- Cattle On Feed: Neutral Report
Listen to audio analysis from these experts about the Cattle on Feed report. (11/20/2009)
- Maybe Big Crops Don’t Get Bigger
Listen in as Hunt provides insight on today’s report. (11/10/2009)
- Little Market Reaction to H1N1 Findings
The initial market reaction to the USDA’s announcement that the H1N1 flu virus was found in Minnesota hogs appears to be minimal to nill. (10/19/2009)
- Cattle On Feed: No Big Surprises
Listen to audio analysis from these experts about the Cattle on Feed report. (10/16/2009)
- Market Advice Following October Crop Production Reports
USDA released their October crop production reports this morning. (10/9/2009)
- Harvest Weather Main Focus Following Grain Stocks Report
The overriding factor at this time of year is weather conditions at harvest. (9/30/2009)
- Tight Supply of Cattle
USDA released their September Cattle on Feed report this afternoon. Listen to audio analysis from these experts. (9/18/2009)
- Market Experts Analyze Crop Production Reports
How will the numbers in today’s USDA report affect your farm? Listen in as Jerry Gulke, Strategic Marketing Services Owner and Top Producer columnist, and Jim Bower, president of Bower Trading, break down the numbers. (9/11/2009)
- Allendale 2009 Crop Projections
With a normal finish to the growing season, Allendale is projecting record crop for both corn and soybeans. (9/4/2009)
- Develop Your Leadership Skills to Benefit Ag
Lack of leadership may be the single biggest void in today’s agricultural operations. (8/27/2009)
- Somewhat Negative Cattle on Feed Report
Steve Kay, Cattle Buyer''s Weekly, provides insight to the August Cattle on Feed Report. (8/24/2009)
- Limited Downside Potential in Markets following Crop Reports
Historically important, today''s Crop Production reports from USDA proved to hold some surprises. (8/12/2009)
- Intense Energy in August Crop Production Report
Tomorrow, at 7:30 a.m., USDA will release the August Crop Production report. This report is known for its energy, says Dan Basse, president of AgResource Company. (8/11/2009)
- Slightly Positive Cattle Reports
Steve Kay, of Cattle Buyer''s Weekly, says today''s reports can be regarded as slighly positive. (7/24/2009)
- Stress Your Corn Less
Justin Kleffner, from Monsanto, is interviewed by Top Producer''s Greg Vincent at the field day in Camden Point, Mo. (7/23/2009)
- Declining Prices: ACRE Makes Sense
With the recent downturn in prices, ACRE is making more sense, says Roger Schlitter of Roger’s Farm Financial…even though he says it still made sense at any price level. (7/23/2009)
- Neutral, As Expected USDA Reports
No major surprises in today’s Supply & Demand and Crop Production USDA reports, says Brian Doherty, senior market advisor for Stewart-Peteson. (7/10/2009)
- What the June 30 Reports Mean to Your Farm
Today USDA released their June acreage and quarterly grain stocks reports. Learn how they could affect your operation. (6/30/2009)
- Soybeans Are Market Leaders Going into USDAs June Report
Jim Bower, president of Bower Trading, provides pre-report analysis for the June 30 Acreage and Grain Stocks USDA reports. (6/29/2009)
- Encouraging News in the Hogs and Pigs Report
There is encouraging news in USDA’s June 26 Hogs and Pigs report. Listen to two expert’s commentary on the report. (6/26/2009)
- Cattle on Feed Report
Exclusive commentary on the June 19 COF (6/19/2009)
- ‘Blockbuster’ Report from USDA
Today''s report can be labled as bullish, says Jerry Gulke, Strategic Marketing Services owner and Top Producer columnist. (6/10/2009)
- Soybeans Pegged as Main Theme for Tomorrow’s Crop Production Report
Gavin Maguire, EHedger director, says the main theme for USDA’s Crop Production Report, will focus on U.S. inventory of soybeans. (6/9/2009)
- TP Radio: Bearish, Negative Cattle on Feed Report
USDA released their May Cattle on Feed report this afternoon. Listen to some audio analysis from these experts. (5/22/2009)
- USDA Throws a Curveball in Corn Numbers
The USDA Crop Production reports released this morning hold many surprises, according to Jerry Gulke, Strategic Marketing Services Owner and Top Producer columnist, and Bill Biedermann, Senior Vice President for Allendale, Inc. (5/12/2009)
