Podcasts about Heinberg

The Dairy Business Association promoted Chad Zuleger to executive director. Having nearly seven years of experience at DBA, Zuleger is dedicated to advocating for the state’s dairy community. As executive director, Zuleger will continue to lead DBA’s efforts in the state capitol. He also tells Stephanie Hoff that he will also direct DBA’s government affairs strategy, guiding public policy and messaging and fostering member involvement in grassroots campaigns. He will oversee the organization’s political action committee. Nothing to complain about with today's weather forecast. Stu Muck says for the 30th of September, these temperatures are well above normal for Wisconsin. While some are worried about the lack of rain, Stu says that may change coming up next week.This is the last week for people to get their auction items, or planned auctions connected with the Steffes Group. Ashley Huhn tells Pam Jahnke that they're wrapping up their quarterly catalog that will be distributed to more than 80 recipients this fall. Paid for by the Steffes Group.20,000 grilled cheese sandwiches is just one feature that anyone can enjoy at World Dairy Expo. Stephanie Hoff talks to Grace Mansell, a member of the Badger Dairy Club which oversees production of those grilled cheese. She says it's a juggling act to get ingredients, volunteers, and students all pulling in the same direction to deliver the hot, tasty treats.The harvest has control of the market these days. That's the word from John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend. He tells Pam Jahnke that today the USDA Grain Stock Report could bring some interesting numbers to the harvest dynamic. Heinberg also notes that corn demand remains exceptionally strong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the end of the month, end of the fiscal quarter and Tuesday's Quarterly Grain Stocks and Small Grains Summary reports from USDA, we had a fairly quiet and calm market trade to start the week. Grains chopped in a narrow range while livestock were mixed to lower. John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss on today's show. Learn more online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. As we flip the calendar to October, it appears we are going to have another week or so of wide open harvest weather across much of the Midwest. What impacts could we see from Tropical Storm Imelda in the Southeastern U.S. along with a potential pattern shift in mid-October? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us for our Weekly Weather Update to discuss U.S. weather and offer some updates on weather in South America. Learn more online at https://www.ag-wx.com. We also start the show today with market reaction from Monday's trade and have a conversation with Tyler Schau from AgMarket.net in Segment One.

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Wisconsin is very wet after large amounts of rain over the weekend, but this weekend could help dry it out. Ag meteorologist Stu Muck has the details. Harvest is underway for most, and this creates new dangers on the road. Lt. Bill Berger with the Wisconsin State Patrol motor carrier investigative unit, shares some tips for farmers when it comes to DOT standards and civilians for driving around the large machinery. Pam Jahnke has a chat with Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group to give insight on what's selling at auctions. Wisconsin is full of Dairy royalty which includes the National Guernsey Queen, Josie Bailey. Kiley Allan talks with her to learn more about how she fell in love with this breed. Market advisor John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing joins the show and says that the beef market is still holding strong, but New World Screwworm is now within 70 miles of the US borders. Argentina is also strengthening their soybean industry by implementing an Export Tax Cut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's modern farming operation may not be able to do everything on their own. Machinery expense, labor availability and skill set may be some of the motivation for farms to hire a specialist. Ben Jarboe finds out about how the Wisconsin custom operators are doing heading into the harvest. Jeremy Heim a board member for the Wisconsin Custom Operators, discusses the trends he's seeing this year.Not much rain on the way for anyone in Wisconsin, but the heat continues. Stu Muck says a little fog this morning should burn off to a beautiful day.A new proposal in the state legislature is aimed at the future of Wisconsin farming. The bill would require the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to launch a farmland link program through its Farm Center. The idea is to connect landowners and retiring farmers with beginning farmers looking for agricultural ground. The bill’s author Representative Clint Moses tells Stephanie Hoff that the idea came from a statewide need to both find farmland and keep that land in agriculture. Moses is vice chair on the Assembly Agriculture Committee.Crop conditions continue to look good. Pam Jahnke recaps the latest field updates including the fact that over 22% of the corn silage has already been harvested.Tuesday and Wednesday are the last hearing opportunities for farms that could be impacted by proposed fee increases on livestock yards, dealers and truckers. The President of the Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association, Tressa Lacy, has a small herd of Red Angus cattle with her husband in Rio, Wisconsin. Recently, she participated in a public hearing held by DATCP about the proposed. She says if these fees go into place it might force some livestock sales to go out of state! She says that's just not feasible for a lot of the smaller operations that depend on that local service.This crop just seems to keep getting bigger. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend says Friday's World Ag Supply/Demand report didn't have a lot of big surprises for the traders. It did shave some yield off both corn and soybeans. Heinberg's advising growers to activate some tools that will allow them to maintain ownership on their crop after they've marketed "extra bushels" to cash flow the farm through the fall. He says he believes there could be some opportunity once we get into calendar year 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson in today's midday market podcast.

