Monday, March 2nd, 2026 Program
It was no surprise that we saw volatility across the market trade to start the month of March as the weekend actions in the Middle East have stirred many market sectors. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing
Friday, February 27th, 2026 Program
Wheat saw a big rally into the end of the month on Friday, helping pull corn and soybeans along for the ride to the upside. Meanwhile, it was tough couple of days to close February in the
Thursday, February 26th, 2026 Program
During the Thursday, February 26th, 2026 episode of Market Talk during Commodity Classic, we visited with CROPLAN to discuss what’s new in the 2026 corn and soybean seed class, how localized seed innovation drives smarter decisions and
Farmer Sentiment Rebounds, but Future Expectations Continue to Slide
Farmer sentiment improved in February as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index rose from 113 points in January to 116 (see Figure 1). The Current Conditions Index increased by 11 points, while the Future Expectations Index dropped 1 point (see
Dairy Margin Coverage: A Vital Backstop Showing Its Limits
Milk markets have softened over the past year. The U.S. all-milk price averaged roughly $19 per cwt in December 2025, down more than $4 since January, while butter and cheddar prices fell 47% and 28%, respectively. Lower
Ag Markets React to Attack on Iran
Outside markets are showing some cooling this morning. Crude oil has pulled back after surging overnight following the U.S. attack on Iran and concerns about a broader conflict. President Trump indicated the situation could stretch on for
Buyer Beware Forecast to Begin March
As we enter into the month of March, are we ready to fully embrace spring or will there be another round of cold weather ahead? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss the March
Minneapolis Fed: Farm Incomes Drop Despite Abundant Harvests
Farm incomes generally decreased across the Federal Reserve Bank’s Ninth District. That’s according to lenders responding to the fourth quarter Ag Credit Survey by the Minneapolis Fed. Lenders also reported that purchases of capital inputs fell, though