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The weather ahead looks favorable for US corn and soybean crops, which has the market feeling confidently bearish. Export sales were solid last week, with multiple sales reported this week. Cattle trade is cautious about approaching all time highs again. Shawn Hackett with Hackett Financial Advisors recaps today's trade.

Our Friday Market Roundtable features Shawn Hackett of Hackett Financial Advisors and Sue Martin of Ag & Investment Services. Topics include looking ahead to 2027 and global events impacting the grain markets around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's lineup includes a recap of Friday's Cattle on Feed Report with Susan Littlefield and Kyle Bumsted plus analysis and perspective from Scott Varilek, Brady Huck, Naomi Blohm, Arlan Suderman and Shawn Hackett. Please remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom this Memorial Day.

Shawn says grains and cotton slide further on disappointment out of the China summit. How much farther will grain prices fall? Cattle hold gains with higher cash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, we hear from StoneX Senior Commodities Economist Mike Castle to kickoff the show followed by this week's new episode of Cattle Chatter with Susan Littlefield and Brad Kooima. Susan sticks with us in Segment Three as she shares a dairy market conversation with Shawn Hackett from Hackett Financial Advisors while Jesse closes the show with market analysis and recap from Thursday's trade.

There is potential for profitability in the dairy market, particularly in byproducts such as butter and cheese. Shawn Hackett of Hackett Financial Advisors said the whole milk food chain is shifting to a more profitable landscape. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This afternoon's guest market analyst is Shawn Hackett with Hackett Financial Advisors plus Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek on livestock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This cattle complex continues to churn higher, with front month live cattle futures breaking above the $250 mark on Tuesday and many chart gaps getting filled in the complex. Do we still have room to run higher? What about that choice/select spread action as of late? Tyler Schau with AgMarket.net joins us to break it all down and share some thoughts on the grain complex as well to start the week. Find more online at https://www.agmarket.net. And, as we dive into spring planting season, U.S. weather becomes an increasingly important market factor in April and May. On top of that, we continue to have war and geopolitical pressures at play including the Middle East, U.S./China relations and overall inflation concerns. Shawn Hackett with Hackett Financial Advisors joins us for a conversation on today's show. Find more online at https://www.hackettadvisors.com.

Soybeans and meal had a solid day higher on Friday, as we broke some key resistance levels on the May soybean contract. Meantime, the corn market was kind of a disappointment this week according to DuWayne Bosse with Bolt Marketing. We talk grain market technicals, spring planting and acreage debates, high input costs and dive into the cattle/hog markets as well. Find more online at https://www.boltmarketingllc.com. Workers at JBS in Greeley, CO returned this week as negotiations continue. Did that have any impact on this week's cattle market? What about a slower week of cash trade, did that have an impact? We get into those topics along with the choice/select spread, a sideways hog market and more with Joe Kooima from Kooima Kooima Varilek on today's show. Find more online at https://www.kkvtrading.com. Also, we start the show by sharing a dairy market conversation from Friday between our own Susan Littlefield and Shawn Hackett from Hackett Financial Advisors in Segment One.

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More volatility was seen this week in the markets as we continue to trade off headlines from the Middle East and much more. We open the show with perspective on the recent market volatility and look at some bigger picture trends with Shawn Hackett from Hackett Financial Advisors in Segment One. In Segment Two, we discuss a mixed bag of back and forth trading in cattle that was seen on Friday. Joe Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek joins us and highlights how we need to pay attention to the upcoming kill for some potential cattle market direction. And as much as the volatility can create opportunity, you have to remember to keep your orders working in this market to take advantage of the market moves. We talk about that and much more in Segment Three and Four with Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth from Van Ahn & Company on today's show.

Shawn Hackett of Hackett Financial Advisors joins us for a conversation about long-term geopolitical cycles, weather and more plus Todd Horwitz of bubbatrading.com shares perspective on market action since weekend events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shawn Hackett discusses the economic and commodity markets in this web-only feature with topics of wheat, corn, soybeans and other topics of interest.

Shawn Hackett discusses the economic and commodity markets of wheat, corn, soybeans, live cattle, feeder cattle and lean hogs.

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Newly reported New World Screwworm cases in Mexico on Thursday and words of warning from Texas ag officials found their way into cattle market sentiment and trade on Friday as we had a sharply lower day in feeder and live cattle futures. Meanwhile, the hog market continues to find support while grains finished the week on a quieter note. Joe Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek out of Sioux Center, IA joins us to recap Friday's trade and look ahead to the three day holiday weekend. Learn more at https://www.kkvtrading.com. Also, we get market perspective on Friday's program from Shawn Hackett with Hackett Financial Advisors. He joins us to discuss where the grain markets go from here now that we've digested the USDA numbers along with thoughts on weather, outside markets and more. Find more online by visiting https://www.hackettadvisors.com.