Feeder and live cattle futures found solid support to start the week on Monday while the grains and oilseeds were mixed to lower to start the week. We discuss reaction to Friday's WASDE report, cattle volatility and more with John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing. More online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. As U.S. harvest ramps up over the next few weeks, we continue to have building drought concerns in parts of the eastern Corn Belt and mid-south that are affecting Mississippi River levels and more. What does this finish to the growing season mean as harvest nears? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss that and more in our Weekly Weather Update. Learn more at https://www.ag-wx.com. Brett Leahr, AgriGold agronomist based in Illinois, joins us for a late season update from central Illinois and how things are shaping up heading into the heart of harvest season. He also discusses the importance of considering genetic diversity when placing your seed order for 2026. Learn more online as well at https://www.agrigold.com.

John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson in today's midday market podcast.

Warmer temperatures are coming to Wisconsin, and they may bring rain with them. Ag meteorologist Stu Muck gives the details. Kiley Allan has a conversation with Heather Quackenboss on the safety measures that you should be sure to take while canning your produce. She says that this process what started by Napoleon. Pam Jahnke talks with Equity Livestock’s president and CEO Curt Larson on what the proposed fee increases from DATCP may look like. He says some increases may surpass 1,000%. Chad Garteski, a recreational landowner and broker, gives a look at how much you may need to spend to buy good Wisconsin hunting ground. Market Advisor John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins the show to give some valuable insight on what the grain markets are doing. He says with the next USDA crop report coming out on Friday, that the recent dry weather may bring down those yield estimates. Heinberg also shares some insight on the options farmers have for their crop this fall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soybeans, KC wheat and spring wheat led the grain complex to a strong finish on Monday. Did frost concerns and a dry/hot forecast ahead play a role? Also, mixed action in livestock to start the week and what about a dairy market that has seen volatility recently? John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss on today's show. More online by visiting https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. We saw frost over the weekend in many parts of the Upper Midwest and Northern Plains. Did that lead to some late season damage to corn and soybean crops? Also, could we see a big warmup on the way heading into harvest season? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss in our Weekly Weather Update. More at https://www.ag-wx.com.

Ag Meteorologist Stu Muck joins the show and says that we can expect to still see cooler temperatures and some showers this week. Stephanie Hoff talks with Julie Schoeneberg, a farmer at the Creek Bed Farmacy in Poynette, about how their peaches are handling the northern weather. Kiley Allan has a chat with Edwin "Skip" Blake, the owner of Shamrock Cow Care, to give us some key considerations when thinking about hoof care for your cattle. John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing joins the show and says that dairy is seeing losses due to a high supply of milk being produced. He also says China has still not bought any U.S. soybeans and that the end of year weather could be worrisome for crop growers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canadian dairy farmers may be doing the same thing - milking cows - as U.S. farmers, but they're maneuvering through a completely different marketing system. Pam Jahnke finds out more about the quota system in Canada from Ben Cuthbert of Silver Maple Holsteins on Vancouver Island, BC. Cuthbert is currently facing a record drought impacting available feed, and in turn feed costs. While costs may go up, because of his quota, Cuthbert cannot increase production to offset those expenses. While Canada may be parched, Wisconsin has ample soil moisture and surprising comfortable and cool temperatures. Stu Muck says that some of the early readings this morning in the north have temps as low as 43 degrees when they wake up. It's probably one of the most important tools farms have to keep the harvest rolling, but it's also probably one of the most overlooked tools. Tires. Almost every machine you rely on has them, but chances are you haven't checked their conditions or settings for a while. Ben Jarboe brushes up on what to do preharvest with Niles Davis, the owner of Nihles farm tire out of Platteville. He stresses checking wear, and addressing tire pressures before you start putting loads on the frame.Another preharvest idea farmers should consider is inviting local emergency responders and firefighters to your operation. Ryan Ripp is a farmer and chief of the Dane Fire Department. He says farms need to remember that few responders have farm experience, and may not recognize the equipment you're using. That could be life threatening if they respond to your call but don't know how to help. Cattle are the topic of conversation today with John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend. He tells Pam Jahnke that the cattle market dipped momentarily when it learned that a woman in Maryland was a victim of the New World Screw Worm. Apparently she became infected while visiting Central America. It re-energized the anxiety over that pest possibly making it into the U.S. Heinberg says the latest numbers bear out that the cattle herd in Texas is shrinking. He also notes that more cattle are moving north into states like Iowa where the weather and feed sources may be more favorable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A case of new world screwworm was confirmed over the weekend in a human, who recently traveled to Central America from the U.S. and back home to the east coast. That gave us plenty of volatility in the cattle markets on Monday and we ended up mostly near unchanged. Meantime, grains and oilseeds were mixed to firm on the day with some profit taking in soybeans and soybean oil. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss in our market analysis for Monday. More at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Some chilly overnight temperatures and daytime highs in the 70s for much of the Midwest to close August.......that's not something you typically see for this time of year. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss that, precipitation outlooks and more in our Weekly Weather Update as we head towards Labor Day. More at https://www.ag-wx.com. Also, LG Seeds has new product offerings available for the 2026 growing season that can help you stand out with a strong potential yield gain and more. Dustin Bowling, LG Seeds brand product manager, talks about the new offerings, the importance of a diverse product lineup and the intense selection process each hybrid goes through. Learn more online by visiting https://www.lgseeds.com.

