Market Talk

On Monday, USDA released a ton of data with it's January report dump and most people were of the opinion that the numbers were bearish for the market outlook moving forward. We discuss the surprising changes to corn yield, harvest area, ending stocks and so much more on today's show. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing shares his reaction and analysis of today's reports. Find more at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com.

Plenty of weather storylines to watch this week across the U.S. and around the world, including cold and snow for some and dryness for others. But how about a long term idea that maybe, El Nino could return in 2026? That's one of many things we talk about with Eric Snodgrass from Nutrien Ag Solutions on this week's Weekly Weather Update. More at https://www.ag-wx.com.

We also start the show in segment one with reaction to the January USDA numbers from Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX.

A slew of data, plenty of changes and a lot of unfriendly numbers for the markets according to USDA's January reports. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us for reaction to the newly released USDA January data.

As we close out the week of trade, we see a fairly quiet grain trade as it seems we are gearing up for Monday's USDA data dump. We preview what the USDA reports could look like (including potential surprises), discuss risk management and more with DuWayne Bosse from Bolt Marketing. Find more online at https://www.boltmarketingllc.com.

Are some unfounded rumors about a potential dairy buyback program impacting the broader cattle and livestock complexes to end the week? Also, what could the impact of Monday's USDA data be on livestock markets? Joe Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek joins us to discuss. Find more online by visiting https://www.kkvtrading.com.

The Supreme Court did not rule on the use of tariffs as widely expected this morning, what is the market reaction? Arlan Suderman with StoneX joins us to discuss that, preview Monday's USDA reports and more.

The grain markets seemed to get quiet on Thursday as traders prepare for USDA large data release on Monday. What are some of the key things to watch for next week? How is weather impact winter wheat in the plains? And what about feed needs for cattle, how is that impacting the trade? Bryan Irey with Crossroads Coop joins us to discuss on today's show.

Also, Brad Kooima with KKV Trading is back this week for a new episode of Cattle Chatter with our own Susan Littlefield. We'll get there take on this week's cattle trade at the end of the show.

It's a fairly quiet market day on Thursday as we see minimal action at midday. Are we already looking ahead to and waiting on Monday's USDA data? We talk about that with Arlan Suderman from StoneX in our Midday Commentary.

As we begin 2026, there is no shortage of geopolitical items that are having an impact on the markets and the broader commodity sector. Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics joins us to break down some of these factors related to crude oil, Venezuela, China, a potential Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, US dollar impacts and so much more. Learn more online at https://www.globalcommresearch.com.

We see a decent rally higher in soybeans at midweek with mixed action across the rest of the grain trade and lower moves in livestock. Could a potential Supreme Court ruling on tariffs later this week be impacting the trade? We talk about that and more with Arlan Suderman from StoneX in our Midday Commentary.

It was a fairly quiet trading day on Tuesday although we did slip a bit lower into the closing bell. As we near the key January set of USDA reports on Monday, is the market already marking time until those numbers come out? And should you manage your risk ahead of or after the report? Jacob Burks with AgMarket.net joins us to discuss on today's show. Find more online and register for their upcoming conference at https://www.agmarket.net.

We see a quietly higher day in grains and mixed action in the livestock complex on this Tuesday. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist with StoneX, joins us to discuss in our Midday Commentary.