Boots and Bushels Podcast
Your daily look at the markets feeding America. Farm news and weather. Crop prices, beef and dairy cow prices
Are Nebraska Fires About to Hit the Cattle Market?
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Wildfires in Nebraska aren’t just a local story anymore… they’re starting to raise real questions for the cattle market.
As grazing ground burns and forage disappears, the pressure begins to build. Herd movement, potential early selling, and tightening margins could all follow if this situation expands. The market hasn’t fully reacted yet — but that’s what makes this moment so important.
At the same time, farmers are staring down another layer of uncertainty. Input costs are starting to shift again, energy remains volatile, and planting decisions are getting...
Did Oil Just Put U.S. Crop Acres At Risk?
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Oil just surged over 10%—and that could change more than fuel prices.
It could change what farmers plant this year.
In today’s Boots & Bushels, we break down how rising energy costs are starting to pressure farm margins, why ethanol demand is quietly slipping, and how weather instability is adding another layer of uncertainty right before planting season.
Corn, soybeans, and wheat may look stable on the surface—but the risk underneath the market is building.
And if farmers start making decisions based on margin instea...
Are Farmers About to Flip Acres… Before the Market Sees It?
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Farmers are making planting decisions right now—and something underneath the market just changed.
Fuel prices are rising. Fertilizer pressure is building again. And the market hasn’t fully reacted yet.
That’s where the risk is.
In today’s Boots & Bushels, we break down what’s happening behind the scenes, why input costs could shift corn vs soybean acreage, and what traders are watching as we head into planting season.
Because if margins start to change… the market won’t wait.
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Are Farmers About to Switch From Corn to Soybeans?
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Farmers across the country are making planting decisions right now—and those decisions could shift the grain markets in a big way.
In today’s Boots & Bushels, we break down how rising crude oil prices, fertilizer risk, and input costs are starting to pressure farm margins just weeks before planting season.
With corn and soybean prices holding steady, the real story isn’t price—it’s cost.
And if those costs continue to move, farmers may begin adjusting acreage quickly.
In this episode:
• Corn, soybean, wheat, cattle...
Did a $10 Oil Spike Just Change the Grain Markets?
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Oil prices surged more than $10 per barrel, and markets across agriculture are reacting.
In today’s Boots & Bushels episode we break down what this energy move could mean for corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle, and farm margins as planting season approaches.
Corn is trading near $4.47, soybeans near $12.14, and wheat near $5.97, while cattle markets remain historically strong.
But the real question farmers are asking right now is whether rising energy prices could begin influencing fertilizer costs, planting decisions, and acreage shifts this spring.
We also look at what’s ha...
Oil Just Jumped 12% — Are Farm Costs About to Surge Again?
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Energy markets just sent a warning to farmers.
Crude oil surged nearly 12 percent today, and when energy markets move this fast the impact rarely stays contained to oil traders. Higher energy prices can ripple directly into diesel, fertilizer production, and grain shipping costs — all of which affect farm profitability heading into planting season.
In today’s Boots & Bushels episode we break down what’s happening across the agricultural markets, including corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle, and hogs. We also look at severe weather risks across the Midwest, tornado activity in key farmin...
Farm Markets Under Pressure: Oil Surges, Fertilizer Risk, Storms Hit the Corn Belt
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Corn and soybean futures moved higher today while cattle markets slipped, and crude oil surged nearly five dollars. That combination is raising new questions for farmers as spring planting approaches.
In today’s Boots & Bushels, we break down the market forces moving agriculture right now: stronger soybean prices after South American production concerns, rising crude oil tied to geopolitical tension, and a growing fertilizer risk tied to global shipping and supply chains.
Weather is also becoming a factor across major farm regions. Severe storms, heavy rain, and sharp temperature swings ar...
Farm Margins Are Under Pressure Again | Cattle, Corn, Fuel and Weather Risks
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Farm margins are starting to face pressure again across agriculture. In today’s Boots & Bushels we break down the biggest risks affecting producers right now.
Cattle futures continue pushing higher as the U.S. herd remains historically tight. Corn export demand remains strong, but global competition from Brazil is limiting rallies. Soybean demand stays firm as crushing and renewable diesel continue supporting the market.
