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Oil prices surged more than $10 per barrel, and markets across agriculture are reacting.

In today’s Boots & Bushels episode we break down what this energy move could mean for corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle, and farm margins as planting season approaches.

Corn is trading near $4.47, soybeans near $12.14, and wheat near $5.97, while cattle markets remain historically strong.

But the real question farmers are asking right now is whether rising energy prices could begin influencing fertilizer costs, planting decisions, and acreage shifts this spring.

We also look at what’s happening in livestock markets, the tightening cattle supply situation, and weather patterns developing across U.S. farm regions as spring approaches.

Boots & Bushels is your daily look at the markets that feed America, covering grain markets, livestock markets, weather threats, and the global news affecting farmers.

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Energy markets just sent a warning to farmers.

Crude oil surged nearly 12 percent today, and when energy markets move this fast the impact rarely stays contained to oil traders. Higher energy prices can ripple directly into diesel, fertilizer production, and grain shipping costs — all of which affect farm profitability heading into planting season.

In today’s Boots & Bushels episode we break down what’s happening across the agricultural markets, including corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle, and hogs. We also look at severe weather risks across the Midwest, tornado activity in key farming regions, and a developing heat dome in the western United States that could worsen drought conditions later this season.

The bigger story tonight may not be where grain prices closed today — it may be the growing risk in energy markets and what that could mean for fertilizer prices and farm input costs.

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Corn and soybean futures moved higher today while cattle markets slipped, and crude oil surged nearly five dollars. That combination is raising new questions for farmers as spring planting approaches.

In today’s Boots & Bushels, we break down the market forces moving agriculture right now: stronger soybean prices after South American production concerns, rising crude oil tied to geopolitical tension, and a growing fertilizer risk tied to global shipping and supply chains.

Weather is also becoming a factor across major farm regions. Severe storms, heavy rain, and sharp temperature swings are slowing fieldwork in parts of the Midwest and could shape early spring planting conditions.

At the same time, tight cattle supplies continue to support the long-term outlook for the livestock sector even as futures pulled lower today.

We cover everything producers need to know:
   •   Corn, soybean, wheat, and oats market moves
   •   Live cattle, feeder cattle, and hog futures
   •   Crude oil and input cost pressure
   •   Severe weather affecting farm country
   •   Global headlines impacting agriculture

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Farm margins are starting to face pressure again across agriculture. In today’s Boots & Bushels we break down the biggest risks affecting producers right now.

Cattle futures continue pushing higher as the U.S. herd remains historically tight. Corn export demand remains strong, but global competition from Brazil is limiting rallies. Soybean demand stays firm as crushing and renewable diesel continue supporting the market.

At the same time crude oil prices are climbing, raising concerns about fuel and fertilizer costs heading into planting season. And in Washington the debate over the next Farm Bill is beginning, which could shape the farm safety net for years.

We also cover severe weather threats across the Plains and Midwest that could impact spring field work.

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Agricultural markets are facing several pressure points at the same time. Fertilizer supplies may be tightening globally, grain-importing countries could be building reserves, cattle markets are reacting to rising input costs, and weather patterns across the United States are shifting as planting season approaches.

In today’s Boots & Bushels episode we break down what these developments could mean for producers and ranchers. We look at corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle futures, and crude oil while examining the economic forces shaping the markets that feed America.

Current futures snapshot discussed in this episode:

Corn: $4.53
Soybeans: $11.96
Chicago Wheat: $6.03
Live Cattle: $230.15
Feeder Cattle: $346.55
Lean Hogs: $94.82
Crude Oil (WTI): $94.77

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Fertilizer supply risks and potential acreage shifts
• Global grain buyers possibly building reserves
• Margin pressure emerging in cattle markets
• Weather patterns affecting drought and planting conditions
• Energy prices and their influence on agricultural markets

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Tonight on Boots & Bushels we take a closer look at the pressure building across agricultural markets and what it could mean for producers this spring.

Tensions in the Middle East are beginning to affect global shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important energy and fertilizer corridors in the world. When that corridor slows down, the effects can ripple quickly through fuel markets, fertilizer supply chains, and ultimately farm input costs.

At the same time, fertilizer markets are showing early signs of tightening while freight costs and insurance rates for ships moving through the region are beginning to rise. Those shifts may not show up immediately in local prices, but they often build quietly before the planting season.

We also look at what’s happening across grain and livestock markets right now, where futures prices have been moving but the bigger story may be the risk building underneath the surface.

Weather is another factor producers are watching closely. With La Niña conditions fading toward neutral, the pattern shift could change moisture outlooks across key growing regions just as planting season approaches.

This episode connects the dots between global events, energy markets, weather patterns, and the markets that feed America.



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Cattle prices remain near historic highs, but a major weather shift may be developing that could affect feed costs, pasture conditions, and livestock margins across the United States.

In today’s Boots & Bushels episode we break down the latest moves in feeder cattle futures, live cattle futures, corn, soybeans, and crude oil while looking at the growing risk from a changing global weather pattern.

The Pacific Ocean is transitioning away from La Niña conditions toward neutral ENSO patterns. Historically, those transitions can produce volatile weather across the Midwest and Plains during planting season. That means producers may need to watch rainfall patterns, feed costs, and pasture conditions closely in the weeks ahead.

We also look at how rising grain prices and energy costs could tighten feedlot margins and influence feeder cattle demand heading into summer.

Boots & Bushels is your daily look at the markets that feed America, helping producers stay ahead of the pressure points shaping agriculture.

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Something unusual is happening in the markets right now.

Cattle prices are surging while feed grain markets remain soft. Live cattle and feeder cattle pushed sharply higher today even as corn and soybean prices drifted lower. That combination can dramatically change feed costs and profitability for producers across agriculture.

In today’s Boots & Bushels we break down the markets that feed America, including corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle, hogs, crude oil, and the key economic signals shaping farm margins.

We also look at what strong livestock markets could mean for future feed demand and whether grain markets may eventually respond to rising cattle prices.

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Iran tensions pushed crude oil higher and markets are starting to price in geopolitical risk. When energy moves like this, agriculture pays attention. Diesel, fertilizer, transportation costs, and feed economics all sit downstream from oil.

In today’s Boots & Bushels episode we break down where corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle, hogs, and crude oil futures are trading, and why Iran headlines are suddenly showing up in commodity markets.

But the bigger story comes later in the show.

The last time the United States invaded a major Middle Eastern country, oil surged almost 50% before the invasion began… and then fell once the war started. Wheat, corn, and livestock futures reacted as well.

Today we compare the current Iran situation with the Iraq War in 2003 and examine what actually happened to futures markets before and after the invasion. The historical pattern may reveal whether markets are building a fear premium right now—or if traders are approaching a potential “sell the event” moment.

If you’re a farmer, rancher, or commodity trader, understanding how geopolitics affects energy and agricultural markets can help you anticipate risk before it reaches your operation.

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Iran risk is building — and markets are starting to price it in.

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is thinning, tanker insurance premiums are rising, and energy traders are adding risk premium before any confirmed shutdown. That matters because roughly 20% of global oil flows through this chokepoint.

WTI crude is holding elevated levels, and sustained energy risk could ripple into freight, fertilizer, ethanol margins, feed costs, and ultimately farm profitability.

In today’s Boots & Bushels episode, we break down:

• Strait of Hormuz shipping risk
• Crude oil reaction and what it signals
• Corn, soybean, and oats positioning
• Live cattle, feeder cattle, and hog exposure
• Weather overlay in the Plains
• How energy shocks flow into agricultural margins

This isn’t about panic. It’s about understanding where risk builds before it shows up in your balance sheet.

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