Podcasts about total farm marketing

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.

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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.

Grain markets were quietly lower on Thursday, seemingly waiting on the next headline to move the markets. Could that be something from Friday's expected President Trump/President Xi conversation? Could it be more concrete yield results from harvest? We take a look at this week's trade and get perspective from Bryan Doherty, Senior Market Advisor at Total Farm Marketing. More online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Also, the roller coaster ride in the cattle market carried over into Thursday's trade, as volatility remained the theme. On this week's Cattle Chatter with Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek we assess the chart damage from last week's selloff, which left the market searching for support. One factor in play is the regional difference in supply. The South continues to show larger cattle numbers, while the North is running tighter, yet more cattle are being moved south to fill pens. At the same time, carcass weights are edging higher, adding additional tonnage to overall supplies. On the technical side, analysts are keeping a close eye on the 20- and 40-day moving averages. Those levels will be key in determining whether the market can stabilize or if more downside pressure is ahead. For now, the tone remains cautious as traders weigh both fundamentals and technical signals.

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.

Feeder and live cattle futures found solid support to start the week on Monday while the grains and oilseeds were mixed to lower to start the week. We discuss reaction to Friday's WASDE report, cattle volatility and more with John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing. More online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. As U.S. harvest ramps up over the next few weeks, we continue to have building drought concerns in parts of the eastern Corn Belt and mid-south that are affecting Mississippi River levels and more. What does this finish to the growing season mean as harvest nears? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss that and more in our Weekly Weather Update. Learn more at https://www.ag-wx.com. Brett Leahr, AgriGold agronomist based in Illinois, joins us for a late season update from central Illinois and how things are shaping up heading into the heart of harvest season. He also discusses the importance of considering genetic diversity when placing your seed order for 2026. Learn more online as well at https://www.agrigold.com.

The September WASDE Report was released on Friday and it included an expected drop in U.S. corn yield estimates but a surprise increase in corn acres. We break down the report, a strong close in corn and soybeans on Friday and get perspective on the livestock trade. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss. More at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Also on the show Kyle Malcolm, LG Seeds agronomist covering eastern Indiana and Ohio, joins us for an update on the growing season and how things are shaping up for fall harvest. He also encourages farmers to monitor corn stalk health as harvest approaches and the impact the weather and crop disease has had on stalk health and standability in his area. More at https://www.lgseeds.com.

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.

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Soybeans, KC wheat and spring wheat led the grain complex to a strong finish on Monday. Did frost concerns and a dry/hot forecast ahead play a role? Also, mixed action in livestock to start the week and what about a dairy market that has seen volatility recently? John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss on today's show. More online by visiting https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. We saw frost over the weekend in many parts of the Upper Midwest and Northern Plains. Did that lead to some late season damage to corn and soybean crops? Also, could we see a big warmup on the way heading into harvest season? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss in our Weekly Weather Update. More at https://www.ag-wx.com.

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.

