle market update.
The December WASDE lived up to the expectations... it was a bore. The USDA punted to the January report to make any major changes. Listen in to Mike and Pat on everything WASDE.
The corn market trade before first notice day was an interesting one. Listen in to Mike and Lucas Peters discuss the corn and soybean market and what to do with corn and soybeans in the bin and next years.
The soybean market closed on a rough note ahead of thanksgiving. The impact of Brazil showers and crude oil pushed soybeans red. Jeff and Mike also discuss the extreme differences between the eastern corn belt and the west this week.
The soybean market has been moving in big swings. A rise in volatility is just what the corn market has been waiting for. Will the dryness in Brazil be enough to ignite a rangebound corn market? Listen in to Pat and Mike for this weeks podcast.
The cattle market has experienced a massive selloff. The commodity selloff extended further into the grain markets this week as the WASDE report raised yields for both corn and soybeans. Listen in to Nick and Mike discuss the troubled markets.
The corn market put in a double bottom this morning. The hog market was able to hold together its 2nd straight week of gains. The outside market influence was strong with Fed news and a USD selloff. Listen in to Pat and Mike for this weeks volatile market recap. Corn, soybeans, cattle, hogs, we got it all.
This week Jeff and Mike discus the higher trade in the soy market along with the higher cash cattle trade. They wrap up the podcast talking about what to do with corn stored after harvest. The store and ignore game plan is no plan at all. Call us to chat about your game plan today.
This week spot corn prices finally broke out of its $4.70 to $5.00 range its been trapped in for 2 months. Listen in to Mike, Jordan, and Macy talk about the volatile grain markets this week along with the Cattle On Feed results.
This week Mike Lucas and Jordan discuss this weeks WASDE report. The soybean market exploded higher after the report. Listen in to their take. Lucas also goes through the crop insurance harvest pricing so far. The yields have been flying in. Listen in to what we have been hearing and let us know what you have seen as well.
This week Pat and Jeff talk about the corn market making moves which can provide opportunities. Outside markets continue to influence commodity prices. Listen in to what Pat and Jeff are currently observing.
This week Luke and Lucas talk about this quarterly Hogs & Pigs report. Listen in for a deep dive into the supply situation for hogs.
This week Nick and Mike discuss the heavy selling across a range of commodities that was a result of ideas the Fed’s inflation fight will continue in the coming months. They closed the session talking about todays Cattle On Feed report.
This week Pat and Mike discuss the WASDE report along with current outside fundamentals. So many different markets influence our world of Agriculture today. Listen in to Pats experience this week with a grain export facility in New Orleans.
Listen in to Jeff and Mike before next Tuesdays WASDE Report. They discuss the recent movement with crude oil and its impact on the corn market. Jeff discusses his thoughts on the cattle industry.
This week Mike and Lucas Peters talk about the weather market in early September... The weather has been as crazy as that statement sounds. They also covered managing crop insurance using the futures market along with margin protection.
This week the grain markets were focused on the Pro Farmer Crop Tour. Listen in to hear our take on their tour results along with Jeff's comments on todays hard belly crash.
Pat and Mike dive deep into the grain market fundamentals. Questions on what is impacting the corn market today and why it has bounced back this week after taking out support levels. Listen in!
Listen in to the final stops of our crop tour through Iowa. Next podcast will be the Final Results!
The 2023 crop tour is over. Listen in to our final crop tour podcast where we release our final yield estimate.
Our day 4 travels through Indiana and Illinois into Iowa have us approaching our final yield estimates. Listen in to hear Indiana and Illinois final yield estimates. Only 1 day left!
Day 3 of the tour Mike, Korey, and Jace travel through central Indiana, Ohio, and wrap back around on the north side of Indiana dodging Amish buggies. Listen in for the Ohio state yield estimate.
On day 2 the crop tour started in NW Missouri and ended in western Indiana. In day 2 we released our Missouri final yield estimate. Listen in to find out what the central part of Illinois looks like... It may shock you.
Mike, Korey, and Jace take on the 2000 mile crop tour across the corn belt. Check out the first day travels covering eastern Nebraska, and western Iowa. Follow along at the end of each day until our final results on Friday. Tonight we released Nebraska's yield. Listen in!
