The Ever.Ag Podcast

Host  Cody Koster  and  Jon Spainhour  take a deep dive into this week's GDT report.  -- Disclaimer: TRADING FUTURES AND OPTIONS ON FUTURES INVOLVES SIGNIFICANT RISK OF LOSS AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE. THEREFORE, CAREFULLY CONSIDER WHETHER SUCH TRADING IS SUITABLE FOR YOU IN LIGHT OF YOUR FINANCIAL CONDITION. PAST RESULTS ARE NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. THE INFORMATION AND COM...

View the video version of this episode here. Heavy rains, lush fields, and big expectations. In this week’s Grain Feed, host Jim Matthews checks in with Jake Kingsley and Britt O’Connell to dig into the latest crop conditions, which continue to impress across much of the Midwest. The team discusses whether we’re heading toward a record national yield, what improving soybean ratings could mean for...

In this episode of Parlor to Plate, from Ever. Ag Insights, the team takes stock of cattle, feed, and dairy markets as the dog days of summer drag on. With beef herd expansion still elusive, are dairy-beef crosses filling the gap? Can strong consumer demand for beef persist despite rising prices, and what does that mean for feeder cattle supplies into 2026? In the feed world, crop conditions are s...

View the video version of this episode here. Grain and feed markets ticked lower this week—welcome news for buyers—while USDA's June Milk Production report showed a surprising 3.3% year-over-year gain, the strongest since 2021. Host Jim Matthews is joined by Katie Burgess to unpack the surge in cow numbers and regional milk production trends, while Jake Kingsley dives into feed prices, soybean...

In this episode of Parlor to Plate, from Ever. Ag Insights, the team breaks down a surprisingly strong June milk production report. With cow numbers rising and dairy-beef strategies paying off, could calf revenue be driving herd expansion? How did markets react, and what’s behind California’s milk rebound? Plus, with strong crop conditions, is now the time to lock in new crop feed coverage? Join h...

View the video version of this episode here. On this week's episode of The Grain Feed, host Jim Matthews is joined by Jake Kingsley and Verl Prather for a deep dive into grain and feed market trends as we head into the second half of July. From record crop conditions across the Midwest to cash market strategies and potential yield surprises in the upcoming August WASDE report, this episode bre...

In this episode of Parlor to Plate, from Ever. Ag Insights, the team dives into how the reemergence of the New World screwworm disrupting U.S.–Mexico cattle trade—and why is sterile fly production now a critical part of the solution? Plus, how are record-high cattle prices and evolving dairy-beef strategies shaping the second half of 2025. How are dairy producers reacting to higher cattle returns,...

Host  Cody Koster  and  Jon Spainhour  take a deep dive into this week's GDT report. -- Disclaimer: TRADING FUTURES AND OPTIONS ON FUTURES INVOLVES SIGNIFICANT RISK OF LOSS AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE. THEREFORE, CAREFULLY CONSIDER WHETHER SUCH TRADING IS SUITABLE FOR YOU IN LIGHT OF YOUR FINANCIAL CONDITION. PAST RESULTS ARE NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. THE INFORMATION AND COMM...

In this episode of  Parlor to Plate , from Ever. Ag Insights, the team takes stock of mid-year market surprises and questions shaping the second half of 2025. What’s behind California’s slow recovery in milk production after avian influenza, and how might mounting cow numbers fuel stronger U.S. output? Will the cheese futures curve maintain a strong premium to spot or will increasing cheese produc...

View the video version of this episode here. It’s a jam-packed edition of The Grain Feed heading into Independence Day weekend. Host Jim Matthews is joined by Jake Kingsley and Cody Koster to break down the latest market action, crop conditions, and how scorching Midwest temps could hit milk production hard. 🌽 Grain markets bounce back midweek with corn, wheat, and soybeans all flashing green ahe...

In this episode of Parlor to Plate, from Ever. Ag Insights, the team digs into early July market fireworks across dairy and grain. What’s behind continued pressure on corn and soybean meal prices, and how might strong crop condition ratings set the stage for record yields? Are lower-feed costs creating stronger margins for dairy producers? How is summer heat affecting milk production? Could expand...

Host  Cody Koster  and  Jon Spainhour  take a deep dive into this week's GDT report.  -- Disclaimer: TRADING FUTURES AND OPTIONS ON FUTURES INVOLVES SIGNIFICANT RISK OF LOSS AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE. THEREFORE, CAREFULLY CONSIDER WHETHER SUCH TRADING IS SUITABLE FOR YOU IN LIGHT OF YOUR FINANCIAL CONDITION. PAST RESULTS ARE NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. THE INFORMATION AND COM...

