Corn Trades Above $5.00 for the First Time Since 2023 | Grain Market Talk May 1st, 2026
In this May 1, 2026 episode of Grain Market Talk, host Mike and guest Jane discuss the grain market rally, highlighting corn breaking $5.00 per bushel for the first time since late 2023 and soybeans reaching new highs above $1,180. They attribute the price surge to a combination of seasonal risk premiums, recent wheat strength, oil price volatility linked to the Iran conflict, and mixed planting progress across the Corn Belt. Weather updates show uneven conditions—dry in the western belt and wet in southeast Iowa—while upcoming events like the May 12 WASDE report and U.S.-China trade talks are flagged as potential market drivers.
Hog Spread Action | Hog Market Talk April 22nd, 2026
In this episode of Hog Market Talk, Jeff and Mike dissect recent hog futures activity, highlighting a strong technical bounce in the June contract and notable price gains in deferred months like October, December, and February. They attribute the moves...
Energy Surge | Grain Talk March 20th, 2026
In this episode of Grain Talk, Mike Miner and guest Pat discuss recent volatility in corn and soybean markets, attributing it to a combination of strong recent harvests, lingering geopolitical tension from the Iran‑Israel conflict, and rising crude oil prices...
Corn vs Soybeans | Grain Talk February 13th, 2026
In this episode, Mike and Jayden discuss the recent WASDE, futures, and Crop Insurance.