Canadian dairy farmers may be doing the same thing - milking cows - as U.S. farmers, but they're maneuvering through a completely different marketing system. Pam Jahnke finds out more about the quota system in Canada from Ben Cuthbert of Silver Maple Holsteins on Vancouver Island, BC. Cuthbert is currently facing a record drought impacting available feed, and in turn feed costs. While costs may go up, because of his quota, Cuthbert cannot increase production to offset those expenses. While Canada may be parched, Wisconsin has ample soil moisture and surprising comfortable and cool temperatures. Stu Muck says that some of the early readings this morning in the north have temps as low as 43 degrees when they wake up. It's probably one of the most important tools farms have to keep the harvest rolling, but it's also probably one of the most overlooked tools. Tires. Almost every machine you rely on has them, but chances are you haven't checked their conditions or settings for a while. Ben Jarboe brushes up on what to do preharvest with Niles Davis, the owner of Nihles farm tire out of Platteville. He stresses checking wear, and addressing tire pressures before you start putting loads on the frame.Another preharvest idea farmers should consider is inviting local emergency responders and firefighters to your operation. Ryan Ripp is a farmer and chief of the Dane Fire Department. He says farms need to remember that few responders have farm experience, and may not recognize the equipment you're using. That could be life threatening if they respond to your call but don't know how to help. Cattle are the topic of conversation today with John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend. He tells Pam Jahnke that the cattle market dipped momentarily when it learned that a woman in Maryland was a victim of the New World Screw Worm. Apparently she became infected while visiting Central America. It re-energized the anxiety over that pest possibly making it into the U.S. Heinberg says the latest numbers bear out that the cattle herd in Texas is shrinking. He also notes that more cattle are moving north into states like Iowa where the weather and feed sources may be more favorable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A case of new world screwworm was confirmed over the weekend in a human, who recently traveled to Central America from the U.S. and back home to the east coast. That gave us plenty of volatility in the cattle markets on Monday and we ended up mostly near unchanged. Meantime, grains and oilseeds were mixed to firm on the day with some profit taking in soybeans and soybean oil. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss in our market analysis for Monday. More at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Some chilly overnight temperatures and daytime highs in the 70s for much of the Midwest to close August.......that's not something you typically see for this time of year. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss that, precipitation outlooks and more in our Weekly Weather Update as we head towards Labor Day. More at https://www.ag-wx.com. Also, LG Seeds has new product offerings available for the 2026 growing season that can help you stand out with a strong potential yield gain and more. Dustin Bowling, LG Seeds brand product manager, talks about the new offerings, the importance of a diverse product lineup and the intense selection process each hybrid goes through. Learn more online by visiting https://www.lgseeds.com.

Soybeans and soybean oil were the upside leader on a mostly positive trading day Thursday. Was it the news announcement of details for the U.S./European Union trade framework that included many ag products like soybean oil? Was it a general bounce in the market? Bryan Doherty, Senior Market Advisor with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss the trade action in grains and livestock on today's show. Learn more online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Also, it is a new episode of Cattle Chatter, as Susan Littlefield and Brad Kooima dive into another dynamic week in the cattle complex led by strength in feeders so far throughout the week. Learn more at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

It's that time of year! Manure pits are being emptied and farm fields are fragrant. Although most think of the DNR as the wildlife enforcers, they're also responsible for monitoring manure management. Jason Knutson, the Watershed Management Director with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources talks to Ben Jarboe. He says they focus on making sure farms stay within their permits and abide by the state's laws. They also want to make sure operators are safe, and that they're doing everything they can to protect the state's water sources.Foggy morning in Wisconsin, but improving temperatures for outdoor workers. That's the forecast from Stu Muck. 26% of the states potato crop has already been harvested, but there's plenty more to come! Kiley Allen gets the lowdown from Tamas Houlihan, executive director of the WI Potato and Vegetable Growers Association. He says potato growers are taking their time after the recent spike in temperatures. Houlihan says ideally potatoes are harvested between 45-70 degrees. That means early morning or late night harvests when it's hot. It's day number two of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour. Andy Peterson finds out that South Dakota experienced some "greensnap" in their corn, and that soybean will need time and moisture to finish in the east. Keep an eye on cattle. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing tells Pam Jahnke that carcass prices have escalated yet again. Marketers are also working on a strategy after huge tariffs were levied against Brazilian beef! That one move alone has rocked some of the largest fast food giants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Cattle market volatility continues to be off the charts as we saw another day to the upside in feeder and live cattle futures, with strength in midday boxed beef as well on Monday. We take a look at some of the continued volatility and examine a quiet start to the week for grains with John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing. More online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Also, we run through more severe weather and rainfall for the Upper Midwest over the weekend and get a look at this week's forecast ahead with Eric Snodgrass from Nutrien Ag Solutions. More online at https://www.ag-wx.com.

