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It is Labor Day and the markets are closed on this national holiday. But we have a special holiday Markets Roundtable featuring Joe Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek and John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Thursday's Market Talk, we wrapped up our time at the Farm Progress Show as Susan Littlefield shared a conversation with Darren Frye from Water Street Solutions to recap Thursday's trade in Segment One. Then it was on to a new episode of Cattle Chatter with Susan and Brad Kooima from KKV Trading in Segment Two.Then, Jesse Allen checks in with Bryan Doherty from Total Farm Marketing for a recap of Thursday's market trade action in Segment Three followed by a conversation with Jon Skinner from Beck's Hybrids talking Seed IQ and more during the Farm Progress Show.

Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss the grains and livestock markets and Eric Snodgrass of Nutrien provides a weather outlook. Plus Brian Splitt of AgMarket.net shares price action perspective.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The September 1, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Illinois Extension's Todd Gleason on Illinois Public Media, provides an in-depth review of key regulatory, market, agronomic, and weather developments impacting agriculture. Agricultural economist Scott Irwin discusses the EPA's decision to grant 1.8 billion gallons in small refinery exemptions (SREs) for 2025, explaining how the agency's supplemental rulemaking to reallocate 100% of those volumes into 2026 and 2027 mandates effectively neutralizes potential demand losses and supports the biodiesel and soy complex. Market analyst Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing reviews the rally in soybean futures above $13 resistance, highlighting strong domestic demand, Chinese export sales, and the market impacts of geopolitical friction in the Black Sea and Middle East. Agricultural economist Nick Paulson explains how surging global sulfur prices—driven by Middle Eastern conflict and petroleum byproduct supply disruptions—are increasing the cost of MAP and DAP phosphate fertilizers ahead of fall applications. Finally, meteorologist Don Day of Day Weather breaks down the persistent, above-average heat across the Corn Belt and evaluates upcoming rainfall chances for early soybean planting in Brazil.01:05 Trump Admin's EPA SRE Announcement a Reallocation05:29 Ag Markets with Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing10:27 Sulfur and Increasing Phosphate Fertilizer Prices20:20 Ag Weather with Don Day, Day Weather ★ Support this podcast ★

I'm guessing when you think of biofuels you don't think of boats. Well that could be changing! Jill Welke found out how biofuels are making its way into boats through marine ethanol. Adrian Tolson, Chair of the International Bunker Industry Association and owner of 2050 Marine energy is optimistic about ethanol use in ships. Tolson says maritime decarbonisation and exploring the potential role of ethanol as an alternative marine fuel is an exciting proposition. He also says there are steps necessary to make it happen. Those steps needed involve fuel producers, technology providers, shipowners, ports, and policymakers. Hot and sticky describes the way we begin September. Stu Muck also explains where the rainfall in the forecast is likely land.When a farm or family experience an auction, or a land sale, they're faced with some tax questions. How can they manage this sudden surge in income? Can they use it to build for the future? Ashly Huhn from the Steffes Group explains the tools they make available to help that transition happen. Paid for by Steffes Group. Three Wisconsin Jersey operators captured national attention at the American Jersey Convention in Springfield, MO. Pam Jahnke congratulates Jazzy Jersey's in Lodi, Glacier Ridge Dairy in Milton and All-Lynn Jersey in Reedsburg. So the markets have plenty of topics for conversation today! The latest crop progress report is out getting reaction. EPA has just ruled that some small and mid-sized refiners are getting a pass on biofuels blends. What's that doing to trade. Plus the beef import issue hits front and center today. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend tackles them all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday's show, Susan Littlefield talks weather with Eric Snodgrass in Segment One and shares a market conversation with Maree Johnson from AgMarket.net in Segment Four. In between, Jesse Allen joins us from the road heading to Farm Progress Show and talks markets with Mike Minor from Professional Ag Marketing in Segment Two and John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing in Segment Four.