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Cattle futures opened limit lower on news of the president removing tariffs on Brazillian beef. At the midday, futures traded higher but closed lower. Grains were quiet in Friday trade. Shawn Hackett of Hackett Financial Advisors recaps the trade. Topics: - January USDA data dump - South American weather - Increased demand for natural gas this winter - Was tariff news already priced in?

As we finish up harvest season in the U.S. and turn our attention towards the end of 2025, there is still plenty of certain uncertainty at play across the grain and livestock markets. We saw a correction on Tuesday and still have on-going talk of what trade, tariffs and overall price action could look like in the weeks ahead. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.net joins us to discuss managing your risk in these markets, taking advantage of the recent rally in grains and more. Learn more at https://www.agmarket.net. We ended up seeing a mostly lower day on Tuesday led by soybeans and cattle futures. Was this more of a one-off trading day or is it a recalibration of the markets after the recent moves? Shawn Hackett with Hackett Financial Advisors joins us for a conversation about the markets, weather outlooks and more. Find more at https://www.hackettadvisors.com.

Our guest market analyst this afternoon is Shawn Hackett of Hackett Financial Advisors and we discuss weather plus supply and demand issues for all ag markets. Oliver Sloup of Blue Line Futures shares price action perspective.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cattle futures crashed on Friday, closing $3-$7 lower in live and $7-$9.25 lower in feeders following news that President Trump has a plan to lower beef prices. Shawn Hackett of Hackett Financial Advisors breaks down Friday's trade. Topics: - Trade discussions with China, Brazil - SCOTUS takes up tariffs - When could we get USDA again? - Cattle crashes - Gold and energies

Shawn Hackett discusses the economic and commodity markets, including corn, soybeans and livestock, in this web-only feature.

Shawn Hackett discusses the economic and commodity markets of wheat, corn, soybeans, live cattle, feeders and hogs.

Guest host Michelle Rook welcomes guest analyst Shawn Hackett of Hackett Financial Advisors back to AgriTalk for a discussion covering the ag markets plus price action breakdown from Brian Splitt of AgMarket.net.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Final Bell, Shawn Hackett joins the program to walk through the major factors shaping this week's trade. Highlights include: U.S.–China talks: How politics and negotiations are influencing market sentiment. South America: Tax policy changes and what they could mean for global grain flows. Yield debate: Where U.S. production could ultimately fall. Livestock: From the emerging new world screwworm threat to expectations for Cattle on Feed. Keys for the week: The signals that matter most as trade moves forward. Hackett offers insights on both global dynamics and domestic fundamentals, helping producers navigate a complex market landscape.

Corn and soybeans found a solid close on the day Thursday while KC wheat was able to reverse off lows to some degree as well. Have we possibly put in a harvest low in the grain markets? How has weather impacted the finish to this crop season? Also, we saw more pressure in cattle futures and that makes you wonder if the top is in there? Shawn Hackett with Hackett Financial Advisors joins us to break this all down on today's show. More at https://www.hackettadvisors.com. Also, as harvest approaches in the Northern Plains and northwestern Corn Belt, many soybean growers are facing cash basis that is crumbling amid a lack of business to China through the PNW. Jim Thompson, chairman of the ND Soybean Council, and Justin Sherlock, president of the ND Soybean Growers Association, joined us to discuss the current situation with North Dakota soybeans and the trade and export issues with China. In Segment One, we learn more about Elanco Animal Health launching a new low-endotoxin vaccine that is tough on disease, but easy on cattle. NUPLURA™ PH+5, which targets respiratory and reproductive pathogens in cattle, is now available for purchase. Dr. Brett Terhaar, Elanco Beef Technical Consultant, joins us to discuss. To learn more, visit farmanimal.elanco.com/us/cattle/product/nuplura, contact your herd health veterinarian or Elanco representative.

On today's Final Bell, Shawn Hackett from Hackett Financial Advisors joins us to talk waiting on yield results, winter wheat's new season, china relations, and cattle bubble.

Despite a flurry of new trade deals, ag grain markets remain sluggish. On this episode of the Channel Final Bell, Shawn Hackett of Hackett Financial Advisors joins Bryce Doeschot to break down what's really moving the markets—and what's not. Topics covered include: Why futures aren't reacting to recent trade agreements What delayed deal details could mean for ag demand The market's current obsession with weather and yield potential Why soybeans may be the first to rally Concerns over Russian and Ukrainian wheat harvests Hackett says: “The trend is your friend—downward—until we get to the USDA report.” Listen in for a sharp and timely outlook on grains, soybeans, and wheat—and what could finally wake these markets up.

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.

