Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 Program
Tuesday was a much quieter day in the markets as the grain trade was mixed to slightly lower on the session. After all of the US/China meeting volatility, will weather take center stage? Tyler Schau with AgMarket.net
Monday, May 18th, 2026 Program
The grain markets shot higher to start the week as the White House released news on Sunday of reported agricultural purchase commitments made by China during last week’s summit between Trump and Xi. Does this news give
Friday, May 15th, 2026 Program
As we head into the weekend, we sit down to talk commodity and livestock markets with Chad Hart, Professor and Economist at Iowa State University. We discuss the markets chasing headlines, the weather impacts, the law of
Senator Roger Marshall Pushes for Domestic Fertilizer Production to Lower Farm Input Costs
Kansas Senator Roger Marshall is pushing for congressional action to lower fertilizer costs for American farmers, saying high input prices remain one of the biggest financial burdens in agriculture. Speaking during a press conference hosted by USDA
Policy and Positioning Continue to Drive Markets
What matters most right now in the grain markets may not just be weather or exports, but policy and the headlines attached to it. From trade discussions to geopolitical tensions, outside influences continue to take center stage
Markets Quieter on Tuesday
Grain markets are taking a bit of a breather on Tuesday as we see quieter action after the US/China summit news. We discuss the trade action, crop progress numbers and the outside market picture with Mike Castle,
Corn and Soybeans See Rapid Planting Progress (Audio)
Crop Progress as of May 18th: Corn Planted: 76%; vs 57% last week; 76% last year Corn Emerged: 39%; vs 23% last week; 47% last year. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at notable state planting progress for
NCGA: Africa Holds Opportunity for American Agriculture
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), along with 12 national agricultural associations, is encouraging the Trump administration to remove barriers to biotech products, including corn, so that American exporters can access markets in Africa. The move comes as the