Podcasts about prospective plantings

We visit with Carla Hornady on the USDA's Prospective Plantings report, released on March 31, 2025.Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.

What's going on in the grain markets?  The old favorite, the standby, the grain expert is back!  Aaron Bledsoe returns to join hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  You know him and love him as the Grain Merchandiser for Premier Companies, and today, you'll get to hear about his buffalo meals and Ron Burgundy couch.Together, Jeff, Sal, and Aaron tackle what's going on in the USDA's 2025 Prospective Plantings and quarterly grain reports.  Aaron will share his thoughts regarding the number of corn or bean acres that will be planted, and what the quarterly stocks might tell us about where we are and where we might be in the future.  You'll hear about the impact the tariffs have had on the markets, what's happened with the stocks-to-use ratio, and what the basis could look like through the summer.  Are you wondering what you should do regarding the direct payment program for the 2024 crop?  Aaron will cover that and more on today's episode!

What's going on in the grain markets?  The old favorite, the standby, the grain expert is back!  Aaron Bledsoe returns to join hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  You know him and love him as the Grain Merchandiser for Premier Companies, and today, you'll get to hear about his buffalo meals and Ron Burgundy couch.Together, Jeff, Sal, and Aaron tackle what's going on in the USDA's 2025 Prospective Plantings and quarterly grain reports.  Aaron will share his thoughts regarding the number of corn or bean acres that will be planted, and what the quarterly stocks might tell us about where we are and where we might be in the future.  You'll hear about the impact the tariffs have had on the markets, what's happened with the stocks-to-use ratio, and what the basis could look like through the summer.  Are you wondering what you should do regarding the direct payment program for the 2024 crop?  Aaron will cover that and more on today's episode!

Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share the week's top stories in agriculture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Weekly Livestock Market Update, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner talks with Mississippi State University ag economist Josh Maples about Prospective Plantings and trade and tariff news.Market highlights:Live steer prices averaged 212.26/cwt for the 5-market average which was up $0.12 from a week ago. The April live cattle futures contract was down $6.02 from a week ago to $202.80/cwt, and the April feeder cattle futures price was down $7.82 per cwt on the week to $279.10. Choice box beef was at $339.41 at the end of this week, which is up $5.58 from last week. Cash hogs were down 8 cents to $86.67/cwt. February lean hog futures were up 63 cents to $87.33/cwt on the week. The pork cutout value was up $2 from a week ago, to $98.42/cwt this week. Weekly Slaughter:At the end of the week, cattle slaughter was 591,000 head, down 3 percent or 18,000 head from last week, and down 23,000 head from the same week last year. Hog slaughter was 2.52 million head, up 2 percent or 81,000 from the previous week and down 93,000 head (4 percent) compared to year ago. Prospective Plantings Report:The USDA Prospective plantings report released this week showed farmers intend to plant 95.3 million acres of corn during 2025. This would be a 5 percent increase or nearly 5 million acres higher than 2024. Soybean acreage was estimated at 83.5 million acres which would be a 4 percent decline. Trade and Tariffs:The monthly ERS import/export trade report showed February beef exports down 7 percent and imports up 6 percent from February 2024. Pork exports were down 5 percent and imports down 6 percent. Japan, South Korea, China, Mexico, and Canada were the biggest destinations for beef by volume during February and represented 23%, 22%, 15%, 12%, and 9% of the total, respectively. For beef imports, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, and New Zealand were the primary sources by volume and represented 20%, 19%, 16%, 14%, and 13% of the total, respectively. Cattle imports were down 41 percent from a year ago with imports from Mexico down 79 percent. Mexico was the largest destination for pork exports at 38 percent of the total. Japan and South Korea were next at 13 and 10 percent, respectively. Canada was the primary source for pork imports at 64 percent of total imports. Mexico and Denmark were next at 8 and 5 percent, respectively. Of the countries listed above, the U.S. reciprocal tariff rates announced on April 2nd were: Japan (24%), South Korea (26%), China (34%), Brazil (10%), Australia (10%), and New Zealand (10%). Jobs Report:The latest job report showed nonfarm employment increased by 228,000 jobs during March. This was lower than a year ago but higher than was expected pre-report. The unemployment rate increased slightly to 4.2 percent and the labor-force participation rate was 62.5 percent. This report represents data collected during March.Connect with Brownfield Ag News:» Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/» Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrownfieldAgNews» Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield» Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNewsAbout Brownfield Ag News:Brownfield Ag News is your trusted source for reliable agriculture news, market trends, weather updates, and expert interviews. Get comprehensive coverage and stay ahead in the ever-evolving agriculture industry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Vitor Pistóia and Paul Joules as they discuss the USDA's new report on US planting expectations, highlighting significant drops in cotton, wheat, and soybean area, and the impact of geopolitics and weather on global agricultural markets at the start of 2025.   RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://research.rabobank.com/far/en/footer/disclaimer.html for information about the scope and limitations of the Australian, New Zealand, and Global RaboResearch material published on the podcast.

