AgriTalk AM & PM

National Corn Growers Association president Jed Bower shares the latest on the continuing and frustrating campaign of trying to get year-round E15 legislation passed. Bill Baruch is the president and founder of Blue Line Futures and he joins us to discuss the market break out of precious metals like gold and silver. USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden was interviewed by Harrison Pittman, director of the National Agricultural Law Center. We have a clip from that interview on the cost of fertilzer. Then Lane Akre, economist at Pro Farmer, shares his reaction and previews his panel discussion on fertilizer at this year's Top Producer Summit.

Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek Trading joins us to discuss all things in the cattle and beef markets plus Todd Horwitz of bubbatrading.com shares perspective on an active day in the markets.

USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce joins us today to discuss a wealth of topics, including farm provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill, the Farm Bill, HHS dietary guidelines, regenerative agriculture, status of the bridge payment, and status of $1 bil for specialty crops. Our Farmer Forum this week features Tim Burrack of Iowa and Quentin Bowen of Nebraska.

Jody Lawrence of Strategic Trading Advisors is our guest market analyst this afternoon plus Brian Splitt of AgMarket.net share price action perspective.

Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D join us to discuss strategy for controlling costs as budgets get tight. And we have an extended conversation with Bret Walts of BAMWX.com about the current wintry weather situation plus a forecast for various parts of the country.

The markets are closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We have Dr. Chad Hart, professor and ag economist at Iowa State University, join us to review many of the factors that have been impacting the markets this year so far.

Today is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. As it is Monday we have our customary conversation with Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – about the auctions for used equipment he's watching, including his Pick of the Week. And we chat with U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra (IA-04) about E15, Farm Bill, protecting farmers from rollovers in tractors and more.

John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson helps us wrap up this wild week in the markets.

This week's Friday Free-for-all featuring Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio includes discussion on farmer aid, New World screw worm, stirring the RVO pot, USDA report reaction, Canada/China relationship, and much more.

DuWayne Busse of Bolt Marketing is our guest market analyst this afternoon plus Paul Winters of Clean Fuels Alliance America explains the developing situation with RVOs and Oliver Sloup of Blue Line Futures share price action perspective.

National Corn Growers Association chief economist Krista Swanson joins us to share reaction to Monday’s USDA reports and comment on the record production pace of ethanol. Mitchell Hora of Continuum Ag returns to continue the conversation on the latest for 45Z rule making.

Darren Frye of Water Street Solutions joins us for a conversation about the USDA reports, impact on price, price outlook and risk management. Todd Horwitz of bubbatrading.com talks about market action.

Aaron Wilson, assistant professor of Ag Weather and Climate Field Specialist at Ohio State University, joins us to discuss the ENSO climate update predicting an La Niña to El Niño change this spring. Our Farmer Forum features Randy Urmacher of Nebraska and Ryan Bivens of Kentucky. They share their concerns about the recent USDA report and financial aid vs. fixing the problems that necessitate aid plus seasonal task and opportunities they detect.

It's The Day After and reactions are still settling. Kevin McNew of Quantum Hedging joins us to weigh in on what the USDA reports possibly mean for the future plus Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net shares price action analysis.

We catch up with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa on a variety of topics, including E15, the next Farm Bill, Venezuela, farm financial support and more. Bill Lapp of Advanced Economic Solutions joins us to breakdown yesterday's USDA report.

USDA has released their highly-anticipated reports with results surprising many farmers, marketers, and general population of the ag industry. Dan Basse of AgResource Company joins us to share perspective on the reports and what it may mean going forward. Plus Jack Scoville of The Price Futures Group also shares perspective on the reports' impact on price action and Cary Artac of artacadvisory.com and wickedstocks.com has a chart update and stock watch.

Another packed and informative show. We begin with Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – who reports on several auctions, including for combines and his Pick of the Week. Renewable Fuels Association CEO and president Geoff Cooper provides an update on the campaign for year-round E15. And Phil Flynn joins us to share perspective on how the Venezuelan situation affects U.S. energy.

Chris Robinson of Robinson Ag Marketing helps us wrap up the week with analysis of the markets plus preview the USDA reports that will be released on Monday.

