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This Christmas will be a bit warmer than usual but, that also means it will be safe travels with only a slight chance of ice on the roads according to ag meteorologist Stu Muck. 8 to 12 years. That's how long it takes for a Christmas tree to grow before it is ready for our around two months of holiday celebration. Stephanie Hoff joins the show with Jeff Aissen, the owner of Aissen Tree Farm just south of Luxemburg, to see what it takes to grow these holiday staples. The holiday season usually brings on a lot of great food for the family to enjoy, and this may include lamb. Kiley Allan chats with Ben Lefeldt, the President of the American Sheep Industry Association, to get an update on what they are doing to make sure their producers are getting the pay they deserve. Market advisor John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins the show to give an update ahead of the holiday. He says that the beef has seen good demand, but there is still too much milk being produced on the dairy side.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we get closer to ending 2025 and see the markets mostly entering into the holiday mode, we take a step back and discuss some common market terms and strategies to consider when it comes to managing your risk. Our professor for today's lesson is Bryan Doherty, Senior Market Advisor with Total Farm Marketing. Learn more at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Plus, we take a look at what is happening in the cattle markets as we near the end of the week and month. It's an all new episode of Cattle Chatter as our own Susan Littlefield sits down again this week with Brad Kooima from Kooima Kooima Varilek out of Sioux Center, IA. More at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

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Some analysts are looking to January’s WASDE report with anticipation. Naomi Blohm, Senior Market Advisor with Total Farm Marketing, says one of the positive factors for corn farmers at the moment is the continuing good demand. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday's market action had a bit of a "risk-off" flavor to it, especially in the grains and oilseeds. However, we did finished somewhat mixed on the session as we've hit the halfway point of December and the downhill slide to the holidays. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss the markets as we get the week started. Learn more at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. With a warm up on the way this week, could that mean a sloppy and muddy mess just in time for Christmas? Also, what do some of the longer range models show us as we move into January? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss on our Market Talk Weekly Weather Update. Find more online at https://www.ag-wx.com. Also to start the show, could we see the a continued rally and uptrend in the cattle complex as we close out 2025 and look ahead to January? Does high price equal profitability right now? Brady Huck with Advance Trading joins us to discuss the cattle markets and share perspective on the holiday grain trade as well as we start the week.

On today's show, we start in segment one with analysis from Arlan Suderman from StoneX that we got during our Midday Commentary and follow that up with a new episode of Cattle Chatter in Segment Two with Susan Littlefield and Brad Kooima. Then, we sit down for a look at the week in the market trade and talk risk management with Bryan Doherty from Total Farm Marketing to close the show.

Wisconsin hemp growers are facing going out of business if state leaders don't take action to protect them. Part of the comprehensive compromise bill that got the federal government open again contained language that would shut down the nation's hemp industry by this time next year. State Senator Pat Testin recognizes the value in the industry and has crafted legislation that would, hopefully, allow the growers and manufacturers to continue. Pam Jahnke finds out about those efforts, and his recent meeting with WI Ag Secretary, Randy Romanski, over proposed fee increases that would impact the state's livestock industry. Winter weather advisory out for most of Wisconsin beginning this afternoon. Stu Muck explains what the next system is bringing in and what we should expect. Dairy is struggling and it's an odd time of the year for that statement to be true. Stephanie Hoff talks with Kim Heiman, manager at Nasonville Dairy in Marshfield. Nasonville focuses a lot of attention on "commodity cheese" which can be marketed through the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. He explains how that market's been impacted and what 2026 quarter one looks like. USDA announced a $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance program on Monday. Pam Jahnke explains the released details and what WI farms will qualify for payments. She also announces the election results from the 106th annual business meeting of the WI Farm Bureau Federation. Brad Olsen has been re-elected WFBF President, and Brian Preder has been elected Rural Mutual Insurance President. Markets are flat in reaction to the USDA aid announced yesterday. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend joins Pam Jahnke to discuss. He also notes that today we'll get the December World Ag Supply report. Although not usually a newsmaker - traders may be looking for information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday's show, we talk markets with John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing and weather with Eric Snodgrass from Nutrien Ag Solutions.

