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Brian Chastain, MarketWise Ag Services, discusses March Madness, both in basketball and the markets.Tony Wendler, Farm Shop Manufacturing, talks about his company's equipment offerings from the floor of this year's Commodity Classic.Stephanie Zelinko, AgroLiquid, discuss the company's advantages in crop nutrients and fertilizer.

Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing, joins the program to discuss a new market week.Scott Werner of Pekin-based Excalibur Seasoning highlights what's trending in seasoning meat for Meaty Monday.Meteorologist Balint Szalavari has a look at the forecast.

Illinois Farm Bureau's Raelynn Parmely and Kane County Farm Bureau President Dale Pitstick discuss the recent market study tour to Mexico.Sam Hudson, Cornbelt Marketing, takes a look at how markets are faring at the end of the week.Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford previews a return to chilly temperatures after a warm weekend ahead.

Growmark COO Brad Drake talks about his speech on "lessons from a still-learning leader" at the McLean County Chamber of Commerce Ag Awareness Breakfast.Matt Geiger, Agronomist at Syngenta, talks about crop protection, inputs and low commodity prices from the Commodity Classic.John Zanker, Farmer's Keeper Financial LLC, joins the program to discuss continuous change as global events impact the markets.

Jacob Kleinberg, Roach Ag, joins the program to discuss a selloff in crude oil, as well as soybean and corn market movement.Dr. Fred Giertz, Professor Emeritus at University of Illinois, talks about the Illinois Flash Index he administrates and what the monthly report means as a barometer for the state's economy.

Jerry Gidel, Midland Research, joins the program to discuss the passing of an Ag Broadcasting icon and then looks at the markets.Jennifer Killian, Marketing Manager at IAA Credit Union, informs you on how to stay aware and avoid becoming the victim of scams.Tim Ekberg, Vice President and Chief Underwriter of Country Financial, discusses a significant number of policy writers earning farm certification.

Mike Zuzulo, Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting, joins the program to discuss positive market developments after an "uphill struggle" through February and March.Mike Love, Morgan's Meat Market in Mattoon and former President of the Illinois Association of Meat Producers, talks about corned beef with St. Patrick's Day just around the corner.Eric Schmidt, EJS Weather, covers a chaotic weekend of weather and some lingering wintery weather ahead.

Domenic Varricchio, Co-Founder and Vice President of Pluto Commodities, joins the program to discuss market movement during a week he says felt like a year.Ryan Milligan, Agricultural Industry Electionics Foundation, joins the program to discuss the atmosphere of ag tech and the upcoming Spring Plugfest.Nicole Albano, Meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Lincoln, joins the program to discuss the aftermath of severe weather this week and what lies ahead.

Terri Kopp, Growmark Project Manager, joins the program to discuss the developments in the Middle East and their impact on the fertilizer, urea and nitrogen markets.Kreg Ruhl, Vice President of Crop Nutrients at Growmarks, talks about the Middle East's impact on the wider inputs market.Doug Cropp, Premier Cooperative in Champaign, talks "excitement" in the commodity markets.

Terry Probst, Total Grain Marketing in Effingham, joins the program to discusses soybean markets on the rise, as other commodities move lower.Scott Jensen, Country Financial's Lead Financial Planning Consultant on the Advanced Markets team, discusses financial outlooks in a moment of uncertainty.

Dale Durcholz, Grain Cycles, joins the program to discuss changes at the start of a new market week.Shane Flowers, President of the American Association of Meat Processors, joins the program from the annual Illinois convention for Meaty Monday.Shane Flowers, President of the American Association of Meat Processors, joins the program from the annual Illinois convention for Meaty Monday..

Tim Abel, Director of Customer Risk Management at Growmark, joins the program to discuss the Iran conflict's impact on fuel prices and markets.Kevin Clausen, John Stewart & Associates, talks wheat leading the way in commodity markets.Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello discusses current events and impact from global disruption in the war with Iran.

Michael Biethman, Gateway FS, joins the program to discuss moving beans through the organization's elevators and movement in the markets.Doug Yoder, Country Financial Crop Agency manager, talks deadlines for crop insurance.

Chuck Shelby, Senior Market Strategist with Risk Management Commodities, a division of Zaner Ag Hedge, joins the program to discuss several high variation market days to start the week.Dr. Michael Langemeier, Purdue University Center for Commercial Agriculture, discusses the outlook of the monthly Ag Economy Barometer.Curt Blades, Association of Equipment Manufacturers, outlines an optimistic outlook for the industry in 2026.

Chip Nellinger, Blue Reef Agrimarketing, joins the program to discuss markets, particularly crude oil reaction to global events.Henry Courdt, Raber Packing Company owner and Illinois Association of Meat Processes President, talks about the year ahead in meat for Meaty Monday.USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey joins the program for a look at the weather.

