Podcasts about total farm marketing

Susan Littlefield sits in again today and talks markets with Bryan Doherty from Total Farm Marketing, Kyle Bumsted from Allendale and we hear Thursday's midday commentary with Arlan Suderman at StoneX. PLUS, it's this week's episode of Cattle Chatter with Brad Kooima from KKV Trading.

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.

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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.

We have Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – join us for his customary report on used equipment, including his Pick of the Week. Ken Ferrie of Crop-Tech Consulting provides a crop progress report from his region in Illinois, including potential disease appearances, and he previews Corn and Soybean College coming up later this month. Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing by Stewart-Peterson joins us to share her research into what makes a July corn rally.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.

We saw a day of some follow through buying in corn and soybeans on Thursday, ahead of the 4th of July holiday weekend. Do we continue to watch for headline news, like trade deals, or shift back to a weather focus moving forward? Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss this week's grain and livestock market action. Learn more online by visiting https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Also, the Mexican border is set to reopen next week, raising key questions for the U.S. cattle market: Will we see an influx of slaughter-ready cattle? And what does that mean for trade dynamics going forward? On this week's Cattle Chatter, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down the July and August cattle supply outlook and takes a closer look at current cattle weights—comparing Iowa's numbers to those in Kansas.

Brandon Doherty of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.

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.

Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.

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.

Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.

The grain markets appeared to take a small breather from the selling pressure on Thursday as weather remains a non-threatening factor for the crops as we wrap up June. We discuss the lack of bullish news for the trade, preview the USDA June reports for Monday and dive into the cattle and dairy trade with Bryan Doherty from Total Farm Marketing. Find more online by visiting https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Also, in Segment Two, it is the latest episode of Cattle Chatter as Susan Littlefield and Brad Kooima take a look at lower cash activity and more in this week's cattle trade. Find more online at https://www.kkvtrading.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.

Risk off action continues in the grains at midday, Amanda Brill of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.

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.

On Friday, Susan Littlefield fills in for Jesse Allen due to travel issues and has market conversations with Jeff Peterson from Heartland Farm Partners, Bryan Doherty from Total Farm Marketing and Arlan Suderman from StoneX. We also hear more about a new dairy project that has broken ground in Nebraska with the state's Director of Economic Development, K.C. Belitz.

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The June WASDE Report came and went from USDA on Thursday with very minimal changes to the overall balance sheets. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing joins us for a conversation about this week's trade action in grains and livestock. More can be found online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Also, cattle trade remains in a holding pattern as the market waits for more widespread cash activity, following some light movement in the South earlier this week. On this week's Cattle Chatter, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down the regional dynamics at play with Farm and Ranch Media's Susan Littlefield. More at https://www.kkvtrading.com. We also hear from David Ericson with AgOptimus in Segment Four as he talked with Susan Littlefield about the June WASDE and Thursday price action.

Sustainability is a phrase often used in agriculture and food production. Definitions of sustainability can differ from one operation to another, however. Jill Welke visits with Barron County native and farmer, Andy Bensend, about how he approaches the sustainability conversation. Bensend's been involved in multiple boards across the state and nationally that have wrestled with practices and priorities. He explains what he thinks needs to be priorities when it comes to farmer practices and compensation.Sunshine's back on the plate for today's forecast. Stu Muck says heat's building and so is the possibility for some severe weather later in the week. A record breaking number of FFA members engaged in the Day of Service organized by the Wisconsin FFA. Kiley Allan and Aubrey Schlimgen shadowed some of the projects and talked with Scot from Meals of the Heartland and students involved in building beds for families without.The latest crop progress report documents improvement in the state's wheat, oats and alfalfa crops. Meanwhile, the sometimes overlooked rhubarb crop is thriving too! Ed Bures from Bures Berry Patch in Barneveld says its the best crop he's seen in 25 years. Wisconsin's strawberry crop is also on the way with some patches already open!Pretty quiet on the news front for commodity traders. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend. Cattle capture headlines this morning with more record prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

On today's Market Talk, Susan Littlefield fills in for Jesse Allen and talks grain and livestock trade with Bryan Doherty from Total Farm Marketing. Also, it is the latest episode of Cattle Chatter with Brad Kooima from KKV Trading.

Dustin Jonasson, Commodity Consultant at Total Farm Marketing, joins the podcast to discuss essential resources every dairy farmer should track to make informed decisions in today's volatile market. He provides insights into critical reports, such as the Daily Spot Trade, Global Dairy Trade Auction, and USDA Milk Production Report, and how these resources can help dairy farmers stay ahead of market trends. Dustin also explains how Total Farm Marketing's TFM360 platform and Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) insurance work together to help dairy producers navigate market risks with proactive, AI-driven strategies.  Episode Highlights: Overview of Total Farm Marketing's TFM360 and DRP Insurance SolutionsEssential Dairy Market Reports Every Farmer Should TrackHow TFM360 Uses AI to Drive Strategic Decision-MakingThe Role of DRP Insurance in Protecting Dairy RevenueThe June 30 DRP Insurance Agency Selection Deadline and Why It's Crucial to Act Now This episode is sponsored by Total Farm Marketing by Stewart-Peterson. Total Farm Marketing's family of companies helps farmers manage commodity price volatility with comprehensive strategies and recommendations that span a producer's operation. Total Farm Marketing offers two services to help dairy farmers optimize operations. TFM360, a product of Stewart-Peterson Inc., is an AI-powered, rules-based platform that provides data-driven recommendations for managing price risk on milk, feed, and fuel. Dairy Revenue Protection insurance, offered through SP Risk Services LLC, secures a safety net against market downturns. Futures and options involve risk, and are not suitable for everyone. SP Risk Services LLC is an insurance agency and an equal opportunity provider. Guest Bio: Dustin Jonasson joined Total Farm Marketing in 2020. Dustin's education in finance and business led him to his professional experience in the agricultural industry as a farm marketing advisor and dairy feed salesman. Having worked with both grain and dairy producers, he knows that helping them find success in marketing starts with building a trusted relationship and gaining a deep understanding of his clients' operations. His attention to detail, great listening skills, and his commitment to his clients make him uniquely qualified as a TFM360 Commodity Sales Consultant.

