Also on today's show: specialty buying, short covering and some bargain hunting are adding another layer to this week’s cattle trade. But the big surprise came in the cash market, as the North blinked first while the South continues to hold out. On this week’s Cattle Chatter, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down why it was so unusual to see Northern cattle trade ahead of the Southern market and what that could mean for cattle producers. Brad also looks at plant closures, including Joslin, and how changes in processing capacity can work their way back into the cash cattle market. We also take a look at the border reopening this week, comparing cattle and futures prices from May 11, 2025, with where the market stands this week.

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Farm Rescue

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Farm Rescue

Learn more at https://www.farmrescue.org

Mentioned in this episode:

Farm Rescue

Learn more at https://www.farmrescue.org

Mike Zuzolo will also be speaking at a market outlook seminar hosted by three area farm bureaus in Colona, Illinois, near the Quad Cities, on September 10. Learn more and find his research at https://globalcommresearch.com.

Mentioned in this episode:

Farm Rescue

Learn more at https://www.farmrescue.org

Farm Rescue

Learn more at https://www.farmrescue.org

Later in the show, we take a deep dive into the cattle market struggles and talk charts, sentiment and more with Tyler Schau from AgMarket.net. He also gives us his thoughts on feed costs, energy prices and the recent rallies in the grain complex. We also begin the show with some thoughts from Tuesday's Midday Commentary with Mike Castle at StoneX.

Mentioned in this episode:

AgMarket.net

Learn more online at https://www.agmarket.net.

Farm Rescue

Learn more at https://www.farmrescue.org

And, Eric Snodgrass, Senior Science Fellow and Principal Atmospheric Scientist at Nutrien Ag Solutions, joins Market Talk for his weekly weather update. This week: what stagnant July winds may have meant for corn pollination and the disappointing Pro Farmer Crop Tour results, why this year's El Nino is already outpacing 1997 and 2015, what a quiet Atlantic hurricane season means for the flash drought in Texas, how South America's planting calendar could get pushed back two to three weeks, and why Europe's broken drought is bringing flooding rain instead of relief.

We also get a recap of the latest Cattle on Feed Report from Kyle Bumsted with Allendale in Segment Four. And, we get it all started with a bit of our conversation recapping this week's crop tour with Ted Seifried from Zaner Ag Hedge in Segment One. Watch that full interview here: https://youtu.be/wcvv42g83N8

Grain markets have rallied hard over the past two weeks, and Nick Lawrence of TraderPHD joins Market Talk to break down what's really behind the move. Nick walks through why USDA's August WASDE yield cut caught more analysts off guard than expected, how this year's crop tour largely confirmed the smaller crop, and why corn and soybean stocks-to-use ratios are trending tighter than they have in years.

Also on today's show, are we not killing enough cattle—and are producers starting to lose their leverage? On this week's Cattle Chatter, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down a cattle market full of moving pieces. Tyson plants are going offline, Ft. Morgan is coming back online, and boxed beef is showing some movement. Meanwhile, the charts have been a wreck, the cash market is trying to firm, and Kansas has now joined Colorado and Texas in going "confidential" on USDA cash cattle reporting, citing thin trading volume.

Also on today's show, Gabby Bourret-Sicotte, Chief Evangelist and Head of Customer Solutions for satellite ag-intelligence firm Treefera, joins Market Talk to break down why her company is holding its U.S. corn yield estimate steady even after USDA's August WASDE report cut its own number. We also cover how Treefera's dashboard helps traders and farmers manage risk across multiple global storylines at once, what a forecasted "Super El Nino" could mean for cocoa and coffee in 2026-27, and why a widening wheat supply squeeze in the U.S. and Europe has Treefera advising some growers to switch varieties. Learn more about Treefera: https://treefera.com

We also begin with news headlines including more perspective on the Tyson news and thoughts on the grain market volatility and impacts on cash basis in Segment One. Then in Segment Two, we hear from Mike Castle, Senior Commodities Economist at StoneX, who joined us for Tuesday's Midday Commentary to discuss grain market action, fertilizer prices and the outside markets he is watching this week.

In Segment Two, we get a look at the weather forecast for the week ahead including a recap of flooding, severe weather and drought with Eric Snodgrass from Nutrien Ag Solutions. Find more at https://www.agweather.com.

And then, John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing joins Market Talk to break down Monday's action across the grain and livestock complex. Soybeans led the way, closing above the May high and opening the door to a possible run at July highs, while corn stayed caught between beans and wheat just under the key $4.92 resistance level. John also digs into last week's Commitment of Traders data, where funds were net sellers of the core ags but massive buyers of sugar, coffee, and cotton — a pattern he ties to possible El Niño weather premium building for Brazil's next growing season. Plus: cattle and hogs react to the fallout from Tyson's plant closures, and John shares his marketing advice for producers heading into harvest.

Brady Huck of Empower Ag Trading in Kansas also joins Market Talk to unpack a Friday that pulled the cattle and grain markets in opposite directions. On the cattle side, Tyson Foods announced it is closing the Joslin, Illinois plant and a case-ready facility in Utah while looking to sell Pasco, Washington. Brady walks through why the market still lacks conviction, why the boxed beef cutout is the number that has to move first, and what the chuck and the round have to do with any rally. On the grain side the tone flips. A supportive WASDE report, a national corn yield cut, Black Sea headlines and a wheat market making a run at eight dollars have given the bulls multiple stories to work with. Brady lays out what tight world stocks-to-use means going forward, and how producers should think about rewarding this rally without over-committing bushels they may not raise.

On this week's Cattle Chatter, brought to you by Zoetis, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down the latest slaughter numbers while looking at the impact of extreme heat, dry pastures and an uptick in video cattle sales. Was last week's cash cattle trade actually cattle purchased for deferred delivery? As Labor Day approaches, the focus turns to beef demand and boxed beef movement. How does the market get the boxes turned, and what will it take to keep product moving as we look beyond the holiday and into the fall?

We also begin the program today with market analysis and perspective from Sue Martin with Ag & Investments in Clarion, IA during Segment One of Thursday's show.

Also in Segment Four, we learn about Bayer's new exclusive licensing agreement with RAGT to bring hybrid wheat into commercialization by the early 2030s. Dr. Francis Beecher with Bayer joins us to discuss on the show.

Also in Segment Two, we talk more broadly about the economy, inflation, USMCA and more with Ben Johnston, COO of Kapitus. He joins us for a big picture look at the overall economy and what it means for agriculture on today's show.

Then, we talk market action and get perspective on yield estimates, weather, risk management and more with John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing to close the show.

In Segment Two, Susan Littlefield joins us to share a broad market conversation with Heather Ramsey from The ARC Group as they look at the markets after the first week of August.

Then, Scott Varilek of Kooima Kooima Varilek joins Friday's show to break down a volatile first week of August in the cattle complex. Scott discusses the stalled recovery in live cattle, why packer interest picked up briefly near $235-236, and why he expects late August and September to bring tougher trade. He also digs into early signs of heifer retention after years of talk without much movement, why packer margins could shift leverage back in their favor, and why lean hogs have struggled to capitalize on record beef demand.

Then, it's a new episode of Cattle Chatter with Susan Littlefield as she talks with Brad Kooima from Kooima Kooima Varilek, who breaks down the ongoing volatility, including the lack of open interest and the challenges facing the market. He also discusses the uncertainty surrounding the Fort Morgan plant, dry pastures across parts of the West while other areas are finally receiving rain, and what those conditions could mean for cattle supplies.

Then we talk with Bryan Doherty from Total Farm Marketing who discusses why corn may be closer to a breakdown than it looks, what next week's WASDE and FSA numbers could mean for direction, why the stock market rally isn't translating cleanly to livestock, and why he can't find a convincing bearish case for wheat right now. Later, Bryan continues his ongoing options strategy series with a breakdown of short call and short put options — what they are, how they work, and why they can be powerful tools for producers and end users alike.

Corn and grain markets sat quiet on Wednesday, but the real action was happening in the outside markets. Tommy Grisafi of Nesvick Trading and AgBull Media joins Market Talk to break down a massive stock market rally, gold's $150 surge, crude oil's sharp two-day slide, and what it all means for farmers watching their 401(k)s and their basis alike.

In Segment One, we also listen back to our Midday Commentary with Katy Doumit from StoneX who has thoughts on the crop condition ratings for grains and some perspective on the cattle trade as well. We close the show with news headlines in Segment Four.

We also get price perspective from Mike Castle, Senior Commodities Economist at StoneX, in Segment One and talk more broadly about the ag economy situation including upcoming ARC/PLC payments, soybean crush margins and more with David Widmar from Agricultural Economic Insights in Segment Two.