Jeff Reardon, White Commercial Corporation, talks about his firm from the 2026 Commodity Classic.Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, discusses changes in soybeans at the end of the week from the floor of the Commodity Classic.Jordan Van Trump, CEO and Founder of AgSwag, talks about providing agriculture apparel.Kevin Lighty, Meteorologist from WCIA in Champaign, has a look at the weekend forecast.

Lainey Scher, Talent Acquisition Coordinator for Growmark, talks about the cooperative's scholarship programs.Jim McCormick, AgMarket.Net, talks about corn markets from the floor of the 2026 Commodity Classic.Mike McCranie, South Dakota farmer and chairman of the U.S. Soybean Export Council, talks about growing soybeans in his home state and the soybean markets.Brett Leahr, AgriGold Agronomist, talks considerations for planting season: how to prepare and what to test.

Karen Braun, Zaner Ag Hedge, discusses market news, analysis and changes from the floor of Commodity Classic 2026, with a focus on late corn planting in Brazil.Ted Seifred, Zaner Ag Hedge, joins the conversation with a prediction of upside and potential for corn markets.Michael McCarville, Trade Technology Lead at BASF Agricultural Solutions, describes the upcoming launch of the "Nemasphere" trait in soybeans from a "Behind the Science" event.Horacio Lopez-Nicora, Associate Professor at Ohio State University's Department of Plant Pathology, dives into the destruction potentially caused by Soybean Cyst Nematode.

Angie Setzer, Consus Ag Marketing, joins the program to discuss markets and commodity prices.Dr. Karla Gage, SIU Carbonadale Associate Professor of Weed Science and Plant Biology, joins the program for the Weeds w/ Karla series to discuss resistance.

David Widmar, Ag Economic Insights, discusses farm profitability from an Ag Economic Summit series.Hilltop Butcher Shoppe owners Holly and Aaron Barringer talk about their business in Tower Hill, Illinois for Meaty Monday.KWQC Meteorologist Cyle Dickens has your forecast from the Quad Cities.

Brian Splitt, Analyst at AgMarket.Net, discusses market outlooks and analysis.Raelynn Parmely,  Illinois Farm Bureau Economic & Policy Analyst, breaks down the latest USDA Farm Forecast.Jared Maples, National Weather Service St. Louis, takes a look at the weekend forecast.

Nick Aupperle, Mid-Co Commodities, joins the program to discuss the current condition of corn markets.Mika Rist, Southern Illinois Scale, talks about livestock weighting, truck scales, scale maintenance and more from the National Cattleman's Beef Association conference.Travis Meteer, University of Illinois Extension beef speciailist, covers the Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale from the state fairgrounds as Illinois Beef Expo kicks off.Dr. Robert Faulnker, Elanco Health, discusses health concerns when it comes to cattle.

Lawrence Kane, Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson, joins the program to discuss market conditions and outlooks.Chuck Gallagher, Business Ethics Speaker and Author, talks about artificial intelligence and agriculture from the Grain and Feed conference in St. Louis.Matt Makens, Meteorlogist and Atmospheric Scientist at Makens Weather, has a look at the forecast and a "false spring."

Clayton Charles, FS Grain, joins the program to discuss a solid market day for soybeans. Polaris Analytics and Consulting Senior Leader and Strategic Advisor Ken Eriksen talks about what current events mean for crop transportation in the United States.United States Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden explains what farmers should expect from upcoming bridge payments.

Matthew Kruse, Commstock Investments, has a look at markets on a holiday.Highlighting the first-ever Breaded Pork Tenderloin Draft from the Illinois Pork Producers Association with winner Jeff Buckler, owner of Buford's Pub in Sadorus. Balint Szalavari, Meteorologist at WEEK, has a look at the weather.

Matthew Kruse, Commstock Investments, joins the program to discuss current market trends and the outlook ahead.Sharlene McNeil, National Cattlemen's Beef Association dietician talks beef as a part of a balanced diet from the 2026 Cattle Industry Convention.Chris Yates, Meteorlogist from WMBD, has a look at the weather.

Dan Engel, Director of Supply and Merchandising of Crop Nutrients at Growmarks, talks about the challenges currently facing the fertility markets.Aaron Maher, River Valley Cooperative, joins the porgram to talk about small changes in corn markets and greater movement in soybeans.

Curt Struhbar, Advance Trading, joins the program to discuss market outlooks and analysis.Drew Showalter, Durastak, talks about corn rootworm from Syngenta's Malta research facility.Kris Kline, Manager of Financial Specialists at Country Financial talks about upcoming Financial Ag Summits and how farmers can benefit.