It's that time of year! Manure pits are being emptied and farm fields are fragrant. Although most think of the DNR as the wildlife enforcers, they're also responsible for monitoring manure management. Jason Knutson, the Watershed Management Director with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources talks to Ben Jarboe. He says they focus on making sure farms stay within their permits and abide by the state's laws. They also want to make sure operators are safe, and that they're doing everything they can to protect the state's water sources.Foggy morning in Wisconsin, but improving temperatures for outdoor workers. That's the forecast from Stu Muck. 26% of the states potato crop has already been harvested, but there's plenty more to come! Kiley Allen gets the lowdown from Tamas Houlihan, executive director of the WI Potato and Vegetable Growers Association. He says potato growers are taking their time after the recent spike in temperatures. Houlihan says ideally potatoes are harvested between 45-70 degrees. That means early morning or late night harvests when it's hot. It's day number two of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour. Andy Peterson finds out that South Dakota experienced some "greensnap" in their corn, and that soybean will need time and moisture to finish in the east. Keep an eye on cattle. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing tells Pam Jahnke that carcass prices have escalated yet again. Marketers are also working on a strategy after huge tariffs were levied against Brazilian beef! That one move alone has rocked some of the largest fast food giants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cattle market volatility continues to be off the charts as we saw another day to the upside in feeder and live cattle futures, with strength in midday boxed beef as well on Monday. We take a look at some of the continued volatility and examine a quiet start to the week for grains with John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing. More online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Also, we run through more severe weather and rainfall for the Upper Midwest over the weekend and get a look at this week's forecast ahead with Eric Snodgrass from Nutrien Ag Solutions. More online at https://www.ag-wx.com.

Kendall and Greg Peterson of the Peterson Farm Bros rose to fame in 2012 with their viral parody video “I’m Farming and I Grow It,” a twist on LMFAO’s hit song. Since then, they’ve continued using social media to bridge the gap between farmers and consumers through music videos and educational content. Stephanie Hoff caught up with the brothers at Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, where they shared how their advocacy not only promotes agriculture in a positive light but also supports their central Kansas farm and growing families through speaking appearances and public engagement. Heavy rain is back in Wisconsin this morning. Stu Muck spells out what's happening this morning, and what we can expect later today. It's time for score boarding! It's not a sport, but a field by field evaluation of the crop you've got out there. Steve Bailie, branch manager for the Monroe location of Helena Agri joins Pam Jahnke to point out some of the spots to watch in your fields. Bailie says the notes you make now will pay dividends when it comes time to start purchasing inputs for 2026. Paid for by Helena Agri. Despite the heavy rain in southern Wisconsin, the latest crop progress report shows some deficits in places like central Wisconsin, and far northern Wisconsin along Lake Superior. Pam Jahnke recaps the last crop progress highlights. All eyes were on China Monday in the marketplace with a comment from President Trump suggesting that China would be buying massive amounts of soybeans. Then, the tariff situation got extended until November and China decided to take its business elsewhere. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend joins Pam Jahnke to explain the turn of events. The market is also preparing for the next World Ag Supply Demand Estimates out today. Heinberg says while soybeans may be bearish - the bulls are on in corn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An overnight social media post from President Trump sparked buying in soybean futures to start the week as he indicated "he hopes China will quickly quadruple its soybean orders" from the U.S. due to short supplies in China. Then, President Trump signed an executive order shortly after lunch on Monday that extends the tariff pause between the U.S. and China for another 90 days. What does this all mean for the markets? John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss. Find more online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. We saw a fair amount of severe weather and heavy rain over the weekend causing flooding in some areas. How is that impacting late season crop development AND could we see some heat/dryness concerns for some parts of the U.S. this week or not? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us for our Weekly Weather Update. Learn more at https://www.ag-wx.com.

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Monday kicked off a new week with a mixed trading day in grains and oilseeds as soybeans were higher while corn and wheat struggled. Cattle futures found more buying support as well to start the week. John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing joins us for perspective on the early week market action across the trade on Monday as well as his thoughts on whether or not China will step in to buy U.S. soybeans anytime soon. Find more online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. As we move into a new month, the overall weather outlook doesn't seem to be too threatening for the Midwest. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss the overall pattern, wildfire smoke, activity in the tropics and much more. Details online at https://www.ag-wx.com. We close the show in Segment Four as Susan Littlefield is joined by Kyle Bumsted from Allendale for a look at the cattle markets and more after Monday's close.

John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson in today's midday market podcast.

