Monday, December 22nd, 2025 Podcast
The grain and livestock markets found themselves mostly higher as we started off the Christmas holiday week. Are we finally getting back to trading fundamentals in the grain markets? What about continued support in lean hogs and
Friday, December 19th, 2025 Program
It was another solid week of trading in the cattle complex while grains and lean hogs were fairly quiet as we closed out the trade on Friday. Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek joins us to discuss
Thursday, December 18th, 2025 Podcast
As we get closer to ending 2025 and see the markets mostly entering into the holiday mode, we take a step back and discuss some common market terms and strategies to consider when it comes to managing
Funds Take Positions in the Bean Market
The bean market is finding its footing as funds settle into their positions amid a quieter holiday trade. Attention remains on positioning rather than fresh fundamentals, while the cattle market continues to draw support from a bullish
“Farmers for a Fair Deal” Launches to Advocate for Midwest Rural Economic Development
ST. PAUL, Minn.—December 22, 2025—Farmers for a Fair Deal, a new 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization, officially launched today to advocate for Midwest rural economic development. The initiative aims to be a lasting voice for rural issues because supporting
Rollins, Chavez-DeRemer Pledge New Strategies to Reduce Welfare
Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at helping low-income Americans connect with education, training and long-term employment. The agreement formalizes cooperation between the Agriculture Department
Nebraska Governor Supports Union Pacific Transcontinental Railroad Merger
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement signaling the state of Nebraska’s support for Union Pacific’s merger with Norfolk Southern. The statement followed an announcement from Union Pacific that the two companies filed an application
First-Ever Bark Beetle Intercepted at Detroit Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists have intercepted a species of bark beetle never before found at a U.S. port of entry, highlighting ongoing threats to American crops and forests. The tiny insect, identified as Ctonoxylon