AG Bull

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We react to a wild market day where corn fights back late, wheat digests shifting Russia-Ukraine headlines, and cattle keep charging higher while hogs take a hit. We also zoom out to outside markets like crude oil and natural gas, then get real about transparency in cash cattle and what producers can do when basis is hard to see. 

• grain close breakdown for soybeans, corn, and wheat 
• why “bad day” headlines can miss the r...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

Grains slide again overnight, and we talk through what that feels like on the farm while running the latest numbers in corn, soybeans, and wheat. We also hit a livestock rally, preview the heifer share in the Cattle on Feed report, and check weather, outside markets, and key economic data. 

• live cattle higher, feeder cattle following, lean hogs bouncing off a rough stretch 
• corn, soybeans, and Chicago wheat lower again, with overnight pressu...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We move from early Christmas commercials to an even earlier priority: getting serious about 2027 planning while harvest is still rolling. We talk with Scott Sartor about the $8B harvest fuel relief announcement, diesel buying strategy, and why lenders are zeroing in on break-even cost of production. 

• export sales and futures closes for corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle, and hogs 
• what the USDA fuel relief timeline could mean for cash flow and expectations 
• why FSA-c...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We run through the morning’s biggest ag headlines, from a new $8 billion diesel aid announcement to what weather and harvest pace could mean for near-term market pressure. We also check grain and livestock markets, drought in cattle country, and a GM earnings headline as a quick read on the broader economy. 
• live grain and livestock market quotes and what they signal 
• dry forecast east of the Rockies and a likely harvest push 
• rec...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

Grain markets cool off after harvest highs as we reconnect with Todd “Bubba” Horwitz to link corn and soybeans to interest rates, bank risk, and consumer prices. We trade stories from Las Vegas to the Federal Reserve and leave you with concrete hedging and investing rules built for real life. 
• export inspections context for corn, soybeans, and wheat 
• harvest pressure versus longer-term bull case in grains 
• why fund flows can rotate from equities into...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We give a quick morning run through grain markets, harvest weather, and the demand signals that could move soybeans next. We also flag feeder cattle import reopening talk and a geopolitical headline that may keep energy prices jumpy. 
• live quotes for corn, soybeans, wheat, and crude oil 
• a dry harvest window across the central U.S. with rain pushed out toward late October 
• soybean export commitments and what we expect from today’s export in...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We run through a fast, packed market check that explains why grains slide despite big China soybean buying, and why harvest pace still sets the near-term tone. We also zoom out to policy and macro pressure points, from RINs to diesel to inflation, and we say plainly where the data does not add up. 

• weekly markets mostly lower with spring wheat leading losses and meal under pressure 
• crop progress focus on Iowa s...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We wrap up the week with a clear read on grains, livestock, crude oil, and the headlines that can tilt sentiment going into the weekend. We also lay out next week’s guest lineup, then end with a few offbeat notes that still connect to how we pay attention and think. 
• next week’s plan for guests and topics including markets, farm finances, fertilizer, fuels and a coffee company 
• daily flash sales versus the weekly...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We run through a fast market morning that mixes stronger livestock trade with weaker grain action, then tie it to harvest weather and what it could mean for near-term volatility. We also flag a lighter-than-expected NOPA soybean crush, a cooler turn in retail ground beef prices, and the day’s key reports to watch. 
• Live cattle, feeder cattle, and lean hogs rebounding after recent pressure 
• Corn, soybeans, and Chicago wheat quotes after a rough ov...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We get a real harvest update from Central Iowa farmer Ted Hamer, from rain delays and yield monitor surprises to the market realities showing up in local soybean basis. We also talk through the decisions that shape a farm beyond one season, including input cost pivots, red diesel savings, and the personal story behind a thoughtful succession plan. 
• harvest pace slowed by rain and the challenge of switching between seed beans and corn 
• corn a...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We track the morning’s ag markets, then zoom out to the weather shocks and macro headlines that are pushing price action. From Oklahoma flooding to inflation and stock market weakness, we connect the dots between what’s happening on the ground and what’s moving futures.
• Live cattle, feeder cattle, and lean hog moves from the prior session 
• Live grain quotes for corn, soybeans, and Chicago wheat 
• Oklahoma and Texas flooding impacts and wh...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We talk with Brian Gilbert, president of Ag Banking at First National Bank in Sioux Falls, about what farm finances look like from the lender side when yields vary, costs stay high, and renewal season gets tense. We swap practical prep tips, dig into land equity and longer loan terms, and lay out why relationships and succession planning matter when volatility is the new normal. 
• market recap and key moves in grains and livestock 
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Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We scan the markets, the weather, and the latest yield and trade signals that are shaping how ag feels right now. We also connect the dots to the wider economy, from beef import trends to rising consumer tech prices tied to AI demand. 
• live cattle, feeder cattle, and lean hog closes as a quick sentiment check 
• corn, soybean, and wheat quotes alongside a note on routine market tools 
• flood watches and heavy rain slow...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We break down a red day across grains and livestock, then zoom in on the intraday whiplash that briefly lit up corn and soybeans before the close. Along the way, we connect export demand, biofuels policy noise, and on-farm risk decisions like storage, hedging, and cash flow heading deeper into harvest. 
• severe storm risk from North Texas into the Missouri Valley and why field timing matters 
• how export inspections shape the demand story for co...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We run the board on grains and livestock, then zoom in on the October WASDE corn yield jump that pushes carryout sharply higher. We also track improving drought conditions in cattle country and react to a new AI safety warning that raises questions about how much control we really have over connected tech. 
• overnight futures check for cattle, hogs, corn, soybeans, and wheat 
• rain and flood-watch setup across the Plains and Corn Belt, plus t...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

