Market Talk

On today's program, we talk markets and the farm economy this month with David Widmar from Agricultural Economic Insights (AEI). We go through some of their latest research and take a look at the markets post May WASDE Report. Learn more at https://www.aei.ag.

Plus, we are joined once again this month by Richard Fordyce, Business Growth Director of Agriculture at Osborn Barr Paramore (OBP) and former FSA Administrator. We discuss the latest issues in agriculture each month and on this episode; we talk spring planting, Farm Bill and Prop 12.

We also sit down with Curt Blades from Association of Equipment Manufacturers to discuss the April Equipment Sales numbers.

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More pressure in corn, soybeans and wheat on Wednesday as this commodity market seems to be struggling quite a bit right now. We talk about what is moving this trade, the strength trying to hold in KC and Minneapolis wheat and what farmers and ranchers should be focused on right now in this marketing environment. Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics joins us to discuss. Learn more at https://www.globalcommresearch.com.

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It is a washout Wednesday in grains and oilseeds with pressure in livestock to some degree as well. KC Wheat is trying to hold onto strength but the overall trend is to the downside. We talk markets with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX.

Lots of pressure in the soy complex on Tuesday and that's weighing on corn and Chicago wheat. We talk markets and the pressure in the trade at midday with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX.

It was an ugly reversal on Tuesday in the soy complex, corn and Chicago wheat as we gave back all of Monday's gains and then some. KC and Minneapolis wheat traded mixed to higher amid ongoing weather concerns and planting delays. We talk markets and risk management today with Jacob Burks of AgMarket.net.

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Grain markets were "risk-on" during Monday's session as wheat led the trade to the upside on the back of weather concerns, Black Sea grain deal worries and more. Soybeans also got support from good crush demand and corn was along for the ride. Cattle and hogs had a solid day to the upside as well despite higher grain prices. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss the market trade action on Monday. Learn more online by visiting https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com.

Some areas of the U.S. saw heavy rains over the weekend that slowed planting progress while others still remain dry. What is the outlook for the week ahead; will windows open up to advance fieldwork? We talk weather with Eric Snodgrass of Nutrien. Sign up for his daily newsletter here: https://info.nutrien.com/snodgrass_weather

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The tone is "risk-on" across grains and oilseeds on Monday with wheat the upside leader on weather concerns, Black Sea Grain Deal worries and more. We talk grains and livestock markets with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, for our Midday Commentary on this Monday, May 15th.

Wheat shot higher, corn finished mixed and soybeans under pressure on Friday after the dust settled on May WASDE Report day. We talk market action, the economy and much more with Tommy Grisafi of Advance Trading Inc. Learn more online at https://www.advance-trading.com.

We also get market analysis on today's show and discuss the livestock trade a little more with cattle having a solid day higher on Friday. We welcome Bryan Irey of Crossroads Coop to Market Talk on today's show. Learn more at https://www.crossroadscoop.com.

Plus, we continue our conversations surrounding the carbon market and what happens when you sign a carbon contract with Steve Hasselmen of Agoro Carbon Alliance. Learn more at https://www.agorocarbonalliance.com.

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Plenty of surprises from USDA in the May World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) Report on Friday. We walk through the numbers and get market analysis from Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX.

Soybeans found light support along with soybean meal on Thursday but another week of poor export sales combined with pre-report jitters put pressure on corn and wheat Thursday. We discuss Friday's May WASDE report, the market tone overall and why lower corn could benefit cattle producers today. Bryan Doherty, Senior Market Advisor at Total Farm Marketing joins us. Learn more at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com.

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