Friday, April 24th, 2026 Program
Cattle and soybean futures found some green on Friday while corn was dead quiet and KC wheat could not follow through after Thursday’s strength on weather concerns. We get analysis and perspective on today’s show with Joe
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 Program
Weather worries impacted the Kansas City wheat market on Thursday as the trade surged higher, spilling over into Chicago and Minneapolis wheat too. Cotton also saw some consolidation and support from the dry weather in the south
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 Program
At midweek, the commodity and livestock markets seem to be searching the latest Middle East headlines and weather forecasts for some direction. We break down the latest when it comes to energies, grains, livestock and financials with
Rollins Outlines USDA Response as Fertilizer Prices Surge and Farm Margins Tighten
Rising fertilizer costs are once again tightening margins for U.S. farmers, but new data and industry reaction suggest the problem runs deeper than a single season—raising concerns about long-term supply, market structure, and the future of U.S.
USDA Expands Disaster Aid with Second SDRP Payment and Deadline Extension for Producers
Higginsville, MO – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, speaking in Missouri, announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture is expanding disaster assistance for agricultural producers by issuing a second round of payments through the Supplemental Disaster
Grain Markets Quiet on Friday; What’s the Latest with Fertilizer Prices?
A quiet end of the week in the grain trade on Friday. We are joined by StoneX Senior Commodities Economist Mike Castle who breaks down the grain market trade to finish the week and provides thoughts on
Cattle Futures Find Some Support on Friday
The cattle complex found some support in futures on Friday while this week’s cash trade was steady to about $2 lower. Rumors continue to play an underlying role in the cattle markets while the grains search for
NCBA Members Bring Cattle Industry Priorities to Washington During Legislative Conference
WASHINGTON (April 24, 2026) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), and its nationwide network of state affiliates, concluded its 2026 Legislative Conference this week, bringing together cattle producers from across the country to advocate for policy solutions