Grain Markets and Other Stuff

<p>Joe Vaclavik and Mackenzie Johnston discuss the grain markets, the business of farming, news related to agriculture, and a variety of other topics.</p>

China FINALLY Buys US Soybeans + Joe Gets GHOSTED by Brooke Rollins

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. 🇨🇳 China Buys U.S. Soybeans for the First Time This Marketing Year 🌦 Market Highlights China has purchased U.S. soybeans for the first time this marketing year. Reuters reports that state-owned COFCO bought three cargoes (≈180,000 mt / 6.6 mil bu) for Dec–Jan shipment ahead of the Tru...

10-29
14:36

Soybean Prices Hit Calendar-Year High on Trade Deal Hopes: But is it All Just Talk??

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. 🌾 Welcome to today’s grain market update! Soybean futures surged to their highest level since June as optimism grows that China may resume U.S. soybean purchases following President Trump’s comments on a potential trade deal with President Xi. 🌤️ Weather & Harvest Progress Corn an...

10-28
12:03

"Soybean Farmer" Scott Bessent says China Will Buy, Prices Surge

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. 🇺🇸🇨🇳 US-China Trade Talks US and Chinese leaders made progress on a trade deal during meetings in Malaysia. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Trump’s 100% tariff threat on Chinese goods is now off the table. He also hinted at an agreement that would extend the current ta...

10-27
12:58

Is China Buying US Soybeans and Wheat while the Govt is Shut Down??

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. 🌱 Soybeans & Corn Soybean and corn futures advanced on Thursday. The Nov25 soybean contract rose 10¢ to about $10.45/bu, its highest level in more than a month. Support came from surging oil prices, optimism over a potential US–China trade deal, and strong crush margins. The Dec25 ...

10-24
20:54

Trump SLAMS Cattle Ranchers - And He's DEAD WRONG

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Today’s Focus: Trump vs. Ranchers, China’s Crop Damage, and U.S.–China Trade Tensions 🇺🇸🌾 🐄 Trump Attacks U.S. Ranchers President Trump took aim at U.S. cattle ranchers Wednesday, criticizing their pushback against his plan to lower domestic beef prices. He claimed ranchers owe their ...

10-23
12:34

FSA to Reopen, Direct Farm Payments Forthcoming Despite Govt Shutdown

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. ✅ Welcome to today’s update! We’re covering farm aid, trade talks, beef expansion plans, global wheat crops, and precious metals volatility. 🌾 USDA Resumes Farm Aid The Trump administration will restart $3 billion in payments through the Farm Service Agency. All FSA offices reopen Thu...

10-22
14:18

Trump Picks a Fight with ANOTHER Big Ag Importer

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. 🇺🇸🌎 U.S.–Colombia Tensions Escalate President Trump announced new aid cuts and potential tariffs against Colombia, accusing President Gustavo Petro of failing to curb drug production. Colombia — a longtime U.S. ally — received $230 million in aid last year, down from more than $700 mil...

10-21
11:36

Why is ADM Offering "Free" Soybean Storage??

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. 🚜 ADM Deferred Pricing Offer ADM is now offering deferred pricing at its Decatur, IL facility — a move aimed at jumpstarting soybean deliveries. Farmers can deliver soybeans now, transfer ownership, and set a final price anytime before September 2026. 🟡 No storage fees 🟡 Immediate ADM ...

10-20
10:56

Corn Finally Wakes Up - Start of a Rally??

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. 🌽 Corn Market Turns Higher Corn and soybean futures advanced Thursday, supported by smaller-than-expected yields and harvest delays from upcoming rains. Dec ’25 corn added 5¢ to $4.22 while Nov ’25 soybeans climbed 4¢ to $10.11. Strong domestic crush demand and tighter spreads helped f...

10-17
23:09

Farm Bailout Update, More $ to Argentina, Record Soy Crush

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. 🌾 Farm Bailout on Hold A “clever and generous” farm aid package is ready to launch once the government shutdown ends. Kevin Hassett says it was supposed to drop by Oct. 7 but got delayed. Reports point to at least $10 billion — likely funded by tariff revenue — to offset weak exports a...

