The Zaner MarketCast

Agricultural commodities are one of the most important facets affecting rural America, but they can be tricky to follow. The Zaner MarketCast is here to make it easy. Join Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto as they discuss the weekly commodities markets to provide valuable insights, as well as go over the week's top headlines and inform you how they affect the markets. Contact [email protected] with any questions or business proposals.

What To Learn From This WASDE 09/12/2025

What To Learn From This WASDE Market Strategists Dan Hussey & Joe Nikruto take a deep dive into this week's grain markets, covering price action for corn, soybeans, wheat, & the cattle markets. Also, they take a look at some of the most notable figures to come out of this month's WASDE report (including corn's reduced yield and the stress-inducing soybean exports) and discuss what farmers can take away to better their farm. Want more market analysis? Check out Karen Braun's Market Newsletter: DISCLAIMER: Trading OTC and futures contains significant risk of loss. All opinions expressed on this podcast are intended to be informative/educational and should not be interpreted as trade recommendations. /episode/index/show/zaner/id/38203955

Is Corn Finally Rallying? 08/29/2025

Is Corn Finally Rallying? Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto take a deep dive into the grain markets, going over price action for corn, soybeans, wheat, and the cattle complex. Lots of discussion as corn appears it may be rallying, and see how the screwworm news has been affecting feeder cattle. Want timely market commentary straight in your inbox? Sign up for Karen Braun's Zaner Newsletter: Sign up for RMC's September Outlook Meeting by emailing [email protected] DISCLAIMER: Trading OTC and futures contains significant risk of loss. All opinions expressed on this podcast are intended to be informative/educational and should not be interpreted as trade recommendations. /episode/index/show/zaner/id/38025770

Markets Going Into Crop Tour (with Chuck Shelby & Sherman Newlin of Risk Management Commodities!) 08/15/2025

Markets Going Into Crop Tour (with Chuck Shelby & Sherman Newlin of Risk Management Commodities!) Market Strategists/Farmers Chuck Shelby & Sherman Newlin of Risk Management Commodities join Joe Nikruto today as they take a deep dive into this week's grain market price action, including analysis on corn, soybeans, wheat & cattle. Also, hear about next week's Pro Farmer Crop Tour and what to expect from that. Want timely market commentary straight in your inbox? Sign up for Karen Braun's Zaner Newsletter: DISCLAIMER: Trading OTC and futures contains significant risk of loss. All opinions expressed on this podcast are intended to be informative/educational and should not be interpreted as trade recommendations. /episode/index/show/zaner/id/37841645

WASDE Pre-Report (with Karen Braun!) 08/08/2025

WASDE Pre-Report (with Karen Braun!) Karen Braun joins the Zaner MarketCast today. Hear the former Reuters columnist discuss grain & livestock markets with market strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto as they deep dive into predictions for next week's WASDE Report and historical data on how tariffs and China's purchasing history could give us a clue into market movements. Sign up for Karen's newsletter: DISCLAIMER: Trading OTC and futures contains significant risk of loss. All opinions expressed on this podcast are intended to be informative/educational and should not be interpreted as trade recommendations. /episode/index/show/zaner/id/37740600

Did Cattle Finally Get Its Correction? 08/02/2025

Did Cattle Finally Get Its Correction? Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto dives deep into this month's WASDE numbers and how it relates to market movement. Also, get some analysis on this week's price action for corn, soybeans, wheat & cattle. Be one of the first sign-ups for Karen Braun's Zaner Ag Hedge Newsletter: To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questions/business proposals--go here: DISCLAIMER: Trading OTC and futures contains significant risk of loss. All opinions expressed on this podcast are intended to be informative/educational and should not be interpreted as trade recommendations. /episode/index/show/zaner/id/37644065

Change Is Afoot 07/18/2025

Change Is Afoot Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto dive into this week's grain market price action, including expert analysis on corn, soybeans, & wheat prices, as well as a look at cattle market performance. To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questions/business proposals--go here: DISCLAIMER: Trading OTC and futures contains significant risk of loss. All opinions expressed on this podcast are intended to be informative/educational and should not be interpreted as trade recommendations. /episode/index/show/zaner/id/37462610

