The Ever.Ag Podcast

Ever.Ag

Ever.Ag is a comprehensive ag risk management company focused on providing our clients with the tools and knowledge to arm them in a competitive marketplace. Tune in for market updates and more!

  1. Ag Smarter - GDT Review: GDT Falls Again: Fat Markets Slide as Powder’s Wide Gap Remains

    1D AGO

    Ag Smarter - GDT Review: GDT Falls Again: Fat Markets Slide as Powder’s Wide Gap Remains

    Global Dairy Trade prices dropped 2.7% in the latest auction, marking a second consecutive decline. While cheese held relatively steady and skim milk powder posted modest gains, sharp losses in butter and AMF weighed heavily on the market. A major story continues to unfold in powder markets. US nonfat dry milk remains significantly elevated compared to global prices, raising questions about when and how convergence will occur. Meanwhile, shifting regional demand, low auction volumes, and rising global milk supply—especially out of Europe and New Zealand—are shaping near-term price direction. Cody Koster and John Spainhour break down the latest GDT results, regional buying trends, and what to watch as global dairy markets search for balance. _ Disclaimer: TRADING FUTURES AND OPTIONS ON FUTURES INVOLVES SIGNIFICANT RISK OF LOSS AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE. THEREFORE, CAREFULLY CONSIDER WHETHER SUCH TRADING IS SUITABLE FOR YOU IN LIGHT OF YOUR FINANCIAL CONDITION. PAST RESULTS ARE NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. THE INFORMATION AND COMMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE PROVIDED BY EVER.AG AS GENERAL COMMENTARY OF MARKET CONDITIONS. THIS INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE INTERPRETED AS TRADING ADVICE OR RECOMMENDATION WITHOUT FURTHER DISCUSSION WITH YOUR EVER.AG ADVISOR. THIS IS A MATTER OF SOLICITATION. EVER.AG INSURANCE SERVICES IS A LICENSED INSURANCE AGENCY AND AN AFFILIATE OF EVER.AG. INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IN THIS WEBSITE IS COMPILED FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE USER. INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM SOURCES BELIEVED TO BE RELIABLE AND IS FURNISHED WITHOUT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACCURACY OR CONTENT. MARKET DATA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. Ever.Ag is a licensed insurance agency in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OK, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY. -- The following music was used for this media project: Music: Funky Intro 29 by TaigaSoundProd Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9520-funky-intro-29 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod © Ever.Ag 2026, confidential and proprietary.

    11 min
  2. Ag Smarter - The Dairy Feed:  Wheat Leads, Energy Eases, Dairy Demand in Focus

    APR 14

    Ag Smarter - The Dairy Feed: Wheat Leads, Energy Eases, Dairy Demand in Focus

    Dairy markets are flashing green as nonfat dry milk hits new highs, but how long can the rally last? Jim and Kathleen break down tightening US powder supply, rising Class IV pricing, and whether export demand can keep up with elevated price levels. In grain and feed, wheat continues to lead the charge amid worsening Plains conditions, offering support to corn as planting gets underway across the Midwest. Meanwhile, volatile energy markets and global tensions remain a key wildcard—impacting everything from input costs to consumer demand. With gas prices pressuring household budgets, early signals suggest dining demand could soften—raising new questions for dairy consumption heading into summer. Plus, Jake delivers this week’s Words from Wichita, covering planting progress, soybean meal strength, and key risk management opportunities as fundamentals begin to take back control. _ EVER.AG INSURANCE SERVICES IS A LICENSED INSURANCE AGENCY AND AN AFFILIATE OF EVER.AG. INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IN THIS WEBSITE IS COMPILED FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE USER. INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM SOURCES BELIEVED TO BE RELIABLE AND IS FURNISHED WITHOUT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACCURACY OR CONTENT. MARKET DATA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. Ever.Ag is a licensed insurance agency in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OK, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY. This agency is a equal opportunity provider.