At the same time crude oil prices are climbing, raising concerns about fuel and fertilizer costs heading into planting season. And in Washington the debate over th...
Are Fertilizer, Cattle Margins, and Grain Reserves About to Shock Farm Markets?
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Agricultural markets are facing several pressure points at the same time. Fertilizer supplies may be tightening globally, grain-importing countries could be building reserves, cattle markets are reacting to rising input costs, and weather patterns across the United States are shifting as planting season approaches.
In today’s Boots & Bushels episode we break down what these developments could mean for producers and ranchers. We look at corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle futures, and crude oil while examining the economic forces shaping the markets that feed America.
Current futures snapshot discussed in th...
Are Farmers Walking Into a Cost Shock This Spring?
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Tonight on Boots & Bushels we take a closer look at the pressure building across agricultural markets and what it could mean for producers this spring.
Tensions in the Middle East are beginning to affect global shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important energy and fertilizer corridors in the world. When that corridor slows down, the effects can ripple quickly through fuel markets, fertilizer supply chains, and ultimately farm input costs.
At the same time, fertilizer markets are showing early signs of tightening while freight...
Is Weather About to Change the Cattle Market?
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Cattle prices remain near historic highs, but a major weather shift may be developing that could affect feed costs, pasture conditions, and livestock margins across the United States.
In today’s Boots & Bushels episode we break down the latest moves in feeder cattle futures, live cattle futures, corn, soybeans, and crude oil while looking at the growing risk from a changing global weather pattern.
The Pacific Ocean is transitioning away from La Niña conditions toward neutral ENSO patterns. Historically, those transitions can produce volatile weather across the Midwest and...
Cattle Surge vs Weak Feed Grains
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Something unusual is happening in the markets right now.
Cattle prices are surging while feed grain markets remain soft. Live cattle and feeder cattle pushed sharply higher today even as corn and soybean prices drifted lower. That combination can dramatically change feed costs and profitability for producers across agriculture.
In today’s Boots & Bushels we break down the markets that feed America, including corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle, hogs, crude oil, and the key economic signals shaping farm margins.
We also look at what strong livestock markets could me...
Iran Crisis Could Hit Oil, Wheat, and Cattle — What the Iraq War Taught Farmers
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Iran tensions pushed crude oil higher and markets are starting to price in geopolitical risk. When energy moves like this, agriculture pays attention. Diesel, fertilizer, transportation costs, and feed economics all sit downstream from oil.
In today’s Boots & Bushels episode we break down where corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle, hogs, and crude oil futures are trading, and why Iran headlines are suddenly showing up in commodity markets.
But the bigger story comes later in the show.
The last time the United States invaded a major Middle Eastern co...
Is Iran About to Shock the Markets That Feed America?
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Iran risk is building — and markets are starting to price it in.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is thinning, tanker insurance premiums are rising, and energy traders are adding risk premium before any confirmed shutdown. That matters because roughly 20% of global oil flows through this chokepoint.
WTI crude is holding elevated levels, and sustained energy risk could ripple into freight, fertilizer, ethanol margins, feed costs, and ultimately farm profitability.
In today’s Boots & Bushels episode, we break down:
• Strait of Hormuz shipping risk
•...
Are Cattle Cracking While Grains Set a Trap?
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Cattle took a hit, corn pushed higher, soybeans slipped, and crude is hovering near a key level. Is this just routine volatility — or are farm margins starting to tighten again?
In today’s Boots & Bushels:
• Corn, soybeans, Chicago wheat
• Live cattle, feeder cattle, lean hogs
• Crude oil
• Weather pressure building into spring
• What could change next
If you’re making planting, feeding, or marketing decisions, this episode maps out the pressure points you need to watch.
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Markets Look Calm… But Is Something Building Underneath?
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Markets look steady on the surface — but stability doesn’t always mean safety.
Corn is holding above 440. Soybeans are firm near 11.65. Live and feeder cattle continue to show strength. Lean hogs are steady. Crude oil remains in the background.
So why does this feel like a setup?
In today’s Boots & Bushels, we break down:
• Corn stabilization — is support real or fragile?
