Chat BDC

Mike Opperman
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Chat BDC is the executive briefing for farm CEOs, CFOs, and senior managers running America's largest farms. Each episode delivers concise, actionable business intelligence across all market categories. Hosted by Mike Opperman, Chat BDC delivers concise market information to help farmers make more informed business and investment decisions. Whether you manage 2,000 cows or 20,000 acres, this is the ag business podcast built for farmer CEOs.

  1. 8H AGO

    Global Dairy Markets Are Cautious, Drought Begins to Impact Crop Progress

    Today we have a report on the latest Global Dairy Trade auction, where participants in the auction took a cautious approach indicating global dairy markets may be waiting for a shift. Also, much of the country is still dry and it may start impacting the growing season. We wrap with a stock market rally.

    6 min

  2. 1D AGO

    USDA Updates Livestock Insurance Programs, Drought Updates in Cow Country

    USDA Risk Management Agency updated livestock insurance programs this week, we talk about what producers can expect. Also we dive into the drought status for pastures in cow country, and end with a surge in bond markets on Wall Street.

    5 min

  3. 2D AGO

    USDA Lowers Beef Forecast, Raises 2027 Milk Production Forecast; Markets React to China News

    USDA released its latest forecast for beef, pork and milk production and we cover that in depth. Commodity markets showed signs of life after China told the U.S. they were going to by billions of dollars of ag products over the next three years. We wrap up with Walmart and Amazon placing emphasis on rural America.

    7 min

  4. 3D AGO

    The Impact of the U.S.-China Talks on Ag Markets

    Our main focus today is reporting on the U.S.-China talks and the impact those talks will have on beef and commodity markets. We also look at a small slide in U.S. stocks.

    5 min

  5. 6D AGO

    Dairy Replacement Values Continue to Climb, While China Says 'No Thanks' to U.S. Beef

    Today we center on an article from Dairy Herd Management on replacement dairy values. Hint: They aren't getting cheaper. We also report on China's pull back on export clearances for U.S. beef, and Wall Street sets new records, again.

    5 min

  6. MAY 14

    Insights Into the Beef Industry and Genetics From Lee Leachman

    Today we're excited to bring you a conversation we had with Lee Leachman, CEO of Leachman Cattle and noted beef industry and genetics expert. We talk about the current status of the beef industry, the impact that genomics has had on today's beef herd, and a look at where we're headed as an industry.

    27 min

  7. MAY 13

    Get the Scoop On Latest WASDE Report Updates on Commodity and Livestock Markets

    We go full WASDE today with a look at corn, soybean, livestock and dairy markets. We wrap up with a stumble on Wall Street as AI stocks slump.

    8 min

  8. MAY 12

    Trump's Meeting With China This Week Will Have Big Impact Across All Markets

    When President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, the results could have a huge impact on livestock, and commodity markets as well as on Wall Street. All three stories today focus on those potential impacts.

    7 min
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Chat BDC is the executive briefing for farm CEOs, CFOs, and senior managers running America's largest farms. Each episode delivers concise, actionable business intelligence across all market categories. Hosted by Mike Opperman, Chat BDC delivers concise market information to help farmers make more informed business and investment decisions. Whether you manage 2,000 cows or 20,000 acres, this is the ag business podcast built for farmer CEOs.

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  • Creator
    Mike Opperman
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
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  • Copyright
    © 2026 Black Dirt Communications
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