This week Mike and Jeff talk about the Ukraine drone strikes and other forces supporting this grain market. Next week we go on our annual crop tour. Please listen in daily next week for updates on the crop tour.
This week Pat and Mike discuss a seasonal grain market. For outside market influence, the FOMC showed some interesting points this week to discuss. To wrap up this weeks podcast the hog market found some buying interest.
Luke and Mike discuss the Russia/Ukraine war along with a heat wave. War and weather have waged volatility on the markets this week. Listen in on Lukes take on the hog market at the end of the podcast.
This week Pat and Mike discuss the major reports this week including the WASDE and CPI. Markets were extremely active so far this week, listen into hear their reactions.
Pat and Mike discuss the grain, hog, and cattle markets this week. The volatility has been large and in charge. Listen in to an update on this weeks fresh market moving news.
The week ended with a bang. The stocks data was supportive for corn and wheat, neutral soybeans. Acreage data was very bullish for soybeans, bearish corn and mixed for wheat. Listen in to Mike and Nick talk about todays reports.
Weather or not here they come. This week the grain markets jolted back and forth trading weather outlooks. Jeff also talked about the latest Cattle on Feed report today as well. Listen in to Mike and Jeff this week.
This week the grain markets moved rapidly as the corn belt dries up. Listen in to Mike and Lucas talk about the weather market.
This week Lucas Peters and Luke Wells discuss their week at the World Pork Expo and the June WASDE report.
This week Mike talks about what could be the beginning of a weather market. Nick talks about the historic week Cattle had.
The corn market finally showed some life this week. Listen in to hear Mike and Jeff discuss the weather rally and what yield we need to look for in the USDA balance sheet.
This week Mike and Jordan discuss the Cattle on Feed report along with a struggling grain market.
Listen in to hear Mike and Pat talk about this weeks WASDE report. They wrap up the show this week talking about the Supreme Court upholding California's Prop 12 law.
This week Pat and Mike discuss the recent influence by outside markets. Listen in on the recent selloff before next weeks WASDE report.
This week Mike and Jeff discuss the struggling corn market. However, Jeff was most excited to talk about a recovering hog market.
Joseph M. Santos is the new Director & Professor of Economics for the Ness School of Management & Economics at SDSU. His lead in money, banking, and regulation made for a fantastic podcast this week. In what could be our best podcast yet Joseph and Mike discuss the current bank crisis, inflation, interest rates, USD, and many more. This is a must listen.
Matthew Diersen is a Griffith Chair in Agricultural Finance, Professor, SDSU Extension Risk and Business Management Specialist. This week Matt and Mike discuss low cattle volatility and the implications that has on risk management strategies. We also discussed option expirations and strategies around report days. Listen in to this weeks guest speaker.
This week the USDA released their WASDE report and the BLS released their CPI report. Listen in to hear Pat and Mike for their takeaways from this weeks action.
This week Nick and Mike discuss the strong cattle market. The energy market also experienced some waves when OPEC announced a surprise cut over the weekend. Listen in to hear amount this weeks commodity markets.
This week cattle prices set a new bar. Record cash prices are amongst us. This week the Quarterly Grain Stocks and Prospective Planting reports got the grain markets fired up. Listen in to Mike and Jeff for this weeks movement in the Ag markets.
Today Lucas and Jordan discuss the big increase in corn export sales to China and the sharp downturn in the soybean market.
The market reaction was intense this week. Outside markets pushed funds into a risk off environment. Listen in to Pat and Mike discuss the reaction.
Silicon Valley Bank is the second largest bank failure in USA history. The largest casualty so far to the free money printing spree of the government during COVID, which triggered inflation. Listen in to see how that ties into the commodity markets along with the WASDE results from this week with Pat and Mike.
This week Pat and Mike discuss the recent grain market moves along with a market outlook. Managing price risk this year will be a much more intense conversation and strategy than most years with outcomes being so dramatic. Is this like 2013 all over again or do we continue to live in a world with tight supplies? Listen in.
