Chat BDC
By 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.
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New HPAI Cases, New Government Programs for Cattle Producers
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Oct 28, 2026 |
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Dairy Cow Slaughter, Cattle Market Rallies, Brazilian Elections and U.S. Commodities
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Oct 27, 2026 |
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Milk Production Rises, Cattle Placements Fall, And USDA Admits Mistake
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Oct 26, 2026 |
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Class I Above $20, A New USDA Cattle Report, The Bottom of the Corn Market
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Oct 23, 2026 |
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New IDFA Leadership, The BRAND Problem, and Building Solid Partnerships
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Oct 22, 2026 |
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Cheese Slides, Cattle Rally, Diesel Payments
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Oct 21, 2026 |
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Dairy Had A Bull Run, Dissecting the Rebuild Dilemma, El Nino Is Coming
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Oct 20, 2026 |
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September Milk Prices Slump, Fall Calves Aren't Filling Auctions, How to Transition the Business
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Oct 19, 2026 |
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Protein Drives Whey Prices Higher, High Cost Females are Slowing Rebuild, and Think Before Selling Grain
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Oct 16, 2026 |
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Chaos In The Cattle Complex and Tax Tips for Buying and Selling Farmland
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Oct 15, 2026 |
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Powder Strengthens and Cheese Rebounds, Cattle Rally, Payments Offset Higher Crop Costs
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Oct 14, 2026 |
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New Dairy Checkoff Leadership, New USDA Grazing Initiatives, Corn Futures Rebound
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Oct 13, 2026 |
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A Drop In Milk Production Forecast, Bumpy Roads Ahead for Cattle, and A Corn Surprise
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Oct 12, 2026 |
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Dairy Export Rebound, Risk Management for Fall Feeder Calves, and Commodity Market Volatility
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Oct 09, 2026 |
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Protein Is King, Feeder Margins Stink, and Get Your Red-Dye Diesel
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Oct 08, 2026 |
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A Dairy Workforce Plan, ICE Impact in Kansas, and Five Tips for Financial Success
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Oct 07, 2026 |
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Dairy Diverges, Fall Marketed Calves, and Advantages of Leasing or Buying Equipment
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Oct 06, 2026 |
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Milk Prices And Beef Crosses, Japanese Demand for U.S. Beef, and a New Farmworker Minimum Wage
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Oct 05, 2026 |
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Class IV Rebounds, Ranchers Push Back on Imports, Commodity Stock Surprise, and A Strong Q2 Economy
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Oct 02, 2026 |
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Dairy DMC Triggered, Dealing with Low Beef Cull Cow Prices, and Maintaining Farm Cash Flow
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Oct 01, 2026 |
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A Beef Cattle Outlook, A Harvest Update, and Despondent Consumers
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Sep 30, 2026 |
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New Processing Plant in Missouri, The Benefits of Beef Imports, Bears After China Visit
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Sep 28, 2026 |
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The Impact of Components on Milk Checks, ICE Raids in Kansas, Experts Predict Commodity Markets
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Sep 27, 2026 |
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A Milk Production Update, A Cattle Market Looking for Direction, and the Commodity Financial Picture
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Sep 24, 2026 |
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Manage Costs to Manage Risk, Former Ag Secy Opposes Beef Imports, Soybeans at $14
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Sep 23, 2026 |
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Fluid Milk Is Doing Well, A New Carcass Value Calculator, and Will China Start Buying More U.S. Product
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Sep 22, 2026 |
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The Cattle On Feed Report, Ag Committee Changes on Capital Hill, And Companies Getting Squeezed
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Sep 21, 2026 |
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A Regional Dairy Shift, A Deep Dive Into Beef Herd Expansion, and Interest Rates
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Sep 18, 2026 |
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The Farm Bill Is Out of Committee, and The Fed Raised Interest Rates
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Sep 17, 2026 |
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A Dairy Price Update, Safety Net for Beef Heifers, A Brewing Fertilizer Crisis
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Sep 16, 2026 |
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How Diesel Prices Impact Dairy, A Look at the Cattle Market, and An Ag Equipment Update
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Sep 15, 2026 |
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WASDE Reports for Dairy, Corn and Soybeans, Plus What Will Sustain the Cattle Rally
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Sep 14, 2026 |
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When Will DMC Come Back, Red Feedlot Margins, Sell 2027 Corn and Soybeans?