Soybean oil seemed to continue the follow-through strength from Friday's EPA announcement on RVOs and pushed higher to start the week, taking advantage of expanded daily limits on Monday. Meanwhile, cattle and hog futures found some good buying strength to start the week as the stock market showed a bit of a rally. Corn and wheat, however, struggled to find any upward momentum. Shawn Hackett with Hackett Financial Advisors joins us for a market conversation on today's show. More at https://www.hackettadvisors.com. We have entered into a critical window that many forecasters, including Eric Snodgrass from Nutrien Ag Solutions, had predicted would be the time period where potential Corn Belt drought risk in 2025 would start to show up. Eric shares his thoughts on why we're not seeing it, if it could still happen and the challenge of forecasting this season. More at https://www.ag-wx.com.

Shawn Hackett discusses economic and commodity markets in this web-only feature discussing soybeans and the new RVO numbers, wheat, corn and weather concerns in the market.

Shawn Hackett discusses economic and commodity markets including RVO numbers, soybeans, wheat, corn, cotton, cattle and the feeder market along with comments on lean hogs.

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at grains, cotton, dairy and cattle markets with Shawn Hackett from Hackett Financial Advisors. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with Congressman Tracey Mann (R-KS). In Segment Three, we look at the global picture for grains and oilseeds as we move into summer with Steve Nicholson, Global Sector Strategist for Grains and Oilseeds with Rabobank. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a planting update and talk of what it means to be a Dad on the farm with Brent Renner, fourth-generation farmer and United Soybean Board director from Klemme, IA.

Shawn Hackett of Hackett Financial Advisors joins us to discuss crop outlook, weather cycles, ENSO, tariffs and how to market corn and soybeans this summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite grains trading higher overnight, corn, soybeans and wheat all finished lower after the long holiday weekend. Live and feeder cattle also closed lower, while lean hogs were able to find some strength. Shawn Hackett of Hackett Financial Advisors breaks down Monday's market activity. Topics: Outside push of grains Dropping dollar - long term impact Planting progress Cattle on Feed takeaways Preview of the week's trade

On Friday's AOA, we start the show with a look at continued market fallout from tariffs and more with Shawn Hackett from Hackett Financial Advisors. In Segment Two, we recap the latest results of the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer with Michael Langemeier, Director of Purdue's Center for Commercial Agriculture. In Segment Three, we have a conversation with American Soybean Association President Caleb Ragland from Kentucky about tariffs, the use of 2,4-D herbicides being looked at by the International Trade Commission and more. Then in Segment Four, we hear from Michigan farmer John Burk who has been affected by some of the funding freezes of IRA conservation funding and get his thoughts on why programs like this are important for conservation purposes.

 Planting intentions report  Dollar has caved in  Weather extremes  Brazil's second corn crop  Higher cash cattle  Feeders see a higher trade

Shawn Hackett discusses economic and commodity markets in this web-only feature.

Market Analysis with Shawn Hackett

Markets reacted to shifting headlines out of D.C. this week, driving volatility across the board. On this week's *Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup*, Kyle Bumsted with Allendale and Shawn Hackett of Hackett Financial Advisors break down how to navigate these market swings. The cattle and dairy industries experienced significant movement in both directions, adding to the week's dynamic trade.

 Headline Risk-Don't trade on the headline  SA weather  NA weather  Movement in the cattle market

On Wednesday's AOA, we take a look at the latest market action and get perspective from Shawn Hackett with Hackett Financial Advisors in Segment One. In Segment Two, we get an update on the latest rulings over the Corporate Transparency Act, other issues being watched on Capitol Hill and a preview of the Cattle Industry Convention next week in San Antonio with Kent Bacus, Executive Director of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. In Segment Three, we learn more about Farm Athletes and their mission to support student athletes with farm and ranch backgrounds. Former NFL player Jordan Carstens and Troy Stickels join us for a conversation. Learn more at https://www.farmathletes.com. Then we close the show with news headlines in Segment Four.

The markets are closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We have Shawn Hackett of Hackett Financial Advisors join us to discuss potential climate events in various areas of the U.S., the natural gas market, where the dollar might be headed and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 What was the biggest market movers in ‘24  What are you watching for in ‘25  Trump trade unwind  Natural gas prices looking at the January Midwest weather  Dollar stall  Commodities showing some upside  Mother nature overrides all

Shawn Hackett discusses economic and commodity markets in this web-only feature.

Shawn Hackett discusses economic and commodity markets.

The wheat market is facing some unique pressures as Russia's export taxes and variable weather continue to impact trade flows. In Brazil, weather remains a central focus as growers look for favorable conditions to support crop progress. Outside markets, including energy, are adding another layer of volatility, especially with ongoing global shifts in supply and demand. With elections around the corner, political uncertainty is weighing on market sentiment. Meanwhile, in the livestock sector, pork prices are being closely watched, with recent fluctuations adding to the complexity of market planning.

We have a conversation with Shawn Hackett of Hackett Financial Advisors about the upcoming elections, trade, global wheat and the weather outlook for South America and the U.S. plus deep price action analysis, particularly on cattle, from Brian Splitt of AgMarket.net.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.