• Soybeans trying to build momentum
• Feeder cattle strength and supply tightness
• Live cattle resilience under steady demand
• Lean hog positioning near 9...
Is The Market Setting A Trap For Producers?
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Agricultural markets are showing signs of stability — but pressure is building beneath the surface. Corn and soybeans are trying to strengthen, cattle continue climbing, hogs face weakness, and energy remains steady. The real question: is the market stabilizing… or setting a trap for producers?
In today’s Boots & Bushels:
• Grain market movement and risk
• Strong cattle trend and supply pressure
• Hog weakness and livestock divergence
• Energy market influence
• Weather outlook and market impact
• Key agricultural news shaping producer decisions
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Are These Quiet Markets Hiding a Bigger Squeeze?
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Grains are drifting, cattle are mixed, and crude oil just firmed up again — but the real story is how all of this could squeeze producer margins as we move toward spring. In this episode of Boots & Bushels, we walk through where corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle, hogs, and crude are trading, what’s driving the tone, and which pressure points to watch on your farm. We’ll also connect today’s markets to weather risks and the top ag headlines shaping the months ahead. If you want clear, no‑hype market awareness built for real produ...
Are Markets Stabilizing…Or Quietly Setting the Trap for Producers?
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Grain markets are trying to stabilize, livestock remains strong but increasingly sensitive, energy is holding in a range that could shift farm costs, and weather patterns are beginning to change. The big question for producers right now is whether markets are settling into stability — or quietly setting a trap as we move toward spring.
In today’s Boots & Bushels — Markets Under Pressure:
Corn is holding but still needs stronger demand confirmation.
Soybeans remain steady yet fragile as global supply and export pace shape direction.
Wheat continues searching for mo...
Is This Just a Pullback…Or the Start of a Farmgate Squeeze?
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Tonight’s Boots & Bushels breaks down a tense day in the ag markets: corn trying to grind higher, soybeans slipping, wheat stuck in the basement, cattle and hogs under pressure, and crude hovering around 63. We walk through what today’s prices mean for your 2026 decisions, how Chinese soybean demand, big U.S. corn stocks, and heavy fund length in cattle shape your risk, and where weather and energy could still surprise. This episode is built for producers who need clear, decision‑ready insight—not noise—so you can tighten up your marketing plan before the...
Is The Market Setting A Trap For Producers?
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Is The Market Setting A Trap For Producers ? Markets are showing signs of stability — but pressure is building beneath the surface. Corn and soybeans are trying to strengthen, cattle continue climbing, hogs face weakness, and energy remains steady. The real question: is the market stabilizing… or setting a trap for producers?
In today’s Boots & Bushels:
• Grain market movement and risk
• Strong cattle trend and supply pressure
• Hog weakness and livestock divergence
• Energy market influence
• Weather outlook and market impact
• Key agricultural news shaping producer decisions
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Is Wheat Setting a Trap For Producers?
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Wheat finally shows up on the scoreboard — but the bigger question is whether today’s “small move” is the start of something larger. In this episode of Boots & Bushels, we break down the close in corn, soybeans, Chicago wheat, cattle, hogs, and WTI crude, then connect the dots with South America weather, export demand signals, and what could flip this market from “range-bound” to “runaway.”
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The Market Didn’t Break — So Why Are Traders Getting Nervous?
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Agricultural markets closed Friday showing stability on the surface — but underneath, pressure is quietly building. In today’s Boots & Bushels, we break down the full market picture using Friday’s official settlements.
Corn held support but lacked momentum. Soybeans strengthened but traders remain cautious. Wheat continues stabilizing while global uncertainty lingers. Meanwhile, cattle pushed higher, feeders stayed firm, and hogs balanced — all while feed cost pressure remains a key factor. Crude oil held steady, keeping cost stability across agriculture.
We also examine weather patterns shaping expectations, tightening farm income margins...
Are Grain Markets Setting a Trap for Farmers
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Soybeans are moving on China demand expectations — but weak exports and falling farm income are telling a different story. Is agriculture stabilizing, or is financial pressure building beneath the surface?
In today’s Boots & Bushels: corn, soybeans, oats, cattle, hogs, crude oil, weather risk, and the major ag news producers need right now.
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Are China’s Soybean Moves About to Shift Grain Markets?