As we finish out July, many areas of the U.S. are dealing with extreme heat and humidity for a few days to start the week. What is the outlook for later this week and into the month of August? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss in our Weekly Weather Update for Monday, July 27th, 2026. More at https://www.agweather.com.

We also close out the show and hear a Monday market conversation between Susan Littlefield and Jim McCormick from AgMarket.net in Segment Four.

We also start the show with thoughts on the midsummer dairy market outlook as Susan Littlefield recently sat down with Shawn Hackett from Hackett Financial Advisors. That gets the show started today in Segment One of Market Talk.

Also in Segment One, we hear our Midday Commentary from Wednesday with Arlan Suderman at StoneX and news headlines to end the show in Segment Four.

Mike Minor with Professional Ag Marketing joins us to discuss on one of today's interviews. We also hear from John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing who joins us for analysis and perspective.

There are also numerous weather factors being watched right now across the U.S. including wildfire smoke impacts in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes, extreme heat continuing across some areas, severe weather potential and even activity in the Gulf. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss on our Weekly Weather Update. Find more at https://www.agweather.com.

Then, we spend the rest of the show looking back at the 53 year career of Mark Gold in the commodity and brokerage business. Susan Littlefield sits down with Gold, who just retired this month, for a wide ranging conversation about his career and today's market world.

Then, Jesse sits down for analysis with Bryan Doherty from Total Farm Marketing and we also kickoff a series of educational tips on futures and options, focusing on long call options to start.

While U.S. growers watch the weather for corn and soybeans, traders are also watching growing concerns over the closure of the Kerch Strait that links the Sea of Azov to the Black Sea. What does the increased Russia/Ukraine fighting mean for the wheat market and commodities as a whole? And, are we finding a bottom in the cattle market selloff? Chip Nellinger with Blue Reef Agri-Marketing also joins us today for a midweek conversation. Find more at https://bluereef.ag.

Cattle futures had a tough session on Tuesday as we tested some key moving averages in both live and feeder cattle. Lean hogs had a better day and it was a mixed session across the grain trade. Jacob Burks with AgMarket.net joins us in the second half of the show to discuss the markets, inflation, demand and much more. Find more at https://www.agmarket.net.

The grain markets gapped open on Sunday night amid the hot and dry weather forecast for much of the Plains and Midwest this week. You add in renewed concerns of war in the Middle East and you have a market that is trying to find some bullish support. Mike Minor with Professional Ag Marketing joins us to discuss the grain market story and analysis of lean hogs and cattle. Find more online by visiting https://www.professionalagmarketing.com.

Also to being the show, with some areas of the plains set to see multiple days of 100 degree temperatures this week, along with dry weather, there is a natural concern for corn and soybean crop development. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss the forecast on our Weekly Weather Update. Find more at https://www.agweather.com.

Another day lower in cattle futures on Friday while this week's cash trade is coming in around $7 lower. Meanwhile, lean hogs were mixed on the session and the grain trade was higher on the back of some interesting changes in the July WASDE Report. Joe Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek joins us to discuss. More at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

We also hear analysis to open the show from Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX.

For the past several weeks, we've been discussing the importance of preparing for the possibility of a lower cattle market. On this week's Cattle Chatter, Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down what is now the ninth consecutive day of lower August live cattle futures and what the recent price action could mean for producers.

Plus, we open the show in Segment One and hear Wednesday's Midday Commentary with Arlan Suderman from StoneX who shares thoughts on the midweek market action.

As we roll past the 4th of July holiday, we take a look at the latest Commitment of Traders report and where fund managers sit in terms of positions in the grain trade. David Brock with The Brock Report joins us to take a look at the report, talk crop progress and more. Find more online at https://www.thebrockreport.com.

Now that we are past the 4th of July, could traditional seasonality start to impact meat demand and price action? How could tightening household finances play a role as well? Jeff Hoogendoorn with Professional Ag Marketing joins us to discuss that and the surge in the grain markets on Monday. Find more at https://www.professionalagmarketing.com.

We saw some localized heavy rain and severe weather over the weekend, what does that mean for the bigger picture weather story? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss on our Weekly Weather Update for Monday, July 6th, 2026. Find more details online by going to https://www.agweather.com.

It was a quiet end to the week in the grain and livestock markets as we head to the 4th of July holiday with little fresh news to work with. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing joins us to recap the trading week and share perspective on market seasonality, chart direction and more as we celebrate 250 years of America this weekend. Find more online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com.

The USDA has announced up to $500 million in assistance for meat processors, a move aimed at expanding packing capacity and strengthening the nation's meat supply chain. On this week's Cattle Chatter, we break down what the investment could mean for the cattle market, both in the near term and for the industry's long-term infrastructure. Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek also discusses this week's cash cattle trade and answers listener questions with Susan Littlefield.

At the start of the show in Segment One, Susan Littlefield joins us as she talked with StoneX Senior Commodities Economist Mike Castle about the grain market action, weather and possible USMCA news having an impact on the market trade.

And in Segment Four, we have a conversation about AI use in agriculture and how it is being incorporated into agriculture workflows. Ryan Wolf, Director of Innovation Experience, R&D at WinField United, joins the show to talk about the use of AI and the launch of Oz, an AI-powered tool from WinField United that helps make near-instant agronomic recommendations and more.

Susan Littlefield also joins us at the end of the show with analysis and perspective from Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics.

Corn and soybeans were under pressure to start the week on Monday ahead of USDA's acreage and grain stocks reports on Tuesday. Mike Minor with Professional Ag Marketing joins us from the road to discuss crop conditions, report day ahead, last week's Quarterly Hogs & Pigs report and more. Find more at https://www.professionalagmarketing.com.

A large heat dome is setting up over much of the U.S. east of the Rockies for this week. Along with that, ridge-riding thunderstorm and severe weather potential is out there as well. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss the set up and outlook ahead of the 4th of July holiday. Find more at https://www.agweather.com.

Also on today's show, we begin in Segment One with some analysis from Kyle Bumsted from Allendale and close the show with comments from Arlan Suderman at StoneX and Naomi Blohm with Total Farm Marketing in Segment Four. In between, during segment three of the show, we talk with Farm Credit Mid-America Livestock Product Specialist Austin Robinson. He joins the show to share perspective on managing risk, changes to Livestock Risk Protection and more.

Then, we take a look at Thursday's strength in soybeans coupled with weather thoughts, a higher US dollar and more with Bryan Doherty from Total Farm Marketing to close out the show.

And, USDA is set to release its June Acreage and Quarterly Grain Stocks reports next Tuesday. Ahead of that release, FBN has unveiled its own 2026 Acreage Report. We talk with Josh McClure, Head of Market Advisory at FBN, who shares details of the report. Find more at https://www.fbn.com/market.

We also get the show started with some analysis of Tuesday's trade and price action with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics in Segment One.

As the calendar officially flips to the start of summer, this is the time of year where the grain markets start to typically pay attention to the weather for some direction. Meantime, how could household finances affect the overall meat demand picture and could it factor in to cash and futures trade in cattle and hogs? Jeff Hoogendoorn with Professional Ag Marketing joins us to discuss. More at https://www.professionalagmarketing.com.

We saw more tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana over the weekend and there have been hundreds of tornadoes in Illinois this year alone. On our Weekly Weather Update with Eric Snodgrass from Nutrien Ag Solutions, he talks about the severe weather and the potential shift of tornado alley farther to the east. Snodgrass also shares some updates on recent rainfall and what it could mean for crop growth moving forward. Find more online at https://www.ag-wx.com.

In Segment Four, we close the show with analysis and perspective of the grain and cattle trade with Tim Strunk from AgMarket.net. Find more at https://www.agmarket.net.

As we wrapped up the trading week on Thursday, USDA confirmed rumored soybean sales to China on the morning export report. So why did the grain markets (soybeans especially) find a negative tone into the holiday weekend? We discuss the broader selloff in grains and livestock ahead of Father's Day with Bryan Doherty, Senior Market Advisor at Total Farm Marketing on today's show. More at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com.

Also, it's a new episode of Cattle Chatter in Segment Two as Susan and Brad go through the week in the cattle market ahead of the long holiday weekend.

As war in the Middle East between the U.S. and Iran is reportedly winding down, fertilizer prices have also been falling in a recent weeks. Are we out of the woods yet when it comes to price, supply, infrastructure and more? Josh Linville, VP of Fertilizer at StoneX, joins us for an update ahead of Father Day's weekend and shares some thoughts on what producers need to remember. Find more online as well at https://www.stonex.com.

