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

Episodes

  1. 23H AGO

    Markets Wait for Direction as Corn & Beans Hold Steady | Daily Ag Markets

    Send us a text Grain markets ended the session steady but undecided, with corn and soybeans holding their ground while traders wait for clearer demand signals. Wheat continues to work toward stability, and livestock markets finished mixed as near-term pressure meets longer-term supply tightness. In today’s Boots and Bushels episode, we break down closing prices for corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, cotton, live cattle, feeder cattle, and Class III milk, take a look at the weather patterns across the Midwest, Plains, Delta, and California, and spend extra time on the ag news shaping decisions heading into the new year — including biofuel policy delays, USDA staffing challenges, uneven export demand, and ongoing pressure on farm margins. This show is built for farmers, ranchers, and ag professionals who want a clear, steady read on the markets that feed America — without hype, noise, or wasted time. grain markets daily ag markets corn futures soybean futures wheat futures oats futures cotton futures live cattle futures feeder cattle futures class iii milk farm market news agriculture news USDA farm news biofuel policy farm margins midwest agriculture weather boots and bushels podcast farm podcast

    6 min
  2. Grains Finish Firm While Livestock Softens

    1D AGO

    Grains Finish Firm While Livestock Softens

    Send us a text Grain markets ended the day steady to higher, while live and feeder cattle finished lower, as traders weighed supply, demand, and timing across the board. In today’s Boots and Bushels episode, we break down closing prices for corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, cotton, and Class III milk, explain which contracts actually mattered today, and walk through the weather patterns shaping winter fieldwork across the Midwest, Plains, Delta, and California. We also dig into the ag news producers care about — including ongoing pressure inside USDA operations, fresh soybean export activity, uncertainty around upcoming biofuel blending rules, and what tighter margins mean as farms look ahead to 2026 planning. This show is built for farmers, ranchers, and ag professionals who want the full market picture without the noise — no hype, no hot takes, just a clear look at the markets that feed America. Not financial advice. For market awareness and producer context only. grain markets corn futures soybean futures wheat futures oats futures cotton futures live cattle futures feeder cattle futures class iii milk daily ag markets farm market news agriculture markets usda farm news midwest weather agriculture boots and bushels podcast farm podcast ag futures explained

    5 min
  3. Why Soybeans Dropped This Week — And What the Market Is Really Pricing In

    2D AGO

    Why Soybeans Dropped This Week — And What the Market Is Really Pricing In

    Send us a text Soybean futures saw a sharp weekly drop, leaving many producers asking what actually changed. In this episode of Boots and Bushels, we break down why soybeans fell nearly 30 cents in a single week — without a major headline, USDA report, or demand collapse. We explain how futures markets price expectations months ahead of harvest, why South American crop prospects are weighing on beans early, how fund selling and year-end positioning accelerated the move, and why “normal” export demand isn’t enough to support prices when big supplies are expected. We also look at what it would take to stop the slide and what producers should be watching next. Boots and Bushels delivers daily grain market updates, cattle and dairy coverage, farm weather, and meaningful agricultural news for farmers, ranchers, and ag professionals across the Midwest, Plains, and beyond soybean prices, soybean futures, grain markets, ag markets, farm markets, corn and soybeans, South American crops, Brazil soybeans, commodity markets, futures markets, farm news, agricultural podcast, farm podcast, daily ag markets, Midwest agriculture