Cattle were sharply lower on Thursday as traders seemed nervous once again as we close out another week. Some of that spilled into the lean hogs complex as well while in the grains, soybeans saw some profit taking on Thursday. We discuss the markets perception of the USDA numbers, export sales and more with Bryan Doherty from Total Farm Marketing. More can be found online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. And, on the latest episode of Cattle Chatter, Susan Littlefield is joined once again by Brad Kooima from Kooima, Kooima & Varilek to get perspective on more volatility in this cattle trade. Find more online at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

Kendall and Greg Peterson of the Peterson Farm Bros rose to fame in 2012 with their viral parody video “I’m Farming and I Grow It,” a twist on LMFAO’s hit song. Since then, they’ve continued using social media to bridge the gap between farmers and consumers through music videos and educational content. Stephanie Hoff caught up with the brothers at Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, where they shared how their advocacy not only promotes agriculture in a positive light but also supports their central Kansas farm and growing families through speaking appearances and public engagement. Heavy rain is back in Wisconsin this morning. Stu Muck spells out what's happening this morning, and what we can expect later today. It's time for score boarding! It's not a sport, but a field by field evaluation of the crop you've got out there. Steve Bailie, branch manager for the Monroe location of Helena Agri joins Pam Jahnke to point out some of the spots to watch in your fields. Bailie says the notes you make now will pay dividends when it comes time to start purchasing inputs for 2026. Paid for by Helena Agri. Despite the heavy rain in southern Wisconsin, the latest crop progress report shows some deficits in places like central Wisconsin, and far northern Wisconsin along Lake Superior. Pam Jahnke recaps the last crop progress highlights. All eyes were on China Monday in the marketplace with a comment from President Trump suggesting that China would be buying massive amounts of soybeans. Then, the tariff situation got extended until November and China decided to take its business elsewhere. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend joins Pam Jahnke to explain the turn of events. The market is also preparing for the next World Ag Supply Demand Estimates out today. Heinberg says while soybeans may be bearish - the bulls are on in corn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

An overnight social media post from President Trump sparked buying in soybean futures to start the week as he indicated "he hopes China will quickly quadruple its soybean orders" from the U.S. due to short supplies in China. Then, President Trump signed an executive order shortly after lunch on Monday that extends the tariff pause between the U.S. and China for another 90 days. What does this all mean for the markets? John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss. Find more online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. We saw a fair amount of severe weather and heavy rain over the weekend causing flooding in some areas. How is that impacting late season crop development AND could we see some heat/dryness concerns for some parts of the U.S. this week or not? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us for our Weekly Weather Update. Learn more at https://www.ag-wx.com.

We saw grains and cattle find some supportive price action on Thursday with moderate gains in corn, wheat and soybeans while the cattle complex continues its impressive run to the upside. Are we possibly turning a corner in these markets? Is it time for a summer rally in the grain markets? Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing joins us for analysis and conversation on today's program. You can learn more and contact Bryan by visiting https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Plus, as this cattle market continues its run higher in the futures complex, we get a breakdown of this fascinating bull market on a new episode of Cattle Chatter. Susan Littlefield is joined again this week by Brad Kooima from KKV Trading to discuss. learn more at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

Ag Meteorologist Stu Muck gives a detailed forecast for the state as the State Fair and Wisconsin Farm Technology Days get underway. Stephanie Hoff has a chat with EMS Outreach Program Manager James Small with the Wisconsin Office of Rural Health about how they are at risk of not being able to respond to emergencies in a timely manner due to decreases in staffing, funding, and training. It is the first day of the Annual Farm Technology days that is taking place at Clinton Farms in Bear Creek, the Fabulous Farm Babe Pam Jahnke was able to catch up with Janet Keller, the new General Manager of the event to share some of her history as well as what can be expected from the show. Market Advisor John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing joins the show to give an inside look into how the markets are shifting. He says the soybean markets are low, but the beef prices are high.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Monday kicked off a new week with a mixed trading day in grains and oilseeds as soybeans were higher while corn and wheat struggled. Cattle futures found more buying support as well to start the week. John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing joins us for perspective on the early week market action across the trade on Monday as well as his thoughts on whether or not China will step in to buy U.S. soybeans anytime soon. Find more online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. As we move into a new month, the overall weather outlook doesn't seem to be too threatening for the Midwest. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss the overall pattern, wildfire smoke, activity in the tropics and much more. Details online at https://www.ag-wx.com. We close the show in Segment Four as Susan Littlefield is joined by Kyle Bumsted from Allendale for a look at the cattle markets and more after Monday's close.