In today's global market, getting your product to the customer quicker is an advantage. Jill Welke talks with a Wisconsin farmer and a representative from SE Asia. Casey Kellaher, a WI corn grower & Caleb Wirth- Regional Director US Grains & Bioproducts Council based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia discuss what that region of the world's looking for. They say it's not just one commodity but many. Another beautiful day on the way for all of Wisconsin. Stu Muck says fog will burn off mid-morning for another sunny day. There is a chance for some showers overnight, but not much in the way of total rainfall. Despite headlines mourning commodity prices, auction items are still holding value. Ashley Huhn with the Steffes Group explains some individual items that have really performed well. Paid for by Steffes Group. Monday is the deadline for farmers and land owners to be involved in changing their base acres. Larry Lee visits with Sandy Chalmers, state executive director of the WI Farm Service Agency offices. She says there's been few farmers or land owners that wanted to opt out of the update, but communication is key. Despite a bearish report from the recent ProFarmer Tour, markets are lower this morning. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend breaks down where traders are focused - and it's not just grain. The announcement by the Trump administration that it's letting in Argentina beef to offset consumer prices infuriated the beef industry. At the same time, the ProFarmer Crop Tour concluded with low expectations on corn and soybeans. John says that's not a surprise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wheat extended its rally Thursday while corn cooled slightly after a big August run. Bryan Doherty, Senior Market Advisor at Total Farm Marketing, joins Market Talk to break down what's driving the grain complex, walks through long ratio call and put spread strategies, and shares his read on cattle, hogs, and dairy amid beef import plan uncertainty. Find more online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com.Also on today's show: specialty buying, short covering and some bargain hunting are adding another layer to this week's cattle trade. But the big surprise came in the cash market, as the North blinked first while the South continues to hold out. On this week's Cattle Chatter, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down why it was so unusual to see Northern cattle trade ahead of the Southern market and what that could mean for cattle producers. Brad also looks at plant closures, including Joslin, and how changes in processing capacity can work their way back into the cash cattle market. We also take a look at the border reopening this week, comparing cattle and futures prices from May 11, 2025, with where the market stands this week.

This is a summary of the August 25, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report. In today's program, Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing analyzed current agricultural markets, highlighting an inside trading day for corn and beans while cautioning that a lack of fresh bullish news could lead to a near-term price pullback. She also emphasized the ongoing impacts of Canadian trade tensions and global conflicts on market stability. The broadcast then detailed practical cover crop and no-till management strategies from Illinois farmers Adam Dahmer, Brent Fowler, and Greg Thoren. They stressed the necessity of proper equipment calibration, adjusting planting angles to avoid old corn rows, and utilizing cover crops for targeted erosion control. Finally, Don Day of Day Weather outlined the agricultural forecast, noting a favorable shift toward warmer, drier conditions in the Corn Belt for late August, while advising producers to monitor potential tropical development heading into September.00:42 Ag Markets with Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing05:59 Cover Crop Conversations: practical management advice20:09 Ag Weather with Don Day, Day Weather ★ Support this podcast ★

Corn closed higher for a fourth straight session on Monday while soybeans were under pressure. Meantime, the cattle complex was under heavy pressure to start the week. We break down the markets with Mike Minor from Professional Ag Marketing and John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing on today's show. And, Eric Snodgrass, Senior Science Fellow and Principal Atmospheric Scientist at Nutrien Ag Solutions, joins Market Talk for his weekly weather update. This week: what stagnant July winds may have meant for corn pollination and the disappointing Pro Farmer Crop Tour results, why this year's El Nino is already outpacing 1997 and 2015, what a quiet Atlantic hurricane season means for the flash drought in Texas, how South America's planting calendar could get pushed back two to three weeks, and why Europe's broken drought is bringing flooding rain instead of relief.

Corn posted new contract highs this week on its continued rally and Bryan Doherty, Senior Market Advisor at Total Farm Marketing, joins Market Talk to break down what's driving it. Bryan walks through tightening carryout numbers following a disappointing Pro Farmer Crop Tour showing in Illinois, why end users haven't fully chased the market yet, and how Black Sea shipping uncertainty is putting a floor under the wheat complex. He also continues our series on futures and options strategies discussing a fence strategy, then wraps with an update on the cattle and dairy markets ahead of Friday's Cattle on Feed report. Also on today's show, are we not killing enough cattle—and are producers starting to lose their leverage? On this week's Cattle Chatter, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down a cattle market full of moving pieces. Tyson plants are going offline, Ft. Morgan is coming back online, and boxed beef is showing some movement. Meanwhile, the charts have been a wreck, the cash market is trying to firm, and Kansas has now joined Colorado and Texas in going "confidential" on USDA cash cattle reporting, citing thin trading volume.

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The August 18, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive update on agricultural commodity markets, ongoing crop assessments, global energy supplies, and regional weather trends. Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing breaks down recent grain price movements, noting technical resistance, profit-taking in corn and soybeans, and international supply dynamics from Southeast Asia to the Black Sea. Pro Farmer Tour crop scouts Sherman Newlin and Oliver Sloup report day-two findings from the western and eastern legs of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour across South Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, and Indiana, detailing the effects of severe field moisture, variable plant populations, and disease pressure on yield expectations. Dave Chatterton of Strategic Farm Marketing analyzes agricultural energies, highlighting the market impact of expired diplomatic agreements, Middle Eastern shipping disruptions, and multi-decade lows in global distillate stocks ahead of the North American fall harvest. Finally, Don Day of Day Weather reviews the active thunderstorm pattern moving across the Midwest, forecasting a gradual moderation in rain intensity alongside cooler overnight temperatures in the weeks ahead.01:18 Ag Markets with Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing07:25 Pro Farmer Crop Tour | Nebraska, Ohio, and Indiana15:53 Ag Energies with Dave Chatterton, Strategic Farm Marketing20:22 Ag Weather with Don Day, Day Weather ★ Support this podcast ★