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Sep 11, 2026 |
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U.S. and Canada Trade War, Cattle Rally Struggles, USDA Payment Options
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Sep 10, 2026 |
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Dairy Exports Fall in July, Executive Order Impact, What's Up for WASDE
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Sep 09, 2026 |
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Processors Fall Behind Extra Production, Beef Exports, And New WOTUS Proposals
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Sep 08, 2026 |
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Chat BDC Conversation with Terrain's Don Close: Where We're Headed in the Beef Market
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Sep 07, 2026 |
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Class III Milk Prices, Cheap Ground Beef, Commodity Margins
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Sep 04, 2026 |
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Dairy's Fat Dilemma, Analyst Reaction to the Ranchers Initiative, and Yield Updates
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Sep 03, 2026 |
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A DMC Update, A Look at Feed Prices with $7 Corn, and Grain Market Updates
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Sep 02, 2026 |
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Dairy Margins Are Tightening, and the Ranchers First Initiative
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Sep 01, 2026 |
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New York Is The New California, Are Trump's Threats Real, and High Diesel Prices
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Aug 31, 2026 |
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Shifts in the Global Dairy Market, Higher Carcass Values, and Upside Flexibility in Corn Markets
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Aug 28, 2026 |
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Tariffs Will Impact Beef-On-Dairy, Trouble Is Brewing in Cattle Markets, and Corn is Heading to $6
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Aug 27, 2026 |
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Dairy Cull Cow Numbers, Cattle Market Reaction to Border News, Commodity Market Updates
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Aug 26, 2026 |
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A Chat With Ben Laine, from Terrain, About What Dairy Will Look Like in 2030 and Who Will Survive
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Aug 25, 2026 |
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USDA Says Milk Production Continues to Climb, Cattle on Feed Higher, Soybeans Yields May Be a Record
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Aug 24, 2026 |
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More Structural Change in Cattle Markets, A Look at Futures Spread and Basis, and Treasury Yields
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Aug 21, 2026 |
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How Dairy Demand Will Soak Up Production, Packer Margins and Farmland Values
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Aug 20, 2026 |
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Milk Prices Drop After Six Month Rally, Lockout Ends at Cargill Plant, Crop Tour Updates
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Aug 19, 2026 |
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What Makes Top Farm Businesses Unique, Get another $136 More For Calves, Seed Selection Tips
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Aug 18, 2026 |
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How Dairy Will Grow 15 Billion Pounds with Half the Farms, and A Deeper Look at What Tyson Is Doing
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Aug 17, 2026 |
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The Packers Supply Squeeze, Commodity Reactions to WASDE, and Five Investment Tips
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Aug 14, 2026 |
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Big Focus on WASDE Today in Corn, Soybean, Cattle and Dairy Markets
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Aug 13, 2026 |
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Dairy's Impact on the Cattle Herd, Updates on Cattle and Grain Markets
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Aug 12, 2026 |
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Dairy Exports, Cattle Markets, and A Dry July Impacts Corn Yields
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Aug 11, 2026 |
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Seasonal Demand Boosts Milk Prices, Mandatory Labeling, and Commodity Markets
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Aug 10, 2026 |
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Class III and Class IV Milk Prices, Mandatory Labeling, Farm Bill Update
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Aug 07, 2026 |
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Dairy Consolidation, Feeder and Packer Margins, and a Bullish Start to 2027 Commodity Markets
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Aug 06, 2026 |
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Special Episode: Nate Donnay from Stonex Talks Dairy Markets, Protein v. Fat, Exports, and Cattle Prices
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Aug 05, 2026 |
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U.S./Mexico Dairy Relations, The Cap on Beef Industry Shrinkage, and the Need for Temporary Grain Storage
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Aug 04, 2026 |
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Dairy Supply Tightens, New World Screwworm Subsides, Corn and Soybean Storage Options
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Aug 03, 2026 |
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Three New Strategies for Dairy Producers, A Better Cattle Market, ADM to Crush More Soybeans
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Jul 31, 2026 |
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Data Security, Being Patient in Cattle Markets, and Dry Weather Impacting Corn Yields
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Jul 30, 2026 |
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Managing Tight Margins, A Drop in the Cattle Complex while Corn Rallies and Soybeans Slide
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Jul 29, 2026 |
