Monday, August 3rd, 2026 Program
A solid start to the month of August for the grain markets while it was more of a mixed day in the livestock trade. We take a look at demand, weather, geopolitics and more that will more
August Weather, Crop Ratings and Cattle Heat Stress in Focus
August weather will become increasingly critical for soybean development as the crop enters key growth stages. Traders are expecting a possible decline in this afternoon’s crop condition report, partly because last week’s ratings captured conditions during the
Will August Weather Be as Wild as July?
Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to recap weather from the month of July and take a look at the initial outlook for August weather ahead. Find more at https://www.agweather.com.
A Look at Monday’s Midday Livestock Trade (AUDIO)
For Monday’s Market Talk Midday Commentary, we get a breakdown of the livestock complex with Katy Doumit from StoneX as she talks with our own Susan Littlefield.
Brazil Tariff Dispute Continues to Shape U.S. Farm Trade
Agricultural organizations continue monitoring the Trump administration’s tariffs on selected Brazilian imports as debate persists over their effect on U.S. farm exports and international trade. Ethanol producers and several commodity groups argue the tariffs respond to longstanding
Farm Groups Voice Support for Senate Ag Committee’s Five-Year Farm Bill Proposal
As the Senate Agriculture Committee prepares to mark up the Agricultural Act of 2026, major commodity organizations are voicing support for legislation they say would strengthen the farm economy and provide greater certainty for producers. The American
Jay Reiners Elected U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council Chairman During Annual Summer Meeting
MILWAUKEE, WI – The delegates of the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) elected Jay Reiners of the Nebraska Corn Board as chairman of its USGBC Board of Directors at its 66th Annual Board of Delegates Meeting held