Market Talk

Markets traded mixed on Veterans Day after a big soybean and corn rally on Tuesday following the WASDE report. Tommy Grisafi of AgBull Media and Nesvick Trading Group joins Jesse Allen to talk about funds exiting their record corn long, soybeans' 50-cent pop, what the Nvidia CEO controversy teaches traders about risk, why he is worried about the hog sector, growing liquidity stress on farm balance...

Veterans Day Wednesday brought a quieter grain and livestock trade overall, after the WASDE fireworks we saw yesterday. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss in our Midday Commentary.

USDA's November WASDE report cut the U.S. corn yield to 179.6 bushels per acre and trimmed soybean ending stocks to 300 million bushels, sparking a rally across the grain markets on Tuesday. Jesse Allen talks with Cory Bratland, hedging strategist with AgMarket, about where USDA made its biggest state-level yield cuts, why the soybean balance sheet is getting tighter, whether wheat can lead, and h...

USDA lowered it's corn yield estimate below 180 bushels per acre in the November WASDE Report that just came out. We get reaction to that surprise change and more with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX.

The grain market drifted lower ahead of the November WASDE Report set for Tuesday while cattle futures bounced and hogs tried to find support. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joined us on Monday's Market Talk to break down heavy fund liquidation, corn testing support near the June lows, soft export demand, what to watch in soybeans and why a long-term trend line matters for hogs. Find more...

Grains were lower at midday on Monday while cattle were sharply higher to begin the week. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joined us to discuss in our Market Talk Midday Commentary for Monday, November 9th, 2026.

Grain Markets Find Support Ahead of WASDE, While Cattle Fundamentals Remain a Concern Corn and soybeans are picking up some pricing interest ahead of Tuesday’s WASDE report, but uncertainty over the size of the soybean crop remains a concern. Export demand is improving, while Brazil’s increased ethanol production raises questions about what it could mean for that country’s export outlook. In the c...

Markets were dealt a lot of pressure this week. As we hit a Friday close we break down all the factors in grain and livestock that sets us up for a trade next week that also brings the November WASDE report. Hear from Sherry Benting with ADC, Scott Varilek at Kooima Kooima Varilek and Kristi Van Ahn with Van Ahn and Company.

StoneX released their November crop survey, placing corn production at 16.203 billion bushels with a 183.1 bpa yield, and soybean production at 4.725 billion bushels with a 55.0 bpa yield. Arlan also talks how the markets are dealing with a technical trading day.

From election result pressure to the dollar movement and concerns over the cattle market today's guests cover it all. Join us in hearing from Darren Frye at Water Street Solutions, Mike Zuzolo at Global Commodity Analytics and Arlan Suderman at StoneX

Election headlines are raising questions about potential pressure on overnight grain trade, with traders watching to see how markets respond. Despite harvest delays, the market appears less concerned about the slower pace of harvest. Crude oil weakness and post-election uncertainty are adding pressure, while improving corn export sales suggest lower prices are helping attract demand.

Grain markets struggled to find direction in Tuesday’s trade, raising questions about whether election-related uncertainty or other market factors are driving the pressure. A full breakdown of the markets for today come from Jeff Peterson at Heartland Farm Partners, Jacob Burks at AgMarket and Arlan Suderman with StoneX

Three key things David is watching in today's markets: The latest crop progress report & delays from the rains today Cash Cattle and the new reporting system Lean Hog fundamentals (Cash)

Crude oil prices are moving lower as post-election uncertainty and escalating tensions weigh on the market. Grain traders are also looking ahead to next week’s major crop report, with positioning likely to pick up as the numbers approach. In livestock trade, disappointment in the cash cattle market has been followed by a modest bounce in futures. Meanwhile, the hog market continues to face a deman...

Big day drop in the beans, Mexico starts making their November grain purchases, energy moves, and some growing concerns over export sales for corn. What is in store for us in November with the weather? Hear from Mike Minor at Professional Ag Marketing, Eric Snodgrass at Nutrien Ag Solutions and wrapping up the final two segments, John Heinberg at Total Farm Marketing.

Money flow, outside pressure & wrapping up a frustrating October. The Friday Market Talk breaks down the trade with Sue Martin of Ag & Investment, Brady Huck with Empower Ag Trading, Joe Kooima at Kooima Kooima Varilek (KKV Trading) and Arlan Suderman at StoneX

Grain markets saw another headline-driven move after Bloomberg reported that China is looking at U.S. wheat. Trading algorithms quickly reacted to the news, sending prices higher as traders assessed the potential for additional Chinese demand. In livestock markets, hog futures are finding a bounce, while cattle are pulling back after a period of strong prices. Meanwhile, a significant drop in unem...

Higher hogs, pull back in cattle, not loosing faith in the markets as many wonder if tops have been set and will harvest pressure continue. Joining us today is Kyle Bumsted at Allendale, Brad Kooima at Kooima Kooima Varilek and Bryan Doherty at Total Farm Marketing.

The Wednesday Market Wrap Up brings global wheat, Black Sea concerns, fed interest rates being left unchanged, deep dive in the hogs amongst other grain and livestock movers today. Hear from Arlan Suderman at StoneX, Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics and Terry Linn with Linn & Associates.

Grain markets are seeing a path of least resistance to the downside at midday, with traders watching key technical levels for signs of support. Corn is testing its next area of support near recent lows, while soybeans are keeping an eye on the 100-day moving average after Monday’s sharp selloff. The weaker Brazilian real is adding pressure to soybeans by making Brazilian supplies more competitive...

Today's episode brings a market break down from Heather Ramsey at the ARC Group, Cory Bratland at AgMarket and Shawn Hackett with Hackett Financial Advisors.

U.S. soybean export demand remains strong, but corn inspections delivered a disappointing number for the week ended October 22. USDA inspected 91 million bushels of soybeans for export shipment, while corn inspections totaled just 24.6 million bushels , the lowest weekly total in three years. Wheat inspections reached 6.8 million bushels, while no grain sorghum was inspected for export. Despite th...

On today's Market Talk we hear from Mike Minor at Professional Ag Marketing, Eric Snodgrass on weather at Nutrien Ag Solutions and wrapping up the trade is John Heinberg at Total Farm Marketing. Susan Littlefield sits in for Jesse Allen today.

Midday grain markets are seeing some healthy follow-through, with soybeans and wheat posting a nice bounce. Corn, meanwhile, is beginning to feel harvest pressure as combines continue to bring in the crop. Soybean quality remains a concern as harvest reveals discolored beans, including brown and purple shades linked to fungal issues following wet weather. That discoloration could create challenges...

Joining Jesse Allen is David Widmar Joining Susan Littlefield is Scott Varilek and David Ericson.