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Stephen Nicholson is EVP, Global Sector Strategist-Grain & Oilseeds/Farm Inputs at Rabobank and he joins us this afternoon to discuss biofuels, yesterday's Prospective Plantings report, Liberation Day, wheat, weather and a lot more. AgMarket.net's Brian Splitt shares price action perspective.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Producers surveyed across the United States intend to plant 95.3 million acres of corn in 2025, up 5% from last year, according to the Prospective Plantings report released by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The March 31st Prospective Plantings and Quarterly Grain Stocks reports came out from USDA on Monday and left us with one main theme: corn is apparently king for 2025 (at least as of now). We discuss the numbers and a fairly quiet market reaction overall in our USDA Roundtable with John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing and Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth of Van Ahn & Company on today's show. Find more for John online by visiting https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com and for Kristi by visiting https://www.vanahnco.com. As we flip the calendar to April and gear up for more spring fieldwork activity, some areas of the U.S. are set to get more precipitation in the form of rain or even snow this week. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to share details on the weather setup for this week and more. Find more online as well at https://www.ag-wx.com.

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.comGrain Markets and Other Stuff Links-Apple PodcastsSpotifyTikTokYouTubeFutures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone.0:00 Acreage Report Reliability3:32 Wheat Collapse7:44 China Grain News9:24 China Cash Injection10:19 The Funds11:09 Trump/Canada TalksUSDA Report to Release Key Data on Plantings and Grain StocksThe USDA will release its highly anticipated Prospective Plantings and quarterly Grain Stocks report today. Traders expect to see a significant increase in U.S. corn plantings compared to last year, while a notable decline in soybean plantings is anticipated. U.S. corn stocks as of March 1st are expected to be down 2.4% from the same time last year, while soybean stocks are expected to be up by 3%. Wheat stocks are forecasted to rise by 11.6%.Chicago Wheat Futures Drop to 8-Month LowWheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade dropped to their lowest level in nearly eight months on Friday, with the May25 contract losing almost 4 cents, closing near $5.28 per bushel. Prices have been pressured by ongoing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, as well as ample global supplies. Weak export demand and beneficial rainfall across the U.S. Plains also contributed to the market's decline. Traders are positioning ahead of today's USDA reports.China's Focus on Agricultural Self-SufficiencyChina is investing heavily in improving agricultural land to strengthen national food security. The nation aims to transform 200 million acres into high-standard farmland by 2030, utilizing technology to improve soil quality, crop management, and disaster resilience. By 2035, all basic farmland is expected to meet high-standard criteria. China is prioritizing food self-sufficiency and diversifying its agricultural supply chains amidst rising geopolitical tensions.China Boosts Economy with Investment in State BanksChina has invested $69 billion into four state-owned banks to bolster their financial stability and support economic growth. The government's move will help these banks expand, strengthen their capital reserves, and invest in emerging industries. This investment also aims to address pressure from narrowing profit margins due to interest rate cuts.Funds Reduce Corn Market ExposureCFTC data shows that "The Funds" reduced their net-long position in the corn market last week, with large money managers selling 31k corn contracts. Since mid-February, the funds have slashed their net-long position by 286k contracts. The funds were also net sellers of soybean and SRW wheat contracts.President Trump and Canadian PM Discuss Tariffs and Trade FrameworkPresident Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held a productive phone call on Friday, though Canada remains set to impose retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. this week in response to Trump's planned reciprocal tariffs. Carney criticized the tariff threats as a betrayal of the USMCA agreement. Going forward, the two leaders plan to negotiate a new economic and security framework after Canada's upcoming election.

Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: As we await the Prospective Plantings report from USDA, what numbers could shock the market? Plus, how to boost yields without spending so much on inputs, and we check out fertilizer production in China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Monday edition of the Hoosier Ag Today Daily Podcast: You'll from some VERY smart Purdue students who were winners of the Student Soybean Innovation Challenge—and the competition's first-ever Food Challenge! Eric Pfeiffer has the story. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast. Plus, not one but TWO major reports due out today at Noon Eastern time from USDA. First, the Prospective Plantings report. The second is the Quarterly Grain Stocks Report. You'll hear from Brian Basting with Advance Trading, as he gives us a preview of both reports. That's all coming up your way next—on your Monday edition of the Hoosier Ag Today Daily Podcast!

Darren Frye of Waterstreet Advisors joins us on today's Final Bell for a full breakdown of the USDA's Prospective Plantings and Grain Stocks reports. We dive into the key numbers, market surprises, and what traders are now focusing on with this fresh data in hand. Tune in for expert insight on where the market goes from here.

Corn and soybeans Corn, soybean acreage relatively in line with pre-report estimates Less corn, soybeans in on-farm storage than last year Wheat Second fewest planted wheat acres on record Hard red spring wheat down how much? Wheat stocks come in slightly bearish and above expectations Sugar Beet planting area forecast to increase Minnesota and North Dakota both up McKeany-Flavell's 2025 Spring Market Seminar: Industry Trends & Consumption Live online event! Free for all clients! Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Have you registered? Visit mckeany-flavell.com to get it done! Host/Expert: Kevin Combs, Vice President – Global Sweeteners Specialist Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services Expert: Eric Thornton, Senior Commodity Advisor

Brownfield's Meghan Grebner has your look at the markets ahead of today's key reports from the USDA.What to watch:» Soybeans, corn, and wheat are looking ahead to today's Prospective Plantings and Quarterly Stocks reports from the USDA.» Cattle are waiting for the week's direct business to develop.» Hogs continue to monitor demand and potential trade disruptions.Connect with Brownfield Ag News:» Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/» Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrownfieldAgNews» Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield» Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNewsAbout Brownfield Ag News:Brownfield Ag News is your trusted source for reliable agriculture news, market trends, weather updates, and expert interviews. Get comprehensive coverage and stay ahead in the ever-evolving agriculture industry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we'll learn about more corn, less soybeans in 2025; the latest on tariffs; global weather events could impact the markets; cash rents on the decline; and cattle producers reminded to look at price per head.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brownfield's Meghan Grebner has your look at the how corn and soybean markets responded to the USDA's Prospective Plantings and Grain Stocks reports.Closing numbers:» May corn $4.57 and ¼ up $.04 » May soybeans $10.14 and 3/4 down 8 and 1/4 cents» May soybean meal $292.70 down $.80» May soybean oil 44.89 down 27 points» May Chicago wheat $5.37 up 8 and 3/4 cents» April live cattle $207.80 down $1.02» April lean hogs $87.72 up $1.02Connect with Brownfield Ag News:» Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/» Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrownfieldAgNews» Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield» Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNewsAbout Brownfield Ag News:Brownfield Ag News is your trusted source for reliable agriculture news, market trends, weather updates, and expert interviews. Get comprehensive coverage and stay ahead in the ever-evolving agriculture industry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Prospective Plantings and Stocks report coming up what that might mean for you

Market expects more corn acreage vs. soybeans, but just how much? Wheat acres could see a small increase vs. last year Wheat futures also reach fresh contract lows today: Great buying opportunity! Grain stocks may surprise more than the acreage report, so too could the Apr. 2 tariff deadline McKeany-Flavell's 2025 Spring Market Seminar: Industry Trends & Consumption Live online event! Free for all clients! Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Visit mckeany-flavell.com to register today! Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Eric Thornton, Senior Commodity Advisor

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we'll learn about the recent talks regarding a possible renewed Black Sea Grain Deal, how the markets are positioned ahead of some key USDA reports next week, a look at corn acres in the Upper Midwest, and we'll hear an interview report with a crop expert from Minnesota Extension.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

March 31 Reports! Next Monday the USDA will release their March 1 Stocks and Prospective Plantings report (either the 1st or 2nd in terms of most market volatility on report day of all the USDA's reports). Today we'll preview that report, as well as touch on the impact of US Port charges on Chinese-made vessels, the Fed meeting, and much more.

