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Host Al opens 2026 by thanking listeners and outlining plans for more practical guests, more local producers, and monthly segments from Chelsea (Herd Solutions) on animal health and Morgs (Elders) on livestock markets. In this episode, Al and Mor discuss recent warm, windy weather in Gippsland, the possibility it’s a seasonal blip, and drought preparedness, including hay on hand, improved water systems, feeding infrastructure, earlier culling, and selling stock before conditions worsen. Morgs notes increased investment in feeders and grain bins and says dry times can also create buying opportunities. They review market trends: lighter steers have softened (some under $5/kg), cows have dropped sharply due to heavy northern NSW turnoff, and processors are near capacity with booking delays; they also discuss the China safeguard tariff threshold. Sheep and lamb markets are strong, including a Bairnsdale heavy lamb record around $350, with forward contracts filling quickly. The episode closes with Morg’s Mike Tyson quote about plans changing when adversity hits, mentions an upcoming “finance and feeding for farmers” event, and includes gift banter.

00:00 Welcome to 2026

01:03 Meet Morgs

01:15 Season Outlook Talk

02:33 Dry Winter Signals

03:59 Drought Prep Tips

05:51 Feed Infrastructure Trends

06:23 Opportunities in Dry

07:05 Cattle Market Update

08:48 Processing Capacity Pressures

09:56 China Tariff Explained

11:22 Sheep Market Records

12:26 Forward Contracts and Bookings

14:09 Dry Season Outlook

15:30 Market Prices Update

16:20 Sheep Talk and Banter

16:58 Monthly Quote Segment

18:24 Birthday Gifts Unboxing

20:23 Listener Wrap and Event Plug

21:59 Final Sign Off