The grain trade was mostly lower to start the week as good weather continues to outweigh most other factors in the market. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins us for perspective on the grain and livestock trade to start off the week on Monday. More at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Plus, forecasters are calling for a moderate risk of severe weather across parts of the South Dakota and Minnesota on Monday, even after a weekend of severe weather across parts of the Upper Midwest and Northern Plains. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to break it all down and look at the weather pattern as we head into August. More forecast info can be found at https://www.ag-wx.com. And in Segment Four, we get more market perspective from Susan Littlefield as she talks with Darin Fessler of Lakefront Futures after the close of trade on Monday.

Farms are diligently working on harvesting the hay and forages they'll need for the winter, but there have been some challenges. Kiley Allan chats with Mark Renz, professor and extension specialist with UW-Madison. He says that weed management is critical to maintaining a good stand. He also notes that he's receiving more reports of herbicide carryover from previous crops that have to be dealt with. He says a healthy stand of alfalfa is one of the best weed management tools a farm can have. Hot, sticky weather accompanied by dangerous temps are sweeping into Wisconsin. Stu Muck also details the threat of flooding for some areas in far northwest Wisconsin. Farmers can expect some continuity and a few key benefits when it comes to their federal income taxes this year. Extension Farm Management Specialist Kelly Wilfert says these include the return of the qualified business income deduction and the reinstatement of full expensing, aka bonus depreciation. Stephanie Hoff reveals some of the details with her. Vacancies continue to be a problem for schools searching for agriculture educators. Cheryl Zimmerman, executive director of the Wisconsin FFA Association says Wisconsin is not alone in these searches. We're at a critical junction for crop development and the market's aware of the weather. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend joins Pam Jahnke to discuss the outlook. Heinberg says the grain trade is tuned into the weather, but also the international marketing that's happening right now. Farmers are trying to clear out old crop supplies and that means volumes are up. On the other side of the coin, volumes remain down on cattle supplies. Heinberg says despite escalating prices, consumers are staying committed to beef.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For all the talk of a heat dome across the U.S. the markets seemed to lean more in favor of good rains over the weekend and some moderation in the forecasted heat. Soybeans led the grains lower to start the week while cattle futures had a solid day higher. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss the trade action. More at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. There's a lot of talk about the heat dome building into the central and southern U.S. and whether or not it will have a big impact on crop development? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss the heat, rain chances, the tropics and overall outlook for this week and into August. Learn more at https://www.ag-wx.com.

Geomagnetic storms have been occurring with more frequency this year, and it could be causing problems for production agriculture in unlikely areas. Ben Jarboe discusses it with Shawn Dahl, the service coordinator at the space weather prediction center. He says some of the effects these storms have on agriculture here in the US causes damage passersby may not see. For example, Dahl says that one storm last May caused a 500 million dollar loss in the corn industry alone. His goal now is to be able to predict these storms and have weather broadcasters spread the news to mitigate the losses they cause.Stu Muck says today won't be too bad with temps in the upper 80's. He cautions to get things done outside today because tomorrow everything changes.The Bureau of Land Management within The Department of the Interior is hosting its Online Corral auction featuring wild horses and donkeys. The online sale is July 14-21. One of the pick-up and adoption events is on Sept. 12-13 at the Ozaukee County Fairgrounds in Cedarburg. Jason Lutterman from the National Wild Horse and Burro Program tells Stephanie Hoff about this opportunity to provide a good home for a wild horse or donkey. Lutterman says these animals have gone on to be good workhorses, therapy companions, or show winners. Wild horses don't have any "bad habits" that previously trained horses may have. Donkeys are good guard animals for your existing herd.Buy the rumor, trade the fact. That seems to be where the commodity markets are living these days. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend says that without knowing if the Trump administration will really enforce threatened tariffs, they're forced to trade the rumor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the perfect weather is great for the crops, it's putting pressure on the grain prices. Riley Smith visits with John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing.

How do you convince a consumer to buy your product if they never come near it in the grocery store. That was the dilemma facing Lonnie Holthaus of Milkhaus Dairy in Fennimore. Through investigation inspired by his college son, they found out that their herd was producing A2 protein milk. A2 protein milk is a product that lactose intolerant people can enjoy without side effects. Those are the same people that have no reason to go near the dairy showcase, however. Holthaus started developing small batches of cheese using their A2 protein milk, and it was a success. Now Holthaus is distributing product through several major retailers in the Midwest, and continuing to preach the importance of knowing what A2 protein milk can bring to dairy sensitive consumers. Pam Jahnke gets the story from Holthaus. A recent story is drawing new attention to the work of the USDA Beagle Brigade after an Egyptian national kicked one of the dogs in D.C.. This group of highly trained dogs sniffs out contraband before it enters the U.S. agriculture space and threatens producers. Ben Jarboe talks to Carrie Thomas, Associate Deputy Director with USDA APHIS. She explains what the dogs do, how they're trained, and why they're so efficient at what they do.Wisconsin farmers have little to complain about when it comes to their crops so far. Pam Jahnke presents the latest updates from the Wisconsin Ag Statistical Service on field ratings from across the state.John Heinberg, market analyst with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend says that's part of what's driving markets lower. Great crops everywhere! He talks with Pam Jahnke about the anxiety building over international business and overall business slowdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grain markets found heavy pressure coming out of the three-day holiday weekend as weather, headline news and more played a role in the selloff to start the week. Where do the markets go from here? Also, a solid day in cattle futures to start the week. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins us for a conversation on today's show. More at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. As we roll past a typically pivotal swing point for weather during the U.S. growing season, is the forecast looking threatening at all for corn pollination time and beyond? We get an update on that, the devastating flooding over the weekend in Texas and much more with Eric Snodgrass from Nutrien Ag Solutions. Learn more at https://www.ag-wx.com. Also in Segment Four, Susan Littlefield joins us with perspective on Monday's price action with David Ericson from AgOptimus to close out today's show.