Adam Moritz, Alliance Grain in Gibson City, joins the program to discuss market outlook and analysis.Scott Jensen, Lead Financial Planning Consultant at Country Financial, takes a monthly look at financial well-being.

Kevin Good, Cattle Fax, speaks with RFD Radio's DeLoss Jahnke after his organization's industry outlook at the Cattle Con in Nashville.Ted Prehn, Board of Governor's of the Illinois Beef Association and a first generation Jersey County livestock farmer, talks with RFD for Meaty Monday.Brent Clair, Farm 4 Cast, has a look at the weather.

Taylor Pope, Clayton Pope Commodities, joins the program to discuss market conditions and outlooks.Shay Foulk, Ag View Solutions, talks about transitioning to the next generation on a family farm.Matt Makens, Makens Weather, talks about a La Nina pattern and what it would take to catch up to a very dry year.

Dan Pannier, Propane Operations Manager at Growmark, joins the show to discuss propane supply.Dr. Mandy Carr, Director of Scientific Affairs at the National Cattlemans' Beef Association, describes the scientific side of beef, including safety, nutrition and cattle health.Matt Webster, River Valley Co-Op, joins the program to talk markets.

Dan Halstrom, President and CEO of the US Meat Export Federation, looks back on 25 export numbers through November.Ross Baldwin, analyst at John Stewart & Associates, joins the program to talk markets.David Friedlander, Customer Research at NCBA, describes what beef consumers are looking for.NCBA Meat Scientist Jessica Lancaster discusses work in consumer research through the Beef Checkoff as carcass weight continues to grow.

Matt Bennett and Curt Kimmel, Ag Market.Net, talk farmer profitability, market outlooks and strategies for the future from the Farming For Profit, Not Price conference in Nashville.Jim Mintert, Purdue, joins the pogram to discuss the latest Ag Barometer.

Jim McCormick, co-founder of AgMarket.Net, talks about profitability from the Farming For Profit, Not Price convention in Nashville.Josh Lindvile, StoneX, discusses fertilizer prices from the AgMarket.Net convention in Nashville.Amy Main, 17th Street BBQ, discusses the Southern Illinois' business 40 years in business for Meaty Monday.Eric Snodgrass, Atmospheric Scientist at Nutrien, takes a look at the weather and what it means for farmer profitability.

Brian Burke, John Stewart and Associates, joins the program for market discussion and analysis.Brad Zwilling, Illinois Farm Business and Farm Management and contributer to FarmDoc daily, looks at the data for 10-year characteristics of Illinois farmland.Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford takes a look at the forecast.

Morgan Harrison, Field Recruiting Manager at Growmark, talks about internship opportunities and recruiting.Jonathan Coppess, University of Illinois, talks Farm Bill progress, or lack of progress, from the IL Soy Summit.Susan Stroud, No Bull Ag, joins the program for market discussion and analysis.

Mark Hobrock, Andersons Inc., joins the program to talk market changes and outlooks.Scott Gaffner, Secretary of the U.S. Soybean Export Council, describes what he gained from a trip to Saudi Arabia.

Jerry Gidel, Midland Research, talks market trends and outlooks.Robert Oerter, the new owner of Schneider's Quality Meats in Waterloo, IL, talks about his journey from meat clerk to management.Nick Hausen, Meteorologist with Hausen Weather, looks at how much longer the Midwest will remain under brutal cold.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-profit-watch-january-23-2026--69564280.Farmweek Commodity Editor Rhiannon Branch talks to John Howell, Chair of the Wheat Development Board, at the Double Crop Forum.Meteorologist Jim Rasor takes a look at the forecast.

Aaron Curtis, Midco Commodities, joins the program to talk corn markets.Kiersten Sheets, Senior Project Development Manager for Trajectory Energy Partners, talks about the potential for agrivoltaics.Stephanie Porter, Outreach Agronomist for the Illinois Soybean Association, talks about the results of the On-Farm Trial System.

Garrett Toay, Ag Trader Talk, joins the program for a look at the markets.Bryce Baker, Precision Planting, talks about what's happening at the company's Winter Conference.Ed Shimon, Meteorologist at National Weather Service Lincoln, prepares listeners for a bitterly cold weekend.

Jim McCormick, AgMarket.Net, shares some market analysis, talks about Chinese soybean purchases and previews the organization's upcoming Nashville conference.Dale Jones, Merit Auctions, talks land auctions in the Merit Minute.Mike Wilson, Agronomy Expert at Wabash Valley FS, talks about work as a soy envoy and FarmDoc crop budgets.Chris Ehler, Champaign County farmer, says it would take a lot to get to equilibrium as farmers eye drought maps.