The Scoop On This Month's WASDE (July 2025) 07/11/2025

The Scoop On This Month's WASDE (July 2025) Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto dives deep into this month's WASDE numbers and how it relates to market movement. Also, get some analysis on this week's price action for corn, soybeans, wheat & cattle To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questions/business proposals--go here: DISCLAIMER: Trading OTC and futures contains significant risk of loss. All opinions expressed on this podcast are intended to be informative/educational and should not be interpreted as trade recommendations. /episode/index/show/zaner/id/37381150

Brutal Markets This Week (Plus Grain Stocks Preparation) 06/27/2025

Brutal Markets This Week (Plus Grain Stocks Preparation) Market Strategist Joe Nikruto discusses this week's bearish price action for grain markets, including corn, soybeans, & the cattle markets. Also, get some insights on analyst estimates for the upcoming Grain Stocks Report and what may be in store. To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questions/business proposals--go here: DISCLAIMER: Trading OTC and futures contains significant risk of loss. All opinions expressed on this podcast are intended to be informative/educational and should not be interpreted as trade recommendations. /episode/index/show/zaner/id/37198370

Extra! Extra! Wheat All About It! 06/20/2025

Extra! Extra! Wheat All About It! Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto discuss this week's price action for grain markets, including corn, soybeans, & the cattle markets. Also, learn about the big moves for wheat this week and what it means for the crop long-term. To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questions/business proposals--go here: DISCLAIMER: Trading OTC and futures contains significant risk of loss. All opinions expressed on this podcast are intended to be informative/educational and should not be interpreted as trade recommendations. /episode/index/show/zaner/id/37094460

What To Know About The WASDE (June 2025) 06/12/2025

What To Know About The WASDE (June 2025) Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto discuss this month's WASDE report and how it affected the markets, as well as a deep dive into this week's grain market price action, including analysis on corn, soybeans, & wheat. To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questions/business proposals--go here: DISCLAIMER: Trading OTC and futures contains significant risk of loss. All opinions expressed on this podcast are intended to be informative/educational and should not be interpreted as trade recommendations. /episode/index/show/zaner/id/36977615

US & China Talks Boosting Grain Markets 06/06/2025

US & China Talks Boosting Grain Markets Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto discuss the week's market price action for grain markets corn, soybeans, & wheat, and the cattle markets, specifically how these markets may have been affected by the possibility of a US/China Trade Deal To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questions/business proposals--go here: DISCLAIMER: Trading OTC and futures contains significant risk of loss. All opinions expressed on this podcast are intended to be informative/educational and should not be interpreted as trade recommendations. /episode/index/show/zaner/id/36897780

Great News for Spring Wheat! 05/30/2025

Great News for Spring Wheat! Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto discuss the week's market price action for grain markets corn, soybeans, & wheat, as well as dipping into the cattle markets. This week, there is a lot to talk about for Spring Wheat, so don't miss out! To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questions/business proposals--go here: DISCLAIMER: Trading OTC and futures contains significant risk of loss. All opinions expressed on this podcast are intended to be informative/educational and should not be interpreted as trade recommendations. /episode/index/show/zaner/id/36795450

Tipping Point For Soybeans? 05/23/2025

Tipping Point For Soybeans? Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto go deep into the grain markets, discussing whether the bean markets are finally at their tipping point amongst market action and current headlines. They also take a dive into corn, wheat, and cattle markets, so don't miss out! To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questions/business proposals--go here: DISCLAIMER: Trading OTC and futures contains significant risk of loss. All opinions expressed on this podcast are intended to be informative/educational and should not be interpreted as trade recommendations. /episode/index/show/zaner/id/36694695

