The Ever.Ag Podcast

Jon Spainhour and Cody Koster break down the latest Global Dairy Trade auction, where prices fell 4.9% overall. They discuss the sharp decline in New Zealand cheddar, resilient mozzarella pricing, weaker milk powders and what increasing New Zealand offers could mean for global dairy markets in the months ahead. _ Disclaimer: TRADING FUTURES AND OPTIONS ON FUTURES INVOLVES SIGNIFICANT RISK OF LOSS...

This week's episode explores soft US cheese demand, strengthening exports, weather-driven grain volatility and the market risks shaping the second half of 2026. _ EVER.AG INSURANCE SERVICES IS A LICENSED INSURANCE AGENCY AND AN AFFILIATE OF EVER.AG. INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IN THIS WEBSITE IS COMPILED FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE USER. INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM SOURCES BELIEVED TO BE RELI...

Kathleen Wolfley and special guest host Jake Kingsley break down the latest USDA reports, feed buying opportunities and why abundant milk supply could continue to pressure prices.  _ EVER.AG INSURANCE SERVICES IS A LICENSED INSURANCE AGENCY AND AN AFFILIATE OF EVER.AG. INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IN THIS WEBSITE IS COMPILED FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE USER. INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM SOURCES BEL...

This week on The Dairy Feed , Jim Matthews and Kathleen Wolfley discuss shifting Midwest weather, grain market volatility, USDA reports, growing milk production and what dairy producers should watch as the second half of the year begins.  _ EVER.AG INSURANCE SERVICES IS A LICENSED INSURANCE AGENCY AND AN AFFILIATE OF EVER.AG. INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IN THIS WEBSITE IS COMPILED FOR THE CONVENI...

Jim Matthews and Kathleen Wolfley discuss weakening dairy demand, strong cheese exports, energy market impacts, Midwest crop conditions and current grain and feed market opportunities. The episode highlights pressures on cheese pricing, consumer spending trends, favorable crop prospects and feed procurement strategies heading into summer. _ EVER.AG INSURANCE SERVICES IS A LICENSED INSURANCE AGENCY...

Cody Koster and John Spainhour break down GDT Event 406, where the aggregate index fell 2.8%. They discuss lower prices across butter, AMF, cheese, skim milk powder and whole milk powder, plus historically weak Chinese participation and what it could mean as seasonal auction volumes rise. _ Disclaimer: TRADING FUTURES AND OPTIONS ON FUTURES INVOLVES SIGNIFICANT RISK OF LOSS AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE...

This week’s Ag Smarter - The Dairy Feed covers weakening dairy markets, key takeaways from USDA’s June WASDE report and pressure on grain prices from growing South American supplies . We also discuss the latest developments in cattle markets, including New World screwworm concerns and risk management strategies for producers. _ EVER.AG INSURANCE SERVICES IS A LICENSED INSURANCE AGENCY AND AN AFFIL...

Cody Koster and Jon Spainhour break down the latest Global Dairy Trade auction, highlighting weaker powder prices, stronger butterfat markets and a surprising shift in global buying patterns. With China posting its lowest GDT purchasing volume in 15 years and Southeast Asia emerging as the dominant buyer, the discussion explores what these trends could mean for dairy exports and global market dire...

Jim Matthews and Kathleen Wolfley discuss falling feed costs, strengthening dairy markets, ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, and the key factors to watch in June, including US crop development, European milk production and dairy export competitiveness. The episode also features Jake Kingsley’s latest market update "Words From Wichita". _ EVER.AG INSURANCE SERVICES IS A LICENSED INSURANCE A...

This week on The Dairy Feed, we cover the latest dairy, grain and feed market moves, including updates on milk production, planting progress and price volatility. Special guest Katie Burgess joins the show to discuss major dairy and livestock insurance changes coming July 1, 2026, including updates to DRP, LGM, cull cow coverage and dairy-beef calf insurance. _ EVER.AG INSURANCE SERVICES IS A LICE...

In this episode of  The Dairy Feed , Jim Matthews and Kathleen Wolfley break down the latest developments impacting grain, feed, dairy, and energy markets. They discuss market reactions following President Trump’s meeting with China’s President Xi, uncertainty surrounding potential Chinese purchases of US agricultural products, and how falling crude oil prices are influencing commodity markets. Th...

In this week’s GDT Tuesday recap, Cody Koster and Jon Spainhour break down the latest Global Dairy Trade auction results from May 19. While the overall auction posted a modest 0.6% gain, butter and mozzarella stole the spotlight with stronger price increases. Plus, the team discusses why international fat markets remain firm while powder markets continue to pressure US competitiveness. Tune in for...

