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Midday Commentary 10/18/24- Mike Castle

Midday Commentary 10/18/24- Mike Castle

Wheat is leaking lower on Friday and that's weighing on corn and soybeans ahead of another big harvest weekend for U.S. producers. We discuss grains and more Chinese economic data out today with Mike Castle from StoneX.
06:1318/10/2024
Thursday, October 17th, 2024- Bryan Doherty

Thursday, October 17th, 2024- Bryan Doherty

Grain markets turned higher late in the day Thursday, despite continued bearish pressure from good U.S. harvest weather, South American rains and an overall negative tone to the commodities this week. Was Thursday a sign of oversold conditions or are the lows in place? We discuss that and look at livestock and dairy trade as well with Bryan Doherty from Total Farm Marketing. More online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com.
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Midday Commentary 10/17/24- Mike Castle

Midday Commentary 10/17/24- Mike Castle

Market are relatively mixed at midday on Thursday with little fresh news to drive the trade. We discuss what we're seeing in the markets this week, macro news and more with Mike Castle from StoneX in our Midday Commentary.
06:2617/10/2024
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024- Mike Zuzolo

Wednesday, October 16th, 2024- Mike Zuzolo

Wheat and corn found some support while soybeans moved lower again on Wednesday. Plus, it was a solid day higher in hogs with mixed action in cattle futures. We examine charts and factors impacting the ag markets broadly on today's show with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. Find more online by visiting https://www.globalcommresearch.com.
40:0116/10/2024
Midday Commentary 10/16/24- Mike Castle

Midday Commentary 10/16/24- Mike Castle

Markets are mixed at midday on Wednesday with pressure building back into soybeans. We discuss the market action at midweek with Mike Castle from StoneX in Midday Commentary.
05:0716/10/2024
Tuesday, October 15th, 2024- Jim McCormick

Tuesday, October 15th, 2024- Jim McCormick

There was plenty of red across the market screen on Tuesday with pressure in grains, energies, equities and livestock. The soybean market in particular is concerning as we've broken through key support; could a test of the summer lows or worse be ahead? We touch on all that and more today with Jim McCormick from AgMarket.net who joins us for market analysis. Learn more online at https://www.agmarket.net.
40:0015/10/2024
Midday Commentary 10/15/24- Arlan Suderman

Midday Commentary 10/15/24- Arlan Suderman

We see pressure in the grains, oilseeds and livestock trade on Tuesday with soybeans breaking through some key support levels. We discuss the market action and more with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX.
04:5915/10/2024
Monday, October 14th, 2024- John Heinberg and Eric Snodgrass

Monday, October 14th, 2024- John Heinberg and Eric Snodgrass

Grains and oilseeds found moderate pressure on Columbus Day Monday with wheat and soybean oil led the way lower. Hogs also found pressure with mixed action in cattle. John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing joins us to recap the market action to start the week. You can reach out and learn more online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. We saw numerous frost and freeze warnings and advisories out early Monday morning across the plains. Yet, temperatures are expected to climb once again later in the week. Meantime, precipitation chances continue to look minimal while rains pick up in South America. We talk weather this week with Eric Snodgrass from Nutrien Ag Solutions. More at https://www.ag-wx.com.
40:0114/10/2024
Midday Commentary 10/14/24- Arlan Suderman

Midday Commentary 10/14/24- Arlan Suderman

Grain markets are showing pressure to start the week with wheat leading to the downside. Meantime, livestock trade is mixed with pressure in hogs as the October contract goes off the board today. We talk markets with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, in our Midday Commentary.
05:2414/10/2024
Friday, October 11th, 2024- Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth

Friday, October 11th, 2024- Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth

The October WASDE Report came and went on Friday with minimal changes being seen. National average corn yield was bumped up slightly with average soybean yield lowered slightly. When looking at the state by state yield numbers though, are some of them still too high? That's one of the topics we discuss today with Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth from Van Ahn & Company. Learn more online at https://www.vanahnco.com.
40:0211/10/2024
Midday Commentary 10/11/24 (Oct WASDE Recap)- Arlan Suderman

Midday Commentary 10/11/24 (Oct WASDE Recap)- Arlan Suderman

USDA has released the October WASDE Report this morning. We discuss the numbers and the impact on the markets with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX.
04:2511/10/2024
Thursday, October 10th, 2024- Bryan Doherty

Thursday, October 10th, 2024- Bryan Doherty

Wheat and livestock found support on the day Thursday while corn and soybeans traded mixed to lower ahead of the October WASDE Report. We discuss how to manage your risk in these markets amid all the global uncertainty that we can't control. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing joins us for analysis. More at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com.
40:0110/10/2024
Wednesday, October 9th, 2024- Mike Zuzolo, Brian Norton, Craig Rupp

