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Rains across the country and cooler weather in the extended forecast weighed on soybeans today, as concerns going into the growing season remain limited. Wheat futures bounced with the rains effecting winter wheat harvest and beginning to suggest quality issues for the soft red crop. Cattle futures fell as more cases of screwworm surface. Mike Castle with Stone X Financial recaps today's trade.
Corn and soybean markets have taken a sharp turn lower as fund selling, broken technical support, strong early crop conditions, and seasonal pressure weigh on prices. In this Weekly Market Outlook, Shay Foulk and Daniel Elsner discuss whether the May highs are behind us, what is driving the selloff, how corn and soybean acres could shape the next USDA reports, and why farmers need to stay one step ahead with their marketing plans.They also cover accumulator contracts, 2026 and 2027 opportunities, soybean crush margins, wheat pricing, and how producers should think about making sales after a major market drop.
We saw grain futures pressured by favorable weather and Northern Plains rains, while crude surged on geopolitical concerns and cattle rebounded despite weaker feeder indexes.
As June begins, corn and soybean markets are shifting from geopolitics and outside-market headlines back toward weather, planting progress, basis, and supply expectations. In this episode of The Ag View Pitch, Chris Barron visits with Jeff Fichtelman to break down what farmers should be watching during the June 1–5 marketing week.They discuss old crop corn basis, how much grain may still be in farmer hands, why strong basis opportunities do not always line up with flat price, and how farmers can think through basis-only contracts. Jeff also explains why managed money fund positions matter, how fund selling can pressure nearby futures, and why the market may be vulnerable if speculators continue liquidating long corn and soybean positions.The conversation also covers wet conditions and replant concerns in parts of the Eastern Corn Belt, late planting risk, USDA yield expectations, new crop corn and soybean sales, harvest delivery bushels, cost of carry, and why emotion often gets in the way of good grain marketing decisions.For farmers looking at 2026 crop sales, old crop movement, harvest basis, or whether to price more corn and soybeans before summer weather takes over, this episode gives a practical look at the decisions that matter right now.Topics covered: corn prices, soybean prices, grain marketing, old crop basis, new crop sales, fund selling, managed money, Eastern Corn Belt planting delays, harvest bushels, cost of carry, crop insurance planting window, and June market outlook.
Winter Wheat Losses, Children's Groundwater Festival, Grain Markets, Weather, Theileria in Cattle, Preview of the Sandhills Ranch Expo
We saw soybeans resist pressure on Argentine strike headlines while wheat and corn weakened ahead of harvest, with crude oil collapse and China uncertainty dominating trade.
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This week on The Ag View Pitch, Chris talks with Brian Splitt of AgMarket.Net about the key grain market factors producers should be watching for the week of May 18–22. They cover planting progress, the market reaction after the China trade summit, fund selling, USDA corn and soybean balance sheets, soybean crush margins, crude oil and fertilizer pressure, and the major technical price levels now in play for corn, soybeans, and wheat. Brian also explains why old crop bushels, new crop pricing, target orders, and downside protection may need extra attention as markets sit near important support levels heading into the second half of May.
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FFA Test Plots, Auctioneers Competition, Wildfire Recovery Update, Grain Markets, Weather, Corn Diseases
As farmers continue with spring planting work, there’s some strength showing in recent grain markets. Ed Usset, an agricultural economist with the University of Minnesota, talked about the markets. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Update From The Field, Soil Health, Grain Markets, Weather, Dicamba Products Approved For Soybean in 2026
Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss the abundance of headlines that shaped grain and cattle markets this week on the Agweek Market Wrap.
Field Update, Sorghum, Grain Markets, Weather, New Grazing Opportunities Following Wildfires
Shay Foulk talks with Daniel Elsner of Cargill about this week's grain market outlook for April 6th - 10th, including quiet corn and soybean trade, headline fatigue around the Iran conflict, large corn stocks, early planting activity, and a wet and cold forecast that could slow planting progress. They also discuss farmer selling opportunities, basis trends, old crop supply, new crop expectations, and what to watch in the corn and soybean markets as planting season gets underway.
Nitrogen Management, Big Honors For Small Town FFA Students, Grain Markets, Weather, Early Season Irrigation
Grains mixed ahead of acreage report, corn pressured by outdated intentions, soybeans supported by crude oil rally, wheat spreads shift, livestock firm but off highs.
USDA Secretary of Ag Survey's Wildfire Damage, Wildfire Rangeland Recovery, Grain Markets, Weather, 2026 Nebraska State FFA Convention.