Be careful what you wish for. After the corn market has consolidated into an ascending triangle it finally broke out this week... but to the downside. Listen in to Mike and Lucas talk about the collapse this week.
This week Pat and Mike discuss the weather forecast for 2023. The transition from La Nina to El Nino seems imminent. What impact does that have on crop production globally? Listen in to find out.
Want to spend less on crop insurance? Listen today about Yield Protection and the advantages we believe it can gain you for protecting yield and managing price seperate.
Jeff and Lucas Peters discuss some of the most important farm program and crop insurance items this week.
Mike and Jeff discuss this weeks pressing macro economic and grain items. However, the main topic this week was on the cattle inventory report.
Jeff and Mike discuss outside markets influence on the markets along with the cattle on feed report.
This weeks WASDE report lived up to the hype. Listen in to Lucas and Mike chat about the January report.
Year end, quarter end, month end. This weeks episode Mike Minor and Lucas Peters look back at 2022. The year 2022 was unlike any other, with twists and turns worthy of a Netflix drama. Here is a recap of events that occurred in 2022 that had the biggest – and potentially longest-lasting – impact on the markets.
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Lucas and Pat talk about a chilly start to the holidays. Poor weather will have many impacts on the commodity sectors. Listen in to hear what Pat has to say about the delays.
The market reacts to the Fed Downshift to Half-Point Hike, and sees 5.1% Rate Next Year. Listen in to hear about a macro overview for today's markets with Pat and Mike.
Jeff and Mike discuss this weeks WASDE report and the lack of volatility to follow it. The corn and soybean markets have went in different directions recently. Listen in to find out why.
This week Jeff and Mike talk about renewable diesel.
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Nick and Mike discuss this weeks cattle on feed report. Dont worry the grain market made sure to make noise again this week with the Ukraine grain export deal extended. This brought the bears in just before thanksgiving next week.
Jeff and Mike discuss the corn market. December 2022 corn futures lost $.23 this week with rising production estimates, demand concerns, and outside money flow. Todays podcast will be available later today on the link found below.
The markets found multiple headlines to keep moving in each and every direction this week. Everything from Russia/Ukraine tensions, to China covid headlines, to yield reports, even election headlines from Brazil. With all that fun corn ended up at the nearly identical price as last Friday. It was a roller coaster this week. Listen into Lucas and Mike for this weeks update.
This week Mike and Macy talk about what a wild November could look like for the grain markets. Elections, reports, and trade deadlines are all headline events coming ahead. Listen in to meet one of our newest risk managers Macy Quinn.
This week Jeff and Mike discuss the recent focus on grain demand. Strong crush margins have processors aggressive and grain exports are under pressure. Listen in to Jeff's take on today's Cattle on Feed report and how it maybe the start of something we have been waiting for.
Plenty of market movers this week. Russia/Ukraine tensions, export activity, WASDE report, CPI report, ethanol data, this list was long. Listen in to Pat and Mike discuss this weeks activity.
Barge and basis talk were the main focus for the grain markets this week. Listen in to Pat and Mike discuss the low river levels impacting the grain markets.
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This week the USDA released their Quarterly Grain Stocks Report. Listen in to Mike Minor and Lucas Peters on this weeks market update.
Today on the podcast Jordan Reker and Nick Bork joined to discuss the down day Friday and interest rates. Nick Bork discussed the cattle feed on report that was released this afternoon
It was a wild week with the WASDE, CPI, railroad tensions, and 4 weeks of exports getting released. Check out this weeks podcast to get up to date.
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This week Pat and Mike talk about what you should do about grain storage decisions. This one is a must listen!
This week Jordan Reker and Mike Minor discuss Pro Ags ROI model for the 2023 crop year. Please reach out if you would like to receive this weeks grain recommendation letter.
The ProFarmer results are in, urea prices are on the rise, and margin protection averaging has started. Check out this weeks podcast with Lucas Peters and Mike Minor.
This week Pat and Mike discuss the recent risk off stance in commodities. Listen in to hear Pats take on the lean hog market and this weeks selloff.