- More Wet Expected in the East
It’s not good news for corn Eastern Corn Belt growers who are itching to get into the fields this spring. (5/11/2009)
- Potential Soybean Shortage this Year
Johnny Dodson, president of the American Soybean Association, says the pipeline for soybeans could get small this year, possibly equaling a soybean shortage. (5/8/2009)
- World Economic Situation Affecting Many Facets of Agriculture
During Informa Economics’ recent Grain and Oilseed Transportation Conference in Memphis, Tenn., the world economic situation was a hot topic. (5/4/2009)
- No Eastern Progress Expected for Another Week
Spring rain and thunderstorms pounded much of the Midwest this weekend, adding to already wet conditions across some areas. However, it’s not time to panic, according to two leading meteorologists. (4/29/2009)
- Swine Flu Could Be Long-Term Headache
Swine flu, planting progress and acreage indecision are capturing the attention of Top Producer Market Strategy Columnist Jerry Gulke. (4/29/2009)
- TP Radio: Neutral Cattle on Feed Report
Listen in as Ron Plain, University of Missouri extension economist, and Steve Kay, Cattle Buyers Weekly editor and publisher, provide insight on the March Cattle on Feed Report. (4/17/2009)
- Gulke's Advice Following the USDA Suplly & Demand Report
Jerry Gulke, owner of Strategic Marketing Services and Top Producer columnist, says farmers need to watch how the markets close today, following USDA’s Supply and Demand Report. (4/9/2009)
- Economist Analysis on March Acreage Reports
Top Producer has gathered several agricultural economists and marketing specialists to provide pre-report and post-report analysis on the March 31 Grain Stocks and Prospective Planting USDA reports. Check back often as more audio analysis will be added Friday, Monday and Tuesday. (3/27/2009)
- March Cattle on Feed Analysis
Listen in as Glenn Grimes, University of Missouri professor emeritus, and Steve Kay, Cattle Buyers Weekly editor and publisher, provide insight on the March Cattle on Feed Report. (3/20/2009)
- Optimistic Outlook for Global Agriculture
Global demand is not slowing down, says John Kruse, managing director of agriculture services for IHS Global Insight. (3/18/2009)
- March 11 USDA Crop Report
Dan Manternach of Doane Agricultural Services provides his analysis. (3/11/2009)
- March 11 Crop Report
Jerry Gulke of Strategic Marketing Services shares his thoughts about today''s crop report (3/11/2009)
- Changes in Crop Insurance Options
Iowa State University Farm Management Specialist Steve Johnson offers some tips on determining which Crop Insurance options to choose for 2009. (3/5/2009)
- Utterback: Make Your Fertilizer Game Plan
Where are fertilizer prices headed? How should farmer prepare for this season? Listen in as Farm Journal Economist Bob Utterback provides insight to the volatile fertilizer industry. (3/5/2009)
- Encouraging News in Cattle on Feed Report
Listen in as Ron Plain, University of Missouri extension economist, and Steve Kay, Cattle Buyers Weekly editor and publisher, provide insight on The Feb. 20 USDA Cattle on Feed report. (2/20/2009)
- Jerry Gulke comments on Top Producer’s Acreage Survey
Listen in as Jerry Gulke, Strategic Marketing Services president, comments on Top Producer''s recent acreage survey. (2/18/2009)
- USDA's Feb. 10 Crop Report
Jerry''s analysis of what the report means to farmers. (2/10/2009)
- World Ag Supply and Demand Insight
Gavin Maguire, EHedger director, provides insight to Feb. 10’s USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. (2/9/2009)
- Embrace Marketing to Brace Against Change
Yesterday marked a moment of monumental change in America with the inauguration of President Barack Obama, and there is huge change ahead for agriculture, says Bill Biedermann, Allendale, Inc. Biedermann spoke at Top Producers Young Farmer Program this week in Chicago. (2/8/2009)
- Management Accounting Changes Approach to Marketing
No one adopts management accounting for the satisfaction of doing paperwork -- they do it because they want to make more profitable decisions, says farm financial management specialist Dick Wittman, Wittman Consulting. (2/8/2009)