    6 min
  4. Markets Stay Steady While Farmers Focus on Cash, Costs, and Control

    5D AGO

    Markets Stay Steady While Farmers Focus on Cash, Costs, and Control

    Send us a text Thursday’s market action showed steady corn prices, weaker soybeans, wheat attempting to stabilize, softer cattle markets, a rally in lean hogs, and continued pressure in Class III milk. In this episode of Boots and Bushels, we break down the latest closing prices across grain, livestock, and dairy markets, and explain what the board is quietly telling producers heading into year-end. Beyond the markets, today’s show focuses on the real decisions happening on farms right now. We dig into tighter operating loan renewals, changing fertilizer and chemical buying strategies, slower grain movement and basis-driven sales, machinery repair versus replacement decisions, and ongoing labor challenges in rural America. These are the conversations shaping cash flow, risk management, and planning for the 2026 season. Boots and Bushels delivers daily grain market updates, cattle and dairy market coverage, farm weather outlooks, and meaningful agricultural news for farmers, ranchers, and ag professionals across the Midwest, Plains, and beyond. corn prices, soybean prices, wheat prices, grain markets, grain futures, cattle market, live cattle prices, feeder cattle, lean hog prices, dairy markets, Class III milk, farm markets, ag markets, agricultural news, farm finance, operating loans, fertilizer prices, grain basis, farm labor, farm weather, Midwest agriculture, daily ag podcast, farm podcast, agricultural markets

    6 min
  5. Corn Holds Ground, Wheat Slips Again, and Cattle Stay Firm

    6D AGO

    Corn Holds Ground, Wheat Slips Again, and Cattle Stay Firm

    Send us a text Wednesday’s markets closed with a split tone across agriculture. Corn held its ground on steady demand, soybeans slipped again under export pressure, and wheat continued to trend lower as global supplies weighed on prices. In livestock, live cattle remained historically strong, feeder cattle pulled back, lean hogs moved lower, and Class III milk traded mostly sideways. In this episode of Boots and Bushels, we break down Wednesday’s closing prices for corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, rough rice, cotton, live cattle, feeder cattle, lean hogs, and Class III milk. We also cover Midwest weather concerns including strong winds and storm potential, along with the latest agricultural news producers are watching — including USDA’s $12 billion Farmer Bridge Payments program, acreage reporting deadlines, producer reaction to federal aid, USDA staffing changes, and John Deere production and job moves. Boots and Bushels delivers daily grain market updates, cattle and dairy market analysis, farm weather outlooks, and agricultural news for farmers, ranchers, and rural America. New episodes every weekday covering the markets that feed America. corn prices, soybean prices, wheat prices, grain markets, cattle market, live cattle prices, feeder cattle prices, lean hogs, dairy markets, Class III milk, farm markets, ag markets, farm news, agricultural news, USDA payments, farmer aid, grain futures, livestock futures, farm weather, Midwest weather, agricultural podcast, farm podcast, daily ag markets

    6 min
  6. Markets Slow Down as Winter Planning Takes Over

    DEC 17

    Markets Slow Down as Winter Planning Takes Over

    Send us a text Grain markets eased lower on Tuesday, with corn, soybeans, and wheat continuing to trade quietly as winter settles in and producers shift focus from harvest to planning. In today’s Boots and Bushels episode, we break down Tuesday’s closing prices for corn, soybeans, wheat, live cattle, feeder cattle, hogs, and dairy, and talk through what those markets are telling farmers and ranchers heading into mid-December. We also cover winter weather impacts across the Midwest, livestock and dairy market conditions, export demand trends, and what to watch ahead of upcoming USDA reports. Boots and Bushels is a daily agricultural market podcast delivering straightforward grain market updates, livestock and dairy market coverage, farm weather, and agricultural news in a calm, farm-radio style. Whether you raise corn and soybeans, manage cattle or dairy, or simply want a clear daily ag market update, this episode helps you stay informed and grounded as winter planning season continues.

    6 min
  7. Quiet Markets, Steady Decisions

    DEC 16

    Quiet Markets, Steady Decisions

    Send us a text Corn, soybeans, and wheat drifted lower to start the week, while live cattle and feeder cattle held firm and hogs slipped back as winter weather tightened its grip across the Midwest. In today’s Boots and Bushels episode, we break down Monday’s closing prices for corn, soybeans, wheat, live cattle, feeder cattle, hogs, and dairy, and what those markets are quietly telling producers heading into the heart of winter. We also look ahead to upcoming USDA reports, review export demand trends, and discuss herd health concerns impacting livestock and dairy producers. Boots and Bushels is a daily agricultural market podcast covering grain markets, livestock markets, dairy markets, farm weather, and agricultural news in a straightforward farm-radio style. Whether you raise corn and soybeans, manage cattle or dairy, or simply want a clear daily ag market update, this episode helps you start the day informed and prepared.