Geopolitical drama and policy uncertainty are once again driving volatility across commodity markets, leaving farmers to interpret fast-moving signals that don’t always tell the full story. To unpack how to navigate war-influenced markets Shaun Haney speaks with Arlan Suderman of StoneX to discuss how global conflict, biofuel policy, and trade dynamics are shaping grain and... Read More
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Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management and Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network discuss the implications of the Iran war on markets on the Agweek Market Wrap.
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Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss upcoming trade talks, Iran war, Brazil soybean issues and more on the Agweek Market Wrap for Friday, March 13, 2026.
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The United States Department of Agriculture's March WASDE report offered little new information to drive grain markets, leaving traders focused more on outside influences such as energy markets and geopolitics. USDA estimates for major crops were largely unchanged from the previous month, resulting in muted market reactions. For wheat, the USDA maintained its U.S. production,... Read More
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Grow Your Own Fuel with The E-98 John Deer Prototype, Update on E-15, Grain Markets, Weather, Soybean Export Update, New Uses for Sorghum
Welcome to RealAg on the Weekend with your host Shaun Haney! For this week's edition of the show, Haney is joined by: Scott Hepworth of Grain Growers of Canada on a noticeable shift in Ottawa toward unleashing the economy; Justine Hendricks of FCC on Let’s Grow Canada and getting people excited about ag; Neil Townsend... Read More
In this episode of The Derivative, host Jeff Malec talks with South African grain spread trader Bruce Sinclair (Brent Trading) about how he went from a farming background to running a spread-focused commodities program trading Chicago grains from a remote game farm in South Africa. Bruce explains, in plain language, how carry and calendar spreads work, why he believes spreads offer a more manageable risk profile than outright futures, and how he enforces a hard 10% annual drawdown limit for investors. They dig into the realities of global grain markets with Brazil, Argentina, China, and geopolitics in the mix, why commodities aren't the clean inflation hedge many think they are, and how climate and structural changes are reshaping seasonality. Bruce also shares stories from his off-grid life breeding rhinos and rare game, navigating South African politics and crime, and why he thinks 2026 could bring much more volatility to grain markets than 2025… SEND IT!Chapters:00:00-00:01:01= Intro01:02-12:34= From South African Farms to Grain Spreads: How Bruce Built His Ag Trading Edge12:35-24:22 = Carry Trades, Calendar Spreads, and Risk Rules: Inside Bruce's Grain Strategy24:23-33:15= Commodities, Inflation Myths, and the Soybean–Oil–Meal Puzzle33:16-46:03= Politics, Perception, and Life Off-Grid: Running a Trading Firm from Rural South Africa46:04-54:53= Weather, Brazil, and the Limits of Data: Why Bruce Still Trusts SpreadsFollow along with Bruce on LinkedIn and be sure to check out Brent Trading's website: brent.za.net!Don't forget to subscribe toThe Derivative, follow us on Twitter at@rcmAlts and our host Jeff at@AttainCap2, orLinkedIn , andFacebook, andsign-up for our blog digest.Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal, business, or tax advice. All opinions expressed by podcast participants are solely their own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of RCM Alternatives, their affiliates, or companies featured. Due to industry regulations, participants on this podcast are instructed not to make specific trade recommendations, nor reference past or potential profits. And listeners are reminded that managed futures, commodity trading, and other alternative investments are complex and carry a risk of substantial losses. As such, they are not suitable for all investors. For more information, visitwww.rcmalternatives.com/disclaimer
Soybeans lead on biodiesel policy rumors and possible China demand, corn corrects on farmer selling, wheat eases, cattle lag cash strength, hogs rally, energy slips.
Nebraska Extensions PEST Academy, Farm Data, Grain Markets, Weather, Green Feed For Cattle
Grain markets mostly higher with wheat leading. Soybeans supported by oil values. Corn aided by Chinese demand. Livestock mixed. Energy, metals, and dollar show moderate movements.