AI isn't something you imagine banks are paying attention to - but they are! Bob Bosold finds out why from Lyn Paulson from Bell Bank explains why they see artificial intelligence as a tool, not always a solution. Paulson says it does require investment and that's why banks are monitoring the appetite for technology. Weather stays calm today with a chance of rain creeping across the state. Stu Muck gives us the moving patterns.It's all about who shows up. Ashley Huhn with the Steffes Group says that with online auctions, your audience grows exponentially. He cites an example of a tractor sold to a WI operator. Price was around $200,000 which was directly dictated by the open interest of others online. Paid for by the Steffes Group.Congratulations to all the award winners from the Blue Ribbon Dairy Products Auction at the WI State Fair. Josh Hennings from Hennings Cheese in Kiel was named the Grand Master Cheesemaker!Markets reacted to a less than rosy picture of what crops look like from day one of the ProFarmer Crop Tour. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing is monitoring those reports. He says the market reacted immediately to news that yields were down compared to year-ago figures. Heinberg says it's not just about the actual numbers, but instead the trends that are being revealed. He also said the market is still very volatile after Tyson Foods announced a major plant closing in Illinois that will fragment cattle movement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday's episode of Market Talk, Mike Minor of Professional Ag Marketing kicks things off to unpack Monday's soybean-led rally, driven by strong export inspections and continued Chinese buying for the new crop. Plus: cattle and hogs continue to digest the Tyson plant closure news, and Mike shares what he's watching on basis heading into harvest. In Segment Two, we get a look at the weather forecast for the week ahead including a recap of flooding, severe weather and drought with Eric Snodgrass from Nutrien Ag Solutions. Find more at https://www.agweather.com. And then, John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing joins Market Talk to break down Monday's action across the grain and livestock complex. Soybeans led the way, closing above the May high and opening the door to a possible run at July highs, while corn stayed caught between beans and wheat just under the key $4.92 resistance level. John also digs into last week's Commitment of Traders data, where funds were net sellers of the core ags but massive buyers of sugar, coffee, and cotton — a pattern he ties to possible El Niño weather premium building for Brazil's next growing season. Plus: cattle and hogs react to the fallout from Tyson's plant closures, and John shares his marketing advice for producers heading into harvest.

Corn carryout is narrowing on both old crop and new crop and the resulting stocks-to-use figure is the tightest in four years. Bryan Doherty, Senior Market Advisor at Total Farm Marketing, joins Market Talk the day after the August WASDE to break down a 180.7 bushel national corn yield, the wide gap between the I-states and a drought-stressed western Corn Belt, and why he thinks 2027 sets up as a must-have crop year. Bryan also continues our lesson series built on Total Farm Marketing's special report, 12 Option Strategies for an Uncertain World, walking through the bull call spread and the bear put spread and when each one fits a producer's marketing plan. On this week's Cattle Chatter, brought to you by Zoetis, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down the latest slaughter numbers while looking at the impact of extreme heat, dry pastures and an uptick in video cattle sales. Was last week's cash cattle trade actually cattle purchased for deferred delivery? As Labor Day approaches, the focus turns to beef demand and boxed beef movement. How does the market get the boxes turned, and what will it take to keep product moving as we look beyond the holiday and into the fall? We also begin the program today with market analysis and perspective from Sue Martin with Ag & Investments in Clarion, IA during Segment One of Thursday's show.

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The August 11, 2026 edition of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason for Illinois Public Media, opens with market commentary and a preview of the upcoming USDA WASDE and crop production reports featuring Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing. Blohm highlights expectations for corn and soybean yield figures, technical trading trends, and broader market drivers such as European drought conditions and energy sector influences. Following a review of the latest USDA Crop Progress and Condition Report—which notes steady national development alongside accelerated progress in Minnesota—Gleason previews an upcoming insect management plot tour with extension entomologist Nick Seiter.The program then features Dr. Adam Davis, head of the Department of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois College of ACES, who discusses the 150th anniversary of the Morrow Plots. Davis details the historical significance of the world's second-oldest experimental agricultural field, key long-term findings on soil management and crop rotation, recent site revitalization efforts, public celebration plans for October 28, and the introduction of the new Alma Mater plots. Closing out the broadcast, meteorologist Don Day of Day Weather reports from the U.S. National Hot Air Balloon Championships in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, detailing a "ring of fire" weather pattern across the Corn Belt that brings heat, muggy nights, and heavy localized rainfall, while analyzing how a strong El Niño could influence the upcoming harvest season.02:00 Ag Markets with Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing12:05 Insect Management Plot Tour Tomorrow12:54 150th Anniversary of the Morrow Plots17:21 Ag Weather with Don Day, Day Weather ★ Support this podcast ★

On Monday's show, we talk weather for the week ahead with Eric Snodgrass from Nutrien Ag Solutions followed by a recap of last week's Professional Ag Marketing annual crop tour and a look at the markets with Mike Minor. Then, we talk market action and get perspective on yield estimates, weather, risk management and more with John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing to close the show.

