AgriTalk AM & PM

The used machinery market shows now slow down during this Holiday Season. Greg Peterson/Machinery Pete previews five auctions occurring this week. And Margy Eckelkamp joins us to preview Top Producer Summit 2026. Go to tpsummit.com for more info.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We wrap the week with more NAFB Trade Talk conversations recorded a few weeks ago between Chip Flory and several guests: Daryl Theis of Claas on forage harvesting, Deena Hardie of Merck Animal Health on parasite and BRD management, Jarod Jacobs of ForGround by Bayer with a carbon update, Brady Spangenberg of BASF on crop protection, and Lynn Justesen of UPL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our coverage of NAFB Trade Talk continues this morning after Christmas featuring conversations with Lance Meyer and David Gereau of Case-IH, Natalie Breakfield of NewLeaf Symbiotics, and Mike Howell of Nutrien.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Merry Christmas! Here are more conversations Chip Flory recorded at NAFB's Trade Talk: Robert White of the Renewable Fuels Association, Chris Pritchert and Brandon Walter of Pioneer, and Eric Sherder of Corteva.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Merry Christmas! Last month Chip Flory recorded many interviews with various people associated with ag companies and advocates. This morning we present those conversations with Jared Benson and Val Dolcini of Syngenta, Philip Good of the United Soybean Board, and Tony Wisker of Great Plains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip Flory and Davis Michaelsen spend the show talking about the markets and looking back on some of the more amusing times they've had on the program over the years. Plus, Todd Horwitz of bubbatrading.com joins us to talk about the markets and economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Grant Garnder, an ag economist at the University of Kentucky, joins us to discuss the results of the latest Ag Economist's Monthly Monitor. Our last Farmer Forum for 2025 features Tim Recker of Iowa and Mike Appert of North Dakota. Topics include reaction to the bridge payments plan, what kind of support are farmers really looking for from the White House, looking back on 2025, and looking ahead to 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Peterson of Heartland Farm Partners joins us to discuss market fundamentals, fund participation, and risk management. Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net shares perspective on commodity trade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D join us to discuss crop strategy and budgeting for 2026. Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives joins us to look back on 2025 plus share thoughts on what he expects in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Davis Michaelsen with the markets and Jack Scoville, Price Futures Group, with perspective on the close in corn above last week's high. Chip Flory talked corn yields and potential impact of January 12 USDA reports on corn and soybeans with Chip Nellinger, Blue Reef AgriMarketing and got a chart update from Cary Artac.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get a Machinery Pete update from Greg Peterson, including his Pick of the Week, plus other impressive auction prices and thoughts on the machinery market – both new and used. American Farm Bureau Federation will hold their annual convention January 9-14 in Anaheim, California. FB vice president of public policy and economic analysis John Newton joins us to preview the convention and share thoughts on the announced bridge payments, EPA dergulation, new Farm Bill, and E15.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We wrap up the last full week of trading with Luke Beckman of Central Valley Ag and discuss corn and soybean markets and fundamentals. Plus Chip and Davis run through the Cattle on Feed reports released today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning's Free-for-all features Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio. Topics include potential additional aid, USTR confirmed, China, inflation, E15 in California and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The milk market and dairy industry was in focus as host Chip Flory talked milk price trends, beef-on-dairy and risk management with Robin Schmahl from AgMarket.net. Chip also got perspective on today's price action from Matt Bresnahan, Blue Line Futures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Schulz, Chief Economist, Ever.Ag recaps a wild 2025 cattle market, previews Cattle on Feed Report and provides insight on pork vs. beef demand. Jordan Fife BioUrja Group, joined Chip to detail changes to 45Z via OBBB coming with start of new year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.