Monday, April 20th, 2026 Program
More headlines and uncertainty surrounding the Middle East war impacted outside markets to start the week, but what about grain and livestock trade? Are the ag markets getting tired of the constant headline news cycle? John Heinberg
Friday, April 17th, 2026 Program
It was another interesting week in the cattle complex as we saw plenty of volatility to finish out the week on Friday. Crude oil was also lower on Middle East peace optimism, which had a broad effect
Thursday, April 16th, 2026 Program
Wheat led the grain markets on Thursday while corn and soybeans traded quiet to lower on the day. Meanwhile, the cattle complex was under pressure again on the day. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing joins us
Planting Picks Up Pace While Wheat Struggles
The latest USDA Crop Progress report shows planting moving ahead of average, with 11% of the corn crop and 12% of soybeans now in the ground. Spring wheat planting is also underway at 12% complete. However, winter
Weather Delays East, Dryness Persists West as Headlines Drive Trade
Rains across the Eastern Corn Belt are likely to slow planting progress, while dry conditions continue to dominate the Western Corn Belt. Markets remain tied to headlines, with ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz adding volatility.
The U.S. Red Meat Symposium Attracted Prospective Buyers from Across Mexico
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) conducted a U.S. Red Meat Symposium, April 14-17 in Mexico City, allowing U.S. exporters to meet face-to-face with importers and other prospective customers from throughout Mexico. We hear from Dr. June
From Severe Weather to Cold Temperatures; What’s Going on With Our Weather Pattern?
We had some intense severe weather last week across parts of the Midwest and now many are seeing cold temperatures to start this week. What exactly is going on with our current weather pattern in the U.S.
Ag Aviation Industry Urges Drone Operators to Give Right-of-Way to Manned Agricultural Aircraft This Growing Season
ALEXANDRIA, VA – APRIL 20, 2026 – As the United States agriculture industry enters the upcoming growing season, the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) asks all uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) operators (or drones) to be mindful of