It was a quieter day in the grain markets as we continue to digest the bearish USDA data that was released on Monday. Brian Splitt with AgMarket.net joins us to share perspective, talk chart action and more on today's show. Sign up for their upcoming conference and learn more at https://www.agmarket.net.

Also, as more farmers are storing grain for longer periods of time, bugs and pests can become a problem. We talk about some products and ways to protect your grain quality for longer periods with John Mays, Senior Director, Specialty Ag, Central Life Sciences. Learn more at https://www.bugfreegrains.com.

On Monday, USDA released a ton of data with it's January report dump and most people were of the opinion that the numbers were bearish for the market outlook moving forward. We discuss the surprising changes to corn yield, harvest area, ending stocks and so much more on today's show. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing shares his reaction and analysis of today's reports. Find more at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com.

Plenty of weather storylines to watch this week across the U.S. and around the world, including cold and snow for some and dryness for others. But how about a long term idea that maybe, El Nino could return in 2026? That's one of many things we talk about with Eric Snodgrass from Nutrien Ag Solutions on this week's Weekly Weather Update. More at https://www.ag-wx.com.

We also start the show in segment one with reaction to the January USDA numbers from Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX.

A slew of data, plenty of changes and a lot of unfriendly numbers for the markets according to USDA's January reports. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us for reaction to the newly released USDA January data.

As we close out the week of trade, we see a fairly quiet grain trade as it seems we are gearing up for Monday's USDA data dump. We preview what the USDA reports could look like (including potential surprises), discuss risk management and more with DuWayne Bosse from Bolt Marketing. Find more online at https://www.boltmarketingllc.com.

Are some unfounded rumors about a potential dairy buyback program impacting the broader cattle and livestock complexes to end the week? Also, what could the impact of Monday's USDA data be on livestock markets? Joe Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek joins us to discuss. Find more online by visiting https://www.kkvtrading.com.

The Supreme Court did not rule on the use of tariffs as widely expected this morning, what is the market reaction? Arlan Suderman with StoneX joins us to discuss that, preview Monday's USDA reports and more.

The grain markets seemed to get quiet on Thursday as traders prepare for USDA large data release on Monday. What are some of the key things to watch for next week? How is weather impact winter wheat in the plains? And what about feed needs for cattle, how is that impacting the trade? Bryan Irey with Crossroads Coop joins us to discuss on today's show.

Also, Brad Kooima with KKV Trading is back this week for a new episode of Cattle Chatter with our own Susan Littlefield. We'll get there take on this week's cattle trade at the end of the show.

It's a fairly quiet market day on Thursday as we see minimal action at midday. Are we already looking ahead to and waiting on Monday's USDA data? We talk about that with Arlan Suderman from StoneX in our Midday Commentary.

As we begin 2026, there is no shortage of geopolitical items that are having an impact on the markets and the broader commodity sector. Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics joins us to break down some of these factors related to crude oil, Venezuela, China, a potential Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, US dollar impacts and so much more. Learn more online at https://www.globalcommresearch.com.