Grain and livestock markets were mostly higher on Thursday as we work through the first week of December. Corn demand especially remains strong, according to the export sales data. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss demand, charts and market sentiment on today's show. Find more online by visiting https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Also, what is happening in this cattle trade as get into December? Susan Littlefield joins us for another episode of Cattle Chatter with Brad Kooima from Kooima Kooima Varilek on today's show. Find more at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

Commodity marketing is a real struggle for Wisconsin farmers. What could improve? How should growers plan? Ben Jarboe visits with UW-Madison Ag Economist, Paul Mitchell, about all the elements that influence prices from government programs to international tariffs. Mitchell is currently organizing the 2026 UW Ag Outlook Forum that will take a closer look at various segments of Wisconsin agriculture January 27th.Freezing fog is a part of the early morning commute this morning. Stu Muck says that subzero temps will stick around through most of this week. He does note that there's another chance for snow rolling in by this Friday.While Wisconsin farmers are struggling with commodity marketing, they may be overlooking one of the geographic benefits they have. Water. Not just water for the crops to grow, but water to help market those commodities. Stephanie Hoff talks to Max Fischer, chief economist and treasurer of the National Grain and Feed Association. He says the investments that have been made in the Port of Milwaukee are a great example of Wisconsin getting ahead. Fischer says the St. Lawrence Seaway is an untapped resource for moving grain into the international market chain inexpensively.Wisconsin's hemp industry could disappear within a year because of federal language that snuck into the compromise bill that reopened the government. WI Senator Pat Testin has authored legislation that would essentially allow the state's hemp farmers and manufacturers to continue to operate. It's similar to what other states have adopted to shun the federal attempt to kill the industry. The cattle market took a dip on the news that a Nebraska meat processing facility would be closing. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend joins Pam Jahnke to discuss. Heinberg sasy the Nebraska plant had been a target for closure before, but now it plays into a bigger story of where cattle are, and how much they weigh. He notes that cattle in the north are heavier than those in the south, and they're being discounted because of it. With cheap corn he says many growers have opted to add a few pounds on these high value animals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grain and livestock markets kicked off the final month of 2025 with a lower day across much of the trade. Is the seasonal low volume holiday trade mindset and winter blues already settling into the commodity markets? John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins us to share perspective on the markets as we kicked off the week and the month of December. Find more online by visiting their website at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Meantime, meteorological winter has arrived as the calendar turns to December and we saw winter arrive in a big way across much of the Midwest over the weekend. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss on our Weekly Weather Update. Learn more online at https://www.ag-wx.com.

From the pastures of Waupaca County to leadership tables across Wisconsin, Rachel Bouressa wears many hats. She’s a beef farmer, an agriculture advocate, and a conservation coach. On her family’s farm near Royalton, she practices rotational grazing and works to help other farmers overcome the challenges of starting their own conservation journey. She tells Stephanie Hoff about what it takes to make conservation work for your farm. Her advice? Collaboration is key to lasting change. Start small, stay flexible, and build your network as you work to implement conservation projects on the farm. A messy mix of precipitation is happening across Wisconsin this morning. Stu Muck says that it's not going to last, but it may make the morning commute interesting for some. With the advancement in technology, fewer and fewer auction companies are involved in live auctions anymore. Ashley Huhn with the Steffes Group highlights a couple live auctions they've got scheduled starting today. He says with their unique platform, they can facilitate bidders that have signed up in advance, or those that want to join the auction as it happens. Paid for by Steffes Group. If your business partner was a "no show" for 43 days, you might rethink your arrangement. That's exactly what some farmers are doing, including Eric Wuthrich from Green County. He says simple things like trying to cash grain checks during the harvest and making loan repayments became very difficult. At the same time, the federal legislation that reopened the federal government also gutted the nation's hemp industry. Phillip Scott, president/founder of WI Hemp Farmers and Manufacturers Association is trying to find a way to move forward as both a grower of hemp, and someone who depends on a storefront for his livelihood. If nothing changes, he's got less than a year to find a new plan. The markets have been disappointed with the delayed reports issued by USDA. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend joins Pam Jahnke to break it down. Heinberg says the government lowered its expectations on this year's corn and soybean crop, but it's still a big crop. The market got excited on Monday when news hit that China had purchased multiple cargo loads of U.S. soybeans. That rally, however, turns U.S. beans into an expensive investment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a jam packed show to start the week after the soybean trade led the grains and oilseeds higher on Monday. Brian Splitt from AgMarket joins us for analysis to open the show followed by our Weekly Weather Update with Eric Snodgrass from Nutrien. Then, it's our weekly conversation with John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing followed by perspective on grains and fertilizer from Mike Castle with StoneX to close the show.