A surprise USDA yield and stocks update slams corn futures, then the market starts looking past the headline and back toward demand, exports, and what fund positioning does next. We also connect grain price risk to fertilizer and fuel uncertainty, and we lay out a practical way to protect margins by treating inputs and outputs as one decision. 

• corn reaction to the USDA report and why the first move can be exaggerated by...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We walk through a fast-moving morning where grain markets whip around the USDA WASDE report and weather turns into the next big risk. We also zoom out to pork exports and energy headlines that ripple into diesel costs and the day-to-day economics of agriculture. 
• live cattle, feeder cattle, and lean hogs early market moves 
• plus 500 platform used to quote and trade markets 
• corn, soybean, and wheat futures quotes and what they suggest 
• Corn...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We sort through a USDA report that shocks corn, holds soybeans together better than expected, and forces a hard reset from supply stories to demand proof. We also track harvest delays and quality risk, diesel policy chaos, and the political decisions that could shape farm income next. 

• the weekly market scoreboard and why it looks less dire than the Friday emotion 
• the Nebraska corn data anomaly and why transparency matters 
• corn yiel...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

Corn gets drilled by a bearish USDA WASDE surprise, then fights back off the lows as we sort out what the tape might be saying beneath the headline yield. Tommy Grissoffi joins us to turn a brutal report day into a practical talk on positioning, leverage, and the basics that keep a grain marketing plan standing. 

• key WASDE numbers for corn, soybeans, and wheat and why the trade reacted so violently 
• settle...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We tee up the October WASDE release and explain why this report carries real weight because it leans on actual harvest data. We also run through overnight markets, storm-driven weather risk, beef import trends, and why high fuel costs can squeeze margins even when demand holds up. 
• livestock markets pull back then recover into the close 
• corn, soybeans, and wheat quotes set the pre-WASDE tone 
• hurricane forecast and rain timing tied to harvest p...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We talk with Mike and Carter from Terrain Water about turning water management from a last-minute scramble into a planned, ROI-driven decision. We dig into how Terrain IQ stacks yield, soil, rainfall, and tile data to diagnose problems, prioritize fields, and design drainage that fits how each farm is actually run. 
• grain and livestock market recap alongside harvest timing pressure 
• why water management belongs next to seed and fertility planning 
• what Terrain Water doe...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We wake up to a world that changes overnight, with crude oil jumping, stocks slipping, and interest rates surging around the globe. We break down what that macro shock could mean for grains and livestock as volatility ramps up into key reports and weather risks. 

• crude oil spike tied to geopolitics and risk tone 
• interest rates exploding higher after Fed Minutes 
• grains staying quiet while outside markets drive trade 
• hog market strug...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We walk through a rough day in grains and livestock, then zoom out to what falling farm sentiment and high input costs mean for strategy going into year-end. We bring on Katie Voinorovich to break down ARC and PLC payments, the new 2026 election deadline, and how to use yield data to make a calmer, smarter decision. 

• grain, livestock, and energy updates that frame today’s margin pressure 
• Purdue Ag Economy Barometer drop and what...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We react to a sharp rally across corn, soybeans, and wheat and break down why big moves can happen even when clear headlines are missing. We also cover an explosive feeder cattle session, preview what matters most in Friday’s USDA report, and talk through practical grain marketing choices when rates and energy costs stay high. 

• early morning grain quotes and a quick read on market range trading 
• crude oil diesel interest...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We start with a fast midday read on crop conditions and the grain and livestock tape, then shift to a filmmaker who’s trying to bridge the gap between rural life and everyone who benefits from it. We talk with Sam Goldberg about Perfect Sundays, a dairy farming limited series built to spark real conversations about suicide, grief, resilience, and what it takes to keep a family farm standing.

• Midday crop progress and pric...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We run through the morning’s ag market setup, from overnight grain strength to softer livestock and the latest crop rating changes. We also dig into why managed money is pressing lean hog shorts and how falling crude oil and Gulf risk feed into diesel costs and broader market sentiment.
• early market quotes across cattle, hogs, corn, soybeans, and Chicago wheat
• harvest and winter wheat planting weather window plus tropical system watch in the Gu...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We walk through a choppy start to the week across grains and livestock, then zoom in on what harvest is doing to cash markets and basis. Randy Martinson joins us to frame WASDE week risk, the next key price levels, and how crop insurance belongs in the same toolbox as futures, basis, and on-farm storage.
• daily export sales and export inspections shaping demand expectations
• harvest-driven basis weakness and why corn basis often bottoms mid...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We map out why overnight trade turns two-sided and why all eyes stay locked on Friday’s USDA report. We also dig into fund positioning, harvest weather, Brazil’s election and currency moves, and what all of it could mean for corn, beans, wheat, cattle, and hogs. 

