Pro Farmer Podcast | Fertilizer Crisis Fallout
The Pro Farmer Podcast episode released on April 13, 2026 examines the fallout from the global fertilizer crisis, highlighting sharp supply constraints and rising input costs. Host Bill and Hillari explore how the shortage is slashing yields for nitrogen‑intensive crops, while guest Spencer discusses deteriorating pasture conditions and a modest rally in cattle markets. The conversation also touches on policy responses and emerging alternatives such as bio‑fertilizers. Listeners receive a concise, 19‑minute briefing on the agricultural sector’s most pressing input challenge.
Pro Farmer Podcast | Hedging 2026 Production
The Pro Farmer Podcast released a 22‑minute episode on April 6, 2026 discussing strategies for hedging 2026 grain production. Hosts interview agribusiness experts who outline the use of futures, options, and crop‑insurance products to lock in prices before harvest. They examine market...
Pro Farmer Podcast | Corn Acres Could Top Expectations
The latest Pro Farmer podcast highlighted that U.S. corn planting acres are likely to exceed USDA’s spring acreage forecast, according to economists Spencer Langford and Lane Akre. The discussion noted stronger farmer confidence and favorable weather patterns driving the uptick....
Pro Farmer Podcast | Fund Positioning and China Import Interest
Economist Lane Akre hosted the latest Pro Farmer podcast, focusing on fund positioning and rising Chinese interest in U.S. agricultural imports. He and economist Spencer Langford examined how China’s appetite for soybeans and corn is reshaping trade flows. The discussion then shifted to...
Pro Farmer Podcast | How U.S. Strikes in Iran Could Impact Ag Markets
The Pro Farmer podcast episode released on March 2, 2026 features market analyst Hillari Mason discussing how potential U.S. military strikes against Iran could reverberate through agricultural markets. The conversation highlights risks to fertilizer imports, shipping routes, and energy costs...
Pro Farmer Podcast | What Will Cotton Acres Shift to in 2026?
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...
Pro Farmer Podcast | What's Next for the Dollar?
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...
Pro Farmer Podcast | A Winter Wonderland
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...