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Jay Siegrist, from Midco Commodities and the Growmark Group, discusses a slight gain for corn and the continuing climb of crude oil. The 10th Annual Feeding the Economy report was released this week. John Bode, president and CEO of the Corn Refiners Association, talks about the takeaways Taylor Wetli, U.S. Commercial and Business Development Manager at Solinftech, talks agrobotics from the Commodi...

Ben Kasch, Bower Trading, joins the program for a look at markets. Wayne Carlson, group strategy director at agriculture marketing consultants OBP, discusses trends in his field. John Newton, Vice President of Public Policy at the American Farm Bureau Federation, talks about "surprising" developments in farmers' shares of food dollars.

Brian Chastain, MarketWise Ag Services, discusses March Madness, both in basketball and the markets. Tony Wendler, Farm Shop Manufacturing, talks about his company's equipment offerings from the floor of this year's Commodity Classic. Stephanie Zelinko, AgroLiquid, discuss the company's advantages in crop nutrients and fertilizer.

Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing, joins the program to discuss a new market week. Scott Werner of Pekin-based Excalibur Seasoning highlights what's trending in seasoning meat for Meaty Monday. Meteorologist Balint Szalavari has a look at the forecast.

Illinois Farm Bureau's Raelynn Parmely and Kane County Farm Bureau President Dale Pitstick discuss the recent market study tour to Mexico. Sam Hudson, Cornbelt Marketing, takes a look at how markets are faring at the end of the week. Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford previews a return to chilly temperatures after a warm weekend ahead.

Growmark COO Brad Drake talks about his speech on "lessons from a still-learning leader" at the McLean County Chamber of Commerce Ag Awareness Breakfast. Matt Geiger, Agronomist at Syngenta, talks about crop protection, inputs and low commodity prices from the Commodity Classic. John Zanker, Farmer's Keeper Financial LLC, joins the program to discuss continuous change as global events impact the m...

Jacob Kleinberg, Roach Ag, joins the program to discuss a selloff in crude oil, as well as soybean and corn market movement. Dr. Fred Giertz, Professor Emeritus at University of Illinois, talks about the Illinois Flash Index he administrates and what the monthly report means as a barometer for the state's economy.

Jerry Gidel, Midland Research, joins the program to discuss the passing of an Ag Broadcasting icon and then looks at the markets. Jennifer Killian, Marketing Manager at IAA Credit Union, informs you on how to stay aware and avoid becoming the victim of scams. Tim Ekberg, Vice President and Chief Underwriter of Country Financial, discusses a significant number of policy writers earning farm certifi...

Mike Zuzulo, Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting, joins the program to discuss positive market developments after an "uphill struggle" through February and March. Mike Love, Morgan's Meat Market in Mattoon and former President of the Illinois Association of Meat Producers, talks about corned beef with St. Patrick's Day just around the corner. Eric Schmidt, EJS Weather, covers a chaotic weeke...

Domenic Varricchio, Co-Founder and Vice President of Pluto Commodities, joins the program to discuss market movement during a week he says felt like a year. Ryan Milligan, Agricultural Industry Electionics Foundation, joins the program to discuss the atmosphere of ag tech and the upcoming Spring Plugfest. Nicole Albano, Meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Lincoln, joins the pro...

Terri Kopp, Growmark Project Manager, joins the program to discuss the developments in the Middle East and their impact on the fertilizer, urea and nitrogen markets. Kreg Ruhl, Vice President of Crop Nutrients at Growmarks, talks about the Middle East's impact on the wider inputs market. Doug Cropp, Premier Cooperative in Champaign, talks "excitement" in the commodity markets.

Terry Probst, Total Grain Marketing in Effingham, joins the program to discusses soybean markets on the rise, as other commodities move lower. Scott Jensen, Country Financial's Lead Financial Planning Consultant on the Advanced Markets team, discusses financial outlooks in a moment of uncertainty.

Dale Durcholz, Grain Cycles, joins the program to discuss changes at the start of a new market week. Shane Flowers, President of the American Association of Meat Processors, joins the program from the annual Illinois convention for Meaty Monday. Shane Flowers, President of the American Association of Meat Processors, joins the program from the annual Illinois convention for Meaty Monday..

Tim Abel, Director of Customer Risk Management at Growmark, joins the program to discuss the Iran conflict's impact on fuel prices and markets. Kevin Clausen, John Stewart & Associates, talks wheat leading the way in commodity markets. Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello discusses current events and impact from global disruption in the war with Iran.

Michael Biethman, Gateway FS, joins the program to discuss moving beans through the organization's elevators and movement in the markets. Doug Yoder, Country Financial Crop Agency manager, talks deadlines for crop insurance.

Chuck Shelby, Senior Market Strategist with Risk Management Commodities, a division of Zaner Ag Hedge, joins the program to discuss several high variation market days to start the week. Dr. Michael Langemeier, Purdue University Center for Commercial Agriculture, discusses the outlook of the monthly Ag Economy Barometer. Curt Blades, Association of Equipment Manufacturers, outlines an optimistic ou...

Chip Nellinger, Blue Reef Agrimarketing, joins the program to discuss markets, particularly crude oil reaction to global events. Henry Courdt, Raber Packing Company owner and Illinois Association of Meat Processes President, talks about the year ahead in meat for Meaty Monday. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey joins the program for a look at the weather.

Jeff Reardon, White Commercial Corporation, talks about his firm from the 2026 Commodity Classic. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, discusses changes in soybeans at the end of the week from the floor of the Commodity Classic. Jordan Van Trump, CEO and Founder of AgSwag, talks about providing agriculture apparel. Kevin Lighty, Meteorologist from WCIA in Champaign, has a look at...

Lainey Scher, Talent Acquisition Coordinator for Growmark, talks about the cooperative's scholarship programs. Jim McCormick, AgMarket. Net, talks about corn markets from the floor of the 2026 Commodity Classic. Mike McCranie, South Dakota farmer and chairman of the U.S. Soybean Export Council, talks about growing soybeans in his home state and the soybean markets. Brett Leahr, AgriGold Agronomist...

Karen Braun, Zaner Ag Hedge, discusses market news, analysis and changes from the floor of Commodity Classic 2026, with a focus on late corn planting in Brazil. Ted Seifred, Zaner Ag Hedge, joins the conversation with a prediction of upside and potential for corn markets. Michael McCarville, Trade Technology Lead at BASF Agricultural Solutions, describes the upcoming launch of the "Nemasphere" tra...

Angie Setzer, Consus Ag Marketing, joins the program to discuss markets and commodity prices. Dr. Karla Gage, SIU Carbonadale Associate Professor of Weed Science and Plant Biology, joins the program for the Weeds w/ Karla series to discuss resistance.

David Widmar, Ag Economic Insights, discusses farm profitability from an Ag Economic Summit series. Hilltop Butcher Shoppe owners Holly and Aaron Barringer talk about their business in Tower Hill, Illinois for Meaty Monday. KWQC Meteorologist Cyle Dickens has your forecast from the Quad Cities.