The grain markets are watching weather and demand rumors as we work through mid-June while the cattle market continues to see a surge to start this week in the futures trade. Sam Hudson with Cornbelt Marketing joins us for analysis on today's show. Find more online by visiting https://www.cornbeltmarketing.com.

We saw a rough few days of severe weather in parts of the Midwest the last few days and it sounds like there is more on the way this week. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss on our Weekly Weather Update. Find more at https://www.ag-wx.com.

We wrapped up livestock trade on Friday with more volatility in the cattle markets, as we saw some pressure in futures possibly tied to morning headlines of two JBS plant closures in Pennsylvania and Tennessee. What do we make of some of the head-scratching moves in cattle as of late? Also, are we finding support in lean hog futures? Joe Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek joins us to wrap up the week in the livestock trade. Find more online at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

Meanwhile, it's been a week filled with head-scratching price action and volatility in the cattle market. According to Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek, the market has become increasingly difficult to read on a day-to-day basis. He joins Susan Littlefield for a new episode of Cattle Chatter in Segment Two. PLUS, we have analysis of the WASDE to open the show from Arlan Suderman at StoneX.

BASF and Arva Intelligence have announced a strategic collaboration to help biofuel producers and farmers capture the full value of the Clean Fuel Production Credit (Section 45Z) once the implementing regulations are finalized. We learn more about this with Jeff Carver, Commercial Manager for xarvio® BIOENERGY at BASF Agricultural Solutions and Ryan Pearcy, Managing Director, Biofuels and Renewable Energy at Arva. You can also learn more at https://agriculture.basf.us/crop-protection/news-events/news-releases/BASF-and-Arva-announce-strategic-collaboration-to-deliver-a-pathway-for-farmers-and-biofuel-producers-to-benefit-from-the-45Z-biofuel-tax-credit.html

We saw soybean oil move higher again on Monday, along with crude oil, while the rest of the grain markets were mixed to lower watching the same old news headlines and more. Meantime, cattle futures had a decent rebound from last week to kickoff the month of June. Mike Minor with Professional Ag Marketing joins us to discuss on today's show. Find more online at https://professionalagmarketing.com.

As the calendar flips to June, farmers and ranchers are watching the drought monitor, severe weather, rain potential and more closely as we enter the growing season. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss on our Weekly Weather Update. More at https://www.ag-wx.com.

We also close out the show in Segment Four as our own Susan Littlefield talks markets after Monday's session with Matt Bennett from AgMarket.net.

It was a tough end of the week and month in the livestock trade on Friday as we saw broad based selling in cattle and hogs futures. Cash trade for cattle was also a tad weaker on the week and commodities (except soybean oil) were generally in the red as well. Joe Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek joins us to share perspective on the livestock and grain markets to end the week. Find more at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

Also, it's a new episode of Cattle Chatter with Susan Littlefield and Brad Kooima in Segment Two and we hear from Sam Hudson of Cornbelt Marketing to open the show in Segment One who gives perspective on this week's market trade action.

As we gear up to move into the month of June, does the weather pattern look to be drier for the Corn Belt? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to break it all down as we discuss new long-range models and more in our Weekly Weather Update. Find more at https://www.ag-wx.com.

News of the lockout at Cargill in Fort Morgan, CO, more rumors of other plant strikes, fund movement ahead of the holiday weekend; there appears to be a lot of things happening across cattle futures to close out the week. Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek joins us for analysis and perspective on the week in the livestock trade. More at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

And as we saw heavy volatility in the cattle futures to end the week, Brady Huck with EmpowerAg Trading joins us to share some thoughts on the technical picture in the feeder cattle market. We also discuss the weather situation and how that could play into the herd rebuild and the grain markets moving into summer. Find more at https://www.empoweragtrading.com.

Those in the cattle industry have been aware for the past four weeks that the Cargill beef processing facility in Fort Morgan, Colorado, has been dark. However, news of a labor lockout grabbed the attention of trading algorithms this week, adding pressure to cattle futures despite the situation being well known within the industry. On this week's Cattle Chatter, Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek discusses the impact of the plant shutdown, the continued strength in the cash cattle market, and even the outside pressure created by President Trump's social media comments about addressing the nation's beef shortage.

We also begin the show with Mike Castle from StoneX and hear from Susan and Sue Martin from Ag and Investments in Segment Four.

Also in Segment Two of today's show, we get agronomic update from BASF Technical Services Representative Mark Storr from Central Iowa who shares details on spring planting season and why fungicide timing is crucial during the early growing season.

As the farm economy continues in a down cycle, there is quietly a growing concern about leverage and over-leveraging your operation for capital needs. Trent Klarenbach with the Klarenbach Grain Report has been doing some analysis of farmland values in the US and Canada. He explores the math and what over-leverage might mean for someone when it comes to loans, margin calls in the markets and more. Learn more at https://www.grainreport.klarenbach.ca.

As the grain markets reacted higher on Monday to reported news of China agricultural purchase commitments after the Trump/Xi summit, the livestock markets trade mixed to lower to start the week. Mike Minor and Luke Wells from Professional Ag Marketing join us to discuss the trade action in cattle, hogs and the grain markets. More at https://www.professionalagmarketing.com.

We saw a large outbreak of severe weather over the weekend in parts of the Plains and Western Corn Belt with numerous reports of large hail, damaging winds, heavy rains and tornadoes across parts of Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas, Iowa and Missouri with more on the way to start the week. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss in our Weekly Weather Update for the week of May 18th, 2026. More at https://www.ag-wx.com.

Plus it was a busy week in the cattle markets with plenty of news and record cash trade. Joe Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek joins us for livestock and grain market analysis to close out the week. Find more at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

The cattle market is entering uncharted territory, with cash trade surging $7 higher in the North and $3 to $5 higher in the South, with some northern sales reported as high as $265. On this week's Cattle Chatter, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down the latest price movement and discusses the newly announced expanded trading limits. Effective June 1, Live Cattle limits will move to $8.50, while Feeder Cattle limits increase to $10.75. Markets are also keeping a close eye on trade developments with China, including questions surrounding why nearly 400 packing licenses were approved and then later pulled back. At the same time, worsening drought conditions are prompting more cattle to move to market, though producers appear committed to holding onto their cow herds—signaling continued confidence in long-term fundamentals.

And as farmers continue to work through spring planting 2026, the rising cost of fuel, fertilizer and inputs continues to further squeeze farm budgets. Dr. Michael Deliberto, Economist, Associate Professor and Louisiana Farm Bureau Endowed Professor in Agricultural Policy at LSU joins us to highlight recent work he has done looking at crop budgets for producers in Louisiana and how it can broadly reflect issues across the country.

***Always remember the risk of trading futures and options can be substantial.

Could we see a warmup in the weather pattern to help propel more spring planting this week? What about the early week frost concerns in the Upper Midwest? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss on our Weekly Weather Update as we look at U.S. weather, updates for South America and Europe and more. Find more at https://www.ag-wx.com.

In Segment One, we also get some market perspective from Tyler Schau with AgMarket.net and Arlan Suderman with StoneX at the top of the show.

We are also seeing some positive money flow into commodities like grains, oilseeds and crude oil on Friday ahead of the weekend where any number of headlines could flow that might impact trade. Meantime, fertilizer prices continue to be a major talking point worth watching. Mike Castle, Senior Commodities Economist at StoneX, joined us for analysis and perspective at midday on Friday. More at https://www.stonex.com.

And late Thursday afternoon Bryan Doherty, Senior Market Advisor at Total Farm Marketing, joined us to share perspective on the week in the market trade. War headlines, the upcoming US/China meeting, weather and more are all at play in these markets and we discuss that on this episode. Find more online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com.

***Always remember the risk of trading futures and options can be substantial.

Also, Mike Minor with Professional Ag Marketing joins us to share perspective on the livestock markets, talk weather in the western Corn Belt and more. Find more at https://professionalagmarketing.com.

Corn and soybean futures tested key resistance and psychological levels on Monday with December corn closing above the $5 mark. Meantime, cattle and hogs saw more selling pressure to start the week. Was it simply follow through selling after Friday's poor close? John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss on today's show. Find more online or reach out at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com.

We saw some areas get frost over the weekend and there is some concern that it may have impacted early planted crops. What does the forecast look like as we move into the first full week of May? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss on our Weekly Weather Update. Find more online at https://www.ag-wx.com.

Cash cattle trade was red hot this week, anywhere from $10-15 higher in some cases. It was odd though that business was wrapped up by Wednesday......is there something going on we need to watch? Also in lean hogs, reports of pseudorabies in Iowa and Texas may have impacted the end of the week trade action. Joe Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek joins us for livestock and grain market analysis to close out the week. Find more online at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

We also get the show started and here a bit of Susan Littlefield's Friday afternoon market conversation with Mark Gold From Top Third Ag, a division of StoneX, in Segment One. Hear the rest of their conversation at https://www.markettalkag.com or via the Farm and Ranch Media mobile app.

