Boots and Bushels Podcast

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Your daily look at the markets feeding America.  Farm news and weather.  Crop prices, beef and dairy cow prices

  1. New Dairy Outbreak, Rising Input Risks & Strong Cattle Markets

    Jun 22

    New Dairy Outbreak, Rising Input Risks & Strong Cattle Markets

    Send us Fan Mail Bird flu is once again spreading through dairy cattle, fertilizer markets are watching growing geopolitical tensions, and Europe has approved major changes to gene-edited crop regulations. In this week’s Boots & Bushels, we break down what producers need to know about H5N1 in dairy herds, potential fertilizer market risks, the future of crop genetics, weather threats across the Corn Belt, and where the grain and livestock markets were trading at the time of recording. Thank you for spending your morning with me. #agribusiness #farmtok ⸻ boots and bushels, agriculture news, farm news, ag news, cattle market outlook, feeder cattle futures, live cattle futures, beef prices, cattle industry, dairy farming, bird flu cattle, H5N1 dairy cattle, dairy herd health, fertilizer prices, nitrogen fertilizer, crude oil prices, corn market outlook, soybean market outlook, wheat futures, grain markets, livestock markets, farm economy, agricultural markets, producer weather, crop conditions, gene edited crops, agriculture technology, farm business, ranching, cattle producers, agriculture podcast, weekly ag news, farming news

    8 min
  2. The Biggest Cattle Threat in Decades Is Here | Screwworm Confirmed in the U.S.

    Jun 15

    The Biggest Cattle Threat in Decades Is Here | Screwworm Confirmed in the U.S.

    Send us Fan Mail The biggest cattle health threat in decades is no longer south of the border. Multiple New World screwworm cases have now been confirmed in the United States, raising concerns about cattle movement, beef supplies, livestock health, and the broader cattle market. In this episode of Boots & Bushels, we break down what screwworm is, why producers should pay attention, how USDA is responding, and what this could mean for cattle prices moving forward. We’ll also discuss quarantines, sterile fly releases, border impacts, and the key developments ranchers need to watch in the weeks ahead. This is Boots & Bushels, your daily look at the markets that feed America. #agribusiness #farmtok #cattlemarket #cattle #beef #ranching #livestock #screwworm #agnews #farmnews cattle market outlook, screwworm, screwworm outbreak, screwworm cattle, cattle prices, feeder cattle futures, live cattle futures, beef market, ranching news, livestock news, cattle industry, USDA screwworm, cattle health, beef production, feeder cattle, live cattle, livestock market update, farm news, agriculture news, ag news, cattle producers, ranchers, beef prices, cattle supply, livestock disease, farm markets, boots and bushels, agricultural markets, farm economy, cattle market today, agribusiness, farmtok, livestock outlook, beef supply, USDA livestock, cattle threat, ranch management, producer news, cattle industry news

    10 min
  3. Could Screwworm Push Beef Prices Even Higher? | Cattle Market Alert

    Jun 9

    Could Screwworm Push Beef Prices Even Higher? | Cattle Market Alert

    Send us Fan Mail The biggest cattle threat in decades has now reached the United States. New World screwworm has been confirmed in the U.S. at a time when the American cattle herd is already near multi-decade lows. In tonight’s Boots & Bushels, we break down what screwworm is, why cattle producers are paying close attention, and how it could impact cattle supplies, feeder cattle, beef prices, and the broader livestock market. We also cover: • Record cattle market volatility • Weather threats across key production regions • Wheat harvest concerns • EPA biofuel mandates • China demand questions • Fertilizer and input cost pressures • Upcoming USDA reports This is Boots & Bushels, your daily look at the markets that feed America. #agribusiness #farmtok #cattlemarket #beefprices #screwworm #livestock #feedercattle #agriculture #farmnews #commoditymarkets screwworm new world screwworm screwworm cattle beef prices cattle market cattle futures feeder cattle futures live cattle futures livestock news ag news agriculture news farm news beef market outlook cattle industry ranching cow calf producers feedlot news boots and bushels commodity markets usda cattle beef supply livestock markets farm economy agribusiness farmtok cattle prices beef shortage mexico cattle imports agriculture today market update