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we'll learn about some of the latest farm bill updates in Congress, corn and soybean acre estimates ahead of the upcoming Prospective Plantings report, increased access to potash, and a breakdown of the recent Cattle on Feed report and what it means for producers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rich Nelson of Allendale says grains are quietly lower as markets await tariff news and the reports at the end of the month. The big one will be Prospective Plantings and Allendale is out with their survey results. Cattle make more new highs pushed by weather, hogs set back on profit taking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Looking for some information on the recent planting report and what it did to the markets?  You're in the right place. To address the report, returning guest Aaron Bledsoe joins hosts Sal Sama and Ryan Priest for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. If you've been around this podcast for any time at all, you already know Aaron is the Grain Merchandiser for Premier Companies.  Aaron will share some insight into what is going on with the unanswered acres that showed up on the planting report in addition to why he thinks this report is providing a bottom of what the corn acreage may look like. You'll also hear his thoughts on how current on-farm storage may impact the markets and why he doesn't think this planting report is bad news.  “If you feel overwhelmed, undersold, don't hesitate to get a hold of us… We'll try to help you out on at least alleviating some of that so you're not by yourself…  ‘cause there are still opportunities out there.” 

Looking for some information on the recent planting report and what it did to the markets?  You're in the right place. To address the report, returning guest Aaron Bledsoe joins hosts Sal Sama and Ryan Priest for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. If you've been around this podcast for any time at all, you already know Aaron is the Grain Merchandiser for Premier Companies.  Aaron will share some insight into what is going on with the unanswered acres that showed up on the planting report in addition to why he thinks this report is providing a bottom of what the corn acreage may look like. You'll also hear his thoughts on how current on-farm storage may impact the markets and why he doesn't think this planting report is bad news.  “If you feel overwhelmed, undersold, don't hesitate to get a hold of us… We'll try to help you out on at least alleviating some of that so you're not by yourself…  ‘cause there are still opportunities out there.” 

Producers surveyed across the United States intend to plant 90.0 million acres of corn in 2024, down 5% from last year, according to the Prospective Plantings report released by USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*A new vaccine for bovine respiratory disease has been developed at Louisiana State University.  *Texas ranchers who use traps may have to check them every 36 hours for mountain lions.  *USDA's Prospective Plantings report released last week shows a big drop in possible corn acreage this year.  *The Texas Panhandle wheat crop has very good potential this year.  *A U.S. Senator says California's proposition 12 is already taking a toll.  *Livestock in some areas of West Texas are still suffering the effects of drought.  *Genetic testing is becoming a more widely accepted tool for improving cattle herds.*Equine piroplasmosis was recently diagnosed in a Hood County horse.  

Get the latest news of agriculture with American Ag Today! On this episode, we recap the Prospective Plantings and Grain Stocks Reports out from USDA.

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.comGrain Markets and Other Stuff Links-Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogleTikTokYouTubeFutures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone.Monday morning sees a mixed sentiment in the grain markets as US farmers announce intentions to plant fewer corn acres but increase soybean plantings. USDA's Prospective Plantings report reveals a significant decline in total principal crop acres, triggering market reactions. US corn, soybean, and wheat stocks show notable increases compared to last year, with corn stocks slightly below expectations. Despite improved drought conditions in some regions, concerns persist in areas experiencing dry spells.

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In this week's episode of Agri-Biz with Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich - Soybean growers lobbied for the farm bill on Capitol Hill, USDA released its Prospective Plantings report, the Port of Baltimore was shut down, NDSU hosted its Soybean Symposium, Columbia Grain released climate-smart rice, ND Corn has new grower leadership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Following reports of dairy cattle in Texas, Kansas, and Michigan testing positive for avian influenza, Dr. Bret Marsh, Indiana's State Veterinarian, shares the warning signs for cattle producers to identify whether their herd is also affected. Karl Setzer with Consus Ag Consulting (ConsusAg.net), reviews the USDA's Quarterly Grain Stocks and Prospective Plantings reports and discusses the projections of far fewer corn acres that may be planted across the U.S.—as well as how that might cause corn futures to climb higher. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast for the coming week. Plus, you'll hear from a pair of Purdue University students who created baby wipes out of soybeans—and won $20,000 in the process! All of that and much more are coming up on Hoosier Ag This Week!