Farm Profit Manager, a newly launched farm financial management platform, has surpassed one million acres enrolled by producers in just 10 days with 500 users in 23 states in North America. We sit down with Shay Foulk, co-developer of Farm Profit Manager and an owner of Ag View Solutions, who gives us background on why they have developed this platform and what farmers can expect when they use it. Learn more online as well by visiting farmprofitmanager.app.

We also begin the show with an agronomic conversation as Tryston Beyrer from The Mosaic Company joins us in Segment One and later in the show Brian Splitt from AgMarket.net joins us for more market analysis in Segment Four.

In Segment Two, we talk with Joe Kooima from Kooima Kooima Varilek who helps us break down the cattle and hog market action from Friday and this past week.

Then in Segment Three, we are joined by StoneX Senior Commodities Economist Mike Castle who breaks down the grain market trade to finish the week and provides thoughts on the fertilizer market action we are seeing currently.

Also, the market is still searching for clarity on border developments, especially after Brooke Rollins canceled her planned Friday visit to Arizona. On this week's Cattle Chatter, Brad Kooima at Kooima Kooima Varilek looks at how that uncertainty is adding to an already quiet tone in the cash market, where a standoff continues and could stretch through Friday's close. For now, cattle weights aren't raising major concerns, while attention is starting to turn toward seasonal demand. With one of the biggest grilling occasions of the year—Mother's Day on May 10—just around the corner, there's optimism that boxed beef values could see improvement in the weeks ahead.

In segment two, we talk with Dylan Mangel, University of Nebraska plant pathologist, who shares some updates from The SCN Coalition's soybean cyst nematode management guide. He talks about some of the newest research and how they have expanded its reach by creating management guides to help farmers combat the emerging threats of root knot, reniform and lesion nematodes. You can learn more online by visiting https://www.thescncoalition.com.

Also, a new analysis from Hedgepoint Global Markets on Brazil's 2026/27 sugar and ethanol outlook points to a robust sugarcane crop in the Center-South region and continued structural pressure on global sugar prices. Livea Coda, Market Intelligence Coordinator for Hedgepoint Global Markets, joins us to share background and perspective on what this new analysis means for sugar and ethanol markets in Brazil, plus any global impacts.

We had some intense severe weather last week across parts of the Midwest and now many are seeing cold temperatures to start this week. What exactly is going on with our current weather pattern in the U.S. and will it change anytime soon? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss on our Weekly Weather Update. More at https://www.ag-wx.com.

Also on today's show, as we examine the tight margins for farmers in early 2026, we get perspective on how interest rates are shaping the conversation along with exports, spring acreage and more. David Widmar from Agricultural Economic Insights joins us for a conversation as we look at this from a big picture standpoint. Find more online at https://www.aei.ag.

We also have a new episode of Cattle Chatter this week with Susan Littlefield and Brad Kooima in Segment Two. And we get an early spring planting update from the eastern Corn Belt as Becks Hybrids agronomist Travis Coleman joins us for an update from southern Indiana.

We also get market analysis and commentary to get the show started in segment one as Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX is with us for a midweek conversation. Find more at https://www.stonex.com.

And, as we dive into spring planting season, U.S. weather becomes an increasingly important market factor in April and May. On top of that, we continue to have war and geopolitical pressures at play including the Middle East, U.S./China relations and overall inflation concerns. Shawn Hackett with Hackett Financial Advisors joins us for a conversation on today's show. Find more online at https://www.hackettadvisors.com.

It's also another week of the weather pattern remaining quite the same as we expect severe weather from Texas to the Great Lakes while areas outside of that remain dry. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss the forecast in our Weekly Weather Update. More at https://www.ag-wx.com.

We also open Monday's show with an agronomic conversation as Jason Schley from BW Fusion joins us and we wrap in Segment Four as Susan Littlefield shares some market perspective from Matt Bennett with AgMarket.net.

Workers at JBS in Greeley, CO returned this week as negotiations continue. Did that have any impact on this week's cattle market? What about a slower week of cash trade, did that have an impact? We get into those topics along with the choice/select spread, a sideways hog market and more with Joe Kooima from Kooima Kooima Varilek on today's show. Find more online at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

Also, we start the show by sharing a dairy market conversation from Friday between our own Susan Littlefield and Shawn Hackett from Hackett Financial Advisors in Segment One.

Also on today's show, it's another episode of Cattle Chatter as Susan Littlefield is joined once again by Brad Kooima from Kooima Kooima Varilek in Segment Two of today's show. Find more online at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

In Segment Two of today's show, we learn about the Rezidue Reaper, a new corn head-mounted attachment distributed by Thunderstruck Ag, designed to address certain problems during harvest instead of after. Co-inventor Tanner Schoff joins us to tell us more.

As we enter the first full week of April, the U.S. drought monitor shows nearly 80% of the country in some form of drought. Will we start to see any beneficial moisture this week or into April that could help alleviate some of the drought concerns? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss on our Weekly Weather Update. More at https://www.ag-wx.com.

Then in Segment Two, we lean in on the spring planting conversation and considerations you should have before you hit the field. Zach Thompson, retail sales agronomist for Brevant® seeds, joins us for the conversation.

We close the show in Segments Three and Four with more perspective on the war with Iran's impact on global fertilizer production, availability, pricing and more. David Delaney, CEO of Itafos, a vertically integrated phosphate producer with operations in the U.S. and Brazil, joins us to share his insights and perspective on the situation.

Also, we have a brand new episode of Cattle Chatter in Segment Two as Susan Littlefield is joined by Brad Kooima from KKV Trading to break down what is happening this week in the cattle and livestock markets. Find more at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

We also have a conversation about evaluation your fertilizer ROI and talk agronomics in general as spring planting ramps up. Reid Abbott, Great Plains Regional Sales Agronomist for AgroLiquid, joins us to discuss. Learn more and find tons of resources online as well at https://www.cropnutritionweek.com.

There has been more and more talk about the potential of seeing the 2012 weather pattern get repeated in 2026. Is that truly about to happen? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions shares his thoughts on that, his new ELVIS model and more in our Weekly Weather Update. Find more online as well at https://www.ag-wx.com.

Also, ahead of the USDA's Prospective Plantings report release, FBN has released their 2026 Planting Intentions Report. Their survey says corn acres will hold stronger than expected while soybean acres will be higher this year. Meantime, wheat and cotton acres could face pressure. Cody Bills with FBN joins us to discuss. View their full report here: https://www.fbn.com/direct/resources/planting-intentions-report?srsltid=AfmBOooYQ4qGtPbeQ5YkilXgJCaY1D4g5Sf9UQO-kTZEcKXf7e-FIooU

Also, the cattle market tore higher on Friday with hogs following suit. Was there any noteworthy news to drive the trade or was it just money flow and fundamentals at play? We try to make sense of the activity and look at the livestock complex to close the week with Scott Varilek from Kooima Kooima Varilek out of Sioux Center, IA on today's show as well. Find more at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

Also, we have a conversation about BASF launching Circalo™: Low Carbon Intensity Crops, a comprehensive, unified platform designed to connect farmers, agronomists and ethanol producers with the tools needed to help operationalize agricultural carbon intensity under evolving regulatory frameworks, including the Clean Fuel Production Credit, Section 45Z. Chad Asmus, Sustainability Market Development Manager for BASF Agricultural Solutions, joins us for a conversation in Segment Four.

Also in Segment Four, we share a conversation from Monday afternoon at the National Grain and Feed Association convention with Matthew Connelly from Hedgepoint Global Markets about the overall volatility in the marketplace.

We are seeing a rollercoaster of weather with record heat over the weekend, coming off a recent blizzard. What does the temperature and precipitation outlook show us for the next few weeks ahead? Will we see some drought relief in the plains? And what's this "Godzilla El Niño" talk on social media? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss on our Weekly Weather Update. Find more at https://www.ag-wx.com.

We also get the show started talking seed treatments with Troy Bauer from BASF and close things in Segment Four with Susan Littlefield and Jim McCormick from AgMarket.net talking markets after Monday's session.

It was also a "Steady Eddie" kind of week in the cattle complex as we wrapped up trade on Friday. Amid the on-going volatility we saw firm cash and futures that worked back and forth throughout. Joe Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek joins us to wrap up the week in the market trade, thoughts on cattle and a quiet hog market plus a look at the pressure to end the week in the grain markets.

And we close the show with a recap of the latest Cattle on Feed report that just came out with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale and Jesse has a look at the closing markets to end the week in Segment Four of the show.

Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing joins us for a conversation about this week's trade in Segments Three and Four while we get perspective on the impacts to fertilizer and gas production in the Middle East as Melih Keyman is the Founder, President, and CEO of Keytrade, one of the world's leading fertilizer trading companies, joins the show.

In Segment One, we get things started with a new episode of Cattle Chatter as Susan Littlefield is joined once again this week by Brad Kooima from Kooima Kooima Varilek. You can watch their full conversation as well on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@markettalkag

Also, we discuss the use of AI and robotics in agronomy. Taylor Wetli is US Commercial & Business Development Manager for Solinftec and he joins the show to tell us more about the work they are doing to bring new technologies to the farm. Find more online at https://www.solinftec.com/en-us.

Susan Littlefield sits in for Jesse Allen today and has a conversation with Matt Bennett from AgMarket.net. Also, she talks with Mike Zuzolo in Segment Two of the audio only podcast and gets an update on Nebraska wildfires in Segment One with Craig Uden from Nebraska Cattlemen.

Also on today's show, we talk a lot about futures and options but what about ETFs for individual agricultural commodities like corn, wheat, and soybeans? What is an ETF exactly and how is it different? Sal Gilbertie of Teucrium Trading, a firm that deals with commodity ETFs, joins us for a conversation about how to use commodity ETFs as a modern risk management tool in today's farm economy. Learn more online at https://teucrium.com.

In Segment Two, we discuss a mixed bag of back and forth trading in cattle that was seen on Friday. Joe Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek joins us and highlights how we need to pay attention to the upcoming kill for some potential cattle market direction.

And as much as the volatility can create opportunity, you have to remember to keep your orders working in this market to take advantage of the market moves. We talk about that and much more in Segment Three and Four with Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth from Van Ahn & Company on today's show.

And speaking of the cattle complex, we get perspective on the volatility and more with this week's episode of Cattle Chatter. Susan Littlefield is joined once again by Brad Kooima from Kooima Kooima Varilek for this week's conversation. Find more online at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

Also, in Segment Two, we hear more about PI AgSciences, Inc. new novel biochemical technology for crop defense against parasitic nematodes. Wes Hays, North America commercial lead, Brands, at PI AgSciences, joins us for a conversation.

We also listen back to our Midday Commentary and analysis from Arlan Suderman at StoneX to open the show and then get a recap of the National Farmers Union convention with Rob Lee from the South Dakota Farmers Union in Segment Four.

John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing joins us in the back half of today's show for a conversation while we also get insight from Mike Castle with StoneX in Segment Two. At the start of the show, we take a look at more severe weather risk this week and discuss the forecast with Eric Snodgrass from Nutrien.

Another Friday, another sharply lower day in cattle futures. As we see volatility and strength in crude oil, grains and equities it seems the opposite is happening in the cattle trade. Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek joins us to discuss if there are warning signs we need to be paying attention to in the cattle market along with perspective on the war volatility elsewhere in the trade. More at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

Also, in Segment Two, we listen back to an excellent conversation about soybean cyst nematode that Susan Littlefield had during Commodity Classic. She is joined by Horacio Lopez-Nicora, Assistant Professor and Provost's Early Career Scholar, Soybean Pathology and Nematology at Ohio State University.

Also, the livestock trade was quieter on the day Thursday. Who is going to win the leverage battle in the cattle complex? That's one of many items discussed on this week's episode of Cattle Chatter as Susan Littlefield talks once again with Brad Kooima from Kooima Kooima Varilek.

In Segment One, we share a conversation from Commodity Classic as Farm and Ranch Media's Corryn La Rue talked with Nathan Keane from the National Association of Wheat Growers.

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.

The outside markets continue to show immense volatility as we continue to watch what is unfolding in the Middle East. Tommy Grisafi with Ag Bull Media and Nesvick Trading Group joins us to discuss the latest moves in energies, metals and financial markets along with how it translates over to grain and livestock trade. Find more at https://www.agbull.com.

As we enter into the month of March, are we ready to fully embrace spring or will there be another round of cold weather ahead? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss the March outlook for preciptation, temperatures and how it's a "buyer beware forecast" right now. Find more online at https://www.ag-wx.com.

Plus at the beginning of the show, we talk fertilizer markets specifically as Susan Littlefield has a conversation with Josh Linville, VP of Fertilizer at StoneX, about the latest in the Middle East and potential market impacts.

Plus, we share this week's episode of Cattle Chatter as Susan Littlefield talked on Thursday with Brad Kooima from Kooima Kooima Varilek about the volatility in the cattle market. At the end of the show, we have a Friday conversation with Joe Kooima from Kooima Kooima Varilek for more insight into what drove the cattle markets to finish out the week.

Plus, we also sat down with National Corn Growers Association Lead Economist Krista Swanson for our markets segment to discuss big picture supply and demand items for the corn market, the ag economy, USMCA, E-15 and much more. Find more at https://www.ncga.com.

In between, Zaner Ag Hedge Chief Market Analyst Karen Braun stops by for our markets segment to discuss some of the latest moves in the trade, South American competition in the markets and much more.

Also on today's show, we have two different agronomic conversations as we not only look back at 2025 but more importantly, look ahead to the 2026 growing season. In Segment One we hear from Alex Case, retail sales agronomist for Brevant seeds in Indiana who shares some tips on planning for 2026. Then, we talk with Syngenta's Jason Snell who dives more into lessons learned from last year and things to learn for this year ahead.

Also as we wrap up the week, the cattle markets are watching multiple items including the Supreme Court tariff ruling, any updates on a potential strike at JBS in Greeley, CO, the cash markets and much more. Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek joins us to discuss the cattle, hog and grain markets as we close out the week. More at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

And finally, what does this tariff news mean for the grain and fertilizer markets in the short and long term? Also, regarding fertilizer, what does this week's Executive Order mobilizing the Defense Production Act to safeguard the domestic production of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides mean for the markets? Mike Castle with StoneX joins us to break it all down. More at https://www.stonex.com.

Cash is still king in the cattle market, with Northwest Iowa seeing trades at $250, reinforcing the strength of negotiated cash. Attention now turns to Friday, which brings two potential market movers: the latest Cattle on Feed report and another vote at the JBS plant in Greeley, Colorado. On this week's Cattle Chatter, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down the strong cash movement, the impact of heavier cattle, and answers a listener question about cattle in Mexico and whether more are now being processed south of the border.

Also, we welcome Aaron Bertels from Crossroads Marketing to the show for analysis as we get things started in segment one and we close the show with comments from Mike Castle at StoneX from Wednesday's Midday Commentary.

We have multiple weather features to look at this week across the U.S. including winter weather, high winds and severe thunderstorm potential. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss everything on our plate this week along with thoughts on the drought concerns across much of the country heading towards spring. More at https://www.ag-wx.com.

It has been a much quieter week in the cattle markets as we head to a three-day holiday weekend, with cash trade relatively slow this week. Are we nearing a point where we should be concerned? Is the proverbial "check engine light" on in the cattle market? How about the weaker week in the hog trade? Joe Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek joins us to discuss. Learn more at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

Also, we share part of the conversation that Susan Littlefield had earlier this week with Darren Frye from Water Street Solutions in Segment Four of today's show.

Also, we spend time today at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, KY! We talk in Segment One with Craig Lee from Geringhoff and then in Segment Four with Brad Beene from Amazone about products they have on display at this year's show.

Also, we get an update on the weather forecast for the week ahead with Eric Snodgrass from Nutrien Ag Solutions and listen in to a conversation from last week during CattleCon 2026 with Kara Lee, Director of Producer Engagement, Certified Angus Beef.

Meanwhile, it was a strong week for the soybean complex although Friday did bring a round of profit taking and farmer selling it seems as we finished well of session highs. The corn and wheat markets continued to struggle with more quiet, rangebound trade. And, we also get thoughts on beef on dairy but looking at it from the dairy side of the equation with Bryan Doherty, Senior Market Advisor with Total Farm Marketing. Find more online by visiting https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com.

Then, we finish the show with a live episode of Cattle Chatter direct from the trade show floor as Susan Littlefield talks again this week with Brad Kooima from Kooima Kooima Varilek. Special thanks to Corteva Agriscience for having us in their booth for the live taping of this week's Cattle Chatter conversation.

Farm Credit show guests include:

-Josh Davis, Vice President of Food & Agribusiness with Farm Credit Mid-America

-Todd Moore, Senior Credit Officer, Farm Credit Mid-America

-Fallon Savage, Senior Vice President of Corporate Credit with Farm Credit Services of America, Frontier Farm Credit, and AgCountry Farm Credit

-Landon Nelson, Vice President of Livestock Insurance with Farm Credit Service of America

Then, we review last week's Cattle Inventory Report with Tyler Schau from AgMarket.net followed by a look into the company's mobile app and resources for farmres with Jacob Burks from AgMarket.net.