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Mexico Will Be Biggest USMCA Test, The Mexican Border Will Open Soon, and It's Dry Out
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Jul 28, 2026 |
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Dairy Cull Cow Numbers, USDA Cattle on Feed Report, and Government Support Payments
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Jul 27, 2026 |
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Heat's Affecting Cheese Markets, COOL Will Cost $1B, Corn's Getting Close to $5
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Jul 24, 2026 |
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June USDA Milk Production Data, Tightening Feedlot Margins, Grain and Soybean Markets and a Wall Street Update
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Jul 23, 2026 |
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Tariffs on Canadian Dairy, A Cattle Market Rebound, and A Report on Equipment Sales
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Jul 22, 2026 |
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A Look At Cybersecurity Threats, Product of the USA Labeling, and the Competiveness of U.S. Farmers
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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A Focus on Markets: Dairy Stays High, Cattle Markets Continue Slide, Grain Markets Keep Rally Going
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Jul 20, 2026 |
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How Protein Demand Is Impacting Class III Prices, Reopening the Mexican Border, and Maximizing the Grain Rally
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Jul 17, 2026 |
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Dairy Consolidation, Beef Market Insights, and Commodity Market Rebounds
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Jul 16, 2026 |
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The Power of U.S. Dairy, a Heat Wave Destroying Pastures, A Crop Marketing Update
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Jul 15, 2026 |
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Dairy Margins Stay Strong, Beef in the Dog Days, Grain Rally Follows Oil, While Oil Prices Surge
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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What Makes Land An Attractive Investment: A Chat About Land Values with Matt Erickson from Terrain
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Jul 13, 2026 |
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Lock in Feed Costs, Choosing Technology on Ranches, Dropping Fertilizer Costs
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Jul 10, 2026 |
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Global Dairy Prices Drop, We're Reaching Beef-On-Dairy Maturity, What's Ahead for WASDE and Oil Jumps
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Jul 09, 2026 |
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What Dairy Producers Can Expect for the Rest of 2026, Confusion in Cattle Markets, Grain Market Trigger
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Jul 08, 2026 |
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A Summer Reset for Dairy Prices, Beef Export Numbers Out of Whack, Wet Growing Conditions in Corn States
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Jul 07, 2026 |
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Expanded Access to H-2A Workers, A Look at Heifer Retention, Weather-Impacted Grain Markets
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Jul 06, 2026 |
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A Drop In Two Milk Classes, Cattle Futures Fall a Bit, USMCA Updates and Stocks Continue Strong
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Jul 03, 2026 |
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A Fat-Protein Swap, Heat Coming to the Plains, Reaction to the USDA Report, and the Dow Sets a Record
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Jul 02, 2026 |
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The Latest USDA Acreage and Stocks Report, Dairy DMC Update and Small Cap Stock Opportunities
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Jul 01, 2026 |
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The Top Employee Complaints, An Update on Commodity Markets, and Stocks Gain Loss Ground
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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Dairy Cull Numbers Are Dropping, Pork Industry is Strong, Dump the Weather Forecasts
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Jun 29, 2026 |
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Three Factors Impacting the Beef Complex, Impact of European Heat, And Inflation Factors Rising
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Jun 26, 2026 |
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Dairy Supply Is Depressing Prices, Farm Bill 2.0 Hits the Senate, and Treasury Yields Drop Below 4.5%
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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High Dairy Replacement Values, A Hot Beef Market, Drought Conditions and Falling Tech Stocks
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Jun 24, 2026 |
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May Milk Production Report, Basis Review for Light Weight Cattle, Grain Markets Drop and Stock Markets Rise
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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How Far NWS Will Spread, When Dairy Replacement Numbers Will Improve, and a Quiet Fed
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Jun 22, 2026 |
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Carbon Credit Stagnation, Cattle on Feed Report, A Soybean Crossroads, And Cheap Gas Again!
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Jun 19, 2026 |
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Dairy Processing is Outpacing Supply, Percentage of Prime Beef Rises, Fertilizer Drops, and the Fed Meets
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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Rain Is Helping Dry Pastures, Milk Prices Continue to Rise, Commodities React to China and Stocks Jump
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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NWS Control Guidance, A New Leadership Model on Dairies, And Five Disruptive Events for Ag
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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Sec. Rollins Inspected NWS Areas, and El Nino Is Here but So What?