This week on Ever. Ag’s  Ag Smarter: The Dairy Feed , Jim Matthews and Kathleen Wolfley break down the latest WASDE report and what it means for grain, feed, dairy and livestock markets heading into Summer. The team looks ahead to seasonal market pressure, export demand and how producers can think about managing risk. _ EVER.AG INSURANCE SERVICES IS A LICENSED INSURANCE AGENCY AND AN AFFILIATE OF...

In this episode of Ag Smarter: The Dairy Feed, Jim Matthews and Kathleen Wolfley break down a more favorable day for dairy producers, with milk futures moving higher while feed and energy markets pull back. They discuss strength in nonfat dry milk, butter and cheese exports, planting progress, ongoing wheat concerns, Middle East uncertainty, and key risk management opportunities heading into the m...

In this week’s Global Dairy Trade update, prices edged higher by 1.5% overall, with gains in skim milk powder (+2.9%), whole milk powder (+2.0%), and mozzarella (+4.2%) helping offset declines in cheddar (-3.9%) and butter (-3.1%). Jon Spainhour breaks down why rising European mozzarella prices could begin reopening the door for US cheese exports, though not quite enough yet to drive large-scale m...

In this week’s Ag Smarter: The Dairy Feed, Kathleen Wolfley breaks down a nonfat dry milk market driven by tight US supply and steady domestic demand, keeping prices near recent highs. But beneath the surface, growing global milk production and competitive international pricing are beginning to pressure the outlook. Butter inventory growth surprised to the upside, cheese markets remain balanced, a...

Global Dairy Trade prices dropped 2.7% in the latest auction, marking a second consecutive decline. While cheese held relatively steady and skim milk powder posted modest gains, sharp losses in butter and AMF weighed heavily on the market. A major story continues to unfold in powder markets. US nonfat dry milk remains significantly elevated compared to global prices, raising questions about when a...

This week on  The Dairy Feed , strong momentum in nonfat dry milk continues to lift Class IV prices as  US  supply tightens against global availability. Meanwhile, corn markets find support from weather concerns, elevated wheat prices, and steady export demand. With planting off to a fast start and volatility building across feed inputs, the message is clear: stay alert, stay informed, and be read...

Dairy markets are flashing green as nonfat dry milk hits new highs, but how long can the rally last? Jim and Kathleen break down tightening US powder supply, rising Class IV pricing, and whether export demand can keep up with elevated price levels. In grain and feed, wheat continues to lead the charge amid worsening Plains conditions, offering support to corn as planting gets underway across the M...

The latest Global Dairy Trade auction delivered a sharp 3.4% decline, led by significant weakness in butterfat and continued softness across key dairy categories. In this episode, Cody Koster and John Spainhour break down what’s driving the market—from falling fat prices and declining cheese values to a complex global pricing divide between the US, Europe and New Zealand. Skim milk powder tells a...

In this episode of Ag Smarter: The Dairy Feed, we break down a busy start to April across dairy, grain and cattle markets. Record-breaking US cheese exports signal growing global demand—especially across Latin America—while butter shipments and shifting trade dynamics add new uncertainty. We also dig into rising nonfat prices versus hesitant futures markets ahead of the next GDT auction, and what...

In this episode of  Ag Smarter: The Dairy Feed , Jim Matthews and Kathleen Wolfley break down the latest USDA planting intentions and quarterly stocks reports—and what they signal for the months ahead. Corn acres came in higher than expected, but markets are still searching for direction as global tensions, energy volatility, and fertilizer uncertainty cloud the outlook. From early planting progre...

Market volatility remains front and center as dairy and feed markets navigate a mix of seasonal trends, global uncertainty, and shifting input costs. In this episode of  Ag Smarter – The Dairy Feed , the team breaks down a “Goldilocks” milk production report, what to watch as we head into Q2 pricing, and why fertilizer costs could play a major role in planting decisions. Plus, Jake Kingsley delive...

The latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction came in essentially unchanged after five consecutive gains, but the underlying story tells a more nuanced tale. Skim milk powder jumped more than 5%, butter rose over 2% and mozzarella edged higher, while whole milk powder fell about 4%, pulling the overall index flat. In this week’s GDT Tuesday discussion, Cody Koster and Brian Fletcher break down the k...

Grain and feed markets saw sharp volatility this week as soybean futures and soybean oil closed limit down while corn prices also pulled back. In this episode of Ag Smarter – The Dairy Feed, Kathleen Wolfley and Jim Matthews break down what the latest market moves mean for dairy producers and feed costs. The conversation covers strong US dairy export demand—especially for cheese and butterfat—alon...