Farmers are sharing their voice on state policy and the lack of a national farm bill. Jill Welke visits with Brad Olson, president of the WI Farm Bureau Federation, about a group of young farmers that went to Washington, D.C. to make their points on policy. Another hot, sticky day on the way for Wisconsin. Pam Jahnke gives a rundown on the forecast and also shares crop tips from Anastasia Kurth, UW-Extension Regional Crops and Soils Educator. She says the heat and humidity tax the energy of a plant, at the same time that insect populations are burgeoning. What if dairy could help you keep a slim waistline? Karen Antunes is a PhD candidate in the nutritional science department at UW-Madison. She’s working with the UW Dairy Innovation Hub to figure out if colostrum (the first form of milk produced by cows after calving) can restore gut health after taking antibiotics to reduce obesity later in life. She explains that antibiotics kill bad bacteria -- that's why humans take it when they're sick. But antibiotics also kill good bacteria -- microbes that can be tougher for children and young people to gain back leading to an increased risk for obesity. In mice, colostrum successfully brought back good bacteria, and those mice gained less fat when eating a "Western diet." It's just the beginning, as she explains to Stephanie Hoff. Wisconsin crops aren't improving just because of the heat and rain. Pam Jahnke highlights some of the weekly notes from the state crop progress report. She also notes displeasure from the WI Farmers Union in the lack of funding support for the WI Local Food Purchase Assistance Program. Federal funding for that program will be exhausted by August, and the Joint Finance Committee has opted not to include it in their current state budget. Monday's USDA acreage report showed farmers planting less soybeans and more corn this year. Numbers didn't really surprise the marketplace according to John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend. He joins Pam Jahnke to break it down. Also developing, USDA allowing live cattle and other livestock back into the U.S. The border restrictions were connected with stopping movement of the New World Screwworm. Heinberg says it's going to be closely monitored, but it will be opened.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA released it's updated Quarterly Grain Stocks and Prospective Plantings estimates on Monday and provide little fanfare in terms of surprises or changes. Typically a volatility report day, there were minimal changes seen and the markets reacted accordingly with small changes throughout to end the month of June. Where do we go from here? John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss on today's show. Find more online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. We catch up with Eric Snodgrass from Nutrien Ag Solutions for our weekly weather update, to discuss June weather and what the forecast models hold for the month of July ahead. Learn more at https://www.ag-wx.com.

It's become a staple in Wisconsin and the upper Midwest. Kwik Trip. This family owned and operated convenience story dynasty is catching attention not only in Wisconsin, but on the national scene! Ben Jarboe finds out about the chemistry that makes it work with Ben Leibl from Kwik Trip. The chain has been named USA Today's top gas station brand and best food by a gas station. He says they depend heavily on the farmers as they get all of their products from within 100 miles of their headquarters in La Crosse.Rain is on the way for the next few days in Wisconsin. Some amounts already over an inch. Stu Muck explains who can expect the most precipitation while temperatures finally break. This weather isn't necessarily ideal for Wisconsin strawberry growers. Stephanie Hoff learns that many berry patches are in the home stretch of their harvest season while other growers farther north are just getting into the best of their crop. It's not just about the berries. Roger Basse of Basse's Taste of Country in Colgate hopes his crop will last through the Fourth of July. He says nothing says summer like picking big, sweet, juicy strawberries fresh from the field. Roger is looking forward to a good crop with over 155,000 plants getting ready to ripen. He says he values the visitors that come to his farm and hopes he's helping them make memories. Wall Street is bullish on a Tuesday morning despite global tensions. Oil prices have receded while corn prices continue to fall. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend joins Pam Jahnke. He says the big second crop of corn expected out of Brazil is weighing heavy on the global market. Monday is USDA's Acres Report, and he's concerned that money may stay on the sidelines until those numbers are released.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As tensions in the Middle East continue, we saw crude oil as a major talking point in Monday's trade. Meanwhile, grain and oilseed futures pushed lower as weather continues to seemingly be a non-threatening factor. And we had a mixed day in livestock with cattle pushing a bit lower. We start the show with Shawn Hackett from Hackett Financial Advisors in Segment One, followed by our Weekly Weather Update with Eric Snodgrass from Nutrien in Segment Two. Then, John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss the market trade action as we start the week.