Randy Koenen of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss the Grain Stocks and Prospective Plantings reports on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

Ross Schindler, Grain Specialist for CVA, joins the show to talk through the March 28th Prospective Plantings and Quarterly Grain Stocks reports. Did we get enough from the reports to give us momentum going into spring? Tune in!

This week Pat and Mike discuss the Quarterly Stocks and Prospective Plantings reports. Get their thoughts ahead of the long weekend. 

Corn and soybeans Corn shocker! Soybean, not so much Wheat A surprise in acreage Which wheat class is at a six-year high? Sugar Acreage numbers are curiously down; find out why McKeany-Flavell's Spring Market Seminar: Movers & Shakers April 17, 2024 Register at mckeany-flavell.com Hurry! Seats are filling up fast! Host: Shawn Bingham, Director of Risk Management Expert: Nicole Thomas, VP – Information Services

On Thursday, we ended the month and quarter with USDA releasing the Prospective Plantings and Quarterly Grain Stocks reports. Those reports showed a few surprises including corn acres down to 90 million and corn stocks some 80 million below the pre-report average estimates. We are going to breakdown the numbers and talk through things on today's program. Bryan Doherty from Total Farm Marketing and Ted Seifried from Zaner Ag Hedge both join us to give their thoughts on the reports and the market action that came as a result with corn higher, soybeans mixed and more. Learn more about their respective companies at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com and https://www.zaner.com.

USDA says less corn acres than expected on the latest Prospective Plantings report with soybeans and wheat pretty much in line with expectations. We discuss the numbers and the market reaction with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX in our Midday Commentary. Link to the report numbers here: https://americanagnetwork.com/2024/03/upcoming-usda-releases-grain-stocks-and-prospective-plantings-reports/

Thursday's First Hour: Iowa Director for Rural Development Theresa Greenfield tells us about the Climate Smart Commodity Program and the first products to come to market. Don Roose is with us from US Commodities on a big day for markets with the release of the Grain Stocks and Prospective Plantings from NASS, plus a trade holiday coming up tomorrow for Good Friday.

Hear what Dave, Scott & Bill have to say after today's prospective plantings report!

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.comGrain Markets and Other Stuff Links-Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogleTikTokYouTubeFutures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone.The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore disrupts shipping routes, rerouting thousands of trucks daily and increasing shipping costs. This setback, coupled with recent rainfall across the US Corn Belt, brings relief to drought-plagued regions but raises concerns for wheat growers amidst below-freezing temperatures. Meanwhile, anticipation builds for the USDA's Prospective Plantings report, projecting a decline in US corn acreage and a rise in soybean acreage, alongside larger stockpiles.

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.comGrain Markets and Other Stuff Links-Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogleTikTokYouTubeFutures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone.The US and UK have leveled accusations against Chinese government-linked hackers for launching malicious cyberattacks targeting political officials and voters' records. The unsealing of indictments and subsequent sanctions signals heightened tensions, likely straining China's already tense relations with both nations.

How will this cold, snowy spring affect spring planting? We'll look at the USDA's planting intentions report. Snow is piled up across the region. We'll talk about how that might impact the start of planting. Input prices are heavy on the minds of producers as growing season inches closer. And the Jackrabbit Stampede Rodeo makes its way to town, despite the blistering weather.

4-5-23 AJ DailyInvesting in YouthAdapted from an article by Becky Mills for Angus Journal USDA Asks Americans to Protect Plants by Looking for Invasive Pests in April Adapted from a release by the USDA Prospective Plantings Adapted from a report by Len Steiner, Steiner Consulting Group Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal. For more Angus news, visit angusjournal.net.