On Thursday we saw corn and soybeans quietly higher, wheat, cattle, and hogs all lower. We start the show in Segment One with analysis from our Midday Commentary with Mike Castle, Senior Commodities Economist at StoneX. Then, it's a new episode of Cattle Chatter with Susan Littlefield as she talks with Brad Kooima from Kooima Kooima Varilek, who breaks down the ongoing volatility, including the lack of open interest and the challenges facing the market. He also discusses the uncertainty surrounding the Fort Morgan plant, dry pastures across parts of the West while other areas are finally receiving rain, and what those conditions could mean for cattle supplies. Then we talk with Bryan Doherty from Total Farm Marketing who discusses why corn may be closer to a breakdown than it looks, what next week's WASDE and FSA numbers could mean for direction, why the stock market rally isn't translating cleanly to livestock, and why he can't find a convincing bearish case for wheat right now. Later, Bryan continues his ongoing options strategy series with a breakdown of short call and short put options — what they are, how they work, and why they can be powerful tools for producers and end users alike.

The Wisconsin State Fair is about 48 hours away. Each moment this year will be precious for John Yingling. Not only is is the 175th anniversary of the fair, it's also the last fair John will enjoy as chair of the WI State Fair Park Board. Pam Jahnke visits with the neighborhood boy who found his way to the fair. Yingling admits, when he was first presented the opportunity to be on the board - he was not prepared. Rain is already showing up on the margins of Wisconsin. Stu Muck says it'll warm up today with the best chances of rain building into the afternoon. The diversity of items on the Steffes auction site is pretty amazing. Ashly Huhn joins Pam Jahnke to highlight a few unique items/groups that you won't often see, including professional nutrient handling equipment. Paid for by Steffes Group. Seems like many neighborhood porches have bags and boxes of fresh produce waiting to be shared. That's one way to use the overflow from gardens and farm markets. That fresh produce only lasts so long though. What about the baked goods we make, or the preserves generated. That's where people have to be careful. Teri Barr joins us with an update from the WI Farmers Union on efforts to update the "Cottage Food" guidelines in the state. Michelle Rameriz-White says some of these rules need to be revisited to allow small scale food processors market access. The harvest has begun in some areas of the U.S. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend joins Pam Jahnke to discuss. Did the rain come in time to save much of the corn crop? Good question and one that the market's weighing this morning. Heinberg also points to early anxiety about China's purchases of soybeans, but also interest in corn and wheat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday's show, we talk markets with Mike Minor from Professional Ag Marketing in Segment One followed by weather with Eric Snodgrass in Segment Two. Then we get analysis and perspective from John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing later in the show.

On Thursday's show, we talk market action in Segment One with Darren Frye from Water Street Solutions followed by a new episode of Cattle Chatter with Susan Littlefield and Joe Kooima from KKV Trading in Segment Two. Then we talk markets, long call option basics and more with Bryan Doherty from Total Farm Marketing to finish out the show.

Three Wisconsin counties have been the first to detect tar spot in corn fields. Pam Jahnke gets the latest update from Dr. Damon Smith, UW-Extension Plant Pathologist. Smith says the plant symptoms we're seeing today started with injury and infection weeks ago. Smith says the current hot and dry weather in Wisconsin has successfully lowered the risk of major crop diseases, providing a "saving grace" after a wet, mild June that initially raised concerns about disease potential. Current infections resulted from favorable conditions three to four weeks ago. Smith says disease pressure will likely increase if rainfall returns, creating a "race" to mature the corn crop before the disease compromises it. He says advancements in hybrid genetics are providing "partial resistance," which helps by creating smaller spots and slowing down secondary infection cycles, allowing the crop more time to reach maturity. Smith is also keeping an eye on the potential for white mold in Wisconsin soybeans. He says, again, the risk for white mold has dropped significantly due to the hot, dry weather. He does not though that irrigated fields continue to face a different risk profile and should still be monitored carefully. We get a break from some of the heat today according to Stu Muck. That will give folks in the Fox Valley a chance to clean up after a tornado rumbled through Menasha. Rainfall reporters said they received anywhere from 1.5" of rain to literally nothing in the whirlwind weather activity that crossed the state. Did you ever wonder if that farm equipment you bought a decade ago is worth what you paid? Ashly Huhn from the Steffest Group did a little research. He looked at 3 pieces of popular farm equipment and found out that the equipment's maintenance matters. Huhn says if equipment has been maintained and cared for, many sellers recoup almost 80% of their investment in some cases. Paid for by Steffes Group. Troy Runge has assumed a new leadership role on the UW-Madison campus as the interim dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Dean and Director Glenda Gillaspy announced that she will move into a new role serving as the university’s director of the Wisconsin Rural Partnerships Institute. Hello Mexican cattle! USDA has announced it will allow Mexican cattle back into the United States despite ongoing concerns over New World Screwworm. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend says this sent the cattle market into a tailspin. He notes that this sell off has been building. He also says rain that moved across Nebraska overnight has taken a lot of the weather premium out of the grain trade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of Market Talk, we have this week's Cattle Chatter with Susan Littlefield as she talks with Joe Kooima from Kooima Kooima Varilek in Segment Two and we also have analysis from Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing in Segment Three.