Wednesday, October 9th, 2024- Mike Zuzolo, Brian Norton, Craig Rupp

We have an October WASDE report on Friday, various world drought issues of note in the markets and many other factors to take a look at. Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics joins us to discuss on today's show. Learn more online at https://www.globalcommresearch.com. Plus, we have a catch-up conversation on autonomy in agriculture with Sabanto founder Craig Rupp in Segment One and discuss issues with red crown rot in soybeans in Segment Four with Brian Norton from Syngenta.
40:0109/10/2024
Midday Commentary 10/9/24- Arlan Suderman

Midday Commentary 10/9/24- Arlan Suderman

Grain markets are mixed to higher on Wednesday with livestock under pressure. It seems to be a consolidation type of trade at midweek. We discuss with Arlan Suderman from StoneX.
04:1909/10/2024
Tuesday, October 8th, 2024- Tyler Schau

Tuesday, October 8th, 2024- Tyler Schau

The soy complex found selling pressure again on Tuesday with crude oil down hard, better rain in South America's forecast, weak Chinese economic news and a rapidly advancing harvest in the U.S. this week. Is there more downside potential in the short term? We discuss all of that and more with Tyler Schau from AgMarket.net in today's market analysis.
40:0208/10/2024
Midday Commentary 10/8/24- Arlan Suderman

Midday Commentary 10/8/24- Arlan Suderman

The soy complex is finding heavy pressure on Tuesday's trade with corn and wheat mixed. Crude oil is showing 3-4% losses as well while livestock are trading higher. We discuss market action with Arlan Suderman from StoneX in our Midday Commentary.
06:0708/10/2024
Monday, October 7th, 2024- John Heinberg and Eric Snodgrass

Monday, October 7th, 2024- John Heinberg and Eric Snodgrass

We saw wheat moderately higher on Monday while corn and soybeans were mixed around unchanged. Crude oil continued its surge to the upside as well while some pressure is developing in stocks and equities. We discuss risk management during harvest, examine the potential of added volatility one month out from Election Day and more with John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing on today's show. More at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. We've seen a dry weather pattern for much of the U.S. that has allowed for rapid harvest but also stoked some wildfires and more. Plus, another hurricane is brewing and taking aim at Florida this week. We discuss the latest on Hurricane Milton and more with Eric Snodgrass from Nutrien Ag Solutions. More online at https://www.ag-wx.com.
40:0107/10/2024
Friday, October 4th, 2024- Kent Beadle

Friday, October 4th, 2024- Kent Beadle

Wheat saw more profit taking amid a surge in the U.S. dollar on Friday while corn and soybeans also fell victim to profit taking ahead of what looks to be a busy harvest weekend for row crops. Cattle futures found some strength and crude oil also pushed above $75 a barrel amid more tension in the Middle East. We discuss what started out as a promising week in the trade and look at how it ended with Kent Beadle from Paradigm Futures on today's show. More at https://www.paradigmfutures.net.
40:0004/10/2024
Midday Commentary 10/4/24- Mike Castle

Midday Commentary 10/4/24- Mike Castle

Grains are mostly under pressure right now as we near the end of the week while most of the focus is on equities and energies. We catch up on the latest trade action and fertilizer market news with Mike Castle from StoneX in our Midday Commentary.
06:3204/10/2024
Thursday, October 3rd, 2024- Bryan Doherty

Thursday, October 3rd, 2024- Bryan Doherty

We saw the grain and livestock markets along with equities face some profit taking on Thursday while crude oil surged on Middle East tensions and that helped pull soybean oil higher on the day. Bryan Doherty, Senior Market Analyst with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss the latest news in the trade and price action as we near the end of the week. Find more info online as well at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Also, we take a look at ag news headlines including the latest on the dockworkers strike, anthrax issues in cattle in the Dakotas and much more in Segment Two of today's show.
40:0103/10/2024
Midday Commentary 10/3/24- Mike Castle

Midday Commentary 10/3/24- Mike Castle

Grains and livestock are mostly lower at midday on Thursday with crude oil and soybean oil surging on Middle East tensions. We discuss that and potential impacts to the fertilizer markets amid the rising tensions between Israel and Iran with Mike Castle from StoneX in our Midday Commentary.
04:4303/10/2024
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024- Mike Zuzolo and Sarah Tunge

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024- Mike Zuzolo and Sarah Tunge