Friday's futures trade brought some heavy selling pressure in feeder cattle with some spilling over to live cattle ahead of the Cattle Inventory Report release. Joe Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek joins us to discuss what he's seeing at month's end, thoughts in lean hogs and some grain market perspective as well. More at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

Also in Segment One, we listen to our Midday Commentary audio with Arlan Suderman from StoneX who shares thoughts on crude oil, Middle East tensions, the U.S. dollar drop and much more.

Also, we hear from Mark Lucas at StoneX to start the show from our Midday Commentary and then we share a conversation between Susan Littlefield and Don Roose from U.S. Commodities to close the show in Segment Four.

We also hear from Susan Littlefield who talks with Mike Castle at StoneX for market perspective to open the show.

Many part of the U.S. are experiencing frigid temperatures this week, on top of a massive winter storm that brought snow, ice, power outages and more for many across the country (Jesse Allen included). For our Weekly Weather Update with Eric Snodgrass from Nutrien Ag Solutions, Jesse shares a firsthand look at what his backyard looks like and they talk about when this pattern may change and start to thaw folks out. More at https://www.ag-wx.com.

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) caused by Mannheimia haemolytica (Mh) is the primary cause of bacterial pneumonia and death for feedlot cattle. In fact, 75% of BRD cases are caused by Mh.1 Protecting cattle from BRD infection is critical to safeguarding both cattle health and operational profitability. Dr. Jeremi Wurtz, an Elanco beef technical consultant, joins us to discuss how producers and feedlot operators can protect cattle from BRD and managing our herd through severe winter weather.

Also, it's a new episode of Cattle Chatter this week with Susan Littlefield and Brad Kooima from Kooima Kooima Varilek. This week on the show, they break down the softer feeder index, weather that may not yet be fully priced in as snow and colder temperatures arrive late this week, and what Friday's Cattle on Feed report could reveal about tighter supplies moving forward. Find more at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

We wrap the show in Segment Four with a look at what could be a wild week ahead for weather as Eric Snodgrass joins us for our Weekly Weather Update. More at https://www.ag-wx.com.

Also, we get market perspective on Friday's program from Shawn Hackett with Hackett Financial Advisors. He joins us to discuss where the grain markets go from here now that we've digested the USDA numbers along with thoughts on weather, outside markets and more. Find more online by visiting https://www.hackettadvisors.com.

Also, we start the show with market analysis from Mike Castle with StoneX and follow that up in Segment Two with a brand new episode of Cattle Chatter. FARM's Susan Littlefield is joined again this week by Brad Kooima from Kooima Kooima Varilek for a deep dive into the cattle markets.

Also, we get some grain market analysis and thoughts on geopolitical impacts to the fertilizer markets on today's show as Mike Castle with StoneX joins us for an update as well.

Also, as more farmers are storing grain for longer periods of time, bugs and pests can become a problem. We talk about some products and ways to protect your grain quality for longer periods with John Mays, Senior Director, Specialty Ag, Central Life Sciences. Learn more at https://www.bugfreegrains.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.

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.

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.

Also, it is a new episode of Cattle Chatter as Susan Littlefield is joined by Scott Varilek from Kooima Kooima Varilek to discuss the end of 2025 in the cattle markets. Find more online by visiting https://www.kkvtrading.com.

Also, we hear the remainder of our conversation from earlier in the week with Mike Castle from StoneX on today's episode.

This was a year for the record books when it comes to the amount of uncertainty we dealt with in American agriculture and the fertilizer market was one of many items caught up in the uncertainty. How is the outlook shaping up for 2026? Mike Castle, Lead Market Intelligence Project Manager for StoneX, joins us to discuss this past year and look ahead to early 2026 when it comes to the fertilizer markets and the price ratio with grains. Find more online at https://www.stonex.com.

Also, it is a new episode of Cattle Chatter out a little early this week as Susan Littlefield is joined once again by Brad Kooima from Kooima Kooima Varilek to look at this year in the cattle markets and gear up for the Christmas and New Year stretch. Find more at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

Also, it sounds like it is going to be a very mild holiday week ahead across a wide area of the country. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us for our Weekly Weather Update with a look at the Christmas forecast. More at https://www.ag-wx.com.

Also, we get reaction to the latest Cattle on Feed report being down 2% from last year with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale.

And as we look ahead to 2026, what problem are growers actually trying to solve with in-season nitrogen? How does timing and rate of application make a difference with your nitrogen strategy? And what are some common myths and misconceptions about the use of nitrogen? We explore all of these questions in a conversation with David Chaffin from Ever.Ag on today's show. Learn more at https://shorturl.at/VKNJK

Plus, we take a look at what is happening in the cattle markets as we near the end of the week and month. It's an all new episode of Cattle Chatter as our own Susan Littlefield sits down again this week with Brad Kooima from Kooima Kooima Varilek out of Sioux Center, IA. More at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

Also in Segment Two, we get grain market analysis along with a look at sour economic data out Tuesday and some news for the fertilizer markets with Mike Castle, Lead Market Intelligence Project Manager for StoneX.

With a warm up on the way this week, could that mean a sloppy and muddy mess just in time for Christmas? Also, what do some of the longer range models show us as we move into January? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss on our Market Talk Weekly Weather Update. Find more online at https://www.ag-wx.com.

Also to start the show, could we see the a continued rally and uptrend in the cattle complex as we close out 2025 and look ahead to January? Does high price equal profitability right now? Brady Huck with Advance Trading joins us to discuss the cattle markets and share perspective on the holiday grain trade as well as we start the week.

Then, we sit down for a look at the week in the market trade and talk risk management with Bryan Doherty from Total Farm Marketing to close the show.

Tommy Grisafi with AgBull Media and Nesvick Trading joins us to break it all down on today's show along with Matt Bennett from AgMarket.net as well.

Also, we saw cattle futures (and lean hogs too) finish with a solid day higher on Friday as the cash cattle market has also seen a substantial rebound this week. Joe Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek joins us to share thoughts on the proteins getting back to market fundamentals and we touch on the quiet grain trade for the week as well. More at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

And in our opening segment, we feature a conversation that Susan Littlefield had on Friday at the close with Sam Hudson from Cornbelt Marketing and Jesse has commentary from Ryan Moe, Regional Director at StoneX.

Also, what is happening in this cattle trade as get into December? Susan Littlefield joins us for another episode of Cattle Chatter with Brad Kooima from Kooima Kooima Varilek on today's show. Find more at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

Meantime, meteorological winter has arrived as the calendar turns to December and we saw winter arrive in a big way across much of the Midwest over the weekend. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss on our Weekly Weather Update. Learn more online at https://www.ag-wx.com.

Also on today's show, we feature two conversations from the 2025 NAFB Convention last week in Kansas City, MO as we talked with David Widmar from Agricultural Economic Insights and Tanner Ehmke with CoBank. And in Segment Four, Susan Littlefield visited Friday with Sue Martin From Ag & Investments in Clarion, IA to wrap the month of November in the trade.

On this week's Cattle Chatter, Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down how the Tyson plant closure is set to weigh on the trade in the weeks ahead. Cattle weights remain elevated, though the incoming Arctic blast may finally trim some pounds. Brad also dives into the formula trade, what this shutdown means for leverage, and why history may be repeating itself — echoing the plant closure challenges we saw back in 2015.

Also, we listen to a conversation from last week's NAFB Convention in Kansas City, MO as we analyze the farm economy and trends heading into 2026 with Megan Roberts from Compeer Financial.

Some folks could see snow, some could see severe weather.......either way you slice it things could be dicey for Thanksgiving this week across the country. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss the weather outlook as we finish up November. More at https://www.ag-wx.com.

Also on today's show, we head back to last week's NAFB Convention in Kansas City, MO and get a harvest recap and agronomic update from Ohio and the Eastern Corn Belt with John Brien, Agronomy Division Manager for AgriGold. More at https://www.agrigold.com.

Also, what did the WASDE have to tell us for wheat and cotton balance sheets? What about price action in corn, soybeans and cattle? Nick Lawrence with TraderPhD joins us to discuss on today's show. More at https://www.traderphd.com.

Then, it's our weekly conversation with John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing followed by perspective on grains and fertilizer from Mike Castle with StoneX to close the show.

In the opening segment, we get perspective and analysis from Mark Gold with Top Third Ag Marketing, a division of StoneX. We follow that up with a look at the livestock trade and thoughts on the USDA reports with Scott Varilek with KKV Trading. Then we close the show with analysis and perspective from DuWayne Bosse with Bolt Marketing to close out the week.

Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to go through the data in our Midday Commentary.

Also on today's show, we have another episode of Cattle Chatter with Susan Littlefield and Brad Kooima from KKV Trading as they discuss the on-going volatility in the cattle markets. And we also kick off the show talking markets with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale in Segment One.

Also on today's show, how has harvest season been wrapping up across the Northern Plains? What things do farmers need to consider for 2026? We get an agronomic update from the Northern Plains and talk with Aaron Froemke, Agronomic Service Representative at Syngenta, based in North Dakota.

Many folks across the U.S. and Canada are seeing a shot of arctic air move through as we begin the new week and many may have seen (or are currently seeing) snow in their backyard. Will this shot of snow and cold last or is this just a precursor of what's to come this winter? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss in our Weekly Weather Update. Find more online at https://www.ag-wx.com.

We saw a little bit of green in cattle futures and mixed action in lean hogs to finish out the week on Friday. Joe Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek joins us to talk about what to make of all the recent volatility, what is happening in the cash market and more. Find more at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

And as farmers wrap up 2025, what factors should they take into consideration when talking to their retailers about seed decisions for next season? Kaitlyn York, retail business manager for Brevant seeds in Nebraska, joins us to share some tips on why traits are important when selecting seed and much more. Find more online at https://www.brevant.com.

We kickoff today's show with Zach Hooker from Commstock Investments and then later in the show Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing joins us for a conversation to recap Thursday's trade action. And in the middle in Segment Two, we have a new episode of Cattle Chatter with Susan Littlefield and Brad Kooima from KKV Trading.

As the harvest season wraps up, we get an update from northwest Illinois on how 2025 fared for producers. Brianna Gehrig, retail sales agronomist for Brevant seeds in Illinois, joins us to discuss. More at https://www.brevant.com.

We ended up seeing a mostly lower day on Tuesday led by soybeans and cattle futures. Was this more of a one-off trading day or is it a recalibration of the markets after the recent moves? Shawn Hackett with Hackett Financial Advisors joins us for a conversation about the markets, weather outlooks and more. Find more at https://www.hackettadvisors.com.

As the calendar flips to November, could we see a rapid and fast start to winter incoming for much of the U.S. this year? What about potential impacts of a La Nina pattern across the globe? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us for a conversation on our Weekly Weather Update. Find more at https://www.ag-wx.com.

And also, we can't forget about the livestock trade as we had a heck of a week in the cattle markets. How has all of the volatility settled out as we head into a new month? What about activity in the hog complex as of late being on a downtrend? Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek in Sioux Center, IA joins us to look across the week in the livestock trade and share some thoughts on the grain market action as well. Find more at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

As we close out the month of October and the week of trade, we get thoughts on grains, livestock and outside markets with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX.

And also in Segment Two, we have a new episode of Cattle Chatter as Susan Littlefield broadcasts live from the 98th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN and she talks about this volatile cattle trade with Brad Kooima from KKV Trading.

Was southern rust as advertised in Iowa this growing season? What about other disease, weed and pest pressures? Brandon Hulme, Champion Seed Agronomist, joins us to discuss the 2025 growing season. We talk yields, tips for fall fieldwork and more. Find more at https://www.plantchampion.com.

Monday was an active trading day with cattle futures testing expanded limits to the downside while grains and oilseeds were led by optimism surrounding U.S./China trade frameworks and negotiations. Tommy Grisafi from Nesvick Trading and ⁨@agbullmedia⁩ joins us to share perspective and thoughts on why hedging and risk management are extremely important right now. Learn more online at https://www.agbull.com.

Could we see our first big round of cold weather and even some snow in parts of the U.S. later this week as we head to Halloween? What is the latest update on Hurricane Melissa and how beneficial was rain in the southern U.S. over the weekend? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss in our Weekly Weather Update. More at https://www.ag-wx.com.

Also on today's show, can we look at seed plot data across the country to give us an idea of what final yields could look like for corn and soybeans this year? Kevin McNew is Founder and Research Analyst with Quantum Hedging. He joins the show to discuss some of their models and data that could give us an understanding of what to expect for final yields across the Midwest in 2025. You can learn more online at https://quantum-hedging.com.

Also, there's been plenty of outside noise in this week's cattle market. President Trump's midweek comments on cattle gave both the market and producers a boost of energy. On this week's Cattle Chatter Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down the pressuring factors facing the industry. Cash continues to hold strong despite the volatility, and as Kooima reminds, "we can't change supply in the next 150 days." A bit of a Thursday bounce added optimism, but long-term speculators are questioning how much pressure Brazil, tariffs, and the ongoing border closure with Mexico will continue to weigh on market movement.

Many areas of the Midwest got timely, beneficial rains this past weekend that may have slowed harvest but helped with soil moisture. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss that, the pattern moving forward and some weather features to watch around the globe. More at https://www.ag-wx.com.

Also, a healthy and clean 2026 crop starts right now with fall burn down and application. Fall-applied residual herbicides can enhance the management of resistant weeds, improve the potential for an earlier spring start, and increase planting flexibility. We discuss that and have an agronomic conversation with Will Griffin, row crop segment manager for Valent U.S.A., on the show.

Also on today's show, is the cattle market overbought? That's the big question this week as feeder cattle showed strength for much of the trade, while markets wait for the cash to fully develop. On this week's Cattle Chatter, powered by John Deere, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down whether the demand wall has been hit and if upcoming holiday buying could lend support heading into November. He also touches on continued frustration over the government shutdown, renewed discussions about the New World Screwworm, and an interesting connection between the gold and cattle markets.

Also, we hear from Ryan More at StoneX to open the show and take a look at ag news headlines to close out the program. Today's show powered by John Deere Operations Center. Find more at https://www.deere.com.

Also on the show today, while trade action is quiet in the grain markets, outside markets like gold and silver continue to be on fire along with the cattle complex setting more new highs on Tuesday. We have a conversation about this week's market trends and more with Tommy Grisafi from ⁨@agbullmedia⁩ and Nesvick Trading on today's show. Learn more at https://www.agbull.com.

The weather situation across most of the country has been warm and dry for harvest season so far. But, could we start to see more fall-like weather incoming as we look to the back half of October? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss in our Weekly Weather Update. Find more online at https://www.ag-wx.com.

As harvest season rolls along, we sit down to discuss fall fieldwork considerations including nitrogen management. We also take a look at how best to prepare for 2026. Adam Millang, retail sales agronomist for Brevant seeds in Iowa and Andrew Luzum, nitrogen stabilizers strategic account manager for Corteva Agriscience, join us for a conversation. More at https://www.brevant.com.

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Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss the immediate market reaction to Trump's statement and more in our Midday Commentary.

We saw the feeder cattle market continue it's rocketship ride this week with a fourth higher day in a row, leading live cattle and the ag markets overall. In the grain trade, it was another quiet day with a lack of fresh news. Brian Grete with ⁨@commstockinvestments⁩ joins us on the show today to discuss the grain markets, geopolitics/farmer aid rumors, the strength in cattle and more. Find more online as well at https://www.commstock.com.

Feeders once again led the trade today, showing strength amid continued market uncertainty. On this week's Cattle Chatter, powered by John Deere, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down the renewed jump in the feeder market and ongoing pressure to open the border with Mexico — even after another case of New World Screwworm was discovered just 170 miles away. He also looks at what kind of market movement could follow the recent tariff discussions between the U.S. and Brazil. Meanwhile, pressure remains on the cash market to perform after Thursday's trade closed $1 higher. More online at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

And we start the show with John Deere, who has recently rolled out some exciting new products in their hay and forage space. We learn about new products and discuss the customer experience with new tech from John Deere as Kaylene Ballesteros, Hay and Forage Marketing Manager, joins us to share more. Find more online at https://www.deere.com.

Also, we see some rain potential in the forecast for dry areas of the Midwest and mid-south early this week while new long-range weather models for winter indicate the possibility of a drought busting pattern. Eric Snodgrass from Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss all of that and more on our Weekly Weather Update for Monday, October 6th, 2025. More at https://www.ag-wx.com.

Also in Segment Four, dairy farmers from New Zealand spent time at World Dairy Expo to learn more about technologies used in the states and share their story as well. We learn more with our own Susan Littlefield to close out the show.

On today's show, we put an emphasis on controlling the factors you can control and looking at market fundamentals. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing joins us in Segment Three followed by David Brock from The Brock Report in Segment Four.