Lots Going On In Beans! 05/16/2025

Lots Going On In Beans! Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto discuss this week's agricultural market performance, covering a market recap for row crops corn, wheat & the cattle complex. They also take a dive into the bean markets, discussing some of the news that is surrounding this market and how it is affecting its price action To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questions/business proposals--go here: DISCLAIMER: Trading OTC and futures contains significant risk of loss. All opinions expressed on this podcast are intended to be informative/educational and should not be interpreted as trade recommendations. /episode/index/show/zaner/id/36598505

What To Know Before The WASDE (May 2025) 05/09/2025

What To Know Before The WASDE (May 2025) Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto discuss this week's agricultural market performance, covering a market recap for row crops corn, wheat, soybeans, & the cattle markets. Also, hear the duo's professional commentary on some of the top analyst predictions for this month's WASDE report, and what you can do to prepare for the report's finding, To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questions/business proposals--go here: DISCLAIMER: Trading OTC and futures contains significant risk of loss. All opinions expressed on this podcast are intended to be informative/educational and should not be interpreted as trade recommendations. /episode/index/show/zaner/id/36514930

Are Tariffs REALLY Affecting Grain Markets? 05/02/2025

Are Tariffs REALLY Affecting Grain Markets? Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto discuss this week's agricultural market performance, covering a market recap for row crops corn, wheat, soybeans, & the cattle markets. Also, the duo get into some useful conversation as to whether the recent tariffs have really had an effect on the grain markets (and to what extent), so don't miss out To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questions/business proposals--go here: Manage your farm with Disclaimer: As always, keep in mind with everything we talk about today that futures trading does involve risk of loss. /episode/index/show/zaner/id/36416170

Soybeans Having a Breakout Moment 04/25/2025

Soybeans Having a Breakout Moment Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto discuss this week's agricultural market performance, covering a market recap for row crops corn, wheat, soybeans, & the cattle markets. Also, the duo talks about the tariff war between the US and China and what the long-term effects of it could be stateside. To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questions/business proposals--go here: Disclaimer: As always, keep in mind with everything we talk about today that futures trading does involve risk of loss. /episode/index/show/zaner/id/36318915

Trade Deals Coming? 04/17/2025

Trade Deals Coming? Market Strategist Joe Nikruto goes over this week's grain market price action, diving deep into movements on corn, soybeans, wheat, and cattle. Also, hear about anticipation on tariffs and what may happen if more come into play. To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questions/business proposals--go here: DISCLAIMER: Trading futures & OTC involves risk of loss and should only be considered if it fits your risk profile. /episode/index/show/zaner/id/36213920

Should You Hedge In Markets This Volatile? 04/11/2025

Should You Hedge In Markets This Volatile? Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto dig deep into this week's market performance, covering weekly market price movement for corn, soybeans, wheat, and cattle. Also, with markets this volatile, hear their expert opinion on what you should be doing to mitigate your risk at this time, and how you can avoid margin calls when markets move this sporadically. To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questions/business proposals--go here: DISCLAIMER: Trading & hedging OTC/futures involves risk of loss /episode/index/show/zaner/id/36105245

How Were The Grain Markets Affected By Tariffs 04/04/2025

How Were The Grain Markets Affected By Tariffs In the 50th episode of the Zaner MarketCast, market strategists Joe Nikruto and Dan Hussey dive deep into grain market price action for Corn, Soybeans, & Wheat, as well as the cattle markets, dissecting how these markets were affected by President Trump's tariff announcements and how it affects farmers across the nation. To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questions/business proposals--go here: /episode/index/show/zaner/id/36011265

Quarterly Grain Stock Analyst Estimates 03/28/2025

Quarterly Grain Stock Analyst Estimates In this solo episode of Zaner Marketcast, market strategist Dan Hussey gives a breakdown of this week's grain market price action, analyzing corn, wheat, & the soybean complex. Also, hear the analyst estimates for the upcoming Quarterly Grain Stocks report and what you can do to prepare. To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questions/business proposals--go here: /episode/index/show/zaner/id/35913705