Was Thursday's trade as simple as buy grains, sell livestock? We saw good strength in soybeans and corn with heavy pressure in cattle and hog futures on the day while stocks were also under heavy pressure. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss the trade action, thoughts ahead of Friday's WASDE report and the impact of data flowing again with the government reopening. Find more at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Also on today's show, we have another episode of Cattle Chatter with Susan Littlefield and Brad Kooima from KKV Trading as they discuss the on-going volatility in the cattle markets. And we also kick off the show talking markets with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale in Segment One.

Thank you to all veterans for your service and dedication to our country. We recognize the sacrifices you and your families have made. Today, we honor and appreciate all who have served. Happy Veterans Day! The State Climatology Office wants to hear from rural residents. Their “Extreme Weather and Climate Services Roadshow” is about to kick off. Farm Director Pam Jahnke gets the details from Outreach Specialist Amanda Latham. Slippery and snowy road conditions are underway before a warm-up comes later this week, according to ag meteorologist Stu Muck. Open enrollment is on now in Wisconsin to sign up for health care coverage. Visit healthcare.gov. Ben Jarboe brings us advice from the Division of Extension's Stephanie Plaster on how to navigate the healthcare marketplace. Grant Holley, executive director of the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association, says some growers are still wrapping up a cranberry harvest that was challenged by late-season warmups, which confused the vines’ dormancy and disrupted the cold conditions needed for harvest. He reports berries are smaller than usual. What does the government shutdown mean to the markets? John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing, joins us this morning to discuss the shutdown's impact AND what it would mean for the government to open this week. USDA said it would release some much-missed reports, including the November WASDE. Soybeans continue to feel pressure as China has no incentive to purchase beans from the U.S.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We saw a "risk-on" trade environment to start the week with soybeans leading the grain trade moderately higher and cattle futures trading limit up on Monday. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins us for analysis and a conversation about Monday's trade action. Find more online by visiting https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Many folks across the U.S. and Canada are seeing a shot of arctic air move through as we begin the new week and many may have seen (or are currently seeing) snow in their backyard. Will this shot of snow and cold last or is this just a precursor of what's to come this winter? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss in our Weekly Weather Update. Find more online at https://www.ag-wx.com.

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

There was plenty of red across the grain and livestock trade on Thursday as things quickly turned into a "risk-off" mindset after the morning open. More rumors surrounding trade and tariffs seemed to be at play with soybeans, meal and wheat leading to the downside in grains and feeder cattle leading lower again in livestock futures. We kickoff today's show with Zach Hooker from Commstock Investments and then later in the show Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing joins us for a conversation to recap Thursday's trade action. And in the middle in Segment Two, we have a new episode of Cattle Chatter with Susan Littlefield and Brad Kooima from KKV Trading.

Wisconsin is getting more and more interest from data center developers. It's not new to the state. Michael Greif, fellow with the Midwest Environmental Advocates says that information transparency is critical for residents near these centers. He says knowing where power lines will be located is particularly important since utilities have been using "imminent domain" to secure land for power towers. Another nice sunny day for Wisconsin. Stu Muck says although the weather's breezy and dry, some of our remaining corn and soybean fields aren't drying down. Volume has picked up again with sales listings at the Steffes Group. Ashley Huhn tells Pam Jahnke that their latest catalog is ready to go! Interested parties can download it from the website or call for a physical copy. Paid for by the Steffes Group. Households are trying to figure out how to manage their needs without SNAP/FoodShare assistance this week. Even if the federal government gets payments moving, it's going to take a few days/weeks/months to restore normal flow. That's having an adverse effect on our grocery stores. Stephanie Hoff talks to Michael Seeman, president and CEO of the WI Grocers Association about how stores are managing this disruption. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend tells Pam Jahnke that the trade will start seeing some data release beginning next week. He notes that we'll get two dairy production reports, but there's still some uncertainty on the WASDE update content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The month of November started on a high note for soybeans and cattle on Monday, with spillover support into wheat and corn as well. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins us to break down the on-going rally in beans, potentially rewarding it and more on today's show. Find more online by visiting https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. As the calendar flips to November, could we see a rapid and fast start to winter incoming for much of the U.S. this year? What about potential impacts of a La Nina pattern across the globe? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us for a conversation on our Weekly Weather Update. Find more at https://www.ag-wx.com.

