Friday, November 28th, 2025 Podcast
After the volatility to start the week on Monday, and amid the holiday shortened trading week, cattle futures somehow rallied to a higher weekly close as we finished out the month of November on Friday. Scott Varilek
Wednesday, November 26th, 2025 Podcast
Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! On today’s episode, we look at the strength in grain and cattle futures ahead of the holiday on Wednesday. Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics joins us to discuss factors he is
Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 Podcast
It was another day of pre-holiday trade in grains and oilseeds on Tuesday, with narrow and quiet trading ranges. Meantime, cattle did bounce a little in futures on the day. We discuss the importance of risk management
China Expands Its Shopping List: More Than Beans Moving Off U.S. Ports
China continues to step up its U.S. purchases — not just soybeans, but corn as well — as weather troubles at home push their demand higher. Here in the Midwest, incoming storms could help ease those heavy
Quiet Markets to Close the Holiday Week
The Friday after Thanksgiving is usually a quiet market day with a hard open and shortened session of trading. We see grains quiet with more strength in cattle futures to close out the week. Arlan Suderman, Chief
Cereal makers using protein to differentiate
KANSAS CITY — Interest in better-for-you products remains high, and ready-to-eat cereal stands out for its ability to deliver a variety of health benefits. The Whole Grains Council in a survey conducted this summer found that 38% of
K-State reaches milestone in winning 34th national title in crops judging
MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Kansas State University crops judging team reached another milestone in winning the national championship during competitions in Kansas City and Chicago recently. By far the most accomplished collegiate crops judging program in the United States,
Soy Transportation Coalition Elects Officers During Annual Meeting
Ankeny, Iowa— The Soy Transportation Coalition (STC) elected its officers during the organization’s annual meeting in Anaheim, California, on November 20, 2025. During the annual meeting, Raylen Phelon of Melvern, Kansas, was elected chairman. Phelon has served