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Jun 15, 2026 |
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A Deep WASDE Dive, Seven Months of Dairy Export Growth, And What Are Annuities?
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Jun 12, 2026 |
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Feedlot Margins Hit $450, Butter Prices are Rebounding, We've Been Historically Dry and Warren Buffett Has Advice for Farmers
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Jun 11, 2026 |
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A New World Screwworm Update, a Look at Commodity Markets, and Cramer Is Skiddish About Bulls
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Jun 10, 2026 |
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There's More New World Screwworm, Corn Drops On Investor Fallout, and Consumers Are Still Frustrated
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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North: We're Navigating a New Era of Dairy and Beef Markets
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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Chat BDC Special: Ever.Ag Expands AI-Based Decision Tool for Livestock Operations
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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Bigger Cattle is the New Norm, and Soybean Yields Could Be Huge This Fall
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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Lee Schulz, Ever.Ag Economist: Pork Is In a Good Position With Export and Domestic Demand
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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We're Experiencing a Milk Check Revolution While Cattle Producers Are Making Tough, Drought-Driven Decisions
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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No DMC Run This Month or In the Near Future, Cattle Markets Looking for Direction
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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Why Consumers Are Soaking Up Dairy And Still Buying Beef
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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Summer May Be Wetter Than Anticipated, Cattle Rally, And Consumers Aren't Feeling It
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May 29, 2026 |
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Dairy Is On a 16-Month Heater, Corn Prices Are Falling With Oil Prices
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May 28, 2026 |
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High Replacement Prices Are Impacting Dairy Culls, Corn Futures Took a Step Back
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May 27, 2026 |
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Farmers Need Blinders On to Stay Focused On Marketing Fundamentals This Crop Season
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May 26, 2026 |
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Cattle On Feed Report Is A Bear, Milk Production Continues to Grow
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May 25, 2026 |
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Cargill Forces Lockout, Corn Markets Slide, SpaceX Goes Public
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May 22, 2026 |
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Global Dairy Markets Are Cautious, Drought Begins to Impact Crop Progress
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May 21, 2026 |
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USDA Updates Livestock Insurance Programs, Drought Updates in Cow Country
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May 20, 2026 |
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USDA Lowers Beef Forecast, Raises 2027 Milk Production Forecast; Markets React to China News
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May 19, 2026 |
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The Impact of the U.S.-China Talks on Ag Markets
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May 18, 2026 |
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Dairy Replacement Values Continue to Climb, While China Says 'No Thanks' to U.S. Beef
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May 15, 2026 |
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Insights Into the Beef Industry and Genetics From Lee Leachman
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May 14, 2026 |
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Get the Scoop On Latest WASDE Report Updates on Commodity and Livestock Markets
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May 13, 2026 |
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Trump's Meeting With China This Week Will Have Big Impact Across All Markets
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May 12, 2026 |
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Record pork exports start off 2026; Commodities wait for China summit this week
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May 11, 2026 |
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Cheese, Butter Exports Continue to Break Records; Commodity Markets Adjust to Iran War
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May 08, 2026 |
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Three Things Beef Producers Need To Be Thinking About; Why Are Diesel Prices So High?
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May 07, 2026 |
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Drought May Impact Pasture Growth, Herd Rebuilding
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May 06, 2026 |
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A Review on Dairy Risk Management, a Soybean Outlook and Investor View on AI
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May 05, 2026 |
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Want to Keep Employees? Work on Communication.
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May 04, 2026 |
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Milk Prices Continue to Rise, Corn Exports Keep Up Record Pace
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May 01, 2026 |
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The Government Is Set To Help With Fertilizer Prices
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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More Dairy Cows Are Heading to Slaughter; It Will Be Awhile Before the Beef Herd Expands
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Protein Demand Drives Milk Prices; There's a Farm Bill Vote Looming
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Drought Covers 63% of The U.S. While It's Too Wet to Plant In Other Areas
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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Base Milk Price Climbs Past $20 While the Cattle Markets Softens
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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USDA Reports Say Dairy Herd Continues to Grow, Beef Herd Continues to Shrink
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Here's What Financially Strong Farmers Are Doing
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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A Bit Of Sun Is Shining On An Evolving Dairy Market
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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USDA Cattle on Feed Report, A Flip in Commodity Markets, and What Investors Value on Wall Street
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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