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Soybeans moved today after renewed China demand signals shook the grain markets. In today’s Boots & Bushels, we break down why soybean futures pushed higher, how China demand could impact corn and the broader grain complex, and what farmers and traders should watch next. Full coverage includes soybeans, corn, wheat, cattle, hogs, crude oil, weather risk, and global supply.
Is this the start of stronger demand — or just market reaction?
Stay ahead with your daily agricultural market update.
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This Sets the Trap for Agricultural Markets
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Agricultural markets looked calm — but that calm may be misleading.
In today’s Boots & Bushels episode, we break down why quiet grain trade, surging livestock markets, and firm energy prices are creating hidden risk across agriculture. Corn and soybeans held together, cattle continued higher, and crude oil added pressure underneath the entire commodity complex.
This episode explains what today’s market action didn’t show, where complacency can creep in, and what producers should be watching next as February unfolds.
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Are These Grain Markets About to Decide Their Next Move?
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Grain markets are starting the week sitting at critical decision points, with corn, soybeans, and Chicago wheat all trading near levels that could shape the next move. Prices aren’t panicking, but they’re not comfortable either — and that tension matters for producers managing risk and traders watching key levels.
In today’s Boots & Bushels, we break down Friday’s closes heading into Monday trade, why corn and beans keep stalling at the same prices, and why wheat doesn’t need confirmed damage to react — just uncertainty. We also look at l...
Markets Trade Near Key Levels as CME Delays Continue
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Grain, livestock, and energy markets traded near key levels Thursday as futures markets struggled to find clear direction late in the session. Corn, soybeans, and wheat hovered near recent ranges, while cattle markets remained supported by tight supplies and slow herd rebuilding. Crude oil also traded near steady levels as traders weighed broader energy and inflation signals.
With official CME settlements delayed again, today’s episode uses late-session trade levels to walk through what the markets were doing, why they stalled where they did, and what matters heading in...
Grains Slip Back, Cattle Grind Higher, and Oil Signals Rising Input Costs
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Grain markets softened today as corn, soybeans, and wheat all finished lower, while livestock markets continued to show strength. Live cattle and lean hogs both moved higher, and crude oil firmed again — a potential warning sign for rising spring input costs.
In today’s Boots & Bushels episode, we break down:
• Corn, soybean, and wheat futures settlements
• Live cattle and lean hog market moves
• Crude oil’s impact on agriculture
• Cold weather stress across the Midwest and Plains
• Biofuels policy, farmland...
Cattle Stay Strong, Corn Faces E15 Setback, Oil Jumps
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Live cattle held strong into the weekend as USDA confirmed tighter feedlot inventories, while corn growers took a hit on year-round E15 policy.
In today’s Boots & Bushels, we break down:
• Corn, soybean, and wheat futures
• Live cattle, feeder cattle, and lean hog markets
• USDA cattle-on-feed data and supply impacts
• E15 policy setbacks and corn demand risks
• Crude oil’s jump and what it means for ag inputs
• Midwest winter weather and logistics impacts
• Farm groups urging...
Major Winter Storm, Ice Accumulation & Farm Markets | Boots & Bushels Daily Ag Update
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A massive winter storm is about to slam farm country with heavy snow, dangerous ice accumulation, and brutal winds — and producers have one more day to prepare.
In today’s episode of Boots & Bushels, we break down exactly where the snow and ice are expected to hit, how bad it could get, and what it means for livestock operations, grain movement, trucking, rail, and rural power.
We also cover today’s market settlements, including corn, soybeans, wheat, live cattle, feeder cattle, lean hogs, Class...
Arctic Blast Targets Farm Country | Snow, Ice & Market Risk | Boots & Bushels
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A major winter storm is set to sweep across U.S. farm country this weekend, bringing heavy snow, ice, brutal cold, and serious impacts on livestock, travel, and grain movement. In today’s Boots & Bushels, we break down the storm forecast and what it means for farmers and ranchers — plus the latest futures settlements for corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle, hogs, milk, and crude oil.
We also cover improving export demand, South American weather risks, Mississippi River barge disruptions, renewed Chinese soybean buying, and what to watch heading into the...
