Friday, March 20th, 2026 Program
It was a “Steady Eddie” kind of week in the cattle complex as we wrapped up trade on Friday. Amid the on-going volatility we saw firm cash and futures that worked back and forth throughout. Joe Kooima
Thursday, March 19th, 2026 Program
We saw corn and soybean futures find support to the upside on Thursday, while the livestock complex traded lower with feeder cattle the leader to the downside. Geopolitical risk from disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026 Program
The grain markets moved higher on Wednesday as energy prices continue to lead the way, while the weather story may also be starting to play a role. Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics joins us to discuss
Senators Marshall & Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Domestic Fertilizer Production
Washington D.C. – On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) introduced the Homegrown Fertilizer Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen America’s domestic fertilizer supply chain, expand innovation in alternative crop inputs, and provide relief to
Breaking Down the Long-Term Fertilizer Supply Crisis — It’s Not Pretty
When the conflict in Iran escalated about a month ago, most Americans focused on oil prices and geopolitical tension. But for farmers across the Corn Belt, the Southern Plains, and beyond, the war set off a different
Cattle on Feed Down Slightly, Placements Higher
The latest Cattle on Feed report from USDA shows a slightly lower inventory number and higher placements compared to last year. Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with
Grains Move Lower to End the Week on Friday
We saw a lower day of trading in the grain markets on Friday, led to the downside by Kansas City and Chicago wheat. In lieu of any fresh headlines it seemed that traders may have taken some
Nebraska Trucking Heroes Wildfires Relief Fund
LINCOLN – Whenever Nebraskans face tough times, the trucking industry is there to help. Right now, as wildfires leave unprecedented destruction across western Nebraska, the Nebraska Trucking Association (NTA) and its members are taking action, alongside the