As we enter the month of August, we closed out the week of trade on Friday with a mixed to lower day in grains and a slight rebound in cattle and hogs. Could the new month bring us some better price action and more opportunity in the ag markets? We discuss and look back at the week of trade with Naomi Blohm, Senior Market Advisor with Total Farm Marketing. Learn more online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com.

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

We saw heavy selling in the cattle futures to close out Thursday and the month of July while the grain markets were a mixed bag with corn up slightly and soybean oil under pressure? Are trade and tariff concerns adding additional weight to markets that already feel overly bearish? Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss on today's show. More at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. The cattle market kicked off the week facing month-end pressure, lingering uncertainty around Brazil tariffs, and the impact of widespread rains that are helping pasture conditions and encouraging more heifer and cow retention. Joining us this week for Cattle Chatter with Susan Littlefield is Joe Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek. Traders are still digesting last week's reports, which continue to shape early-week market tone. The bright spot? Cash trade is stronger once again—and beef consumption is up 4% year over year, a positive sign for long-term demand. Also today, Corteva Agriscience, along with Bunge Chevron Ag Renewables LLC, launched a winter canola program across the Mid-South U.S. two years ago to provide farmers an alternative for winter crop rotation. And as winter canola harvest wraps up across this year, farmers are exceeding yield expectations for a second year with an average yield of 53 bu/A with Pioneer® brand winter canola hybrids. Chad Berghoefer, Corteva Agriscience Global Product Director, Biofuels, joins Jesse Allen to share an update on the winter canola program. Learn more online at https://www.pioneer.com/us/products/winter-canola/winter-canola-faqs.html

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.

Hosting weddings on the farm is a strategy to diversify income and protect growers from market volatility. But "wedding barns" have been limited by updated alcohol policies. Jean Bahn of Farmview Event Barn in Berlin updates Mid-West Farm Report on the lawsuit fighting the new rules. Jean says 2026 weddings are in jeopardy. A cool front is on its way, says ag meteorologist Stu Muck. Where does the mint in your toothpaste and chewing gum come from? Believe it or not -- Wisconsin! At Still Harvest Farm in Rock County, partners Trip Downing and DJ Waller are growing and processing peppermint just south of Janesville. The harvest is underway now, keeping them busy during the typically quieter summer months between corn and soybean seasons. A large staff is required to successfully host an event as big as the Wisconsin State Fair. Samantha Dennis tells us about the scope of their staff and what they look for when hiring seasonal workers to handle the livestock barns, for example. Market advisor John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing in West Bend says no change in the latest cattle on feed and cattle inventory reports. Crop ratings are very strong, with soybeans trending exceptionally higher. The weather is excellent for crops moving forward. U.S.-China trade negotiations are going on in Stockholm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

The grain trade was mostly lower to start the week as good weather continues to outweigh most other factors in the market. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins us for perspective on the grain and livestock trade to start off the week on Monday. More at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Plus, forecasters are calling for a moderate risk of severe weather across parts of the South Dakota and Minnesota on Monday, even after a weekend of severe weather across parts of the Upper Midwest and Northern Plains. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to break it all down and look at the weather pattern as we head into August. More forecast info can be found at https://www.ag-wx.com. And in Segment Four, we get more market perspective from Susan Littlefield as she talks with Darin Fessler of Lakefront Futures after the close of trade on Monday.