On March 31st USDA released the Prospective Plantings and the March Grain Stocks reports, providing the first estimate of spring 2023 corn and soybean planting intentions. Purdue ag economists James Mintert and Michael Langemeier reviewed the information contained in both reports and discussed implications for the corn and soybean outlook in 2023. Podcast provided by Purdue University's Center for Commercial Agriculture. Slides and the transcript from the discussion can be found at https://purdue.ag/agcast130. If you are enjoying the podcast, tweet us using #AgCast.

Corn & soy complex Corn acreage above expectations, no additional help for soybeans Corn stocks slightly below analysts' forecast but bigger story is on-farm holdings Soybean stocks may indicate improvement to come for 2022/23 balance sheet Wheat Wheat acreage up 4.2 million acres Stocks for wheat down 8% Sugar Sugar beet acreage down 4% YOY 2023 Spring Market Seminar registration is open Seats are going fast!  April 26, 2023 in Oak Brook, IL Visit mckeany-flavell.com to register today!    Host/Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services Expert: Eric Thornton, Commodity Specialist

Landus grain experts Ashley Kaldenberg and Jim Engler put the annual Prospective Planting Reports reports under the microscope and highlight the takeaways that will impact the agriculture community ahead of the anticipated weather-driven markets of 2023.  For more detail, have a look at the Landus Market Commentary post that came out prior to the report release: https://www.landus.ag/market-commentary/morning-comments-march-31-2023  

Today's Quarterly Grain Stocks and Prospective Plantings reports gave the markets plenty of information to digest today. Riley Smith talks with Greg McBride of Allendale.

Iowa Ag Water Alliance Communications Director Rebekah Jones in hosting today along with Max Schaeffer discuss the expansion of adopting cover crops and conservation practices across Iowa and the benefits of Regional Conservation Partnership Programs. Don Roose is today's market analyst on the big report day! After the 11:00 Grain Stocks and Prospective Plantings reports from the USDA, nearby corn is higher but new crop a little lower and soybeans are all 20-30 cents higher.

Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, says that if you got a USDA Prospective Plantings survey, please respond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA's March 30th Prospective Plantings report revealed expected decreases in the amount of corn acreage being planted this year, which could have implications for cattle feeders across the country. Dr. Elliott Dennis, assistant professor and livestock marketing economist in the Department of Agricultural Economics here at UNL, has a new analysis reacting to the report, which focuses on feed availability, cost of gain and manure as a potential source of feedlot revenue. Read more at https://cap.unl.edu/livestock/feed-availability-cost-gain-and-manure-source-feedlot-revenue-and-crop-fertilizer.

Farm and Ranch News for Monday April1 1, 2022 In today's farm and ranch news, KC Sheperd Talks to OSU's Seth Byrd about the Prospective Plantings of Cotton throughout the State.

Farm and Ranch News for Monday April1 1, 2022 In today's farm and ranch news, KC Sheperd Talks to OSU's Seth Byrd about the Prospective Plantings of Cotton throughout the State.

Ron Hays features Katelyn McCullock, Director for the Livestock Market Information Center, on last week"s prospective plantings report from the USDA.

Grain markets Friday continued to adjust to the previous day's Prospective Plantings report. Soybean futures closed 5¢ to 35¢ lower across the board on more planted acres than expected. New-crop Corn futures mostly gained again Friday, mostly 4¢ to 7¢ higher on fewer anticipated acres. Rising feed costs once again helped pressure Feeder Cattle [...]

Purdue agricultural economists Michael Langemeier, Nathan Thompson and James Mintert discussed the implications of the Prospective Plantings report from USDA-NASS which was released on March 31, 2022. Implications for 2022 crop corn and soybean production based on the report's planted acreage estimates were discussed along with a “first pass” at what it might mean for carryover estimates into the 2023 crop year. Updated profitability estimates for 2022 corn and soybean production were reviewed based on new crop corn and soybean prices following the report's release. The podcast also included a review of recent corn and soybean basis levels. Podcast provided by Purdue University's Center for Commercial Agriculture. For more information on the current ag outlook and farm economy, visit us at http://purdue.edu/commercialag.

