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Michelle Rook
Corn
Soybeans
Wheat
China
Cattle Market
Cattle
Grains
Crude Oil
Beef
Bravant Seeds
USDA
Hog Market
Hogs
Weather
USDA WASDE
Inflation
Beef Demand
Live Cattle
Tariffs
Black Sea

Michelle Rook talks daily with industry analysts to break down agricultural and commodity markets.

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Kyle Bumsted
Analyst at Allendale, Inc.
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Episode: Markets Now Early 9-30-26 Kyle Bumsted, Allendale, Inc.
Ted Seifried
Analyst at Zaner Ag Hedge
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Episode: Markets Now Close: 9-24-2026 Ted Seifried, Zaner Ag Hedge
Scott Varilek
Partner at Kooima Kooima Varilek
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Episode: Markets Now Early - 9-18-26 Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek
Sam Hudson
Representative of Corn Belt Marketing
Corn Belt Marketing
Episode: Markets Now Closes - 9-15-26 Sam Hudson, Cornbelt Marketing
Vince Boddicker
Senior market commentator for Farmers Trading Company
Farmers Trading Company
Episode: Markets Now Closes - 9-9-26 Vince Boddicker, Farmers Trading Company
Mike Castle
Analyst at StoneX providing market insights on grains and livestock
StoneX
Episode: Markets Now Early - 9-9-26 Mike Castle, StoneX
Matt Bennett
Analyst from agmarket.net
agmarket.net
Episode: Markets Now Closes - 9-2-26 Matt Bennett, AgMarket.Net
Jamie Gieseke
Analyst, Paradigm Futures
Paradigm Futures
Episode: Markets Now Early - 9-1-26 Jamie Gieseke, Paradigm Futures
Don Roose
Founder/lead analyst at US Commodities
US Commodities
Episode: Markets Now Closes - 8-28-26 Don Roose, U.S. Commodities

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Markets Now Closes - 09-29-26 Greg McBride, Allendale
Q: Why is corn not keeping up with beans in terms of price strength?
Corn faces harvest pressure due to an extremely large crop and the belief that export demand is not keeping pace with USDA projections, leading to potential price retracements unless China or other buyers step in.
Markets Now Closes - 09-29-26 Greg McBride, Allendale
Q: What is the main factor driving soybean prices right now?
The main factor is Chinese demand and the possibility of additional purchases, but the guest notes that clarity on what China will buy and the size of those purchases is what could move the market, rather than promises or early signals alone.
Markets Now Closes - 9-25-26 Shawn Hackett, Hackett Financial Advisors
Q: So let's start there, Shawn, and talk about corn and soybeans.
Shawn explains that there were big overnight losses but a rebound as markets look for concrete details on China's commitments, with emphasis on expanding purchases beyond soybeans and the need for specifics on quantities and timing.
Markets Now Closes - 9-11-26 Dan Basse, Ag Resource Company
Q: Dan, we did see USDA lower the yield, but a lot of that was priced in already, wasn't it?
Yes, the yield cut was anticipated and the market has already baked in much of that potential downside; the bigger question is whether demand will outpace supply as stocks tighten and end stocks edge lower, which could provide upside if yields fade less than expected.
Markets Now Closes - 9-10-26 Brady Huck, Empower Ag Trading
Q: What about the corn market?
Brady explains that corn has been in a tough stretch with recent rally expectations tempered by pre-report positioning ahead of WASDE, and notes the possibility of a market reaction depending on tomorrow's USDA print.

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This program centers on real-time market analysis for agricultural commodities, with a strong emphasis on grains, livestock, and related policy and weather drivers. Episodes frequently weave together WASDE releases, crop tours, weather events (including derecho damage and El Niño considerations), geopolitical developments (Black Sea tensions, China demand), and sponsor integrations to frame short- and mid-term price trajectories. A notable pattern is the blend of technical chart discussion with fundamental supply-demand signals, often anchored by sponsor-branded segments. The show consistently features a rotating slate of industry analysts and traders who provide actionable insights for farmers, hedgers, and commodity traders, making it a p... more

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