Only nine days into 2026 and our first Friday Free-for-all of the year has more than enough topics to discuss. RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney and The Vogel Group's Callie Eideberg join Chip Flory and Davis Michaelsen to talk about Venezuela, Greenland, Iran, decreasing GOP majority in the House, nutritional guidelines, USDA reports coming on Monday and more.

Craig Turner of StoneX Group is our market analyst this afternoon and we discussed wheat market fundamentals and the potential for "bullish headlines" from USDA on Monday for corn and soybeans plus Oliver Sloup of BlueLine Futures shares perspective on cattle price action.

After the Trump Administration announced a reset of the dietary guidelines yesterday, we have reaction from two groups representing opposite ends of this particular food chain. First, we hear from Sam Kieffer, CEO of the National Association of Wheat Growers, followed by Rob Brenneman, president-elect of the National Pork Producers Council.

Chris Winward of Swift Trading Company joins us for a conversation on risk management, market analysis and factors to watch  in the year ahead for cattle. Todd Horwitz of bubbatrading.com basks in a "Bubba Day" for grains and livestock.

Professor Emeritus Dr. Jim Mintert of Purdue University joins us to review the results of the most recent Ag Economy Barometer. Our Farmer Forum features Mitchell Hora of Iowa and Michelle Jones of Montana. The conversation includes early reaction to the MAHA inverted pyramid laying out nutritional guidelines.

Rick Brock of the Brock Report talks about the impact of the capture of Madura, expected planted corn and soybean acres, land values, plus cattle and hog prices. Brian Splitt of AgMarket.net shares price action perspective. And we have a conversation between AgDay's Clinton Griffiths and Jeff Kazin of Agris Academy.

This morning we're talking with farmers. First, Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D join us to discuss preparations for 2026 planting. Then we meet Alex Harrell of SE Georgia, a world record holder for producing soybeans who has had to make tough decisions ahead of 2026.

Jarod Creed of JC Ag Financial Services and Elite Ag Insurance joins us for a conversation about the "new realities" of risk management plus Jack Scoville shares price action perspective and Cary Artac of artacadvisory.com and wickedstocks.com has a chart update.

Machinery Pete (Greg Peterson) wraps up 2025 with reports on several auctions he watched, including his Pick of the Week, plus he talks about some auctions for 2026. Bob Elliott of Unlimited Funds joins us to share his perspective on financial markets, buying gold, and the effects of the capture of Venezuelan ex-President Maduro.

We wrap up our coverage of the NAFB Trade Talk event with conversations recorded by Andrew McCrea of Farming the Countryside with Dr. M. Wayne Ayers of Elanco, Clay Creighton of Agoro Carbon Alliance, and Eileen Pabst followed by certified crop advisor Abigail Peterson, both with the Illinois Soybean Association.

We have more conversations recorded at NAFB from late November 2025. Andrew McCrea chats with Tom Verry of Clean Fuels Alliance America. Randy Mette of Croplan Seed, Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, and Jennifer Tyree of the Illinois Pork Producers Association.

Happy New Year! The markets are closed today and we have conversations recorded by Chip Flory and Andrew McCrea of Farming the Countryside at NAFB's Trade Talk. They speak with Brittney Eubank, Asgrow and Deltapine Brand Manager, Caitlyn York of Brevant Seeds, Alexandra Dunn of Crop Life America, Jake Walker of Loveland Products, and Derrick Emerine of Helena.

Happy New Year! We present a series of recorded conversations covering the cattle/beef market by Chip Flory and Andrew McCrea of Farming the Countryside at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade Talk event. Andrew speaks with Certified Angus Beef president John Stika, American Angus CEO Casey Jentz, and beef cattle technical consultant Dr. Ron Tessman, DVM of Elanco. Chip talks about technology used in the cattle industry with Charles Hord of Nofence.

Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing by Stewart-Peterson joins us to close out the marketing year and offer some optimistic perspective plus Todd Horwitz of bubbatrading.com is still concerned about the possibility of stagflation and USDA dropped some details on the bridge payments.