Non-Cattle Reports Potential Influence on Cattle Prices Factors Impacting Two A-I issues with Calves Evaluating Livestock Risk Protection   00:01:00 – Non-Cattle Reports Potential Influence on Cattle Prices: The director of the Livestock Market Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, talks about how two non-cattle USDA reports released last week are likely to influence cattle prices moving forward...the Prospective Plantings report and the quarterly Hogs-and-Pigs report   00:12:00 – Factors Impacting Two A-I issues with Calves: K-State beef reproduction specialist Sandy Johnson talks about two issues that cow-calf producers running A-I programs have been bringing up to her of late:  what they perceive to be low A-I calving rates, and A-I-produced calves that are arriving earlier than anticipated...she talks about the factors at work in both cases   00:23:00 – Evaluating Livestock Risk Protection: K-State risk management specialist Jenny Ifft presents the final segment in her series on price risk management for cow-calf operators, announcing the creation of a new decision aid out of K-State that can assist producers in evaluating Livestock Risk Protection insurance coverage   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 Eric Atkinson 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.

Corn futures closed sharply higher and Soybean futures closed sharply lower Thursday, all fueled by the Prospective Plantings and quarterly Grain Stock reports from USDA. Corn futures closed 20¢ to 27¢ higher in new-crop contracts. Soybean futures closed 36¢ to 49¢ lower through Sep ‘23 and then 23¢ to 27¢ lower. The sharp bounce [...]

On this week's Agweek Market Wrap, AgweekTV's Michelle Rook and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss the record soybean numbers and a hit to corn acres in the Prospective Plantings Report.

Ted Seifried is on to talk about today's prospective plantings report. We go through the report with Ted, talk about what surprised us, and looked at what is to come this season.

Pat and Mike discuss this weeks Quarterly Hog and Pig Report and the markets odd trade following it. It was also report week for the grains as the Quarterly Grain Stocks and Prospective Plantings reports were released. The corn and soybean markets separated themselves harshly from one another. Take a listen in on why the Ag Markets reacted the way they did. 

Sugar Sugar beet plantings lose 17,000 acres What state was the biggest loser? Wheat Spring wheat acres disappoint, but total wheat acres up 1 percent vs. 2021 Mar. 1 wheat stocks the lowest since 2008 Corn and soybeans Soybeans top corn for acreage Grain stocks hint at basis activity for rest of the season Technicals Cotton acreage rebounds with prices over $1.40 per lb No material technical levels broken in grains following the report Host/Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services Expert: Jeffrey Rasinski, Consultant Expert: Eric Thornton, Commodity Specialist Expert: Shawn Bingham, Director of Risk Management

Dr. Robert James delivers the calf care and nutrition information you need this spring in his conversation with Aaron Zimmerman. James is a professor emeritus in dairy science from Virginia Tech. Bob Bosold talks with Justin Travis for this week's ALCIVIA Co-op Talk. Travis is the agronomy accounts manager with ALCIVIA out of the Kings Valley facility. He shares how you should adjust your equipment now to make sure you have even planting, depth and emergence. ever.ag broker Matt Tranel previews what dairy can expect from today's USDA reports: Grain Stocks and Prospective Plantings. He also gives an update on the Russia-Ukraine situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MGEX commentary from Brian Hoops on Prospective Plantings report

As farmers contemplate a multitude of variables heading into this growing season, crop prices are favourable, indeed. Favourable does not mean stress-free by any means. With commodity prices hovering high for numerous crops, many farmers have yet to pull the trigger on locking in prices with the optimism and hope that those numbers will continue... Read More

Sluggish Wheat Sales and Prospective Plantings Report Guidelines for Determining Corn Seeding Rates Kansas Agricultural Weather   00:01:00 – Sluggish Wheat Sales and Prospective Plantings Report: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien discusses the latest numbers on U.S. grain exports, and why wheat sales remain sluggish...and he offers his advance thoughts on the USDA's prospective plantings report coming out next week, during his weekly segment on the grain market trends   00:12:00 – Guidelines for Determining Corn Seeding Rates: K-State cropping systems agronomist Ignacio Ciampitti talks about determining the optimum seeding rate for corn for a given field, factoring in expected growing conditions and the yield potential of that field...he has developed general guidelines on dryland and irrigated corn seeding rates for the various growing regions of Kansas   00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather     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 Eric Atkinson 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.