    17 min
  3. Ag Smarter - GDT Review: Global Dairy Trade Drops 3.4%: Fat Markets Slide While Global Price Gaps Widen

    APR 7

    Ag Smarter - GDT Review: Global Dairy Trade Drops 3.4%: Fat Markets Slide While Global Price Gaps Widen

    The latest Global Dairy Trade auction delivered a sharp 3.4% decline, led by significant weakness in butterfat and continued softness across key dairy categories. In this episode, Cody Koster and John Spainhour break down what’s driving the market—from falling fat prices and declining cheese values to a complex global pricing divide between the US, Europe and New Zealand. Skim milk powder tells a deeper story, with surprising strength in New Zealand contrasting sharply with weaker European pricing, creating a growing global imbalance. Meanwhile, China’s reduced participation and increased buying from Southeast Asia and Mexico are reshaping trade flows in real time. With geopolitical tensions impacting shipping routes and global milk production remaining strong, the market faces a critical question: can global demand keep up? Tune in for a clear, market-focused breakdown of what this GDT means now—and what to watch next. _ Disclaimer: TRADING FUTURES AND OPTIONS ON FUTURES INVOLVES SIGNIFICANT RISK OF LOSS AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE. THEREFORE, CAREFULLY CONSIDER WHETHER SUCH TRADING IS SUITABLE FOR YOU IN LIGHT OF YOUR FINANCIAL CONDITION. PAST RESULTS ARE NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. THE INFORMATION AND COMMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE PROVIDED BY EVER.AG AS GENERAL COMMENTARY OF MARKET CONDITIONS. THIS INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE INTERPRETED AS TRADING ADVICE OR RECOMMENDATION WITHOUT FURTHER DISCUSSION WITH YOUR EVER.AG ADVISOR. THIS IS A MATTER OF SOLICITATION. EVER.AG INSURANCE SERVICES IS A LICENSED INSURANCE AGENCY AND AN AFFILIATE OF EVER.AG. INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IN THIS WEBSITE IS COMPILED FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE USER. INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM SOURCES BELIEVED TO BE RELIABLE AND IS FURNISHED WITHOUT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACCURACY OR CONTENT. MARKET DATA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. Ever.Ag is a licensed insurance agency in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OK, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY. -- The following music was used for this media project: Music: Funky Intro 29 by TaigaSoundProd Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9520-funky-intro-29 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod © Ever.Ag 2026, confidential and proprietary.

    16 min
  4. Ag Smarter - The Dairy Feed: Cheese Exports Surge, Cattle Rally Continues and Wheat Conditions Raise Questions

    APR 7

    Ag Smarter - The Dairy Feed: Cheese Exports Surge, Cattle Rally Continues and Wheat Conditions Raise Questions

    In this episode of Ag Smarter: The Dairy Feed, we break down a busy start to April across dairy, grain and cattle markets. Record-breaking US cheese exports signal growing global demand—especially across Latin America—while butter shipments and shifting trade dynamics add new uncertainty. We also dig into rising nonfat prices versus hesitant futures markets ahead of the next GDT auction, and what global volatility could mean for buyer behavior. Meanwhile, cattle prices continue their impressive run, supporting stronger farm margins at the dairy level and fueling expectations for milk supply growth in 2026. Plus, Jake Kingsley joins with Words from Wichita to share on-the-ground insight into wheat conditions, a feed outlook and early planting season signals. If you’re looking to stay ahead of market shifts and understand what they mean for your operation, this episode delivers the clarity you need. _ EVER.AG INSURANCE SERVICES IS A LICENSED INSURANCE AGENCY AND AN AFFILIATE OF EVER.AG. INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IN THIS WEBSITE IS COMPILED FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE USER. INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM SOURCES BELIEVED TO BE RELIABLE AND IS FURNISHED WITHOUT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACCURACY OR CONTENT. MARKET DATA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. Ever.Ag is a licensed insurance agency in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OK, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY. This agency is a equal opportunity provider.