There are a multitude of factors at play as we kickoff October including the U.S. port strike, Middle East tensions, global economic issues, weather concerns and so much more. Are all of these factors coming together to give the grain and livestock markets some much needed bullish tailwinds? We discuss with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. Learn more online at https://www.globalcommresearch.com. Also on today's show, in Segment Four, we learn about the Dakota Legacy Initiative and the work they are doing with regards to conservation in North Dakota. DLI Coordinator Sarah Tunge joins us for a conversation. Find more on their website as well at https://www.dakotalegacyinitiative.com.
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Midday Commentary 10/2/24- Arlan Suderman

Midday Commentary 10/2/24- Arlan Suderman

Wheat and livestock are showing the most strength on Wednesday while soybeans are under pressure. We discuss the latest headlines and factors driving the trade at midweek with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX.
05:3702/10/2024
Tuesday, October 1st, 2024- Jacob Burks

Tuesday, October 1st, 2024- Jacob Burks

We saw grains, livestock and energies all move higher on Tuesday to kick off the month of October. Rising tensions in the Middle East, a port strike in the U.S. and other factors all seem to be at play in these markets. We discuss the fundamentals and fear in the markets today with Jacob Burks from AgMarket.net.
40:0101/10/2024
Midday Commentary 10/1/24- Arlan Suderman

Midday Commentary 10/1/24- Arlan Suderman

03:3001/10/2024
Monday, September 30th, 2024- John Heinberg and Eric Snodgrass

Monday, September 30th, 2024- John Heinberg and Eric Snodgrass

USDA released the Quarterly Grain Stocks and annual Small Grains Summary reports on Monday. Corn and wheat had a positive reaction to the reports while soybeans finished lower. We discuss the report, market action and more today with John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing. More online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Also, we discuss the impacts of Hurricane Helene inland the last several days and examine the dry weather in the rest of the country and the forecast moving forward into October. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss. Find more at https://www.ag-wx.com.
40:0030/09/2024
Midday Commentary 9/30/24 (Grain Stocks Recap and More)- Arlan Suderman

Midday Commentary 9/30/24 (Grain Stocks Recap and More)- Arlan Suderman

USDA released the Quarterly Grain Stocks and Small Grains Summary reports on Monday morning with notable changes to corn stocks and all wheat production. We discuss the reports and talk markets with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX.
04:0630/09/2024
Friday, September 27th, 2024- Ted Seifried

Friday, September 27th, 2024- Ted Seifried

Soybeans and soybean meal soared higher into the weekend on Friday and pulled corn up slightly as well. More rumors of China soybean sales are out there in the trade.....was that the reason for the short covering? Was it weather premium being put into the trade with dryness continuing in Brazil and Argentina? We talk markets today with Ted Seifried from Zaner Ag Hedge. Find more online at https://www.zaner.com.
40:0127/09/2024
Midday Commentary 9/27/24- Arlan Suderman

Midday Commentary 9/27/24- Arlan Suderman

Soybeans and meal are leading the way higher on Friday. We discuss the grains, livestock and the latest PCE inflation data out today with Arlan Suderman from StoneX.
03:3927/09/2024
Thursday, September 26th, 2024- Bryan Doherty and Dr. William Aderholdt

Thursday, September 26th, 2024- Bryan Doherty and Dr. William Aderholdt

The grain rally took a breather on Thursday with the soy complex acting as the downside leader on the session. Corn and wheat were down slightly at the close while hogs found some pressure, cattle were higher and dairy saw more volatility. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing joins us today for analysis and perspective on the recent grain rally, taking advantage of it, external factors to watch in the trade and much more. Find more details on their website as well at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. We also hear a recent conversation Jesse had with Dr. William Aderholdt, co-founder and Executive DIrector of Grand Farm. Find more details at https://www.grandfarm.com.
40:0126/09/2024
Midday Commentary 9/26/24- Arlan Suderman

Midday Commentary 9/26/24- Arlan Suderman

Grains showed some pressure on the day Thursday with the livestock trade also a mixed bag at midday. We discuss the market action of the day and talk with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX in our Midday Commentary.
03:5826/09/2024
Wednesday, September 25th, 2024- Mike Zuzolo

Wednesday, September 25th, 2024- Mike Zuzolo

Grains found some more support as we closed out midweek trade on Wednesday while livestock was mixed. There are a lot of factors at play from weather to geopolitical, port strike potential and much more. We examine the current state of commodities and livestock versus the world we live in today with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. Learn more and take a look at this analysis at https://www.globalcommresearch.com.
40:0125/09/2024
Midday Commentary 9/25/24- Arlan Suderman

Midday Commentary 9/25/24- Arlan Suderman

We see mixed action in the grains and livestock markets on Wednesday. Arlan Suderman from StoneX joins us to discuss the latest market action at midweek in our Midday Commentary.
05:0025/09/2024
Tuesday, September 24th, 2024- Brian Splitt