Comic talk, reviews and Previews! We get a health update from Shane. Pants recounts his trip to 3 Rivers Comicon. Thoughts and reactions to the G.I.Joe Silent Missions oneshots, Young Avengers by Heinberg and Cheung, Gamemasters: The Comic Book History of Roleplaying Games by Fred Van Lente and Tom Fowler, and other titles. And then a bevy of comic coming attractions for August including Hero Squared, the 25th Anniversary of Powers, Absolute Crisis on Infinite Earths, X-Men of Apocalypse, and more! (1:23:21)

Wheat led corn lower on Monday; what led to the selling pressure to start the week? It seems a lack of fresh news led the markets to drift lower to start the week and it's a good reminder that markets don't always have to be bullish. We talk about that, more strength in the livestock trade and get market analysis from John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing. More at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Also, weather the next two weeks is going to be super important to watch in terms of whether or not widespread drought indicators start to show in parts of the Corn Belt. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss in our Weekly Weather Update. More can be found online at https://www.ag-wx.com.

"Turn it Up" is the theme for the 2025 Wisconsin State FFA Convention. Thousands of members will gather at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Jill Welke talks to WI State FFA President, Jescey Thompson, about planned convention highlights and the overall mood of the convention. Thompson says he was always raised to believe that "success breeds success", and thinks that's part of the energy members feel when they get together.Some severe weather could be making its way to Wisconsin today. Stu Muck focuses on some of the cells developing that could produce not only rain, but a thunderstorm. Tractor enthusiasts, especially those fond of John Deere, are getting ready to swarm the Washington County Fair Park and Conference Center mid-June. Pam Jahnke finds out about the history of the Classic Green Reunion from Sheila Everhart, executive director of the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association. She's helping highlight the educational programs that are scheduled, as well as the unique combination of the county's dairy breakfast being held at the same facilities.Uncertainty that's been created over tariff's is again influencing the markets. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing, joins Pam Jahnke to explain which commodities are feeling the pinch. He also highlights an inaccurate social media post that tanked cattle prices on Monday. The false report claimed screwworm had been located in the U.S. After the U.S. Department of Agriculture called out the inaccuracies, the market started to reset but is still at a discount this morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Heinberg, a market advisor with Total Farm Marketing takes a closer look at the tariff discussion that transpired over the weekend. Wall Street is rallying while commodities are focused on weather. He says the weather should be good to start the growing season. Cattle on Feed report came out Friday verifying what most already know. Cattle are scarce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New World Screwworm is making headlines and also making U.S. beef producers very nervous. With budget cuts everywhere in the federal budget, they're worried about what inspection hole might be vulnerable to the pest getting into the U.S. Jill Welke uncovers what we don't know about the pest and how to eradicate it with Sigrid Johannes from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.Hit and miss showers are going to be a part of the rest of the week in Wisconsin. Stu Muck explains that, and the temperature fluctuations we could experience.Weather's been just right for Wisconsin's asparagus crop! That happy news comes from Green Barn Farm Market in Ripon. Charitee Seebecker talks with operator Heather Brandt about the crop and the 10 acres they manage and harvest.Wisconsin farmers are alarmed at what they've read in the "Make America Healthy Again" Commission report. During a Senate hearing last week, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy from Health and Human Services said allegations that the report would cost farmers their way of life were "totally inaccurate".John Heinberg takes a closer look at the tariff discussion that transpired over the weekend. Wall Street is rallying while commodities are focused on weather. Cattle on Feed report came out Friday verifying what most already know. Cattle are scarce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson in today's midday market podcast.

This weekend the final race of the triple crown unfolds in New York and the Belmont Stakes. Once those trained athletes have raced, and bred, what's next? For some - retirement. Bob Bosold visits with Tom Beatty, a volunteer at a farm called "Old Friends". It's the retirement home for over 300 horses in Georgetown, KY, that may have raced in one place or another, or are just a valuable part of someone's family. Beatty explains how the farm got its start, and who some of their famous stablemates are. Measurable rain is on the way for most of Wisconsin today and tomorrow, slowing down planting progress. Stu Muck explains where it's coming from and where it will be heaviest. Wisconsin is finally in the final leg of preparation to join the national testing campaign tracing H5N1 in dairy. Although the states been testing for the virus since last fall, becoming a part of the national USDA effort has brought challenges. Stephanie Hoff visits with WI Ag Secretary, Randy Romanski and WDATCP Administrator of the Division of Food and Recreational Health, Adam Brock. Wisconsin farmers kept rolling on spring planting chores. Pam Jahnke reports that 73% of the states corn and 66% of the soybeans were in the ground as of Sunday. Plus, about 5% of the first cutting of alfalfa hay has already been harvested. Markets are talking rain delays in the eastern corn belt. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend says the planting progress numbers intrigued traders. Meanwhile, watch cattle. A bubble burst in the market on prices last week, but consumers keep visiting the beef showcase at the retail level.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grain markets found a little bit of technical support it seemed in Monday's trade while it was a mixed day in the livestock complex. What do we make of the early week action, how important are some of these rains in dry areas of the Plains and Corn Belt? John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins us for analysis and perspective on today's program. Find more online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. We've been talking about it for several months and the question remains, have we checked all the boxes for drought this summer in the Western Corn Belt and into the Plains? Also, more devastating tornadoes/severe weather and billion dollar rains for Nebraska over the weekend. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us for our Weekly Weather Update. Find more online at https://www.ag-wx.com. Also in Segment Four, we welcome Jeff Peterson from Heartland Farm Partners to the show to discuss Monday's grain market action. We talk weather in the U.S. and heavy rains in Argentina, demand that remains solid and more. Find more details online by visiting https://www.hearlandfarmpartners.com.