10-16
11:38

Trump's "Silly and Misguided" Cooking Oil Threat

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. 🇺🇸 Trump Eyes Cooking Oil Embargo Against China President Trump is considering a cooking oil embargo targeting China 🇨🇳. The move follows Beijing’s refusal to buy U.S. soybeans—which Trump called an “economically hostile act.” 🛢️ Biofuels & UCO Trade Shift Chinese used cooking oil...

10-15
12:15

Trump/Xi Meeting Still Possible + US Dollar Rally

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. 🇺🇸🤝🇨🇳 US-China Meeting Still On President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are still expected to meet in South Korea at the end of the month to discuss trade. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the plans on Monday, easing fears the meeting might be canceled after a t...

10-14
13:47

Trump Chickens Out Again, Market Whiplash Ensues

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. 🚨 U.S.–China Trade Tensions Flare Again Trade tensions between the U.S. and China have escalated sharply. On Friday, President Trump announced plans to impose new 100% tariffs on Chinese imports starting November 1, raising total tariffs on many goods to 130%. The move follows China’s...

10-13
12:24

Make Soybeans Great Again—Just as Soon as the Government Reopens

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. 🇨🇳 Trump Eyes Soybean Revival President Trump says he’s confident China will resume buying U.S. soybeans 🌱. He plans to pressure Chinese President Xi Jinping later this month to restart imports. A new farm aid package was expected this week to offset trade war losses, but the governm...

10-10
15:49

US Soybeans Ghosted as China Courts Brazil... Also, is China Buying US Beans Under the Radar??

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. 🇨🇳 China Fuels Brazil’s Soybean Boom China’s surging demand is driving Brazilian soybean exports to record highs. 🌱 Brazil is on pace to ship 102.2 MMT by the end of October, surpassing last year’s record. Nearly 80% of those exports are headed to China, as the country turns away fro...

10-09
22:33

Sentiment Steady, Tariffs Not Winning Any Friends

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. 🇺🇸 US Farmer Sentiment US farmer sentiment was mostly steady in September. Purdue University's CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index ticked up slightly to 126, just one point above August. About 71% of farmers believe the US is headed in the right direction. Confidence in tariffs, how...

10-08
10:55

Trade War Losses Meet Government Shutdown Chaos

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. 💰 US Farm Aid Update The Trump administration is set to announce a $10–15 billion farm aid package this week to help farmers hit by the trade war. 🌽🇺🇸 The ongoing government shutdown could make approval tricky, and existing funds may not be enough to cover the full payout. Last week, ...

10-07
16:44

US Farm Bankruptcies Hit Multi-Year Highs, Who is Responsible??

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. 0:00 Farm Bankruptcies 2:14 Bessent, Trade Talks, Farm Bailout 5:16 "Debasement Trade" 8:39 Brazil Update 9:47 Shutdown, Rollins Interview 🌾 Farm Bankruptcies Rising Farm bankruptcies have increased this year—93 filings in Q2, up from 88 in Q1 and 47 in Q4 2024. Although still low by...

10-06
11:47

Cash to "Rain Down" on Farm Country - Trump to Announce BILLIONS in Direct Payments Next Week

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. 0:00 Brian's 'Stache 0:40 Another Farm Bailout 7:35 Argentina Update 9:36 Corteva Split 11:34 Soybean/Corn Rally 15:54 Yield Estimates 17:17 Drought Update 💰 Trump’s New Farmer Aid Plan President Trump is weighing a $10–$14 billion bailout for US farmers, likely funded by tariff reven...

10-03
20:31

Soybean Lifeline? Trump-Xi Meeting Could Decide Farmers' Fate

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links- Apple Podcasts Spotify TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. 🇨🇳 Trump vs. Xi on Soybeans President Trump announced he’ll confront China’s Xi Jinping at the upcoming APEC summit over Beijing’s refusal to purchase U.S. soybeans. The news sent soybean futures sharply higher—the biggest move since late August—before paring gains. Trump also floated...

10-02
12:15

Kyle Xiong

I'm in the poultry business. once the flu Is spotted in wild bird, it most likely will cross contaminate due to feed and dropping. Thank you for the video!

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Steve Pigg

Joe, Love the podcast, timely, relevant information.

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Grant Petersen

Joe, Love the show. Thanks for hitting the main points right away and data that is relevant. Enjoy your day off fishing. Would like to hear a brief podcast on your fishing tournament experience. Good luck!

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