Tuesday, September 24th, 2024- Brian Splitt

Grain markets started the day higher but quickly faded off the session highs as some farmer selling may have come into play on Tuesday. We discuss taking advantage of a $1 plus rally in soybeans and catching up on sales if you are behind on today's show. Brian Splitt from AgMarket.net joins us to discuss that and much more. Find more at https://www.agmarket.net.
40:0124/09/2024
Midday Commentary 9/24/24- Arlan Suderman

Midday Commentary 9/24/24- Arlan Suderman

Grain markets started higher overnight but have faded substantially into midday on Tuesday. Is farmer selling the culprit to the short lived rally? We discuss that, Chinese economic stimulus and an update on livestock trade with Arlan Suderman from StoneX in our Midday Commentary.
03:3224/09/2024
Monday, September 23rd, 2024- John Heinberg and Eric Snodgrass

Monday, September 23rd, 2024- John Heinberg and Eric Snodgrass

Soybeans led a strong start to the week on Monday with double digit gains across the grain and oilseed trade. Global weather concerns were part of the blame, potential tariffs another; but it largely felt like a strong money-flow day across the trade to start the week. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss. More at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. We are watching the tropics as the potential for another named storm is out there this week. What could the impacts be for the U.S. mainland and helping the drought situation that's building in some areas? Did weekend rainfall provide some relief for some areas of farm country? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to take a look at this week's weather outlook. Find more at https://www.ag-wx.com.
39:5823/09/2024
Midday Commentary 9/23/24- Arlan Suderman

Midday Commentary 9/23/24- Arlan Suderman

Grains and oilseeds are kicking off the week with an impressive start as we see broad based money flow across the board with the soy complex leading. We discuss the grains and look at the livestock sector as well with Arlan Suderman from StoneX.
04:2623/09/2024
Friday, September 20th, 2024- Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth and John Long

Friday, September 20th, 2024- Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth and John Long

"Focus on the bushels that need to go to town" is one of the key messages that Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth from Van Ahn & Company shares on today's program. We discuss the grain and livestock market action as we headed quietly into the weekend. Learn more online at https://www.vanahnco.com. Also, we get an update on harvest activity in western Iowa with Brevant seeds Retail Sales Agronomist, John Long. Learn more online at https://www.brevant.com.
40:0120/09/2024
Midday Commentary 9/20/24- Arlan Suderman

Midday Commentary 9/20/24- Arlan Suderman

Grain markets are quiet to lower on Friday while livestock are seeing a slight rally into midday. We discuss the market action to close out the week, the impact of the Fed rate cut and more with Arlan Suderman from StoneX.
04:0720/09/2024
Thursday, September 19th, 2024- Bryan Doherty, Mike Castle, Clay Craighton

Thursday, September 19th, 2024- Bryan Doherty, Mike Castle, Clay Craighton

Livestock and equities saw the strength on Thursday as the Fed rate cut settled into the markets. Grains and oilseeds though found some moderate pressure on the day. We discuss the market picture overall, get thoughts on livestock and dairy and much more with Bryan Doherty from Total Farm Marketing. Learn more online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. In Segment One, we start the show by catching up with Clay Craighton from Agoro Carbon Alliance to discuss fall tillage and getting involved with a carbon program as you wrap up the 2024 season and look ahead. More can be found on their website at https://www.agorocarbonalliance.com. And, we didn't get the Midday Commentary up at our normal time today, so we share that in Segment Four of today's full show with Mike Castle from StoneX. We talk grains, equities and the global fertilizer markets. More at https://www.stonex.com.
40:0119/09/2024
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024- Mike Zuzolo and Jamie Leifker

Wednesday, September 18th, 2024- Mike Zuzolo and Jamie Leifker

The Federal Reserve made a 50 basis point rate cut on Wednesday as they closed their September meeting. What does their shift in policy mean for the U.S. dollar, stocks, energies, livestock and grain markets moving forward? Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics joins us to take a deep dive into the rate cut and more on today's show. Learn more online as well at https://www.globalcommresearch.com. Also on today's show, we learn more about the 2024 Truterra Dairy Soils Carbon Programs and more of their sustainability initiatives as we have a conversation with Jamie Leifker, President of Truterra, to learn more about these groundbreaking programs. You can also visit https://www.truterraag.com for more information.
40:0118/09/2024
Tuesday, September 17th, 2024- Jim McCormick and Justin Berg