We have a Wednesday Free-for-all this week to close out the year. Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio join us to review 2025, with Jim grading some of the key members of President Trump's cabinet, and look ahead to priorities for 2026.

Our guest analyst this afternoon is Angie Setzer – "The Grain Goddess" – of Consus Ag Consulting. And Brian Setzer of AgMarket.net shares price action perspective.

Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen joins us to discuss important news from California yesterday on biodiesel, plus outlook for 2026. The Packer's Christina Herrick and Walt Duflock of Western Growers join us to discuss issues affecting produce on the West Coast.

Jack Scoville, Price Futures Group, with perspective on what host Chip Flory called "a defensive day" in the grain markets. Chip talked with Chris Barron from AgView Solutions about working ad hoc payments into the 2025 farm financials and about looking for opportunities to cut expenses and to keep a thin, but positive, ROI in 2026. Cary Artac with a chart update.

The used machinery market shows now slow down during this Holiday Season. Greg Peterson/Machinery Pete previews five auctions occurring this week. And Margy Eckelkamp joins us to preview Top Producer Summit 2026. Go to tpsummit.com for more info.

We wrap the week with more NAFB Trade Talk conversations recorded a few weeks ago between Chip Flory and several guests: Daryl Theis of Claas on forage harvesting, Deena Hardie of Merck Animal Health on parasite and BRD management, Jarod Jacobs of ForGround by Bayer with a carbon update, Brady Spangenberg of BASF on crop protection, and Lynn Justesen of UPL.

Our coverage of NAFB Trade Talk continues this morning after Christmas featuring conversations with Lance Meyer and David Gereau of Case-IH, Natalie Breakfield of NewLeaf Symbiotics, and Mike Howell of Nutrien.

Merry Christmas! Here are more conversations Chip Flory recorded at NAFB's Trade Talk: Robert White of the Renewable Fuels Association, Chris Pritchert and Brandon Walter of Pioneer, and Eric Sherder of Corteva.

Merry Christmas! Last month Chip Flory recorded many interviews with various people associated with ag companies and advocates. This morning we present those conversations with Jared Benson and Val Dolcini of Syngenta, Philip Good of the United Soybean Board, and Tony Wisker of Great Plains.

Chip Flory and Davis Michaelsen spend the show talking about the markets and looking back on some of the more amusing times they've had on the program over the years. Plus, Todd Horwitz of bubbatrading.com joins us to talk about the markets and economy.

Professor Grant Garnder, an ag economist at the University of Kentucky, joins us to discuss the results of the latest Ag Economist's Monthly Monitor. Our last Farmer Forum for 2025 features Tim Recker of Iowa and Mike Appert of North Dakota. Topics include reaction to the bridge payments plan, what kind of support are farmers really looking for from the White House, looking back on 2025, and looking ahead to 2026.

Jeff Peterson of Heartland Farm Partners joins us to discuss market fundamentals, fund participation, and risk management. Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net shares perspective on commodity trade.

We have Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D join us to discuss crop strategy and budgeting for 2026. Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives joins us to look back on 2025 plus share thoughts on what he expects in 2026.

Davis Michaelsen with the markets and Jack Scoville, Price Futures Group, with perspective on the close in corn above last week's high. Chip Flory talked corn yields and potential impact of January 12 USDA reports on corn and soybeans with Chip Nellinger, Blue Reef AgriMarketing and got a chart update from Cary Artac.

We get a Machinery Pete update from Greg Peterson, including his Pick of the Week, plus other impressive auction prices and thoughts on the machinery market – both new and used. American Farm Bureau Federation will hold their annual convention January 9-14 in Anaheim, California. FB vice president of public policy and economic analysis John Newton joins us to preview the convention and share thoughts on the announced bridge payments, EPA dergulation, new Farm Bill, and E15.

We wrap up the last full week of trading with Luke Beckman of Central Valley Ag and discuss corn and soybean markets and fundamentals. Plus Chip and Davis run through the Cattle on Feed reports released today.

This morning's Free-for-all features Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio. Topics include potential additional aid, USTR confirmed, China, inflation, E15 in California and more.