The July 21, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides an overview of agricultural commodity markets, crop conditions, energy prices, and weather forecasts. Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing analyzes recent rallies in wheat and soybean futures, attributing market movements to European droughts and ongoing geopolitical tensions, while cautioning producers about potential price pullbacks. The broadcast details the latest USDA Crop Progress Report, noting that corn and soybean development is ahead of historical averages across much of the Midwest, and provides an update on tar spot tracking from the Crop Protection Network. Dave Chatterton of Strategic Farm Marketing discusses the volatility in agricultural energies, warning that escalating conflicts in the Middle East and the Black Sea, combined with low strategic petroleum reserves, pose upside risks for fall diesel and fertilizer prices. Finally, Don Day of Day Weather outlines a hot and dry forecast for the northern and western Corn Belt, highlighting concerns about potential crop stress during the critical August period.01:15 Ag Markets with Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing 08:21 USDA Crop Progress Report 10:48 Crop Protection Network Update 12:55 Ag Energies with Dave Chatterton, Strategic Farm Marketing 19:55 Ag Weather with Don Day, Day Weather ★ Support this podcast ★

The Beef Quality Assurance program has been around for a while, but it's always evolving. Jill Welke finds out from one of the best! Dr. Sandy Stuttgen, Associate Professor and Ag Educator with UW-Madison Extension in Taylor County leads coordination of the states program. She tells Welke that it's a serious responsibility, providing food for consumers. Through the BQA program, beef producers can perform at the level that consumers and processors expect. Milder weather today gives Wisconsinites a break. Stu Muck says what's missing is rain. Although there were storms that moved through the state, it brought with it very little rain. Muck says there's not much on the horizon either. Christmas in July may seem like excessive planning, but auction planning in July is not. Ashley Huhn with the Steffes Group joins Pam Jahnke to talk about it. He says July has routinely turned out to be their busiest booking month. Huhn says that kind of advance planning allows his team to work ahead on everything from pictures to descriptions. Paid for by Steffes Group. The Wisconsin State FFA Officer team just returned from Washington, D.C. and the annual Leadership Conference. Cheryl Zimmerman, state executive director of the WI FFA Association, says they had an accelerated course on advocacy before heading to "the hill" for conversations. It's all about weather and tariffs in the marketplace this morning. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing out of West Bend says heat and dry are the buzz words. Crop quality ratings slipped a bit in some areas this week at a key time when some crops are at critical growth stages. At the same time, the government has announced a 25% increase in tariffs against Brazilian soybeans/oil. That's caused the market to surge higher on domestic supplies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Thursday's show, we start things off with a market conversation between Susan Littlefield and Arlan Suderman of StoneX in Segment One followed by a new episode of Cattle Chatter with Susan and Brad Kooima from KKV Trading. Then, Jesse sits down for analysis with Bryan Doherty from Total Farm Marketing and we also kickoff a series of educational tips on futures and options, focusing on long call options to start.

Crops are looking solid across much of the Midwest, despite heat stress and wildfire smoke in the Great Lakes area. Soybeans rallied again on more Chinese demand business while corn and wheat were mixed and cattle ended their long losing streak with higher futures on Monday. Mike Minor with Professional Ag Marketing joins us to discuss on one of today's interviews. We also hear from John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing who joins us for analysis and perspective. There are also numerous weather factors being watched right now across the U.S. including wildfire smoke impacts in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes, extreme heat continuing across some areas, severe weather potential and even activity in the Gulf. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss on our Weekly Weather Update. Find more at https://www.agweather.com.

Jill Welke joins us from Eau Claire to talk about the FRESH area being offered by the Marshfield Clinic.Stu Muck says warm weather is going to continue.Pam Jahnke gets the scoop from Ashely Huhn. Their team will be at Farm Technology Days. She learns where we can find them! Paid for by Steffes.Michelle Paul is the Equine Chair of this year’s event. She’s lined up an agenda that features a lot of horsepower! Their new trainer even and Belgian hitches are sure to amaze spectators.John Heinberg, Market Advisor with Total Farm Marketing talks the impact of heat, volatile wheat prices and the latest impact of the Iran/US war on the marketplace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing is guest analyst this afternoon plus Cary Artac of artacadvisory.com and wickedstocks.com talks technicals and equities and Jack Scoville of The Price Futures Group shares price action perspective.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We saw the cattle complex shoot lower into Thursday's close with a fairly ugly close. Meantime, the soybean complex continued to selloff after confirmed sales to China while wheat found support on Thursday. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing joins us to recap the trade action. Find more at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. For the past several weeks, we've been discussing the importance of preparing for the possibility of a lower cattle market. On this week's Cattle Chatter, Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down what is now the ninth consecutive day of lower August live cattle futures and what the recent price action could mean for producers.

Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing is our guest market analyst this afternoon and Brian Bledsoe of Brian Bledsoe Weather provides a weather outlook. Brian Splitt of AgMarket.com shares price action perspective.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This edition of the Closing Market Report covers the latest developments in agricultural commodity markets, crop progress, and regional weather forecasting. Host Todd Gleason opens with commodity price updates before talking with Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing, who details a recent technical recovery bounce driven by hot, dry weather patterns and underscores the market significance of the upcoming July WASDE report. The program also reviews the nationwide USDA NASS Crop Progress Report, highlighting that corn, soybean, and winter wheat developments are running well ahead of their historic five-year averages. A feature from Harvest Public Media examines the ongoing regulatory and ecological challenges surrounding the volatile herbicide dicamba and its propensity for off-target drift. Finally, meteorologist Don Day warns of an intense, unseasonable "heat dome" set to bring triple-digit temperatures and dry conditions to the northern Corn Belt, establishing a unique weather pattern wrapped by an outer ring of moisture.02:19 Ag Markets with Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing09:32 USDA NASS Crop Progress Report11:58 CropProtectionNetwork.com to Monitor Disease13:48 Dicamba, EPA, and U.S. Farmers18:06 Ag Weather with Don Day, Day Weather ★ Support this podcast ★

There are some amazing ideas in food processing happening in Wisconsin, but some need a little financial support to get started. Pam Jahnke finds out about a recent project with Westby Coop Creamery and the USDA Rural Development Agency. Andrew Iverson is the state director for USDA Rural Development Agency. He explains their overarching duties in working with businesses and organizations on building infrastructure. Iverson describes the challenges being faced by Westby Coop Creamery. It's the only cottage cheese producer in the state and demand for their product has outstripped capacity. USDA Rural Development stepped in with at $15.5 million loan guarantee to help get that project underway. A calm Tuesday on the way weatherwise for Wisconsin. STu Muck say temps will still move to the upper 80's, and it will feel warm with little breeze today. There is a developing chance of storms moving in by Wednesday evening. July is an excellent time for preplanning your auction. Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group joins Pam Jahnke to talk about the process his staff is currently going through with a lot of operators looking at auctions later this year. Huhn says once that contract is signed, they start promoting the auction and items offered immediately. Paid for by Steffes Group. Soybeans led the way up on Monday after rumors of a sale to China inspired traders. So far, the gains have been maintained. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend joins Pam Jahnke to explain what we know so far on the rumor. He also focuses on areas that are starting to see stress in this weeks crop progress report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soybeans and soy products surged higher coming out of the holiday weekend, which helped pull corn and wheat higher on Monday too. Was this weather driven buying? China demand rumors? All of the above? We talk about the surge in the grains and a quieter day in the livestock sector with John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing on today's show. Find more online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Now that we are past the 4th of July, could traditional seasonality start to impact meat demand and price action? How could tightening household finances play a role as well? Jeff Hoogendoorn with Professional Ag Marketing joins us to discuss that and the surge in the grain markets on Monday. Find more at https://www.professionalagmarketing.com. We saw some localized heavy rain and severe weather over the weekend, what does that mean for the bigger picture weather story? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss on our Weekly Weather Update for Monday, July 6th, 2026. Find more details online by going to https://www.agweather.com.

We wrap up this short trading week ahead of the July 4th holiday with a Markets Roundtable with John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing and Cory Bratland of AgMarket.Net. Plus Oliver Sloup shares price action perspective.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

***Markets are closed in observance of the 4th of July holiday on Friday. We will return with a new program on Monday.*** It was a quiet end to the week in the grain and livestock markets as we head to the 4th of July holiday with little fresh news to work with. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing joins us to recap the trading week and share perspective on market seasonality, chart direction and more as we celebrate 250 years of America this weekend. Find more online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. The USDA has announced up to $500 million in assistance for meat processors, a move aimed at expanding packing capacity and strengthening the nation's meat supply chain. On this week's Cattle Chatter, we break down what the investment could mean for the cattle market, both in the near term and for the industry's long-term infrastructure. Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek also discusses this week's cash cattle trade and answers listener questions with Susan Littlefield.