    15 min
  5. Ag Smarter - The Dairy Feed: Corn Acres Surprise: What It Means for Dairy Markets

    MAR 31

    Ag Smarter - The Dairy Feed: Corn Acres Surprise: What It Means for Dairy Markets

    In this episode of Ag Smarter: The Dairy Feed, Jim Matthews and Kathleen Wolfley break down the latest USDA planting intentions and quarterly stocks reports—and what they signal for the months ahead. Corn acres came in higher than expected, but markets are still searching for direction as global tensions, energy volatility, and fertilizer uncertainty cloud the outlook. From early planting progress in the Midwest to shifting dynamics in crude oil and input costs, the conversation highlights the key forces shaping grain markets right now—and how those ripple into dairy margins. Plus, a quick look at dairy fundamentals: steady cheese, firm powder, and a timely reminder for producers to think about risk management while favorable pricing opportunities are still on the table. Clear, timely insight on what’s moving, why it matters, and what it means for your operation. _ EVER.AG INSURANCE SERVICES IS A LICENSED INSURANCE AGENCY AND AN AFFILIATE OF EVER.AG. INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IN THIS WEBSITE IS COMPILED FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE USER. INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM SOURCES BELIEVED TO BE RELIABLE AND IS FURNISHED WITHOUT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACCURACY OR CONTENT. MARKET DATA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. Ever.Ag is a licensed insurance agency in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OK, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY. This agency is a equal opportunity provider.

    13 min
  6. Ag Smarter - GDT Review: GDT Holds Steady as Skim Milk Powder Surges and Mexico Steps Up Buying

    MAR 17

    Ag Smarter - GDT Review: GDT Holds Steady as Skim Milk Powder Surges and Mexico Steps Up Buying

    The latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction came in essentially unchanged after five consecutive gains, but the underlying story tells a more nuanced tale. Skim milk powder jumped more than 5%, butter rose over 2% and mozzarella edged higher, while whole milk powder fell about 4%, pulling the overall index flat. In this week’s GDT Tuesday discussion, Cody Koster and Brian Fletcher break down the key drivers behind the results—including Mexico’s sharp increase in buying activity, shifting regional demand, and continued price divergence between global suppliers. With US nonfat dry milk trading well above competing global supplies, buyers like Mexico appear to be sourcing cheaper alternatives through GDT. They also examine subdued buying from North Asia, the impact of a major dairy ingredients conference in China, and why US cheese may remain highly competitive in export markets as European prices continue to run higher. _ Disclaimer: TRADING FUTURES AND OPTIONS ON FUTURES INVOLVES SIGNIFICANT RISK OF LOSS AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE. THEREFORE, CAREFULLY CONSIDER WHETHER SUCH TRADING IS SUITABLE FOR YOU IN LIGHT OF YOUR FINANCIAL CONDITION. PAST RESULTS ARE NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. THE INFORMATION AND COMMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE PROVIDED BY EVER.AG AS GENERAL COMMENTARY OF MARKET CONDITIONS. THIS INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE INTERPRETED AS TRADING ADVICE OR RECOMMENDATION WITHOUT FURTHER DISCUSSION WITH YOUR EVER.AG ADVISOR. THIS IS A MATTER OF SOLICITATION. EVER.AG INSURANCE SERVICES IS A LICENSED INSURANCE AGENCY AND AN AFFILIATE OF EVER.AG. INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IN THIS WEBSITE IS COMPILED FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE USER. INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM SOURCES BELIEVED TO BE RELIABLE AND IS FURNISHED WITHOUT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACCURACY OR CONTENT. MARKET DATA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. Ever.Ag is a licensed insurance agency in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OK, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY. -- The following music was used for this media project: Music: Funky Intro 29 by TaigaSoundProd Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9520-funky-intro-29 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod © Ever.Ag 2026, confidential and proprietary.

    13 min

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