WINTER STORM THREATENS FARM COUNTRY - Ag Market updates and news
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A major winter storm is shaping up to move across the Plains and Midwest later this week, with heavy snow, strong winds, and dangerously cold temperatures that could stress livestock, disrupt grain movement, and delay deliveries across farm country. Today on Boots & Bushels, we break down what that storm could mean for producers, along with Tuesday’s market closes for corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle, hogs, and crude oil. Grains stayed under pressure from heavy supplies and South American production, while cattle held firm and hogs softened. We also dig into growing stress in th...
Soybeans Bounce, Cotton Slips, Rice Firms | Farm Margins Tighten & Big Ag Shifts
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Today on Boots and Bushels, we break down the latest futures settlements and take a deeper dive into what the newest USDA WASDE report really means for farmers and ranchers.
Corn prices continue to struggle under the weight of large supplies, soybeans find some short-term support, cotton remains under pressure, and rice quietly firms. We walk through today’s grain, livestock, and dairy markets and explain what’s driving price movement — without hype or speculation.
We also expand on the USDA’s latest WASDE re...
Corn Plummets After USDA Shock | Livestock Holds Strong
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Corn futures took a hard hit today, dropping nearly 25 cents after a major surprise from the USDA — while livestock markets continue to hold strong.
In today’s Boots and Bushels market update, we break down:
• Why the USDA report shocked the corn market
• What changed in production and ending stocks
• Why prices reacted so aggressively
• Why livestock markets are showing strength despite cheaper feed
• What producers should be watching next
This episode explains what happened...
Quiet Markets, Big Planning Moves | Grains Ease, Livestock Firm
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Markets delivered a quieter close today, but the real story isn’t the day-to-day price move — it’s how agriculture is positioning for what comes next. Grain futures eased slightly while livestock showed strength, and beneath the surface producers and agribusinesses are making early planning decisions that could shape 2026.
In today’s Boots and Bushels episode, we break down today’s CME settlement prices for corn, soybeans, wheat, soybean meal, soybean oil, cotton, live cattle, feeder cattle, lean hogs, and Class III milk. We also look at current weather co...
Markets Turn Cautious as the Focus Shifts Toward 2026
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As the calendar turns, the markets aren’t making big moves — but they are sending signals. Grain futures finished mostly steady, livestock held up better than grains, and the bigger story is how producers, lenders, and agribusinesses are positioning for 2026.
In today’s Boots and Bushels episode, we break down today’s CME settlement prices for corn, soybeans, wheat, soybean meal, soybean oil, cotton, live cattle, feeder cattle, and Class III milk, then zoom out to talk about what really matters right now. From cautious demand and range-bound grain ma...
Markets Shift Focus Toward 2026 as Grains Hold Steady and Cattle Firm
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As the calendar turns toward a new year, agricultural markets are starting to shift their focus away from daily price swings and toward the bigger decisions that will shape 2026. In today’s Boots and Bushels episode, we break down Friday’s CME settlement prices for corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, live cattle, feeder cattle, and Class III milk, and explain what the markets are quietly signaling as producers head into winter planning.
We also take a deeper look at the forces building beneath the surface — including tighter capital discipline across...
Markets Wait for Direction as Corn & Beans Hold Steady | Daily Ag Markets
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Grain markets ended the session steady but undecided, with corn and soybeans holding their ground while traders wait for clearer demand signals. Wheat continues to work toward stability, and livestock markets finished mixed as near-term pressure meets longer-term supply tightness.
In today’s Boots and Bushels episode, we break down closing prices for corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, cotton, live cattle, feeder cattle, and Class III milk, take a look at the weather patterns across the Midwest, Plains, Delta, and California, and spend extra time on the ag news sh...
Grains Finish Firm While Livestock Softens
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Grain markets ended the day steady to higher, while live and feeder cattle finished lower, as traders weighed supply, demand, and timing across the board. In today’s Boots and Bushels episode, we break down closing prices for corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, cotton, and Class III milk, explain which contracts actually mattered today, and walk through the weather patterns shaping winter fieldwork across the Midwest, Plains, Delta, and California.
We also dig into the ag news producers care about — including ongoing pressure inside USDA operations, fresh soybean export acti...
