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On Thursday's show, we start things off with a market conversation between Susan Littlefield and Arlan Suderman of StoneX in Segment One followed by a new episode of Cattle Chatter with Susan and Brad Kooima from KKV Trading. Then, Jesse sits down for analysis with Bryan Doherty from Total Farm Marketing and we also kickoff a series of educational tips on futures and options, focusing on long call options to start.
Soybeans are pushing higher to start the week with corn up slightly as well. Cattle are also trying to end their losing streak to start the week. Arlan Suderman from StoneX joins us for our Midday Commentary on Monday.
Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX Group, says it's news and headlines which are currently in the driver's seat when it comes to what's on buyers' minds and what's driving the markets.
Agriculture's top headlines this week focus on the policy decisions, trade developments and market forces influencing producers as the growing season continues. Additional headlines include Corn Congress in Washington D.C., where growers are advocating for new demand and trade opportunities, along with China's latest soybean import figures and proposed EPA changes to diesel engine regulations. We also cover ag labor reform, water infrastructure legislation and the latest crop progress report. This week's interview is with Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist at StoneX, who joins Delaney Howell at the NAFB Summer Showcase to discuss the latest developments in the grain markets. They break down the factors influencing recent price fluctuations, what has changed over the past several weeks, and what producers should keep an eye on as the growing season continues. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!
The July 16 edition of Commodity Week, hosted by Todd Gleason from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Summer Showcase in Kansas City, Missouri, features agricultural analysts Mike Zuzolo of GlobalCommResearch.com and Arlan Suderman of StoneX. The program delves into deep macroeconomic and geopolitical parallels between the current market environment and the 1980s, highlighting how shifts in Chinese demand and escalating global conflicts, particularly new drone-driven disruptions in the Black Sea, are altering international grain and energy trade. The panel examines the operational complexities of domestic biofuel policies, such as the 45Z tax credit and RVO programs, noting that while soybean crushing remains robust, older biomass diesel plants are facing maintenance and cash flow limitations due to delayed regulatory guidelines. Looking ahead to the fall harvest, the experts advise grain producers to carefully monitor regional basis swings, look past short-term fund-driven market volatility, and proactively manage risk by securing early pricing protections.Panelists - Mike Zuzolo, Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting - Arlan Suderman, StoneX ★ Support this podcast ★
Global conflict in the Persian Gulf have impacted fuel and fertilizer prices for U.S. farmers. Now, conflict in the Black Sea Region between Russia and Ukraine threaten not only fuel but food for the rest of the world. Arlan Suderman with StoneX says some of the worst fears in the market are now being realized.
Concerns over grain shipping infrastructure rise sharply as the war in the Black Sea escalates. Corn and soybeans rallied as well with the support from wheat. Cattle are faced more liquidation today, with lower cash and cutout prices. Arlan Suderman with Stone X Financial recaps today's trade.
The grain markets are mixed on Tuesday with some pressure in corn and soybeans while the cattle complex is under pressure through midday. We also got the June Consumer Price Index data this morning and it was better than expected. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss in our Midday Commentary for Tuesday, July 14th, 2026.
The July WASDE Report from USDA made some interesting changes to the balance sheet for corn, wheat and soybeans. Does the USDA math make sense? How much is weather and war concern overseas factoring in to the wheat market? Bryan Irey with Crossroads Coop joins us for analysis and perspective after the WASDE report and thoughts on the cattle trade as well. Find more at https://www.crossroadscoop.com. Another day lower in cattle futures on Friday while this week's cash trade is coming in around $7 lower. Meanwhile, lean hogs were mixed on the session and the grain trade was higher on the back of some interesting changes in the July WASDE Report. Joe Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek joins us to discuss. More at https://www.kkvtrading.com. We also hear analysis to open the show from Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX.
USDA made a few changes to the balance sheets with the release of its July 2026 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report on Friday. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us for a recap of the July WASDE Report in our Market Talk Midday Commentary for Friday, July 10th, 2026.
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Wheat is showing some support while corn and soybeans trade lower at midday. The livestock sector is a mixed bag as well on Thursday. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us for analysis and perspective in our Market Talk Midday Commentary for July 9th, 2026.
Crude oil rallied today as the conflict with Iran reignites, with fresh attacks from both sides. The latest weather models, however, show a little cooler weather ahead of next week's heat wave, putting pressure back on grains. Cattle closed mixed as feeders found support on lower corn prices. Arlan Suderman with Stone X Financial recaps today's trade.
Tensions are on the rise once again between the US and Iran, which sent energies higher Wednesday and put volatility into the outside markets. We also confirmed soybean sales to China, but the grains finished mostly lower on the day. Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics joins us to look at the trade action, charts, geopolitics and more. Find more at https://www.globalcommresearch.com. Plus, we open the show in Segment One and hear Wednesday's Midday Commentary with Arlan Suderman from StoneX who shares thoughts on the midweek market action.
The grain markets are quieter on Tuesday as rumors continue to swirl on Chinese grain purchases. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss the trade action across grains and livestock today.