Several news factors have the markets in a bit of a standoff. Riley Smith visits with Amanda Brill of Total Farm Marketing at midday.

Even amid trade deal news this week, the grain complex continues to struggle under the weight of good weather and high yield expectations across the Corn Belt. We also cattle futures come under some pressure on Thursday as it was a mostly mixed session overall. Bryan Doherty, Senior Market Advisor with Total Farm Marketing, joins us to take a look at this week's trade action and share perspective. Find more online by visiting https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Also, we have a new episode of Cattle Chatter with Susan Littlefield and Brad Kooima from Kooima, Kooima and Varilek as they break down this week's cattle trade, preview Friday's Cattle on Feed and Cattle Inventory reports, talk high beef prices and more. Learn more online as well by visiting https://www.kkvtrading.com.

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show discussing USDA's approach to combating New World Screwworm with Dr. Russ Daly, South Dakota State University Extension Veterinarian. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI). Following that in Segment Three, we take a look at the latest market trends and more with Naomi Blohm, Senior Market Advisor at Total Farm Marketing. Then we close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four including an update on the U.S. Trade Representative reviewing the African Growth and Opportunity Act which provides favorable access to the U.S. market for products from 30 African nations.

Farms are diligently working on harvesting the hay and forages they'll need for the winter, but there have been some challenges. Kiley Allan chats with Mark Renz, professor and extension specialist with UW-Madison. He says that weed management is critical to maintaining a good stand. He also notes that he's receiving more reports of herbicide carryover from previous crops that have to be dealt with. He says a healthy stand of alfalfa is one of the best weed management tools a farm can have. Hot, sticky weather accompanied by dangerous temps are sweeping into Wisconsin. Stu Muck also details the threat of flooding for some areas in far northwest Wisconsin. Farmers can expect some continuity and a few key benefits when it comes to their federal income taxes this year. Extension Farm Management Specialist Kelly Wilfert says these include the return of the qualified business income deduction and the reinstatement of full expensing, aka bonus depreciation. Stephanie Hoff reveals some of the details with her. Vacancies continue to be a problem for schools searching for agriculture educators. Cheryl Zimmerman, executive director of the Wisconsin FFA Association says Wisconsin is not alone in these searches. We're at a critical junction for crop development and the market's aware of the weather. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend joins Pam Jahnke to discuss the outlook. Heinberg says the grain trade is tuned into the weather, but also the international marketing that's happening right now. Farmers are trying to clear out old crop supplies and that means volumes are up. On the other side of the coin, volumes remain down on cattle supplies. Heinberg says despite escalating prices, consumers are staying committed to beef.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

For all the talk of a heat dome across the U.S. the markets seemed to lean more in favor of good rains over the weekend and some moderation in the forecasted heat. Soybeans led the grains lower to start the week while cattle futures had a solid day higher. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss the trade action. More at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. There's a lot of talk about the heat dome building into the central and southern U.S. and whether or not it will have a big impact on crop development? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss the heat, rain chances, the tropics and overall outlook for this week and into August. Learn more at https://www.ag-wx.com.

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

Geomagnetic storms have been occurring with more frequency this year, and it could be causing problems for production agriculture in unlikely areas. Ben Jarboe discusses it with Shawn Dahl, the service coordinator at the space weather prediction center. He says some of the effects these storms have on agriculture here in the US causes damage passersby may not see. For example, Dahl says that one storm last May caused a 500 million dollar loss in the corn industry alone. His goal now is to be able to predict these storms and have weather broadcasters spread the news to mitigate the losses they cause.Stu Muck says today won't be too bad with temps in the upper 80's. He cautions to get things done outside today because tomorrow everything changes.The Bureau of Land Management within The Department of the Interior is hosting its Online Corral auction featuring wild horses and donkeys. The online sale is July 14-21. One of the pick-up and adoption events is on Sept. 12-13 at the Ozaukee County Fairgrounds in Cedarburg. Jason Lutterman from the National Wild Horse and Burro Program tells Stephanie Hoff about this opportunity to provide a good home for a wild horse or donkey. Lutterman says these animals have gone on to be good workhorses, therapy companions, or show winners. Wild horses don't have any "bad habits" that previously trained horses may have. Donkeys are good guard animals for your existing herd.Buy the rumor, trade the fact. That seems to be where the commodity markets are living these days. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend says that without knowing if the Trump administration will really enforce threatened tariffs, they're forced to trade the rumor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the perfect weather is great for the crops, it's putting pressure on the grain prices. Riley Smith visits with John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing.