John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson in today's midday market podcast.

May is Mental Health Month. Ben Jarboe finds out what the Farm Credit System is doing to make resources available for farmers and their families. Christy Seyfert, the President and CEO of the Farm Credit Council in Washington D.C. tells him they recognize the unique struggles that farmers and their families may be facing. Yes, there is a chance of rain in the forecast. Pretty good timing considering all the acres that have already been planted in Wisconsin. Stu Muck shares the outlook. Weather is an important issue everyday in Wisconsin. From what you wear, to where you plant - it's part of the conversation. Now Wisconsinites have access to a newly enhanced network of weather stations that dot the state. Pam Jahnke takes a trip to Arlington to find out about the expansion of the Wisconet with Chris Vagasky, UW Meteorologist that's helping assemble the network. Meanwhile eyes continue to focus on potential cuts to programs and personnel that farms may depend on. Stephanie Hoff gets the perspective of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. NASDA, advocates for state ag agencies in Washington D.C. One of the things it's pushing for in Congress is for states to get more support to tackle animal disease outbreaks and carry out prevention measures. A primary example is testing milk for highly pathogenic avian influenza, says Becky Garrison Warfel, director of public policy for NASDA. Markets have cooled since the announcement that China and U.S. were relaxing tariffs. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend talks with Pam Jahnke about where traders' attention is focused today. Monday gave us the first glimpse of what farmers will be planting in the World Ag Supply Demand Estimates (WASDE). Heinberg says that was the real driver on where corn and beans went Monday, and where cattle could be going this week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What did the May WASDE report have to offer for the grain trade on Monday? Apparently for starters, lower than expected corn and soybean ending stocks. Plus, how much impact did the US/China tariff news have on the markets to start the week? John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins us to break it all down in our Monday conversation. Find more online by visiting https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. There is plenty to touch on this week in terms of weather as it is warm and windy to start the week throughout the plains and western Corn Belt. More rain is being seen across the Southeast into the eastern Midwest and is there seriously snow potential for parts of the Northern Plains showing up in new model runs? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss on our Weekly Weather Update. Find more at https://www.ag-wx.com. Also, we close out the show and hear comments on Monday's trade action as Farm and Ranch Media's Susan Littlefield joins us to share a conversation with Sam Hudson from Cornbelt Marketing on today's program.

John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson in today's midday market podcast.

At McFarland High School, students are getting a hands-on education that goes far beyond the classroom—transforming local trees into high-quality lumber for their woodworking projects. Under the leadership of Steve Pennekamp, Technology and Engineering Teacher, the school’s unique milling program allows students to experience the full process from log to finished product, gaining valuable skills along the way. Charitee Seebecker visits the class for a first hand perspective. Warm and dry. That describes Wisconsin weather this week. Stu Muck tells about the weather system surrounding us. The renewable fuels industry is pleased that there's been approval of E15 use during the summer, but is advocating for approval on year round use of the alternative fuel. Ben Jarboe gets an update from Paul Winter, director of public affairs for the Clean Fuels Alliance. He says that even petroleum industry leaders have agreed that E15 and biodiesel are two priorities that need federal support to keep growing. Foremost Farms USA has announced that Brenda Dehart is their new President and CEO. The dairy cooperative headquartered in Middleton, welcomed Dehart who's been with the dairy since 2024. Pam Jahnke shares her pedigree. The South American corn crop is growing and that's put pressure on our old crop corn prices. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend says that's just one of the items traders are watching. Meanwhile cattle prices remain exceptionally strong and consumer buying is continuing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grain markets, lacking much of a fresh story, drifted their way lower to start the week on Monday. Could talk of a bigger South American crop, early positioning ahead of the May WASDE, fund action and weather be a downward driver on these markets this week? John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss the grain and livestock trade to start the week. More at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Also, we continue to see a lot of strength in the cattle market, mainly with cash driving the bus as we get into the month of May. Meantime, the grain trade started the week lower amid no fresh news and a wide open planting window ahead for many areas. Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek joins us to discuss. Find more at https://www.kkvtrading.com. Fieldwork has definitely picked up the last few weeks, the question is will it be even more wide open this week? Also, what does the impact of potential cuts have when it comes to forecasting tools that folks like Eric Snodgrass use to forecast our weather? We discuss all that and more with him on our Weekly Weather Update. Find more at https://www.ag-wx.com.