Lucas Peters and Mike Minor dive into the WASDE numbers. Some really interesting stats about the August yield numbers vs final yields and how the numbers are derived.
Mike Minor and Lucas Peters go over the crop tour results. A state by state breakdown and overall conditions of the US crop is a must listen. Thank you to everyone who participated in the tour and followed along.
It is our final day of the crop tour. Mike Minor talks about eastern and Northern Iowa. Lucas Peters wraps up the northern tour talking more about Southern South Dakota and eastern Minnesota.
Day 4 of the crop tour Mike and Gunnar found some mixed results. Listen in to hear if they finally found some of those better easter cornbelt conditions.
Mike Minor gives an overview on day 3 of the crop tour from the eastern cornbelts first findings. Listen in to hear what they found. It may surprise you.
Today Lucas Peters and Mike Minor chat about their first 2 days of the crop tour. Lucas is touring the South Dakota, Minnesota, and North Dakota on our second leg of the tour. Some results are surprising us. Listen in and follow on our Twitter page!
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It is the start of another crop tour. This year we have 2 legs of the tour. Check out what Mike had to share on Twitter below on day 1.
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Jim Ruhland a strategic account manager with Pioneer joined us this week out of South Dakota to give us an agronomic outlook to kick off next weeks crop tour. Jim focused on how this crop will handle the heat next week and how important that next rainfall is.
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It was a wild week for the Ag markets. The week closed on a strong note for the cattle markets only to get let down by another bearish cattle report. The grain markets were sent lower this week with weather premium exiting the market and a Russia/Ukraine export deal.
This week Mike Minor and Luke Wells go over a macro overview on the weeks market movers. The podcast is wrapped up discussing hog fundamentals more in depth along with the NPIC review from this week.
The grain markets have been manhandled lately between the bears and the bulls trading tight stocks vs key summer rains. What side will win the month of July and ultimately gain control for good.
Jordan and Mike go over the quarterly stocks and acreage reports. The massive selloff on Thursday could be more than meets the eye. Tune in to hear what they had to say about the grain markets ahead of the long weekend.
A rough week for the grain markets ended with some relief going into the weekend. Listen in this week to hear about some reasoning behind this weeks substantial setback in these grain markets.
This week Mike Minor and Lucas Peters talk about the 2 major impacts on this weeks grain markets. Outside market influence wreaked havoc in the grain markets this week with crude oil closing the week down hard. A hot and dry forecast followed us into the long 3 day weekend. Listen in to see what our focus points are this week.
This week Mike Minor and Jordan Reker talk about the June WASDE report. The USDA failed to make big enough changes for the bulls or the bears. Please email us to get subscribed to our weekly Grain Recommendation and our Daily Market Commentary.
Lucas Peters joins us today to talk replant decisions after the collection of storms recently.
Many markets dabble in the bearish category this week. Global events from planting pace out our backdoor to trade relations between the United States and China impacted the markets this week. Mike and Pat talk about the outside markets fluctuation and vulnerability impacting our agricultural markets.
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This week Nick Bork goes over the Cattle on Feed report. Traders continue to wait for lighter placements. This weeks report showed only a minor drop compared to expectations. Listen in to Nicks outlook following the report.
Yesterdays WASDE report surprised the markets with a 177 corn yield (4 lower than the 181 trendline). Listen in on how they calculated that decrease with Lucas Peters.
Podcast Outline
1. WASDE Recap
2. Corn Yield Adjustment
3. Prevent Plant
4. Replant
This week was filled with many market moving headlines. Tune into this weeks show and hear what Pat had to say about our volatile markets.
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Todays podcast we are going to dive into the bird flu topic. Cases have surged in the united states as the bird flu spreads its wings. Veterinarians are taking action to protect their flocks from the virus. To inform us on the matter I was honored to have DR. Jon Schaeffer and Dr. David Rives with us today. Dr. Schaeffer and Dr. Rives are specialists in the poultry industry.
This week Mike has Pat back on the show to valuate the corn market. Look at corn price from an objective and unbiased view. What we see at Pro Ag maybe surprising to you.
This week Mike and Jeff discuss some major economic events from this week with the CPI and PPI reports. They also took on cattle's big week in the cash market.
