On today's episode, we sit down with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics for analysis and perspective on the evolving war in the Middle East and why the Strait of Hormuz is a key chokepoint for global trade, energy, fertilizer and ag commodities in general. PLUS, we take a look at the resurgence in cattle futures at midweek and much more on today's show. Find more at https://www.globalcommresearch.com.

Also on today's show, as farmers and agriculture industry professional made their way to Commodity Classic in San Antonio, TX last week, the team at BASF hosted a group of ag journalists for their annual Science Behind event to showcase new products and innovations. One of the highlights was Nemasphere™, one of the most groundbreaking innovations in soybean cyst nematode (SCN) management in over 60 years. We talked about the product with Michael McCarville, Trait Technology Lead for BASF.

We see a less volatile trading day on Wednesday across grain, livestock and outside markets. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss the latest trade action at midweek.

We see the volatility continue in crude oil, heating oil, RBOB gasoline, gold, silver, stocks, etc. But not as much volatility is being seen necessarily in the grain and livestock complex. How much impact could outside market pressures have on the ag sector? Brian Splitt from AgMarket.net joins us for analysis and insight after Tuesday's trade. More at https://www.agmarket.net.

The outside markets continue to show immense volatility as we continue to watch what is unfolding in the Middle East. Tommy Grisafi with Ag Bull Media and Nesvick Trading Group joins us to discuss the latest moves in energies, metals and financial markets along with how it translates over to grain and livestock trade. Find more at https://www.agbull.com.

We see more volatility in the market trade on Tuesday as we watch the headlines from the Middle East. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us for our Midday Commentary to discuss the latest moves in grains, outside markets and livestock. We also talk about the updated StoneX Customer Survey for Brazil that came out on Monday afternoon.

It was no surprise that we saw volatility across the market trade to start the month of March as the weekend actions in the Middle East have stirred many market sectors. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss the latest market moves in grains, livestock and energies along with thoughts on navigating risk management right now. Find more online by visiting https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com.

As we enter into the month of March, are we ready to fully embrace spring or will there be another round of cold weather ahead? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss the March outlook for preciptation, temperatures and how it's a "buyer beware forecast" right now. Find more online at https://www.ag-wx.com.

Plus at the beginning of the show, we talk fertilizer markets specifically as Susan Littlefield has a conversation with Josh Linville, VP of Fertilizer at StoneX, about the latest in the Middle East and potential market impacts.

Plenty of volatility in the markets after the weekend strikes on Iran. We break down some of the latest moves with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, in our Midday Commentary for Monday, March 2nd, 2026. ***Recorded at 11am CST***

During the Thursday, February 26th, 2026 episode of Market Talk during Commodity Classic, we visited with CROPLAN to discuss what's new in the 2026 corn and soybean seed class, how localized seed innovation drives smarter decisions and more reliable returns for growers, how last year's challenges influences this year's decisions and so much more. Jeff Osterhaus, seed innovation manager for CROPLAN, joined us to talk about what the 2026 CROPLAN corn and soybean classes have to offer. We also sat down with Robert Cossar, CROPLAN seed innovation experience manager, to discuss how seed innovation is becoming more local and how data is leading to more predictable ROI. Find more information and your local retailer online at https://www.croplan.com.

Plus, we also sat down with National Corn Growers Association Lead Economist Krista Swanson for our markets segment to discuss big picture supply and demand items for the corn market, the ag economy, USMCA, E-15 and much more. Find more at https://www.ncga.com.

Wheat saw a big rally into the end of the month on Friday, helping pull corn and soybeans along for the ride to the upside. Meanwhile, it was tough couple of days to close February in the cattle markets. On Friday during Commodity Classic in San Antonio, TX, we sat down on the trade show floor with Brian Splitt and Cory Bratland from AgMarket.net for analysis and insights.

Plus, we share this week's episode of Cattle Chatter as Susan Littlefield talked on Thursday with Brad Kooima from Kooima Kooima Varilek about the volatility in the cattle market. At the end of the show, we have a Friday conversation with Joe Kooima from Kooima Kooima Varilek for more insight into what drove the cattle markets to finish out the week.