Soybeans are surging to start the week, post 4th of July holiday, which is helping move corn and wheat higher as well. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss what's happening across the markets to start the week.
USDA on Tuesday said farmers planted just over 95 million and 85 million acres of corn and soybeans respectively along with higher grain stocks for corn, soybeans and wheat. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us for report reaction in our Market Talk Midday Commentary for Tuesday, June 30th, 2026.
Arlan breaks down the USDA reports and the positive price response in the grain markets. Can the market build on it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Corn and soybeans are under pressure to start the week ahead of USDA's end of June reports on Tuesday. Arlan Suderman with StoneX joins us to run through the market action to kickoff the week on Monday.
The cash cattle trade was in a bit of a standstill late in the day on Friday and that may have factored into some profit taking on the futures side. Meanwhile, lean hogs found a little support and the grain complex (although it was quiet to lower) did have some things to talk about this week. Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek in Sioux Center, IA joins us for market analysis in Segment Two today. Find more information online by visiting https://www.kkvtrading.com. Also on today's show, we begin in Segment One with some analysis from Kyle Bumsted from Allendale and close the show with comments from Arlan Suderman at StoneX and Naomi Blohm with Total Farm Marketing in Segment Four. In between, during segment three of the show, we talk with Farm Credit Mid-America Livestock Product Specialist Austin Robinson. He joins the show to share perspective on managing risk, changes to Livestock Risk Protection and more.
Corn and soybeans are trying to rally just a bit after early pressure as the wheat market bounces off support levels. Meantime, hogs are higher and cattle are mixed as we near the end of the week. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss in our Market Talk Midday Commentary.
The June 25 edition of Commodity Week featured analysis from Arlan Suderman of StoneX, Curt Kimmel of AgMarket .net, and Greg Johnson of Total Grain Marketing. The panel evaluated the impending June 30 USDA acreage and quarterly grain stocks reports, noting that these figures, alongside developing weather patterns, will establish the primary direction for the markets. Expectations for corn acreage generally reflect a slight decrease from March intentions, while soybean acreage is anticipated to be marginally higher.Weather remains a dominant factor as the corn crop approaches its critical July pollination window. Elevated temperatures will accelerate growing degree days, but sustained heat combined with high overnight temperatures could negatively impact final yields. The panel also highlighted specific agronomic risks moving into the latter half of the summer. These include the eastward drift of smoke from western wildfires and the potential for southern mold spores to increase disease pressure, making fungicide application decisions crucial for producers this season (CropProtectionNetwork.org).Significant uncertainty persists regarding international trade commitments on the demand side. The market is closely monitoring China's purchasing pace to determine if the nation will meet its stated targets by the end of the calendar year. Additionally, potential agricultural shipments to Iran, facilitated by the use of frozen assets, represent another unresolved variable that could substantially tighten the overall balance sheet. Until these international demand factors and late-season weather impacts are clarified, producers are exhibiting notable reluctance to make new crop sales at current price levels.Panelists - Greg Johnson, Total Grain Marketing - Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net - Arlan Suderman, StoneX ★ Support this podcast ★
Soybeans are finding strength at midday Thursday while corn, wheat and livestock trade is mixed. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss the trade action in commodities, more tensions in the Strait of Hormuz impacting crude oil and a look at Thursday's PCE inflation data.
Seasonal pressure is keeping grains looking for a bottom. Weather is also keeping pressure on markets as the forecast looks to warm up as we near pollination season. Cattle futures are finding support from higher boxed beef and continued fundamental support. Arlan Suderman with Stone X Financial recaps today's trade.
Wednesday was another mixed day overall in the grain and livestock trade as we saw wheat and cattle bounce a bit while corn, soybeans and hogs were sideways to lower. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss the midweek trade action, outside market moves and a look ahead to next week's USDA data dump.
It is a mixed market day across grains and livestock on Tuesday, with the wheat complex finding more pressure near midday. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss in our Market Talk Midday Commentary.
Cattle futures have found some early week support to the upside while it is mixed to lower in grains and oilseeds. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist with StoneX, joins us to take a look at the markets and news headlines coming out of the holiday weekend.
USDA confirmed Chinese purchases of soybeans on Thursday morning, yet we are seeing a selloff across many commodities into the three-day weekend. Arlan Suderman with StoneX joins us to discuss in our Market Talk Midday Commentary for Thursday, June 18th, 2026.
Arlan Suderman of Stone X is our guest. We kick things off with talk that China may buy more soybeans and what that country's commitments are and how skeptical we may be. Then we dig into the Iran peace deal and what we know and don't know. Finally, we talk about the new Federal Reserve chair and why Kevin Warsh may fade into the background and what that means for markets.
Grain and livestock markets show mixed action on Wednesday as we near the end of a holiday shortened week. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss in our Midday Commentary.
Some volatility has returned to the grains and oilseeds on Tuesday while cattle show another strong day to the upside through midday. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss in our Midday Commentary.
Grains and livestock trade are fairly mixed as most of the attention is in the energy sector and financials after reports of a U.S. and Iran peace agreement. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss in our Midday Commentary.