Songbirds are in danger because of a threat you may not think of. Windows. Ben Jarboe visits with Lisa Gaumnitz from Save Our Songbirds. She says that every year approximately 3.5 billion birds die from running into windows. SOS is trying to raise awareness about the issue and educate consumers on what they can do to help. Severe weather cascaded across Wisconsin last night. Stu Muck says that things start improving today. Wisconsin farms may be unaware that labor trafficking in agriculture could be happening right in front of them. Stephanie Hoff gets familiar with this issue from Mariana Rodriguez, Director of UMOS Latina Resource Center in Milwaukee. She gives advice on what farms should be looking for when hiring contract labor to avoid legal implications. She starts us off by explaining what labor trafficking is: recruitment, harboring, and transporting of workers and using force, fraud, or coercion for labor services. Wisconsin farmers already have 6% of their soybeans in the ground, 4% of the corn is planted and 41% of the state's spuds are already in the ground. Although tillage is running behind at 26% complete, the winter wheat has improved by 6% points to 58% good to excellent. Pam Jahnke shares the stats. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend joins Pam Jahnke. Tariffs are still looming in the marketplace. Heinberg says consumer confidence is still supporting beef as the grilling season unfolds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soybeans and corn had a fairly mixed session, working off the lows from the morning trade while wheat was under pressure. Cattle also had a solid start to the week. John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss the start of the trading week. Find more at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. We see a potential severe weather outbreak to start the week in the Midwest along with more active weather this past weekend and for the rest of the week ahead. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss as we start the week on Monday. More at https://www.ag-wx.com.

Senator Patrick Testin has taken the reins of the Wisconsin Senate Committee for Agriculture and Revenue. Although not from a farming background, Testin says he's always had a healthy appreciation for Wisconsin agriculture and rural life, and already has some priorities he wants addressed. He tells Pam Jahnke about his path to the position, and how he's already focused attention on seed potato production in the state and continuing a grazing pilot program that helps new farmers investigate that option. Wind continues to be the dominant element of Wisconsin weather today according to Stu Muck.More policy is being developed at the state capitol focused on rural Wisconsin. Stephanie Hoff catches up with Rep. Travis Tranel, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Agriculture. One item that's been getting a lot of attention is locating solar arrays on valuable farmland. Tranel says he's working to find some policy guidelines that will work to protect that farmland. Wisconsin's DNR is soliciting applications for their Wolf Advisory Committee. Pam Jahnke reports that the DNR is specifically filling spots from 5 different stakeholder groups, and expects members to attend all meetings, come prepared and be willing to collaborate. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing out of West Bend, joins Pam Jahnke. The U.S. corn market has remained resilient to all the global discussion of tariffs. Heinberg says China focusing all its buying power on places outside of the U.S. has actually driven other global buyers TO the U.S. market. He also notes that you can't ignore the progress that's been made on soybean harvest in South America and that the market is screaming "do not plant beans".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin's livestock market has been topsy turvy with incredible prices for any beef cattle. Curt Larson, President and CEO of the Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association, talks to Jill Welke about the marketing cycle they've witnessed at sale barns. He also projects what he's anticipating for livestock movement and prices going forward in 2025. Sunshine returns to the forecast today, according to Stu Muck. With high egg prices and limited supplies, many people have decided to try and grow their own. That's a great option, but you need to be aware of some of the regulations and laws that are in place to protect other farms and flocks. Stephanie Hoff talks to someone who's lived through a flock depopulation. Scott Schneider is an egg producer out of Lake Mills and he sits on the board of directors for the Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium. He knows firsthand how HPAI can damage a commercial flock. He dealt with it in 2015 when his flock was wiped out. This should motivate livestock owners to register and/or renew their premise ID through the Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium. For one, it's the law. Second, it's to protect livestock owners from disease outbreaks. The first crop progress report of the season was released on Monday. While there's not much to report for Wisconsin farmers, there's ample concern about weather patterns elsewhere. Matthew Bennett, co-founder of AgMarketing.net, says there's a 60% chance that drought could impact national production averages. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing, joins Pam Jahnke to discuss the latest trends in tariffs and the impact it's having on the marketplace. The U.S. remains the place international buyers are going for corn, while South America's harvest continues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From 2010 Today Allan Heinberg is back to talk about avengrs the childrens crusade. The 9 part bi-monthly series begins this week, and re-unites the young avengers creative team of Heinberg and artist Jim Cheung.  The story is a self contained event the crosses the Avengers and -X-men worlds, as Young Avenger Wiccan searches for the women he believes is his mother , Wanda the Scarlet Witch . The longtime Avenger's mind seemed to shatter as she killed Avenger teamates and Mutants in the mid 2000 events Avengers Disassembled and House Of M .Allan talks about writing a story that will stand the test of time, while  trying not to conflict with the current monthto month continuity.We also discuss his 4 years of work on the popular tv series Grey's Anatomy comming to a close and the similarities and differences of the TV writers room, compared to the Marvel creative summits .