We saw soybeans trade a wide range on Thursday and settle moderately higher amid US/China trade news. The rest of the grain and livestock trade was mostly mixed to lower. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing joins us for a conversation in the back half of the show while we also get analysis from Kyle Bumsted at Allendale in Segment One. And also in Segment Two, we have a new episode of Cattle Chatter as Susan Littlefield broadcasts live from the 98th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN and she talks about this volatile cattle trade with Brad Kooima from KKV Trading.

What we're hearing across all sectors of agriculture is that having a reliable workforce remains a number one challenge today. Karen Gefvert, chief policy officer for Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative and Voice of Milk, says it’s an issue the organization is deeply engaged in. In talking with Stephanie Hoff, Gefvert notes that this has been a 40-year battle. She says the current system doesn't work for dairy. Dairy farmers need an entry-level workforce. The only program that can address that is H2A, but dairy is prohibited from using it.Not much moisture in the latest forecast from Stu Muck. Temperatures remain on track for the last few days of October. Muck also notes a statewide FFA Foundation Auction that's happening now.Knowing a company's origins and roots can help explain how they do business. Pam Jahnke talks with Ashley Huhn about how the Steffes Group actually got started, and why they take pride in creating their own systems not just relying on third party services to handle business. Paid for by Steffes Group.Wisconsin dairy farmer, John Rosenow, has been a vocal proponent of immigration reform for decades. His dairy operation in the Waumandee Valley of western Wisconsin relies heavily on immigrant labor. Rosenow has joined a newly formed coalition called "Grow It Here" that's trying to advance meaningful immigration reform for agriculture. Rosenow says of his 18 full-time workers, 13 are from Mexico. Today's H2A visas don't work for dairy.The market's feeling more optimistic today after a weekend full of trade announcements out of SE Asia. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend tells Pam Jahnke that it's good news for corn, soybean meal, pork and beef. There's also still a buzz about potential trade developments with China. Still the gorilla in the room according to Heinberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soybeans were sharply higher on Monday amid weekend news of trade negotiations between the U.S. and China ahead of a meeting between President Trump and President Xi. That helped corn and wheat to the upside as well while cattle futures had an abysmal day on Monday, testing expanded limits to the downside. What do we make of Monday's trade action as a whole? John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins us for a conversation to start the week. More at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Monday was an active trading day with cattle futures testing expanded limits to the downside while grains and oilseeds were led by optimism surrounding U.S./China trade frameworks and negotiations. Tommy Grisafi from Nesvick Trading and ⁨@agbullmedia⁩ joins us to share perspective and thoughts on why hedging and risk management are extremely important right now. Learn more online at https://www.agbull.com. Could we see our first big round of cold weather and even some snow in parts of the U.S. later this week as we head to Halloween? What is the latest update on Hurricane Melissa and how beneficial was rain in the southern U.S. over the weekend? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss in our Weekly Weather Update. More at https://www.ag-wx.com.

Thursday's grain and oilseed trade was full of strong, upside moves across the futures complex. Add in the moves in crude oil and we had a mostly "risk-on" trading day across commodities. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss the technical picture and provide some perspective on cattle and dairy markets to close out the week. Learn more online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Also, there's been plenty of outside noise in this week's cattle market. President Trump's midweek comments on cattle gave both the market and producers a boost of energy. On this week's Cattle Chatter Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down the pressuring factors facing the industry. Cash continues to hold strong despite the volatility, and as Kooima reminds, "we can't change supply in the next 150 days." A bit of a Thursday bounce added optimism, but long-term speculators are questioning how much pressure Brazil, tariffs, and the ongoing border closure with Mexico will continue to weigh on market movement.