Before all of that, we have this week's Cattle Chatter conversation with Susan Littlefield and Brad Kooima from KKV Trading in Segment Two and we hear from Arlan Suderman of StoneX in our opening segment of the show, powered by John Deere Operations Center.

As we flip the calendar to October, it appears we are going to have another week or so of wide open harvest weather across much of the Midwest. What impacts could we see from Tropical Storm Imelda in the Southeastern U.S. along with a potential pattern shift in mid-October? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us for our Weekly Weather Update to discuss U.S. weather and offer some updates on weather in South America. Learn more online at https://www.ag-wx.com.

We also start the show today with market reaction from Monday's trade and have a conversation with Tyler Schau from AgMarket.net in Segment One.

Also, the roller coaster ride in the cattle market carried over into Thursday's trade, as volatility remained the theme. On this week's Cattle Chatter with Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek we assess the chart damage from last week's selloff, which left the market searching for support. One factor in play is the regional difference in supply. The South continues to show larger cattle numbers, while the North is running tighter, yet more cattle are being moved south to fill pens. At the same time, carcass weights are edging higher, adding additional tonnage to overall supplies. On the technical side, analysts are keeping a close eye on the 20- and 40-day moving averages. Those levels will be key in determining whether the market can stabilize or if more downside pressure is ahead. For now, the tone remains cautious as traders weigh both fundamentals and technical signals.

Tar spot continues to be an issue for many growers up and down the Corn Belt in 2025. Jonathon Howe, retail sales agronomist for Brevant seeds, joins us to discuss how to overcome tar spot. He shares how pressure was in his area of Indiana this season and how seed selection play into combatting tar spot. Learn more online at https://www.brevant.com.

Also, we get an update on HPAI being detected in a Nebraska dairy herd with Susan Littlefield and more news on today's show in the audio podcast version.

As U.S. harvest ramps up over the next few weeks, we continue to have building drought concerns in parts of the eastern Corn Belt and mid-south that are affecting Mississippi River levels and more. What does this finish to the growing season mean as harvest nears? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss that and more in our Weekly Weather Update. Learn more at https://www.ag-wx.com.

Brett Leahr, AgriGold agronomist based in Illinois, joins us for a late season update from central Illinois and how things are shaping up heading into the heart of harvest season. He also discusses the importance of considering genetic diversity when placing your seed order for 2026. Learn more online as well at https://www.agrigold.com.

Also on the show Kyle Malcolm, LG Seeds agronomist covering eastern Indiana and Ohio, joins us for an update on the growing season and how things are shaping up for fall harvest. He also encourages farmers to monitor corn stalk health as harvest approaches and the impact the weather and crop disease has had on stalk health and standability in his area. More at https://www.lgseeds.com.

Plus, this cattle market has been all over the board. On this week's Cattle Chatter, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down the price action, including why Wednesday's trade made an about-face. Right now, the South is carrying a premium over the North, yet more northern cattle are being trucked south to fill pens. Cash has been trending lower, but with feed costs and weather still working in their favor, feeders continue to hold the advantage.

Also today we hear from Samantha Angotti, LG Seeds agronomist based in Wisconsin, to provide a crop update from her region, late season scouting importance and tips on selecting seed for 2026. Learn more at https://www.lgseeds.com.

We also get a fertilizer market update in Segment Two amid rising tensions in Europe. Mike Castle, Senior Fertilizer Analyst at StoneX joins us for a conversation on today's show.

We saw frost over the weekend in many parts of the Upper Midwest and Northern Plains. Did that lead to some late season damage to corn and soybean crops? Also, could we see a big warmup on the way heading into harvest season? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss in our Weekly Weather Update. More at https://www.ag-wx.com.

Also, as harvest approaches in the Northern Plains and northwestern Corn Belt, many soybean growers are facing cash basis that is crumbling amid a lack of business to China through the PNW. Jim Thompson, chairman of the ND Soybean Council, and Justin Sherlock, president of the ND Soybean Growers Association, joined us to discuss the current situation with North Dakota soybeans and the trade and export issues with China.

In Segment One, we learn more about Elanco Animal Health launching a new low-endotoxin vaccine that is tough on disease, but easy on cattle. NUPLURA™ PH+5, which targets respiratory and reproductive pathogens in cattle, is now available for purchase. Dr. Brett Terhaar, Elanco Beef Technical Consultant, joins us to discuss. To learn more, visit farmanimal.elanco.com/us/cattle/product/nuplura, contact your herd health veterinarian or Elanco representative.

There is some talk of frost across parts of the Upper Midwest, maybe even as far south as northern Iowa, later this week. We get an update on that potential, talk about the dry August, low Mississippi River water levels again and much more. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us for our Weekly Weather Update. More at https://www.ag-wx.com.

And as corn enters the home stretch of the 2025 season, many farmers are heading out to their fields to estimate yields. AgriGold Agronomist Sam McCord has some important tips to consider when estimating yield and why it's important to fine-tune field-by-field yield estimates. Learn more as well online at https://www.agrigold.com.

Then, we talk markets with Steve Nicholson from Rabobank during this week's Farm Progress Show and close things out with Clay Creighton from Agoro Carbon Alliance also at this week's FPS.

The show starts with a look at Brevant E3 Enlist soybeans and more with Brevant Seeds Area Product Manager Brad Foresman. Learn more online at https://www.brevant.com.

We also get some tire tips from Chris Neidert with Trelleborg and Mitas from the show grounds in Segment Four.

We talk with the team at Geringhoff about 145 years of business, the new XFR50 and more. Plus, we look at markets with Ted Seifried from Zaner Ag Hedge in the middle of the show.

Today, we hear from the folks with Beck's about some of their new products, crop conditions, Becknology days and more. Then, we talk markets in the middle of the show with Matt Bennett from AgMarket.net.

Some chilly overnight temperatures and daytime highs in the 70s for much of the Midwest to close August.......that's not something you typically see for this time of year. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss that, precipitation outlooks and more in our Weekly Weather Update as we head towards Labor Day. More at https://www.ag-wx.com.

Also, LG Seeds has new product offerings available for the 2026 growing season that can help you stand out with a strong potential yield gain and more. Dustin Bowling, LG Seeds brand product manager, talks about the new offerings, the importance of a diverse product lineup and the intense selection process each hybrid goes through. Learn more online by visiting https://www.lgseeds.com.

Also, it has been a major talking point on social media and throughout the grain markets this week.....what did scouts see on the Midwest Crop Tour? Is the massive crop being forecast actually out there? Ted Seifred with Zaner Ag Hedge joins us to share his thoughts on what he saw during his time on the western leg of the tour for 2025. More at https://www.zaner.com.

And corn rootworm continues to be a pesky issue for many corn growers across the Midwest and it has really become a year-round management issue. Brian Ternus, LG Seeds agronomist in Minnesota, wants farmers to consider how they manage corn rootworm when they make their seed selections for the 2026 crop season. We also discuss extended diapause of northern corn rootworm and get tips on management. More at https://www.lgseeds.com.

Also, it is a new episode of Cattle Chatter, as Susan Littlefield and Brad Kooima dive into another dynamic week in the cattle complex led by strength in feeders so far throughout the week. Learn more at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

In our opening segment, we get market perspective on grains, livestock and the outside markets with Arlan Suderman from StoneX to get our show started. More at https://www.stonex.com.

Why is it important to consider genetic diversity when placing your seed order for next year and beyond? Josh Johnston, AgriGold agronomist from Kentucky, joins us to share examples of why farmers should consider placing several different hybrids across their acres. He also provide insights from his AgriGold "Learning Hub" field trials. More at https://www.agrigold.com.

Also, we run through more severe weather and rainfall for the Upper Midwest over the weekend and get a look at this week's forecast ahead with Eric Snodgrass from Nutrien Ag Solutions. More online at https://www.ag-wx.com.

Brian Grete, Sr. Grain and Livestock Analyst for Commstock Investments joins us today for a conversation and analysis of this week's market trade. He also shares some direct insight and experience into what could be seen on next week's crop tour. More at https://www.commstock.com.

Also in segment four of today's show, Susan Littlefield joins us with market perspective from Mark Gold with Top Third, a division of StoneX.

And, on the latest episode of Cattle Chatter, Susan Littlefield is joined once again by Brad Kooima from Kooima, Kooima & Varilek to get perspective on more volatility in this cattle trade. Find more online at https://www.kkvtrading.com.

Tyler Schau with AgMarket.net and Craig Turner with StoneX joins us on today's show for recap and analysis.

We saw a fair amount of severe weather and heavy rain over the weekend causing flooding in some areas. How is that impacting late season crop development AND could we see some heat/dryness concerns for some parts of the U.S. this week or not? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us for our Weekly Weather Update. Learn more at https://www.ag-wx.com.