Boots and Bushels Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Bird flu is once again spreading through dairy cattle, fertilizer markets are watching growing geopolitical tensions, and Europe has approved major changes to gene-edited crop regulations. In this week’s Boots & Bushels, we break down what producers need to know about H5N1 in dairy herds, potential fertilizer market risks, the future of crop genetics, weather threats across th...

Send us Fan Mail The biggest cattle health threat in decades is no longer south of the border. Multiple New World screwworm cases have now been confirmed in the United States, raising concerns about cattle movement, beef supplies, livestock health, and the broader cattle market. In this episode of Boots & Bushels, we break down what screwworm is, why producers should pay attention, how USDA is...

Send us Fan Mail The biggest cattle threat in decades has now reached the United States. New World screwworm has been confirmed in the U.S. at a time when the American cattle herd is already near multi-decade lows. In tonight’s Boots & Bushels, we break down what screwworm is, why cattle producers are paying close attention, and how it could impact cattle supplies, feeder cattle, beef prices,...

Send us Fan Mail A major lawsuit against Bayer is putting seed costs, corporate control, and rising farm expenses back in the spotlight tonight. An Iowa seed company accuses Bayer of monopolizing parts of the U.S. GMO corn seed market, and the story is resonating across agriculture because many producers already feel squeezed by expensive inputs, high borrowing costs, elevated machinery prices, an...

Send us Fan Mail Farm margins are starting to feel tighter again as lower grain prices, expensive inputs, difficult weather, and financial stress continue pressuring agriculture across the country. Tonight we cover weaker corn, soybean, and wheat futures, fertilizer concerns, rising operating costs, weather delays, farm bankruptcies, cattle markets, drought pressure, excessive rainfall, and growin...

Send us Fan Mail Cattle are still historically expensive, but agriculture is starting to lose some breathing room. In today’s Boots & Bushels, we break down weaker export inspections, delayed soybean planting, severe weather threats, China trade pressure, fertilizer concerns, and why USDA is now projecting one of the smallest U.S. wheat crops since 1972. We also cover: • Flooding and severe we...

Send us Fan Mail Cattle remain near record territory, but tonight’s bigger story is the pressure starting to stack across agriculture all at once. Grain traders are reacting to China trade talk and Middle East tension. Fertilizer and fuel costs are climbing again with energy volatility. Cash cattle remain historically strong, but futures traders are starting to question how long consumers can abso...

Send us Fan Mail Cattle are sitting near historic highs, but producers know this market still feels uneasy underneath the surface. Tonight on Boots & Bushels, we break down why agriculture continues getting squeezed from every direction at the same time — rising input costs, fertilizer pressure, tighter regulation, Farm Bill uncertainty, disease concerns, and grain markets that still do not fu...

Send us Fan Mail Soybeans are finding support from crush demand, possible Chinese buying interest, and continued planting concerns — but higher prices are not solving the bigger problem facing producers right now. In today’s Boots & Bushels, we break down why farmers are still getting squeezed even while parts of the grain market move higher. We cover: * Rising soybean prices and what’s suppor...

Send us Fan Mail Soybeans are finding support from crush demand, possible Chinese buying interest, and continued planting concerns — but higher prices are not solving the bigger problem facing producers right now. In today’s Boots & Bushels, we break down why farmers are still getting squeezed even while parts of the grain market move higher. We cover: * Rising soybean prices and what’s suppor...

Send us Fan Mail Farmers aren’t dealing with just one issue right now — they’re dealing with pressure from every direction at the same time. In today’s Boots & Bushels, we break down a growing list of concerns hitting agriculture all at once. The USDA is facing backlash after denying reappointments to elected soybean board members, raising questions about control and representation in producer...

Send us Fan Mail Cattle and crops are dealing with more than just one problem right now — they’re dealing with a stack of pressure hitting all at once. The House has passed a version of the Farm Bill, but uncertainty is still hanging over producers. Fertilizer costs remain elevated, planting is underway but far from finished, and weather is starting to interrupt progress across key growing areas....