    10 min
  4. Bayer Lawsuit Sparks New Fear Across Agriculture

    May 28

    Bayer Lawsuit Sparks New Fear Across Agriculture

    Send us Fan Mail A major lawsuit against Bayer is putting seed costs, corporate control, and rising farm expenses back in the spotlight tonight. An Iowa seed company accuses Bayer of monopolizing parts of the U.S. GMO corn seed market, and the story is resonating across agriculture because many producers already feel squeezed by expensive inputs, high borrowing costs, elevated machinery prices, and tighter margins. Tonight we break down: * The Bayer lawsuit * Seed market consolidation * Rising operating costs * Fertilizer pressure * Farm financial stress * Higher interest rates * Machinery and repair costs * Farm bill uncertainty * Cattle market pressure * Why producers feel like agriculture is becoming harder to afford This is Boots & Bushels, your daily look at the markets that feed America. #agribusiness #farmtok #farmnews #grainmarketoutlook #agmarketstoday #farmmargins #cattlemarketoutlook #feedercattlefutures #livestockmarketupdate Bayer lawsuit, seed costs, GMO corn seed market, agriculture news, farm margins, farm financial stress, fertilizer prices, grain market outlook, ag markets today, farm news, agriculture economy, cattle market outlook, feeder cattle futures, livestock market update, operating costs farming, farm bill update, farming podcast, agriculture podcast, boots and bushels, producer margins, farming economics, farm debt, interest rates farming, machinery costs, fertilizer market, rural economy, corn seed market, agriculture under pressure, cattle prices, row crop farming, agriculture today, farming news today, producer pressure, agribusiness news

    11 min
  5. Tight Margins And Rough Weather Are Stressing Agriculture

    May 28

    Tight Margins And Rough Weather Are Stressing Agriculture

    Send us Fan Mail Farm margins are starting to feel tighter again as lower grain prices, expensive inputs, difficult weather, and financial stress continue pressuring agriculture across the country. Tonight we cover weaker corn, soybean, and wheat futures, fertilizer concerns, rising operating costs, weather delays, farm bankruptcies, cattle markets, drought pressure, excessive rainfall, and growing uncertainty surrounding agriculture heading into summer. We also discuss: * Bayer seed contract controversy * E15 and farm bill uncertainty * Fertilizer supply concerns * Fieldwork delays and saturated ground * Drought in the Plains * Freeze damage and forage concerns * Historically high cattle prices * Energy costs and crude oil Agriculture is not dealing with one giant collapse tonight — producers are trying to navigate several different pressures while protecting margins and keeping operations moving forward. Boots & Bushels is your daily look at the markets that feed America. #agribusiness #farmtok #cattlemarketoutlook #feedercattlefutures #grainmarketoutlook #agmarketstoday #farmnews #livestockmarketupdate #farmmargins farm margins tightening, agriculture news, grain markets today, cattle market outlook, feeder cattle futures, ag markets today, farm news, agriculture weather update, planting delays, fertilizer prices, grain market outlook, livestock market update, cattle prices, corn futures, soybean futures, wheat futures, crude oil agriculture, farm economy, farm bill update, E15 news, drought conditions, excessive rainfall agriculture, farming podcast, agriculture podcast, boots and bushels, farm margins, row crop farming, hay production, alfalfa weevil, cattle industry news, agriculture under pressure, commodity markets, rural economy, agriculture markets today, Missouri agriculture, farm financial stress, producer margins, agricultural markets

    7 min
  6. Agriculture Is Starting To Lose Breathing Room | Weather, Wheat, China & Cattle Pressure

    May 26

    Agriculture Is Starting To Lose Breathing Room | Weather, Wheat, China & Cattle Pressure