- Advice for the Young
What does a young farmer need to know to be successful? How can they prepare for the future? (2/8/2009)
- Audio Reports from the Young Farmer Program
Listen to Jason Topp, a farmer from North Dakota, and Rob Barley, of Star Rock Farms in Pennsylvania, as they discuss their views on the first-ever Top Producer Young Farmer Program. (2/8/2009)
- Finding Agriculture’s Ethical Limit
During a heated discussion yesterday, three varying perspectives discussed ethics in farm county during the Top Producer Seminar. (2/8/2009)
- A Look Back and Forward for Ag Policy
What will be in store for the next group of leaders at USDA? What obstacles will they need to overcome? Floyd Gaibler, the Deputy Under Secretary of the Farm and Foreign Agricultural Service under the Bush Administration, says the last few years in ag policy have not been easy, and the future appears to also hold challenges. (2/8/2009)
- Top Producer of the Year 2009 Winner: Lon Frahm
Congratulations to Lon Frahm, a farmer from Colby, Kan. He was named the 2009 Top Producer of the Year during the Top Producer Seminar in Chicago, Ill. (2/8/2009)
- January Cattle on Feed Report
Glenn Grimes offers his analysis of the January 23 report (1/26/2009)
- Shaky Ground: Russia-Ukraine Gas Dispute Could Affect U.S. Fertilizer Supply
Due to a pricing dispute, Russia’s main gas company, Gazprom, has shut off gas supplies to neighboring Ukraine... (1/12/2009)
- Jerry Gulke Comments on Today's Crop Production Reports
Jerry Gulke, Strategic Marketing Services, provides insight on the Jan. 12 USDA Crop Production Reports. (1/12/2009)
- Farmer Access to Credit Still Tight
The last 12 months are a taste of what producers will continue to see in terms of access to credit, says Emily French, associate director, Treasury & Commodities Group Macquarie Bank. (1/8/2009)
- Bower Trading Comments on the Election and its Affect on Commodities
Jim Bower, president of Bower Trading, talks about what the election means to commodities. (12/29/2008)
- Ag Challenges in the Czech Republic
Agriculture in the Czech Republic has not had an easy road. Throughout history heavy governmental involvement made the country’s agriculture industry shrink, expand and finally somewhat flourish. (12/29/2008)
- Two Perspectives on the Cattle on Feed Report
Listen to Ron Plain, University of Missouri extension economist, and Steve Kay, Cattle Buyers Weekly editor and publisher, as they provide insight on the Dec. 19, U.S. Cattle on Feed report. (12/29/2008)
- USDA Reports: Dan Basse
Commentary on today''s reports--no good news! (12/11/2008)
- USDA report's raw numbers
(12/11/2008)
- USDA's Revision to the October Crop Report
Top Producer brings you exclusive audio analysis of USDA''s surprise update of the October Crop Report with revisions to acreage and crop balance sheets. (10/29/2008)
- Alan Brugler’s Take on USDA’s Revised Report
Alan Brugler of Brugler Marketing and Management says there were some supportive indicators in yesterday’s revised USDA report, but he is watching today’s interest rate announcement from the Fed more closely. (10/29/2008)
- Jerry Gulke Discusses the USDA’s Adjusted Numbers
(10/28/2008)
- Jim Rogers discusses International Agriculture
In researching “Wall Street’s Wildfire” and “Cooling China’s Growth Fever,” I caught up with Jim Rogers at his Singapore home. (10/10/2008)
- Secretary Schafer’s Discusses Current Ag Issues
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer spoke at a monthly St. Louis Agribusiness Club meeting yesterday, Oct. 9. (10/10/2008)
- Jerry Gulke is bullish beans, bearish corn
Bean surprise coming Friday? Jerry Gulke believes if there is a surprise in Friday''s Crop Report, it will be in soybeans. (10/8/2008)
- Chip Flory discusses Markets and the Economy
Chip Flory, editor of Pro Farmer newsletter, offers advice on how to position yourself ahead of Friday’s USDA report. (10/7/2008)
- Interview with Inside the Carbon Market author Jeanne Bernick
Jeanne Bernick, Top Producer Issues Editor, discusses her article, "Inside the Carbon Market." (9/5/2008)