Weekly Options on Beans 03/21/2025

Weekly Options on Beans Market Strategist Joe Nikruto discusses this week's agricultural market performance, covering a market recap for row crops corn, wheat, & soybeans. Also, hear his educational input on weekly options and how they are theoretically helpful for soybeans trades. To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questions/business proposals--go here: /episode/index/show/zaner/id/35815765

Tariffs on Soybeans 03/14/2025

Tariffs on Soybeans Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto discuss this week's agricultural market performance, covering a market recap for row crops corn, wheat, soybeans, & the cattle markets. Also, hear the duo dissect Risk Reversal as a strategy for trading commodities, and get their insight on some of the week's top news stories, including new tariffs on soybeans and the USDA's new way of tackling HPAI To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questions/business proposals--go here: /episode/index/show/zaner/id/35702965

Corn Reownership 03/08/2025

Corn Reownership Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto discuss this week's agricultural market performance, covering a market recap for row crops corn, wheat, soybeans, & the cattle markets. Also, hear the duo's professional agricultural commentary on some of the week's top news stories (more on tariffs!) & an educational segment on corn reownership. To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questions/business proposals--go here: /episode/index/show/zaner/id/35582530

Name The Dominant Fundamental 02/22/2025

Name The Dominant Fundamental Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto do a deep dive into this week's agricultural market performance, discussing important fundamentals for the week and providing a market recap for row crops corn, wheat, soybeans, & the cattle markets. To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questions/business proposals--go here: /episode/index/show/zaner/id/35383915

Wheat Making Pivotal Moves 02/15/2025

Wheat Making Pivotal Moves Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto discuss this week's agricultural market performance, covering a market recap for row crops corn, wheat, soybeans, & the cattle markets. Also, hear the duo's professional agricultural commentary on some of the week's top news stories, including the official announcement of our new Agriculture Secretary To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questions/business proposals--go here: /episode/index/show/zaner/id/35290455

Will The Safrinha Crop HELP or HURT Corn? 02/08/2025

Will The Safrinha Crop HELP or HURT Corn? Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto discuss this week's agricultural market performance, covering a market recap for row crops corn, wheat, soybeans, and the cattle market. Also, hear the duo's professional agricultural commentary on some of the week's top news stories, including Mexican and Canadian tariffs being pushed back and certain agricultural funds being frozen by the USDA. To stay on top of the markets in real time--or contact us with any questions/business proposals--go here: /episode/index/show/zaner/id/35199280

How Will These Tariffs Affect American Agriculture? 02/01/2025

How Will These Tariffs Affect American Agriculture? Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto discuss this week's agricultural market performance, covering a market recap for row crops corn, wheat, and soybeans. Also, hear the duo's professional agricultural commentary on the upcoming tariffs as they delve into historical data and talk about how this will affect the average farmer To stay on top of the markets in real time--or contact us with any questions/business proposals--go here: https://linktr.ee/zanermarketcast /episode/index/show/zaner/id/35104315

New Soybean Crush Record 01/18/2025

New Soybean Crush Record Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto discuss this week's agricultural market performance, covering a market recap for corn, soybeans, wheat, & cattle. Also, hear the duo's professional agricultural commentary on some of the week's top news stories, including a new NOPA soybean crush record and the release of new interim rules of climate-smart agriculture practices from the USDA. To stay on top of the markets in real time--or contact us with any questions/business proposals--go here: /episode/index/show/zaner/id/34900330

WASDE and Grain Stocks on the Same Day! 01/11/2025

WASDE and Grain Stocks on the Same Day! Market Strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto discuss this week's agricultural market performance, covering this month's WASDE and Grain Stock reports, as well as a recap of price action for corn, soybeans, and wheat. Also, hear the duo's professional agricultural commentary on some of the week's top news stories, the growing H5N1 concerns, drought weather in South America, and (finally!) new guidance on the 45Z tax credit. To stay on top of the markets in real time with our Ag Hedge Hotline--or contact us with any questions/business proposals--go here: /episode/index/show/zaner/id/34811325

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