Send us Fan Mail Cattle are still holding near the highs, but the last time the market looked this strong… it didn’t stay that way for long. In this episode of Boots & Bushels, we break down the 2014 cattle highs and compare them to what’s building right now. Tight supply, strong demand, and rising prices all look familiar — but the pressure underneath the market is starting to shift. At the s...

Send us Fan Mail Cattle are still holding together… but everything around them is starting to tighten — and that’s where this market can change fast. In today’s Boots & Bushels, we break down the real pressure building across agriculture right now. Washington is pushing a slimmer Farm Bill while producers are still waiting on clear answers. Fertilizer costs remain high, export competition is g...

Send us Fan Mail Cattle are still trading near the highs—but the bigger story right now isn’t the price you see, it’s the pressure building underneath it. In today’s Boots & Bushels, we break down the real risk facing producers right now: rising input pressure, labor uncertainty, delayed policy decisions, shifting consumer demand, and what it all means for farm margins going forward. This isn’...

Send us Fan Mail Cattle are still holding near the highs, but there’s pressure building underneath this market that doesn’t show up on the chart yet. Rising energy costs, firm feed prices, and outside pressure on producers are starting to stack—and that could tighten margins faster than most are expecting. In today’s Boots & Bushels, we break down what’s actually changing, where the pressure i...

Send us Fan Mail What breaks first in this market? Right now, farmers and ranchers are dealing with pressure from every direction at once. Weather is turning volatile, input costs are moving higher again, and a major Supreme Court case tied to glyphosate could impact how producers manage weeds moving forward. At the same time, USDA is signaling increased support programs while fertilizer and fuel...

Send us Fan Mail Pressure is building across agriculture—and it’s not coming from just one place. In today’s Boots & Bushels, we break down the growing risks farmers and ranchers are facing right now. Severe storms are moving through key production areas, followed by a sharp cold shift that could bring frost risk into parts of the Midwest. At the same time, screwworm cases are getting closer t...

Send us Fan Mail Cattle prices are holding strong—but everything around the market is starting to tighten. In today’s Boots & Bushels, we break down the real pressure building across agriculture. USDA is projecting farm income down 24%, fertilizer prices may be rising again, and weather is creating uneven crop conditions across the country. This isn’t just one issue—it’s multiple factors stack...

Send us Fan Mail Cattle are still holding near the highs—but the pressure underneath this market is starting to build. In today’s Boots & Bushels, we break down what’s actually developing across agriculture right now. From soybean frost concerns and uneven planting progress to falling wheat conditions and a more active weather pattern, there are multiple pieces starting to stack up at the same...

Send us Fan Mail Severe weather is lining up again—and it’s hitting ground that’s already under pressure. In today’s Boots & Bushels, we break down the developing storm system moving across the Plains and Midwest, what it means for planting progress, and how saturated soils are starting to stack risk across the system. At the same time, cattle pulled back today while hogs pushed higher, and cr...

Send us Fan Mail Pressure is building across agriculture—and it’s not coming from just one place. Cattle are starting to slip while feed costs stay elevated. Corn is holding firm, soybeans aren’t breaking, and crude oil is pushing higher—keeping input costs tight across the board. At the same time, weather risk is stacking. Severe storms, flooding, drought, and even late-season freeze threats are...

Send us Fan Mail Cattle are holding—but the pressure underneath is building faster than most people realize. In today’s Boots & Bushels, we break down the real risk developing inside the cattle market right now. From growing screwworm concerns near the Texas border to tightening margins and an active weather pattern, multiple pressure points are stacking at the same time. At the same time, gra...

Send us Fan Mail Cattle are pulling back, grain markets are sending mixed signals, and the real pressure on farms right now isn’t coming from just one place. It’s everything hitting at once. In today’s Boots & Bushels, we break down the growing pressure stack across agriculture—from Plains drought supporting wheat, to fertilizer affordability tightening margins, to policy uncertainty and globa...

Send us Fan Mail Cattle futures are pushing higher, but the real story is what’s happening underneath the market. Feed costs are not breaking, wheat conditions are deteriorating, and fertilizer pressure is still shaping producer decisions. In today’s Boots & Bushels, we break down what actually matters for producers right now:    •   Cattle market strength vs. feed cost pressure    •   Corn pl...