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Pat and Mike discuss this weeks Quarterly Hog and Pig Report and the markets odd trade following it. It was also report week for the grains as the Quarterly Grain Stocks and Prospective Plantings reports were released. The corn and soybean markets separated themselves harshly from one another. Take a listen in on why the Ag Markets reacted the way they did.
Catch Luke Wells and Mike Minor this week to discuss some hog fundamentals. They also mentioned this weeks setback in multiple commodities. Volatility at its finest in the markets this week.
This week Mike Minor has Nick bork on the show to discuss the cattle market. After a rough $10 selloff in cattle futures we finally saw some relief to the bleeding this week. Nick has some insight on the recent moves and what could come. Best not forget about this weeks WASDE report as well. Fundamentals maybe on the backburner in todays trade but we have to keep an eye on them.
Commodities soar as war builds anxiety over supply shortages and logistic nightmares. Pat and Mike discuss the further implications of this war pertaining to commodities.
This weeks podcast Mike gives a quick recap on market ranges this week after the Russia invasion. Lucas Peters joined us today to discuss crop insurance premium, and how volatility impacts the crop insurance rates.
What isn't there to talk about this week in the commodity markets? Corn closed the week $.03 higher and soybeans $.14 but it was far more exciting than that. Look for great conversation digging deeper into internal fundamentals vs external fundamentals. Pat and Mike had a great time with much to discuss.
It was a violent trade in the grain markets this week. The interesting part is what moved it. In a week with a WASDE report you would expect their supply and demand numbers to have a significant impact on this weeks trade. However, something like the CPI (consumer price index) had the trades focus twisting soybeans in each direction on the same day. Check out this weeks podcast for the broad market overview.
Through history there is a strong correlation between annual bred cows and fed cattle prices. In this podcast we take the recently updated information from reports to help determine what stage of the cycle we are in and how that could impact the upcoming YEARS for cattle prices. It is all about cattle and supply this week. Join on to hear what Jeff and Mike have to say.
This week Mike Minor and Luke wells discuss the current hog fundamentals. The violent trade this week for many commodities opens up the door to more opportunities for producers. Take a listen to what Luke is following for prices and risk management for 2022.
This weeks podcast Lucas Peters and Mike Minor evaluated the ARC vs PLC decision. This may not be as easy of a decision as you may think. Find out how choosing ARC could limit add on opportunities.
Pat and Mike discuss the January WASDE and stocks report. The report is now behind us and that is an important topic. The pressure is back on weather for the time being. Check out what Pat is watching for fundamentals going forward on both grains and hogs.
This week Pat and Mike discuss the South American dryness concerns and its impact on corn and soybean prices. Energy demand is also worth noting with holiday fuel consumption down from expectations with covid and weather concerns. This weeks podcast wraps up with Pat discussing the ugly close to the hog market this week.
This week Mike has Rob Andringa on the podcast from our Branch office in Sheldon. To many of you Rob is known for his daily emails like the Daily Market Commentary, but today we go more in depth to see what Rob is all about.
This week Luke Wells discusses hog fundamentals and the most recent Hogs and Pigs report. The discussion wrapped up with an intro to Prop 12 and its current status.
In this weeks episode Mike interviews John Hanssen. John works as a farmer, and an Agricultural Lender in Sioux Falls at Farm Credit. The topics this week were on interest rates and how their changes may impact farming next year. We also discussed how farmers should be positioning themselves during this higher profit timeframe.
This weeks podcast Mike and Pat discuss the December WASDE results. The lack of changes for the US balance sheet may be found as a bore, but corn demand continues to be exciting. Check out what Pat is focusing on for trends in todays fundamentals.
This week Mike Minor invites Alan Scott with Corteva on the podcast. Alan is a Product Lifecycle Manager out of Dell Rapids South Dakota. In addition to leading the North Dakota, South Dakota, and western Minnesota product selection team, Alan has in his past, managed the Pioneer seed business in South Dakota. This weeks podcast Mike and Alan discuss this years harvest, supply chain logistics in Ag retail today, and the future for E3.