The Pro Farmer Podcast aired on February 17, 2026, featured editor Bill Watts, analyst Hillari Mason, and economist Spencer Langford discussing the projected decline in U.S. cotton acreage for 2026. They examined how reduced cotton plantings will intensify competition for cropland, prompting farmers to consider alternative commodities. The hosts highlighted key drivers such as higher input costs, weather variability, and shifting global demand. They also forecasted potential price impacts and regional planting adjustments.

In the February 2 2026 episode of the Pro Farmer Podcast, host Davis Michaelsen and guest Bill Watts dissect the recent turbulence in the U.S. dollar and its ripple effects on precious‑metal markets. They attribute the dollar’s swings to shifting Federal Reserve...

On the January 26, 2026 episode of the Pro Farmer Podcast, hosts Davis and Hillari examined how unusually frigid temperatures could jeopardize the upcoming winter wheat crop. They highlighted potential germination delays, reduced tiller development, and heightened disease pressure. Editor Bill Watts...