    5 min
  8. Markets Take a Breather as Winter Sets In

    DEC 15

    Markets Take a Breather as Winter Sets In

    Send us a text In today’s Boots & Bushels episode, we’re breaking down how the markets wrapped up the week and what producers are waking up to this Monday morning. Grain prices drifted lower on Friday, with corn and soybeans easing back and wheat staying under pressure. In livestock, cattle cooled off late in the week, feeder cattle saw more pressure, hogs held their ground, and Class III milk showed some late strength. We’ll also walk through winter weather settling in across the Midwest and Plains, milder but damp conditions in the Delta and Southeast, and why South America’s split weather pattern in Brazil and Argentina still matters to U.S. grain markets. Plus, we take a look at the latest ag news, including export demand updates, what traders are watching heading into lighter holiday trade, and a brief update on John Deere layoffs and production shifts as equipment demand softens. If you’re looking for a clear, calm, everyday explanation of what’s happening in the crop markets, livestock markets, dairy prices, farm weather, and ag economy — this is your daily stop. corn prices, soybean prices, wheat markets, grain markets today, ag markets, farm markets, live cattle prices, feeder cattle, lean hogs, Class III milk, dairy markets, farm weather forecast, Midwest farm weather, Plains weather, South America crop weather, Brazil soybeans, Argentina corn, USDA export demand, farm economy, John Deere layoffs, farm equipment news, agricultural podcast, Boots and Bushels

    9 min
  9. Steady Markets and a Winter Chill: Your Boots & Bushels Morning Rundown

    DEC 12

    Steady Markets and a Winter Chill: Your Boots & Bushels Morning Rundown

    Send us a text In today’s Boots & Bushels morning rundown, we’re talking steady markets and a chilly winter start. Corn and soybeans inched a little higher, wheat picked up a bit of strength, and cattle held firm as packers stayed tight on supply. Hogs were steady, milk slipped just a touch, and cotton eased lower. We also walk through today’s cold, crunchy weather across the Midwest and Plains, plus mild-but-damp conditions in the Delta and Southeast. And in ag news, we break down USDA export updates, new farm support announcements, and global grain tensions shaping the markets. If you’re looking for a calm, clear, everyday explanation of what’s happening in the crop markets, livestock markets, dairy prices, and farm news — this is your morning stop. Keywords: corn prices, soybean prices, wheat markets, cattle markets, feeder cattle, live cattle, lean hogs, Class III milk, farm news, USDA updates, grain markets, ag markets today, commodity prices, winter farm weather, Brazil crop weather, Argentina crop weather, farm economy, ag podcast, Boots and Bushels, farm podcast, farming podcast

    8 min
  10. Markets Hold the Line as Producers Look Ahead

    DEC 11

    Markets Hold the Line as Producers Look Ahead

    Send us a text This morning on Boots and Bushels, we break down yesterday’s closing prices across grains, livestock, and dairy — and the message is clear: the markets aren’t shouting, but they are speaking. From steady corn and cautious soybeans to firm feeder cattle and stable milk futures, today’s update gives producers a grounded look at where confidence is holding and where global pressures continue to shape expectations. We also look at weather conditions for this morning and tomorrow across the Corn Belt, Plains, Delta, and Southeast, plus a quick check-in on South America’s rainfall and how it’s influencing global soybean sentiment. In ag news, we touch on USDA signals, transportation factors influencing basis, the state of global trade demand, and the early wave of producer planning for the next growing season. If you’re waking up needing clarity — not chaos — today’s episode brings the steady guidance you’re looking for. Pull up a chair, pour your coffee, and let’s get into it.

    6 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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    William
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  • Episodes
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