Tuesday, September 17th, 2024- Jim McCormick and Justin Berg

Grain markets were super quiet on the day Tuesday with a lack of fresh news to drive the trade while livestock had a solid day higher and the outside markets were mixed. We take a look at whether or not the "funds" are moving to the sidelines or into commodities and discuss the overall market picture with Jim McCormick from AgMarket.net on today's show. More at https://www.agmarket.net. Also, in Segment Four of today's show, we get an update on spring wheat harvest in the Northern Plains as we near the finish line. Justin Berg, Technical Product Manager for WestBred joins us for a conversation. Learn more at https://www.westbred.com.
40:0217/09/2024
Midday Commentary 9/17/24- Mike Castle

Midday Commentary 9/17/24- Mike Castle

Grains are quietly mixed on Tuesday with a lack of fresh headlines impacting the trade. Mike Castle from StoneX joins us to share his thoughts on grains and a look at the latest news in the global fertilizer markets as well.
06:2017/09/2024
Monday, September 16th, 2024- John Heinberg and Eric Snodgrass

Monday, September 16th, 2024- John Heinberg and Eric Snodgrass

Wheat found some selling pressure to start the week while row crops were mixed and quiet, lacking fresh news. We also saw a quiet day in livestock and dairy trade on Monday with cotton as the big winner. John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss the markets, fund positions in grains, thoughts of traditional harvest pressure in the grains and more for today's program. Find more at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. The U.S. drought monitor in recent weeks has seen increasing dryness while we continue to hear about issues of early dry conditions in Brazil and Argentina. What is the latest outlook into the fall/winter time period? How about the weather outlook for this week; is there potential for rain in the Plains to work into the Corn Belt? We discuss all that and more with Eric Snodgrass from Nutrien Ag Solutions for our Weekly Weather Update. Find more online as well at https://www.ag-wx.com.
40:0116/09/2024
Midday Commentary 9/16/24- Arlan Suderman

Midday Commentary 9/16/24- Arlan Suderman

Wheat markets are under pressure on Monday while row crops and livestock are mostly quiet and mixed. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss that and preview this week's meeting of the Federal Reserve in our Midday Commentary for Monday, September 16th, 2024.
04:2816/09/2024
Friday, September 13th, 2024- Bryan Irey

Friday, September 13th, 2024- Bryan Irey

We saw the wheat markets soar higher into the weekend, pulling corn higher with it. Meantime, the soy complex and livestock were mostly lower into the weekend. On today's show, we recap the week of trade and discuss market sentiment on this Friday the 13th with Bryan Irey from Crossroads Coop.
40:0113/09/2024
Midday Commentary 9/13/24- Arlan Suderman

Midday Commentary 9/13/24- Arlan Suderman

Wheat is higher while the rest of the markets are mostly mixed as we near the weekend. We discuss grains, livestock and get thoughts on the latest Consumer Sentiment Index from the University of Michigan and the potential of a 50 basis point rate cut next week by the Federal Reserve. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us for our Midday Commentary on this Friday the 13th.
04:3113/09/2024
Thursday, September 12th, 2024- Bryan Doherty and Jeff Van Pevenage

Thursday, September 12th, 2024- Bryan Doherty and Jeff Van Pevenage

Thursday's release of the September WASDE Report from USDA was interesting in that U.S. corn yield ticked higher, soybean yield held steady, new crop ending stocks moved lower and the market reaction was rather quiet when it was all said and done. We dive into the report, discuss some questionable state by state yield estimates and have a look at livestock and dairy market action this week with Bryan Doherty from Total Farm Marketing. More online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Also, we are joined by Columbia Grain President and CEO Jeff Van Pevenage to discuss this year's pulse crops, logistical issues and concerns for exports in the PNW, a discussion about some of their strategic investments and more on today's show. Find more at https://www.columbiagrain.com.
40:0112/09/2024
Midday Commentary 9/12/24 (Sept WASDE Recap)- Arlan Suderman

Midday Commentary 9/12/24 (Sept WASDE Recap)- Arlan Suderman

USDA raised their corn yield estimate slightly and left soybean yield unchanged on this month's WASDE report. We also saw lower ending stocks for U.S. corn and soybeans. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us for some instant reaction and analysis of the September report from USDA.
04:1312/09/2024
Wednesday, September 11th, 2024- Mike Zuzolo

Wednesday, September 11th, 2024- Mike Zuzolo

There is a lot going on in regards to the commodities, livestock and outside markets this week. We examine the latest U.S. inflation data, Chinese economic data, preview the September WASDE report, discuss wheat's role as the upside leader in grain and examine the volatility in livestock trade. Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics joins us for a conversation. Learn more at https://www.globalcommresearch.com.
40:0111/09/2024