Video Category: Ag News & Markets
Cattle Market Feels Tired | 7/31/24 Cattle Call
The market tone feels tired for cattle, with cash expected to trade steady at worst this week. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek talks kill cuts are becoming prominent as the industry strives to stay current with processing needs. Looking long term, there's growing concern…
Grain IQ Podcast: How much could soybean prices go up with expanding crush?
Due to the growing demand for soybean oil, soybean crush capacity is rapidly expanding across Nebraska to increase soy oil output. Will this lead to increased soybean prices? How do you factor these elements into your risk management plan? In recent years, there has been a notable increase in demand…
Now Might Not Be the Time to Maximize Farm Income | 7/26/24 Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Round
The macro picture is also weighing heavily on the agricultural markets. On this week's Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup, Shawn Hackett of Hackett Financial Advisors discusses the broader world economy and political factors, explaining why now might not be the optimal time to maximize farm income. He also provides…
Question is: Are There Not Enough Cattle to Go Around? | 7/24/24 Cattle Call
Cattle trade has been decent this week, with early steady cash activity out of the South, while the North might wait until Friday to finalize deals. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek examines the factors influencing the trade. Many processing plants are shifting to 32-hour…
Are Lows in Place on Grains? | 7/20/24 Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup
The current situation in the corn and soybean markets is challenging, with prices having recently set lows after a tough week. During this week's Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup, Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners talks about some volatility, leaving many wondering if we have finally seen the lows…
Nebraska farmer talks next steps following devastating hail to crops 😞 🌧 | Fridays in the Field
In April, we visited with Dan Kristensen, a farmer near Minden, Nebraska, who was looking forward to a promising growing season. Fast forward to July, and hail has wiped out thousands of acres of crops. In this week's edition of Fridays in the Field, we catch up with Dan to…
Is a Seasonal Cattle Drop Underway? | 7/17/24 Cattle Call
The old saying "when county fairs come around, so does the seasonal drop in the cattle market" rings true this year. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek examines the early steady trade in the south that is setting the tone for the week. He discusses…
WASDE Report Brings Numbers and Questions | 7/13/24 Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup
Friday's WASDE report brought many questions for the market trade moving forward. On this week's Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup, we hear from John Payne of Advance Trading and Darren Frye of Water Street Solutions as they break down the report. They discuss how, at one point, the U.S.…
Algorithms and the Beef Trade | 7/10/24 Cattle Call
"Why the drop?" "Is cash at a record high?" "What are packer margins?" These are just a few of the questions circulating in the cattle trade this week. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek delves into the trade action, examines boxed beef numbers, and discusses…
Higher Grains Prices Headed into the Weekend | 7/6/24 Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup
The 4th of July holiday put a temporary pause in the week’s trade, but wheat played a pivotal role in pushing the grain market higher. On this week's Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup, Kyle Bumsted of Allendale and Darin Fessler of Lakefront Futures provide insights into the recent trading…