"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.

Amanda Brill of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.

As we near the end of the month, we continue to see the corn market struggling to find any momentum to the upside. Wheat had a solid day higher again led by spring wheat while the cattle futures found some good support. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss the trade on today's show. Find more at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Also, it appears the cash cattle trade may be setting a new benchmark for cattle this week as Farm and Ranch Media's Susan Littlefield talks about it with Brad Kooima from Kooima Kooima and Varilek on the latest episode of Cattle Chatter.

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.

Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.

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

We saw a mixed session in the grain and oilseed markets on Thursday with more pressure in soybean oil while cattle futures found some good support as we near the upcoming holiday weekend. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss this week's action in the markets and share perspective as we look to close out the week. Learn more online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Also, it is this week's episode of Cattle Chatter as Farm and Ranch Media's Susan Littlefield is joined by Brad Kooima from Kooima Kooima Varilek (KKV Trading) out of Sioux Center, IA to discuss the action we have seen throughout the cattle trade this week. Learn more online as well by visiting https://www.kkvtrading.com.

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with comments on the upcoming MAHA Commission report and concern that it could be negative towards agriculture as Caleb Ragland, President of the American Soybean Association, joins us for a conversation. In Segment Two, we talk seasonality and trends in the grain and livestock markets with Naomi Blohm, Senior Market Advisor with Total Farm Marketing. In Segment Three, we talk ethanol news and issues with Brian Jennings, CEO of the American Coalition for Ethanol. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a recap of Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins visit to Nebraska this week with Farm and Ranch Media's Susan Littlefield.

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.

Bryan Doherty is a senior market advisor and v.p. of brokerage solutions at Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson. He joins us to discuss markets, price outlook and marketing strategies. Oliver Sloup of Blue Line Futures shares price action analysis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Soybeans, soybean oil and cattle had a rough day on Thursday with heavy losses across those three markets. Wheat tried to find some more support with corn mixed and lean hogs higher. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing joins us to dissect this week's trade and share analysis. Find more online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Also, we have this week's Cattle Chatter episode with Susan Littlefield and Brad Kooima from KKV Trading in Segment Two as they look at the pullback in futures and what the cash trade is doing this week. More at https://www.kkvtrading.com. And we start the show with commentary from Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX who joined us to discuss the market trade action at midday on Thursday.

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.

Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.

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.

We saw the US and UK announce a trade deal on Thursday that does seem to be favorable towards agriculture, in particular ethanol and beef. However, the grain markets didn't seem to react much either way to the news while the cattle market found more support on Thursday. David Ericson with AgOptimus kicks off today's show with thoughts and perspective followed by an update on grains and fertilizer market volatility with Mike Castle from StoneX. Then, we close in the second half of the show with analysis from Bryan Doherty, Senior Market Advisor from Total Farm Marketing.

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.

Brandon Doherty of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.

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.

Once ridden by Chinese Emperors and world leaders, the Akhal-Teke has a rich history. Now there are less than 5,000 of them remaining in the world. Danielle Splaine a member of the Akhal-Teke Association of America joins Ben Jarboe and shares the history of these horses as well as the characteristics they have that led them to being the horse of choice for the once-great leaders. The wet weather is here to stay for a few more days. That's according to Ag meteorologist Stu Muck. Scott Mahloch is an FBI Agent out of Milwaukee where he's the Weapons of Mass Destruction Coordinator. He joins Stephanie Hoff and says the FBI pays careful attention to the many facets of the food supply chain from technology to animals that are at risk for attack. John Heinberg, Market Advisor with Total Farm Marketing, says planting progress in Wisconsin is slightly behind due to wet conditions but remains near average, with warmer, drier weather expected to help. He notes the weaker U.S. dollar is boosting export competitiveness, while wheat supplies remain tight globally but underappreciated by the market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Doherty of Total Farm Marketing joins Mark Magnuson for today's midday market podcast.

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.

Our guest analyst this afternoon is John Heinburg of Total Farm Marketing by Stewart-Peterson plus market/economic perspective from Todd Horwitz of bubbatrading.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Rook is this afternoon's host and joining her is guest analyst Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing by Stewart-Peterson. Jack Scoville of The Price Futures Group shares price action perspective and Cary Artac of artacadvisory.com and wickedstocks.com has a chart and stock watch update.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.