View the video version of this episode here. In this week’s edition of The Grain Feed, host Jim Matthews is joined by Jake Kingsley and Natalie McCarty to break down a red-hot week in feed markets and explore what’s driving recent volatility. They also dig into the EPA’s biofuel proposal, its potential impact on soybean oil and Canadian canola imports, and what that means for dairy and livestock f...

In this episode of Parlor to Plate, from Ever. Ag Insights, the team dives into rebounding cheese exports, rising milk production, and how early summer heat is beginning to impact yields. What might the upcoming cold storage data reveal? And how could domestic demand shape the second half of the year? On the grain side, the discussion covers pressure on corn and soybean meal prices, favorable crop...

View the video version of this episode here. Rain, wind, hail—and a 25 cent wheat rally? In this episode of The Grain Feed, Jim Matthews and Jake Kingsley break down a stormy week for U.S. grain markets. From damaging weather in Kansas delaying wheat harvest and spiking prices, to soybean oil's explosive rally on the heels of EPA renewable fuel mandates, this week delivered plenty for feed buy...

In this episode of Parlor to Plate, from Ever. Ag Insights, the team dives into shifting cheese prices, early summer heat’s impact on milk production, and what to expect from Friday’s Milk Production report. On the grain side, they explore falling soybean meal prices, strong crop ratings, and potential surprises in the June 30 Acreage report. Join host Kathleen Wolfley and panelist Matt Tranel, Br...

Host  Cody Koster  and  Jon Spainhour  take a deep dive into this week's GDT report. -- Disclaimer: TRADING FUTURES AND OPTIONS ON FUTURES INVOLVES SIGNIFICANT RISK OF LOSS AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE. THEREFORE, CAREFULLY CONSIDER WHETHER SUCH TRADING IS SUITABLE FOR YOU IN LIGHT OF YOUR FINANCIAL CONDITION. PAST RESULTS ARE NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. THE INFORMATION AND COMME...

View the video version of this episode here. Corn markets are stuck in a holding pattern, but for how long? In this episode of The Grain Feed, our team digs into the latest USDA supply and demand report, discusses why the market reaction fell flat, and unpacks the tug-of-war between natural buyers and sellers. With key support still holding and upside potential being tested, we cover critical pric...

In this episode of  Parlor to Plate , from Ever. Ag Insights, the team breaks down key developments across the dairy and grain markets. What’s behind the shift in cheese prices as block cheddar retreats while exports remain red hot? Can strong international demand continue to offset sluggish nonfat dry milk production? With US dairy products still competitively priced on the global stage, what rol...

View the video version of this episode here. Welcome to this week’s Grain Feed, your go-to source for market insights, updates, and risk strategies for dairy and livestock producers — brought to you by Ever. Ag. 📍 This week, host Jim Matthews is joined by Katie Burgess and Jake Kingsley for a deep dive into: 📉 Corn, wheat, and soybean meal price action 📈 Volatility in Class III & Class IV m...

In this episode of  Parlor to Plate, from Ever. Ag Insights the team dives into the latest moves across dairy and grain markets. What's fueling the significant volatility in Class III and butter markets? How are strong export numbers impacting prices? What's the outlook for feed as planting nears completion and attention turns to crop conditions?  Join host Katie Burgess and guests Tiffany...

Host  Cody Koster  and  Jon Spainhour  take a deep dive into this week's GDT report. --  Disclaimer: TRADING FUTURES AND OPTIONS ON FUTURES INVOLVES SIGNIFICANT RISK OF LOSS AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE. THEREFORE, CAREFULLY CONSIDER WHETHER SUCH TRADING IS SUITABLE FOR YOU IN LIGHT OF YOUR FINANCIAL CONDITION. PAST RESULTS ARE NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. THE INFORMATION AND COM...

View the video version of this episode here. Weather has been all over the map across the Midwest, and it’s making things interesting as we head into the final planting stretch. In this episode of The Grain Feed, host Jim Matthews and guests Jake Kingsley and Jon Bahr dive into how current conditions are affecting corn and soybean acres, what the June insurance deadlines mean for growers, and how...

In this episode of  Parlor to Plate,  the Ever. Ag Insights team dives into the latest moves across dairy and grain markets. What’s fueling the strong rally in Class IV, especially butter? How high can spot cheese go—and what could send it tumbling back down? What’s the outlook for feed as planting nears completion and crop conditions take center stage? How are global trade tensions playing into t...

Welcome to The Grain Feed, your weekly pulse on feed and grain markets—brought to you by Ever. Ag. In this week’s episode, Jim Matthews is joined by Brandon Weigel and Jake Kingsley to unpack the latest moves in the corn, soybean, and cattle markets. 🌽 Corn & Soybean Market Trends – With planting ahead of the 5-year average and futures on the move, what’s driving markets into Memorial Day wee...