Wisconsin has four outstanding finalists for the annual Leopold Conservation award. Jill Welke introduces us to one. Andy Bensend has been practicing no-till for decades on his farmland in Barron County. Bensend says he's always looking for new ways to suppress weeds while disturbing the soil very little across his 3,800 acres. One of his advisors is actually a giant pumpkin grower that inspires him with unique ways of keeping weeds away. That nip in the air will stick around this week. Stu Muck says that daytime highs this week probably aren't going to get much higher than 50 degrees. Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group joins Pam Jahnke to talk about unique sales they've consigned for the month. Huhn also notes that they still enjoy a live auction despite their heavy presence with their website. Paid for by Steffes Group. Offhand comments from the president have tanked cattle prices. While on Air Force One, President Trump said he was considering importing beef (and maybe cattle) from Argentina. Collin Woodall, CEO of the Nat'l Cattlemen's Beef Association says that's disappointing. Woodall says they've had a good working relationship with the administration and USDA, but this direction is a surprise. Markets are still reacting to that slip of the tongue on Friday. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing tells Pam Jahnke that without actual facts, traders react heavily to those kinds of social media posts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We saw some rebound in cattle futures prices on Monday after huge losses on Friday tied to Trump Administration plans to lower beef prices by importing Argentine beef. What impacts from a futures/cash market perspective should we be watching for? Also, soybeans had a strong day on Monday. We break it all down with John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing on today's show. More at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Many areas of the Midwest got timely, beneficial rains this past weekend that may have slowed harvest but helped with soil moisture. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss that, the pattern moving forward and some weather features to watch around the globe. More at https://www.ag-wx.com.

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

We found another quiet trading day overall on Thursday, with a little bit of support in corn and soybeans amid a lack of farmer selling in the cash market, uncertainty surrounding final yields in corn and more. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss on today's program, powered by John Deere. Learn more at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Also on today's show, is the cattle market overbought? That's the big question this week as feeder cattle showed strength for much of the trade, while markets wait for the cash to fully develop. On this week's Cattle Chatter, powered by John Deere, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down whether the demand wall has been hit and if upcoming holiday buying could lend support heading into November. He also touches on continued frustration over the government shutdown, renewed discussions about the New World Screwworm, and an interesting connection between the gold and cattle markets.

Michelle Rook sits in for Chip Flory this afternoon and her guest market analyst is John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson. Brian Splitt of AgMarket.net joins us again to share price action perspective.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year's Wisconsin Science Festival will feature a special weather event at the Wisconsin Energy Institute on the UW-Madison campus. On October 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wisconet Manager Chris Vagasky tells Stephanie Hoff that it will help introduce people to the behind-the-scenes of weather -- a topic that influences lives every day. He says Wisconsin is a weather hub as it's home to the Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences Department, the National Weather Service, several big-market TV meteorologists, the State Climate Office, and Wisconet. More sunshine on the way today, but showers keep popping up through Thursday. That's the word from Stu Muck. Farm appraisal appointments are taking up a lot of time with the Steffes Group. Ashley Huhn tells Pam Jahnke that farmers and their lenders sometimes want to get a handle on machinery inventory before the end of the calendar year. He also highlights some of the in-season bids that captured equipment while the harvest was underway. Paid for by Steffes Group. The U.S. Meat Export Federation just returned from a trade mission to the United Kingdom. While it may not represent a big geography, it does have a lot of population looking for meat. Jerry Thiel, chair elect of the USMEF, says the UK's alignment with the EU should make things easier - but it doesn't. The information vacuum created by the shutdown of USDA looms over the marketplace and trade activity. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend explains what critical pieces are missing and what it means to production agriculture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riley Smith visits with Brandon Doherty of Total Farm Marketing.

We saw a quiet grain market trade to start the week on Monday with more strength in livestock futures. Should we be concerned though with potential downside risk, particularly in the corn market? John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss and run through Monday's market action. Find more online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. The weather situation across most of the country has been warm and dry for harvest season so far. But, could we start to see more fall-like weather incoming as we look to the back half of October? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss in our Weekly Weather Update. Find more online at https://www.ag-wx.com.

We saw another quiet day overall in the grain trade on Thursday as the markets continue to pursue any sort of fresh news. Meantime, feeder cattle continue to move higher this week while the dairy market continues to be a "broken record" according to Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing. He joins us today to talk about this week's market action. Find more online by visiting https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. We saw the feeder cattle market continue it's rocketship ride this week with a fourth higher day in a row, leading live cattle and the ag markets overall. In the grain trade, it was another quiet day with a lack of fresh news. Brian Grete with ⁨@commstockinvestments⁩ joins us on the show today to discuss the grain markets, geopolitics/farmer aid rumors, the strength in cattle and more. Find more online as well at https://www.commstock.com. Feeders once again led the trade today, showing strength amid continued market uncertainty. On this week's Cattle Chatter, powered by John Deere, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down the renewed jump in the feeder market and ongoing pressure to open the border with Mexico — even after another case of New World Screwworm was discovered just 170 miles away. He also looks at what kind of market movement could follow the recent tariff discussions between the U.S. and Brazil. Meanwhile, pressure remains on the cash market to perform after Thursday's trade closed $1 higher. More online at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

