On today's episode, we sit down with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics for analysis and perspective on the evolving war in the Middle East and why the Strait of Hormuz is a key chokepoint for global trade, energy, fertilizer and ag commodities in general. PLUS, we take a look at the resurgence in cattle futures at midweek and much more on today's show. Find more at https://www.globalcommresearch.com.

Also on today's show, as farmers and agriculture industry professional made their way to Commodity Classic in San Antonio, TX last week, the team at BASF hosted a group of ag journalists for their annual Science Behind event to showcase new products and innovations. One of the highlights was Nemasphere™, one of the most groundbreaking innovations in soybean cyst nematode (SCN) management in over 60 years. We talked about the product with Michael McCarville, Trait Technology Lead for BASF.