• early grain read on corn, beans, wheat, and soybean oil strength 
• cattle and hog market softness alongside higher feed and diesel costs 
• Midwest harvest pace...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We sort through a brutal week for ag markets, tying the selloff to harvest pressure, a drier Corn Belt forecast, and a USDA corn stocks number that shocks even the highest trade guess. We also track diesel policy headlines, muddy China trade signals, and farm program payments, then close with practical calendar items and ten reasons to stay optimistic. 

• weekly performance recap across corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, hogs, and soy oil 
• drier...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We close out a frustrating Friday with soggy harvest conditions, fresh yield estimates, and a hard look at what the markets do when they cannot get real field data. We also track diesel driven cost pressure, trade headlines from Canada and China, a new wolves documentary, and the weekend weather setup.
• flooding concerns in Grundy County, Iowa and what delayed harvest can do to market psychology
• StoneX versus S&P Global yield estimates for...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We give a fast, no-nonsense run through cattle, hogs, and grain markets, then tie price action to weather and fresh yield estimates. We also look at carcass weight trends, major headlines out of the Middle East, and the economic reports that can move sentiment in a hurry.
• live cattle and feeder cattle finish modestly higher while lean hogs fade
• December corn, soybeans, and Chicago wheat levels to watch overnight
• wettest 30 day stretch in par...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We sit down with Krista Swanson of the National Corn Growers Association to name the frustrations corn growers are feeling and to put real numbers behind what is happening in costs, policy, and demand. We leave the doom loop to focus on clear-eyed economics, practical decision-making, and where future profitability could actually come from.
• the day’s export sales and market settlements for corn, soybeans, wheat, and livestock
• Krista’s path from an Illinois...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We break down the grain stocks report shock that slammed corn futures and explain why a bigger-than-expected inventory number can rewrite the balance sheet fast. We also track flooding-driven weather risk, improving choice-or-better cattle grading, and why a surging 10-year Treasury yield can pressure every market tied to credit.
• live cattle, feeder cattle, and lean hog moves into the close
• quick check on corn, soybean prices, and Chicago wheat futures
• flash flooding impact...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

Report day turns into a real rodeo as corn sells off, beans resist, and the numbers remind us how fast the market can humble “smart money.” We pivot from the USDA shock to the part that hits the farm checkbook hardest right now: fertilizer and fuel costs, plus what they mean for next year’s margins.
• key USDA grain stocks takeaways and the first market read
• how futures react across corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle, an...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We map the morning setup across grain and livestock markets, then connect weather risk to what it could mean for harvest pace and pasture recovery. We also flag the timing and stakes of the USDA grain stocks and small grains reports, then pivot to why AI safety still feels unsettled.
• overnight levels for cattle, hogs, corn, soybeans and Chicago wheat
• flash flooding risk in the Texas Panhandle and a wider rain pattern across the...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

Markets cool off after a rough day while a strengthening Super El Nino raises the bigger question of what kind of weather pattern comes next. We sit down with Kansas City meteorologist Gary Lezak to unpack the LRC cycle, analog El Nino years, and how better long-range weather signals can help ag make smarter calls. 
• USDA crop progress snapshots for corn, soybeans, and winter wheat 
• Grain and livestock settlements and what moved on the da...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We run through the morning board across cattle, hogs, corn, soybeans, and wheat, then zoom in on the weather pattern that is keeping parts of the Corn Belt too wet to move. We also dig into border-driven supply questions with Mexico cattle imports still far below normal and fresh Canada import restrictions that could ripple across consumer goods and agriculture.
• fat cattle and feeder cattle futures lower while lean hogs stay mixed
• corn, soyb...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We watch corn, soybeans, and wheat tumble as trade headlines collide with fund positioning, then zoom in on what the break below $13 in November beans could mean next. We also get real about soggy harvest conditions, basis moves, and the reports and policy details that can still change the story fast.
• export inspections recap for corn, soybeans, and wheat
• Iowa steel mill headline and what it could signal regionally
• why funds sell when a...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

We run through a fast morning check of hogs, grains, and weather, then focus on what upcoming USDA-style stock expectations could mean for risk and volatility. We also break down a tighter-than-expected Hogs and Pigs report and a China trade headline that includes several farm goods while leaving out commercial soybeans.

• live snapshot of lean hogs plus corn, soybeans, and Chicago wheat pricing
• wet weather impacts on wheat planting and harvest pace acro...

Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.

Markets swing on headlines, but we focus on the numbers and the policy details that decide whether Friday’s rebound is real demand or just a bounce. We connect China trade timing, diesel price shocks, geopolitics, USDA reports, and election pressure into a single risk map for grains and livestock. 

• weekly movers across feeder cattle, cotton, live cattle, soybeans, corn, hogs, and wheat 
• corn and soybean chart levels that define support, resistan...