How do you convince a consumer to buy your product if they never come near it in the grocery store. That was the dilemma facing Lonnie Holthaus of Milkhaus Dairy in Fennimore. Through investigation inspired by his college son, they found out that their herd was producing A2 protein milk. A2 protein milk is a product that lactose intolerant people can enjoy without side effects. Those are the same people that have no reason to go near the dairy showcase, however. Holthaus started developing small batches of cheese using their A2 protein milk, and it was a success. Now Holthaus is distributing product through several major retailers in the Midwest, and continuing to preach the importance of knowing what A2 protein milk can bring to dairy sensitive consumers. Pam Jahnke gets the story from Holthaus. A recent story is drawing new attention to the work of the USDA Beagle Brigade after an Egyptian national kicked one of the dogs in D.C.. This group of highly trained dogs sniffs out contraband before it enters the U.S. agriculture space and threatens producers. Ben Jarboe talks to Carrie Thomas, Associate Deputy Director with USDA APHIS. She explains what the dogs do, how they're trained, and why they're so efficient at what they do.Wisconsin farmers have little to complain about when it comes to their crops so far. Pam Jahnke presents the latest updates from the Wisconsin Ag Statistical Service on field ratings from across the state.John Heinberg, market analyst with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend says that's part of what's driving markets lower. Great crops everywhere! He talks with Pam Jahnke about the anxiety building over international business and overall business slowdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Farmers are sharing their voice on state policy and the lack of a national farm bill. Jill Welke visits with Brad Olson, president of the WI Farm Bureau Federation, about a group of young farmers that went to Washington, D.C. to make their points on policy. Another hot, sticky day on the way for Wisconsin. Pam Jahnke gives a rundown on the forecast and also shares crop tips from Anastasia Kurth, UW-Extension Regional Crops and Soils Educator. She says the heat and humidity tax the energy of a plant, at the same time that insect populations are burgeoning. What if dairy could help you keep a slim waistline? Karen Antunes is a PhD candidate in the nutritional science department at UW-Madison. She’s working with the UW Dairy Innovation Hub to figure out if colostrum (the first form of milk produced by cows after calving) can restore gut health after taking antibiotics to reduce obesity later in life. She explains that antibiotics kill bad bacteria -- that's why humans take it when they're sick. But antibiotics also kill good bacteria -- microbes that can be tougher for children and young people to gain back leading to an increased risk for obesity. In mice, colostrum successfully brought back good bacteria, and those mice gained less fat when eating a "Western diet." It's just the beginning, as she explains to Stephanie Hoff. Wisconsin crops aren't improving just because of the heat and rain. Pam Jahnke highlights some of the weekly notes from the state crop progress report. She also notes displeasure from the WI Farmers Union in the lack of funding support for the WI Local Food Purchase Assistance Program. Federal funding for that program will be exhausted by August, and the Joint Finance Committee has opted not to include it in their current state budget. Monday's USDA acreage report showed farmers planting less soybeans and more corn this year. Numbers didn't really surprise the marketplace according to John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend. He joins Pam Jahnke to break it down. Also developing, USDA allowing live cattle and other livestock back into the U.S. The border restrictions were connected with stopping movement of the New World Screwworm. Heinberg says it's going to be closely monitored, but it will be opened.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.