The first round of the Agricultural Roads Improvement Program grants is open! This application period will distribute $50 million in ARIP funding to support projects across the state focused on improving rural roads and culverts that are critical to moving and transporting agricultural and forestry products. The 2025-27 Biennial Budget included $150 million to continue this program created in 2023. This year, $30 million will be specifically targeted to bridge and culvert repair through the separate Local Bridge and Culvert Improvement Program. WisDOT is developing those program materials, which are expected to be available in the coming months, says Assistant Deputy Secretary Joel Nilsestuen. He tells Stephanie Hoff that the two completed projects of the 91 grants from the 2024-25 ARIP program are: Town of Sugar Camp in Oneida County and Town of Rockland in Brown County.Not a lot of rain out of yesterdays' cloudy skies according to Stu Muck. The threat of frost gets real for most of the state beginning tonight. He also notes that we'll be enjoying plenty of sunshine and a little warmer temperatures for the rest of the week.With 120 auctions to go before the end of the calendar year, Ashley Huhn with the Steffes Group is staying busy. He says that the fourth quarter has turned into one of their most active times of the year. Why? Farms decide they want to replace or upgrade certain pieces of equipment as the harvest concludes or right after. Paid for by Steffes Group.Boneheaded maneuver! That's the phrase that WI Senator Pat Testin uses to describe the proposed fee escalation WDATCP wants to levy against all livestock marketing locations, associated support businesses like livestock truckers, and farmers themselves. Testin tells Pam Jahnke that after a Supreme Court ruling, the state legislature is powerless to override this agency directive. He implores anyone in the livestock industry to voice their concerns before October 15th. People in the farming community often struggle with discussing mental health. It's important to get beyond that stigma according to Paula Hillmann, Counseling Psychologist with the Wisconsin Farm Center. Housed within the WI Department of Ag., Trade and Consumer Protection, Hillmann says she reminds farmers that if trauma isn't treated it turns into PTSD. She tells Kiley Allan it's important for farmers and their families to remember that people care about them and that there is help available. She emphasizes that you're not alone if you're struggling. Paid for by Rural Mutual Insurance.The government shutdown is disrupting some reports that traders normally expect. The weekly crop progress report for example. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend, tells Pam Jahnke that there are private tools available to supplement the data, but upcoming reports - or lack of - could change the atmosphere of trading.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grain markets were quiet to start the week on Monday while cattle futures had a strong upside day. We talk about market uncertainty with a lack of government reports, looking at market fundamentals and more with John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing. More online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Also, we see some rain potential in the forecast for dry areas of the Midwest and mid-south early this week while new long-range weather models for winter indicate the possibility of a drought busting pattern. Eric Snodgrass from Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss all of that and more on our Weekly Weather Update for Monday, October 6th, 2025. More at https://www.ag-wx.com.

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

We saw another higher day in the grains and oilseeds on Thursday as the early October winning streak continues. Meantime, it was a lower day in the livestock trade with feeder cattle futures down sharply to close the session. On today's show, we put an emphasis on controlling the factors you can control and looking at market fundamentals. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing joins us in Segment Three followed by David Brock from The Brock Report in Segment Four. Before all of that, we have this week's Cattle Chatter conversation with Susan Littlefield and Brad Kooima from KKV Trading in Segment Two and we hear from Arlan Suderman of StoneX in our opening segment of the show, powered by John Deere Operations Center.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson joins us to discuss livestock and milk market fundamentals, price outlook and risk management. Oliver Sloup of Blue Line Futures shares price action analysis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Michelle Rook sits in for Chip Flory this afternoon and her guest analyst is Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson. Markets and trade, including dairy, are discussed. Brian Splitt of AgMarket.net shares price action perspective.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing by Stewart-Peterson joins us to discuss market fundamentals, grain flows, and uncertain Chinese demand for soybeans plus Todd Horwitz of bubbatrading.com shares reaction to the Federal Reserve leaving interest rates where they are.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.