We saw a quieter day in the grain trade on Friday as we had mixed action through midday while there was some pressure in cattle futures and more inflation data to absorb to close out the week. We discuss those things with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, in our Market Talk Midday Commentary.
We saw the grain markets mixed to lower on Thursday as the June WASDE report came and went with minimal changes. Cattle futures saw a good day to the upside as the markets continue to digest New World Screwworm in the United States. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing joins us for analysis and perspective on today's show. Find more at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Meanwhile, it's been a week filled with head-scratching price action and volatility in the cattle market. According to Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek, the market has become increasingly difficult to read on a day-to-day basis. He joins Susan Littlefield for a new episode of Cattle Chatter in Segment Two. PLUS, we have analysis of the WASDE to open the show from Arlan Suderman at StoneX.
Minimal changes to the overall balance sheets according to USDA's June WASDE Report out on Thursday. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to recap the numbers and discuss what he saw on the report.
Susan Littlefield sits in on today's show and has conversations with Tyler Schau from AgMarket.net, Kyle Bumsted from Allendale and Arlan Suderman from StoneX.
Susan Littlefield sits in for one more day for Jesse as she has conversations with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics, Darin Fessler from Lakefront Futures and Arlan Suderman from StoneX today.
The President has threatened to escalate attacks on Iran if a peace deal isn't reached soon, which boosted crude oil and helped to bounce commodity trade today. Tomorrow will bring an updated WASDE report with production estimates, and traders are not anticipating any large changes. Cattle were slightly higher with little cash trade for the week and stronger boxed beef. Arlan Suderman with Stone X Financial recaps today's trade.
Susan Littlefield sits in for Jesse Allen on Friday's show and has conversations with Arlan Suderman at StoneX, Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics and Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek to close out the week.
Arlan Suderman, the chief commodities economist for StoneX, said the markets have been anticipating this would happen at some point. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We are bringing you an AgCast Extra, today, to let you know about a confirmation by USDA, that the New World Screwworm has been detected in Texas just north of the Mexico boarder. We will first have a conversation with our Beef Division Director, Chris Prevatt. Next will will hear from USDA Ag Secretary, Brooke Rollins and finally, we'll hear about the potential economic impact from Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist for StoneX.Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
Pressure from favorable weather and rains in the forecast continues to allow funds to liquidate corn and soybean contracts. Wheat futures fell once again under pressure from cheaper global competition. New World screwworm has the cattle market on edge as the cases are being found closer to the Mexico and US border. Arlan Suderman with Stone X Financial recaps today's trade.
Markets are seeing selling pressure at midweek as money flow trends against grain and livestock markets. Arlan Suderman with StoneX joins us to discuss in our Midday Commentary.
Markets are seeing pressure and negative money flow across grains and livestock on Tuesday. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss the market action at midday.
We see a mixed start to the month of June in the markets with crude oil, soybean oil and cattle finding early week support. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss in our Midday Commentary for Monday, June 1st, 2026.
We saw broad based selling pressure in the markets to end the week and the month of May. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joined us to share perspective in our Midday Commentary on Friday.
The May 28, 2026 edition of Commodity Week centers on the volatility and risk management challenges currently facing the agricultural sector. Analysts Naomi Blohm and Arlan Suderman emphasize that geopolitical tensions, specifically the conflict involving Iran and the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, are creating significant headline risk that could drastically impact crude oil and fertilizer prices for the 2027 crop year. Domestically and globally, unpredictable weather patterns—including hot and dry forecasts in the United States and potential production struggles in Brazil and India—are adding uncertainty to crop yields and input costs. With December corn and November soybeans testing key technical support and resistance levels, the panelists urge farmers to establish written marketing plans to mitigate emotional decision-making. Furthermore, shifting global trade dynamics, such as Brazil overtaking Argentina in soybean meal exports and ongoing USMCA negotiations with Canada and Mexico, underscore the critical need for producers to execute objective sales strategies during seasonal price highs.Panelists - Naomi Blohm, TotalFarmMarketing.com - Arlan Suderman, StoneX.com ★ Support this podcast ★
As the war in Iran continues, traders hold onto optimism that a peace deal could be reached soon, driving crude oil and commodities lower. Wheat conditions continue to worsen each week, but futures move lower with trade looking forward to new crops and global supplies. New crop soybeans closed higher with continued demand from domestic crush and biofuels. Arlan Suderman with Stone X Financial recaps today's trade.
Arlan Suderman is the Chief Commodities Economist for StoneX Group and he helps us wrap up the week's market action and share risk management options. Derrell Peel holds the Charles Breedlove Professorship of Agribusiness in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Oklahoma State University. He helps analyze the Cattle on Feed Report released today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wheat futures set back today as US end market users head to Europe for cheaper wheat buying. Corn and soybean traders are watching the meeting between the US and China closely for any news of a trade deal done this week. Cattle rally with a turn back towards strong fundamentals and higher cash trade. Arlan Suderman with Stone X Financial recaps today's trade.