AgweekTV's Michelle Rook and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management talk about high prices in the grains, including a near-historically high soybean price, and about the upcoming Prospective Plantings report.

Energy Crude oil, home heating oil, gasoline spiking Sticker shock at the pump! Good news: Winter winding down Corn March 31 Prospective Plantings report is next key market indicator Russia makes up less than 10% of U.S. fertilizer imports Russia makes up over 35% of Brazil's fertilizer imports Wheat Ukraine spring crops down 39% vs. last year Crop reduction numbers beginning to come out Economy Fed set to start rate hike process tomorrow Fed Chairman Powell between a rock and a hard place Recession seems inevitable Edible oils Sunflower oil Ukraine and Russia represent 50% global production Where will supply come from now? Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Jeffrey Rasinski, Consultant Expert: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist Expert: Eric Thornton, Commodity Specialist Expert: Shawn Bingham, Director of Risk Management Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services  

As the 2022 crop production season begins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service will contact producers nationwide to determine their plans for the upcoming growing season. Survey results will be published in the Prospective Plantings and quarterly Grain Stocks reports to be released on March 31, 2022. These and all NASS reports are available online at www.nass.usda.gov/Publications. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Scott Graham and Katelyn Kesheimer discuss prospective plantings with Extension economist Wendiam Sawadago and the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program with Extension economist Adam Rabinowitz. This episode was recorded March 25, 2021.     Episode 6 Prospective Plantings Transcript

The USDA’s Prospective Plantings report came in far below expectations on corn and soy and heaped pressure on yields, whose weak performance would exacerbate seven-year high scarcity. CBOT G&O bears' expectations for an imminent G&O resupply have likely been dashed. Instead, consumers face growing trepidation ahead of an historic weather market and potential for scarcity to extend well into next year. Join ACMR’s Michael Magdovitz and Andrew Rawlings as they discuss the explosive report and the CBOT price risk factors for the coming months.

Garret Brown of Codak Risk Advisory talks acres, stocks, feed use, international production, and what farmers should keep in mind moving into this report! Learn more from Garret at https://www.codakgroup.com/. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review on the podcast!

This week in the markets – Cash cattle were up $1.25 and feeder cattle markets were steady. April live cattle were up nearly $2 and feeder cattle were up $5.75. Choice box beef was up $7.20. Cash hogs were up nearly $5 and April lean hog futures were up $6.50. Pork cutout value is up $5.25 on really strong bellies this week. Slaughter – Cattle Slaughter is 646,000 head – that's up 19,000 from a week. Hog slaughter is 2,551,000 head – that's up 27,000 head from a week ago. Both, however, are still below year-ago levels. Cold Storage – Beef ending stocks were 3.3 percent above year-ago levels while pork is 24 percent below year-ago levels. Bellies are extremely tight at 38-million-pounds, half the levels of a year ago. All four meats were down 13 percent on the year. Livestock Slaughter – Cattle slaughter was down 2.6 percent in February, relative to a year ago. Cattle weights were up 8 pounds relative to a year ago (about 1 percent). Hog slaughter was down 2.7 percent while weights were up 2 pounds (also about 1 percent). Hogs and Pigs – Kept for breeding was down 3.5 percent, at the low end of pre-report estimates. Kept for marketing was down nearly 2 percent, outside of pre-report estimates. Pigs per litter fell below year-ago levels and 7 of the previous 9 months pigs per litter were below previous year levels. States that saw the biggest declines in sow inventory: Iowa, Missouri, and North Carolina with declines of 40,000 head. Minnesota was down 30,000.Next week's reports – Prospective Plantings, Restaurant Performance Index, and Jobs ReportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The annual acreage report from the US Department of Agriculture saw a 5 million acre drop in corn planting from the Prospective Plantings report at the end of March. The resultant rise in corn prices coupled with low ethanol stocks lifted ethanol prices, the S&P Global Platts benchmark Chicago Argo terminal ethanol price reached its highest level in eight months seven on July 7. Join Sophie Byron, associate pricing director for agriculture in the Americas; Pete Meyer, director of agriculture analytics; and Rafael Savoia, pricing specialist covering Latin American corn, as they discuss what is happening to Americas corn crop and how the Brazil and Argentina export programs are shaping up.