The June 30, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive look at agricultural markets, conservation practices, and weather forecasts. The program begins with Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing analyzing the morning's USDA grain stocks and acreage reports, noting that while corn and soybean acreages aligned closely with expectations, a significant drop in winter wheat harvested acres due to drought offered some market support. The focus then shifts to a University of Illinois Extension conservation cropping initiative featuring a panel discussion with farmers Brent Fowler, Adam Dahmer, and Greg Thoren. They share their personal experiences overcoming familial skepticism, equipment limitations, and the necessary mindset shifts required to successfully adopt no-till practices and multi-species cover crops. Finally, returning meteorologist Ed Kieser delivers the agricultural weather outlook, forecasting intense heat across the Corn Belt leading into the holiday weekend, with scattered, "ridge-riding" thunderstorms expected along the edge of a high-pressure system before slightly cooler temperatures arrive the following week.01:05 Ag Markets with Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing07:49 Cover Crop Conversations: cultural and mindset shifts18:53 Ag Weather with Ed Kieser, Illinois Public Media ★ Support this podcast ★

Even with hot weather in the forecast this week, the grain markets saw a selloff and profit taking on Monday to kickoff what could be a volatile week of trading. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss how the hot weather might be a supportive factor short term, thoughts ahead of USDA's reports, macro perspectives and a look at cattle, hogs and dairy. Find more at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Corn and soybeans were under pressure to start the week on Monday ahead of USDA's acreage and grain stocks reports on Tuesday. Mike Minor with Professional Ag Marketing joins us from the road to discuss crop conditions, report day ahead, last week's Quarterly Hogs & Pigs report and more. Find more at https://www.professionalagmarketing.com. A large heat dome is setting up over much of the U.S. east of the Rockies for this week. Along with that, ridge-riding thunderstorm and severe weather potential is out there as well. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss the set up and outlook ahead of the 4th of July holiday. Find more at https://www.agweather.com.

The cash cattle trade was in a bit of a standstill late in the day on Friday and that may have factored into some profit taking on the futures side. Meanwhile, lean hogs found a little support and the grain complex (although it was quiet to lower) did have some things to talk about this week. Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek in Sioux Center, IA joins us for market analysis in Segment Two today. Find more information online by visiting https://www.kkvtrading.com. Also on today's show, we begin in Segment One with some analysis from Kyle Bumsted from Allendale and close the show with comments from Arlan Suderman at StoneX and Naomi Blohm with Total Farm Marketing in Segment Four. In between, during segment three of the show, we talk with Farm Credit Mid-America Livestock Product Specialist Austin Robinson. He joins the show to share perspective on managing risk, changes to Livestock Risk Protection and more.

On today's Market Talk, we begin the show in Segment One with analysis and perspective from Sue Martin with Ag & Investments in Clarion, IA followed by this week's episode of Cattle Chatter in Segment Two as Jesse gets to talk with Brad Kooima from Kooima Kooima Varilek on this week's program. Then, we take a look at Thursday's strength in soybeans coupled with weather thoughts, a higher US dollar and more with Bryan Doherty from Total Farm Marketing to close out the show.

The June 23, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report focuses on dairy production, trade policy, agronomic profitability, energy markets, and regional weather outlooks. Host Todd Gleason opens the program with Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing to analyze the dairy sector and international trade. Blohm notes that the latest milk production report indicates a bearish trend, with May production rising 2.3% year-over-year, driving Class III milk prices below $16 despite robust domestic demand. The discussion transitions to the upcoming mandatory USMCA evaluation on July 1, highlighting market uncertainty regarding the United States' position, contrasted against efforts by Canada and Mexico to strengthen bilateral maritime trade routes.On crop production and management, the program highlights a multi-year data review presented by University of Illinois Extension agricultural economist Gary Schnitkey. The 11-year study reveals that increasing nitrogen application rates above the Maximum Return To Nitrogen (MRTN) baseline or adding extra tillage passes occasionally boosts yields but consistently fails to improve overall net profitability due to elevated input costs. Additionally, Extension weed scientist Aaron Hager previews the university's upcoming annual Weed Science Field Day, detailing its self-guided tour format designed for farmers and commercial applicators.In the agricultural energy segment, Kansas State University Extension economist Dan O'Brien reports stable domestic ethanol production, operating at approximately 89.3% of plant capacity across 201 active facilities. Plant profit margins remain steady between 11 and 15 cents per gallon, with eastern corn belt ethanol plants currently paying the highest cash corn prices in the nation. Turning to regional crop conditions, O'Brien characterizes the 2026 Kansas wheat harvest as exceptionally poor, citing near-record-low harvested-to-planted acreage ratios caused by severe storm and derecho damage.00:42 Ag Markets with Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing07:42 High N-Rates and More Tillage Do Not Pay10:54 USMCA Review Begins July 1 with an Uncertain Future14:44 Ag Energies with Dan O'Brien, Kansas State Extension19:58 Ag Weather with Don Day, Day Weather ★ Support this podcast ★