    Send us Fan Mail Cattle are still historically expensive, but agriculture is starting to lose some breathing room. In today’s Boots & Bushels, we break down weaker export inspections, delayed soybean planting, severe weather threats, China trade pressure, fertilizer concerns, and why USDA is now projecting one of the smallest U.S. wheat crops since 1972. We also cover: • Flooding and severe weather risks across major production areas • Why soybean demand still depends heavily on China • Growing pressure on wheat producers • USDA fertilizer expansion plans • Friday’s futures market close including corn, soybeans, cattle, crude oil, wheat, hogs, milk, and cotton The market doesn’t feel calm right now — and producers can feel the pressure building heading into summer. Boots & Bushels is your daily look at the markets that feed America. #agribusiness #farmtok #cattlemarketoutlook #grainmarketoutlook #agmarketstoday #feedercattlefutures #farmnews #livestockmarketupdate #farmmargins KEYWORDS: boots and bushels, agriculture news, ag markets today, cattle market outlook, feeder cattle futures, grain market outlook, soybean planting delays, wheat crop 1972, China tariffs agriculture, USDA wheat production, fertilizer prices, farm margins, severe weather agriculture, Midwest planting delays, cattle futures today, corn futures, soybean futures, crude oil agriculture, livestock market update, farm news, agriculture podcast, wheat drought, soybean inspections, weather risk farming, agricultural markets

    10 min
  7. Pressure Is Building Across Farm Country

    May 12

    Pressure Is Building Across Farm Country

    Send us Fan Mail Cattle remain near record territory, but tonight’s bigger story is the pressure starting to stack across agriculture all at once. Grain traders are reacting to China trade talk and Middle East tension. Fertilizer and fuel costs are climbing again with energy volatility. Cash cattle remain historically strong, but futures traders are starting to question how long consumers can absorb expensive beef prices at the meat counter. At the same time, producers are dealing with expensive farmland, environmental scrutiny, weather volatility, and markets that still feel unstable underneath the surface. In tonight’s Boots & Bushels: * Grain markets reacting to geopolitics * China trade optimism and wheat drought concerns * Why cattle futures are showing hesitation * Fertilizer and diesel pressure building again * Farmland values staying historically expensive * Environmental pressure and regulation concerns * USDA aid support for California peach growers * Severe weather and temperature changes impacting producers this week Boots & Bushels is your daily look at the markets that feed America. #agribusiness #farmtok #cattlemarketoutlook #feedercattlefutures #grainmarketoutlook #livestockmarketupdate #farmmargins #agmarketstoday #farmnews * cattle market outlook * feeder cattle futures * live cattle futures * grain market outlook * ag markets today * livestock market update * farm margins * farm news * soybean futures * corn futures * wheat futures * China soybean trade * crude oil prices * fertilizer prices * diesel costs * cattle prices * beef demand * farmland values * Midwest farming * severe weather agriculture * Plains drought * commodity markets * agriculture news * farm economy * Boots and Bushels

    8 min
  8. Record Cattle Prices But Producers Still Feel The Pressure

    May 12

    Record Cattle Prices But Producers Still Feel The Pressure

    Send us Fan Mail Cattle are sitting near historic highs, but producers know this market still feels uneasy underneath the surface. Tonight on Boots & Bushels, we break down why agriculture continues getting squeezed from every direction at the same time — rising input costs, fertilizer pressure, tighter regulation, Farm Bill uncertainty, disease concerns, and grain markets that still do not fully trust this rally. We also cover the Amsterdam Island cattle story that has producers talking, DOJ and USDA pressure on beef packers, active severe weather across the Plains and Midwest, and what crude oil could mean for farm margins heading into this week. Markets covered: • Corn • Soybeans • Wheat • Live Cattle • Feeder Cattle • Lean Hogs • Class III Milk • Crude Oil Weather threats covered: • Severe thunderstorms • Large hail • Heavy rain • Flooding risk • Tornado potential • Delayed planting windows • Drought pressure underneath the storms If you want daily updates on the markets that feed America, subscribe to Boots & Bushels. #BootsandBushels #CattleMarket #AgMarkets #FarmNews #FeederCattle #CornMarket #Soybeans #FarmEconomics #agribusiness #farmtok cattle market outlook, feeder cattle futures, live cattle futures, cattle prices today, ag markets today, grain market outlook, farm news, farm margins, livestock market update, corn futures, soybean futures, wheat futures, crude oil agriculture impact, fertilizer prices, farm bill 2026, USDA cattle news, beef packers investigation, severe weather agriculture, Midwest planting weather, drought concerns, dairy margins, class iii milk, agricultural commodities, rural america, boots and bushels, agriculture podcast, feeder cattle above 300, cattle market rally, farming news today, agribusiness, farmtok

    11 min
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Your daily look at the markets feeding America.  Farm news and weather.  Crop prices, beef and dairy cow prices

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  • Creator
    William
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    84
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Boots and Bushels Podcast
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