Global grain supplies are heavy, cereal margins are thin, and optimism heading into spring may be running ahead of the fundamentals. In this markets discussion with RealAgriculture, Derek Squair of Exceed Grain Marketing unpacks the current market tone across cereals, oilseeds, and pulses, pointing to a world awash in wheat and corn while canola and... Read More
2026 planting season, Nebraska LEAD Program, Grain Markets, Weather, New CLAAS Facility in Omaha
This week on the Hemp Podcast, we have a long conversation about hemp-derived intoxicating cannabinoids with Chris Fontes, president of the U.S. Hemp Authority and founder of Trojan Horse Cannabis and High Spirits Beverages. Trojan Horse Cannabis was the first company to bring so-called intoxicating hemp derivatives to market, changing the hemp space forever. For decades, hemp advocates said hemp was different from marijuana because hemp couldn't get you high. But the 2018 Farm Bill created the perfect conditions for the birth of a whole new chapter in the story of hemp. Fontes said when he read the hemp language in the 2018 Farm Bill, "My first thought was: We have uncontrolled THC. There is now a version of THC that is not controlled. Something could be done with this." THC is the chemical compound produced in the cannabis flower known for its psychoactive properties. Applying basic principles of math, Fontes realized that this legal THC "can be put into a product at a 10 milligram standard dose and could be shipped through the mail to anyone in the country at the time as there was no state by state blocking and interstate transport was explicitly protected," he said. Thus, the intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoid market was born. And that's where this conversation gets interesting. This isn't your typical fiber and grain hemp discussion. But if you want to understand why lawmakers are reacting, why definitions are shifting, and why the word hemp feels contested right now — you have to understand where this market came from. That's what we have in store for you in this episode. Enjoy. Learn More High Spirits Beverages drinkhighspirits.com U.S. Hemp Authority ushempauthority.org USDA Hemp Overview usda.gov/farming-and-ranching/plants-and-crops/plant-breeding/hemp HEMP Act of 2025 (Bill Text) congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2112/text Hemp Planting Predictability Act (Bill Text) congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7024/text CRS Report: The 2018 Farm Bill's Hemp Definition and Legal Framework congress.gov/crs-product/R48637 News Nuggets Italy's Industrial Hemp Seed Lines Surpass EU Germination Standards hemptoday.net/leading-italian-hemp-varieties-post-2025-germination-bounceback-after-years-of-doubts/ Hemp and Marijuana Are the Same Species — So Why the Different Laws? lpm.org/news/2026-02-03/hemp-and-marijuana-are-the-same-species-so-why-all-the-different-laws Federal Hemp Definition Shift Could Impact Fiber and Grain Markets rfdtv.com/hemp-definition-shift-threatens-fiber-and-grain-expansion Washington Still Hasn't Decided What CBD Is hemptoday.net/washington-still-hasnt-decided-what-cbd-is-as-markets-linger-in-legal-uncertainty/ Thanks to our Sponsors IND Hemp indhemp.com Americhanvre Cast Hemp americhanvre.com
Farmers could be forgiven if it felt like Groundhog Day as market experts unpacked the state of 2026 global grain markets at the SouthWest Agricultural Conference. Ben Buckner, chief grains analyst with AgResource Company, notes that market conditions really haven't changed since his last visit to the conference a year ago. In this market report,... Read More
It’s not often Chicago Bears fans and grain market bears get to celebrate the same week — but here we are. As Ted Seifried of Zaner Ag Hedge puts it, “Bears are on a roll in lots of different facets,” following Monday's USDA report packed with downside surprises for corn, soybeans, and wheat. Seifried joined... Read More
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Year end trade is quiet with low volume as grains fade post Santa Claus Rally while Argentina dryness looms and livestock mixed into contract expiration.
Jim Tarman, Illinois Corn Growers AssociationMark Wilson, U.S. Grains and BioProducts CouncilCollin Watters, Illinois Corn Growers AssociationFrom the Land Grant University in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois this is a special edition of the Closing Market Report. Presentations from the 2025 Farm Assets Conference; Trade, Transportation and Global Markets. ★ Support this podcast ★
As 2025 winds down, host Andrew Wilkinson is joined by Dan Basse, President of AgResource, to break down a turbulent year in grain markets and what it meant for U.S. farmers. From China's soybean demand to global oversupply and tight farm margins, they explore whether relief is coming or if 2026 brings more of the same.
Grains sold off hard led by wheat and soybeans as China uncertainty grew, corn held best, energy weakness pressured oils, livestock mixed, volatility remains elevated.
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USDA Reports and Grain Market Movement Beginning Farmer and Rancher Conferences Weekend Fire Weather 00:01:05 – USDA Reports and Grain Market Movement: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, begins today's show discussing an up futures market and what changes the USDA made in their recent small grains and stocks reports. Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Beginning Farmer and Rancher Conferences: Keeping the show moving is K-State Extension farm economist Robin Reid and Director of the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition at K-State Ashlee Westerhold as they preview the new Beginning Farmer/Rancher Conferences. AgManager.info/beginningfarmer 00:23:05 – Weekend Fire Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond wraps today's show as he explains why we have been having lots of dew in the morning and what weather change he is expecting. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
S2E8 Welcome back to The Elevator's Cut! In this episode, your hosts Roger Gattis and Jason Wheeler are joined by special guest Scott Hansen, a grain business legend with decades of experience. In this candid discussion, we dive into the frustrations many farmers are facing this harvest season, particularly with the historically low soybean basis. Scott shares a fascinating story about a conversation he had at church with some farmers who were concerned the market was "trying to steal their soybeans." We tackle common misconceptions about grain markets, explain why basis is a market signal (not a conspiracy), and reveal what really happens when an elevator's bids drop to "no bid."
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