It's National Lightning Awareness Week and Wisconsin farmers, golfers, gardeners, joggers should all heed the warnings. In Wisconsin, more people have died by lightning strikes since 2006, than by tornadoes since 1986. Chris Vagasky, Research Program Manager, Wisconet and Lightning Data Specialist, National Lightning Safety Counci, explains how people can protect themselves, and farmers can protect their livestock and assets. Rain starts moving back in by late Tuesday night. Stu Muck says it won't really amount to much but sets up a change in pattern that will bring very hot weather to the state by the weekend. A record breaking price on a tractor has gotten a lot of attention for the Steffes Auction Group. Ashley Huhn tells Pam Jahnke that live auctions are still drawing a crowd with money to spend. He explains the record sale. Paid for by Steffes Group. While Wisconsin communities continue to struggle with the data center question, Texas is now regretting some of their decisions. Sid Miller, Texas Ag Commissioner, says he hears about it every day. To date, Texas is home to about 575 data centers that consume about 430 million gallons of water daily. Miller contends they're overbuilt and using water resources most of Texas just doesn't have. Wisconsin crops are matching up about equal with other Midwest states as far as development. John Heinberg joins Pam Jahnke to discuss. Heinberg, with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend, says that there's really no weather threat to get the market to move. At the same time, South America's harvest is moving along smoothly bringing more product to the marketplace. While the crop may be moving, Heinberg also explains the financial strain that South American farmers are facing as bankruptcies there increase.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could the cattle complex be ready to head sharply higher once again after the latest Cattle on Feed report and as we officially kick off summer? Is there some seasonal activity we need to watch? Also, grains were mixed to lower as we near first notice day and more. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins us for analysis and perspective on today's show. Find more at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. As the calendar officially flips to the start of summer, this is the time of year where the grain markets start to typically pay attention to the weather for some direction. Meantime, how could household finances affect the overall meat demand picture and could it factor in to cash and futures trade in cattle and hogs? Jeff Hoogendoorn with Professional Ag Marketing joins us to discuss. More at https://www.professionalagmarketing.com. We saw more tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana over the weekend and there have been hundreds of tornadoes in Illinois this year alone. On our Weekly Weather Update with Eric Snodgrass from Nutrien Ag Solutions, he talks about the severe weather and the potential shift of tornado alley farther to the east. Snodgrass also shares some updates on recent rainfall and what it could mean for crop growth moving forward. Find more online at https://www.ag-wx.com. In Segment Four, we close the show with analysis and perspective of the grain and cattle trade with Tim Strunk from AgMarket.net. Find more at https://www.agmarket.net.

***NOTE: markets are closed on Friday for Juneteenth. We will be back with a new program on Monday. As we wrapped up the trading week on Thursday, USDA confirmed rumored soybean sales to China on the morning export report. So why did the grain markets (soybeans especially) find a negative tone into the holiday weekend? We discuss the broader selloff in grains and livestock ahead of Father's Day with Bryan Doherty, Senior Market Advisor at Total Farm Marketing on today's show. More at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Also, it's a new episode of Cattle Chatter in Segment Two as Susan and Brad go through the week in the cattle market ahead of the long holiday weekend.

Wisconsin is home now to 79 weather stations that dot the state. These stations are generating real time information that farmers and outdoor enthusiasts can tap into. Pam Jahnke visit with Chris Vagasky, Research Program Manager for Wisconet. Vagasky says one new element they've added to these stations are soil sensors. The 400 soil sensors provide "plant available water" readings at multiple depths in the soil profile. Heat and humidity are building in Wisconsin today with some severe weather that could develop. Stu Muck hones in on what areas need to be alert. The lull in auction action is over. Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group tells Pam Jahnke that they're already seeing a surg on auctions being booked for later this fall. Huhn says by being proactive, clients get the benefit of solid preplanning, preparation and advance promotion. Paid for by Steffes Group. The market's continuing to watch development of New World Screw Worm. Now a total of four cases have been detected, including a dog in New Mexico. While it's not a food risk, it is a market disrupter. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend, joins Pam Jahnke to discuss the chatter online. He's also watching certain regions in the latest crop progress report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Schaefer of Schaefer Beef Consulting tells Kiley Allan about common mistakes producers make when transitioning from dairy to beef. Stu Muck outlines a beautiful day in the Revolution Plastics Ag Weather Update. Is manure feeding your crops like it used to? Division of Extension Specialist Chris Clark tells Stephanie Hoff about her latest research out of the UW Dairy Innovation Hub looking at manure micronutrients and where farms are falling short. Ashley Huhn and Pam Jahnke discuss The Steffes Group's auction calendar and resources for both buyers and sellers. Market advisor John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing walks Stephanie Hoff through the first USDA crop condition ratings and the recent loss of bullish momentum in the grain markets. Heinberg explains that while early corn and soybean ratings landed slightly below market expectations, the primary downward pressure on prices stems from a typical seasonal peak and heavy global competition from South American harvests. Ultimately, he advises producers to look past early-season weather anxieties and implement defensive risk management strategies before the market historically runs out of steam in mid-June.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our lineup this afternoon is Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing, Lance Honig, Agricultural Statistics Board chair, Methodology Division director and acting Statistics Division Director at NASS, and Patrick Linnell of CattleFax.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle hosts a panel discussion to review the week's market action with Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing and Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.