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 csheehan@zaner.com with any questions or business proposals.

A Technical Week for Traders 05/08/2026

A Technical Week for Traders Market Strategists Joe Nikruto and Dan Hussey dive into this week's grain market & livestock market price action to provide analysis on corn, soybeans, wheat, & the cattle complex. The markets experience some technical trading this week as they prep for next week's WASDE Report and the Trump/Xi meeting. 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/41231215

$5 Corn Close Coming Soon? 05/01/2026

$5 Corn Close Coming Soon? Market Strategists Joe Nikruto and Dan Hussey dive into this week's grain market & livestock market price action to provide analysis on corn, soybeans, wheat, & the cattle complex. Dec Corn continues to tease a close above $5, but hasn't hit it yet: will it be happening soon? Also, learn how to manage your risk in the soybeans market as the Trump/Xi meeting approaches. Sign up for Karen Braun's Market Context Newsletter: Sign up for the Ag Hedge Hotline: 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/41122490

Too Much Rain To Plant Grain? 04/17/2026

Too Much Rain To Plant Grain? Market Strategists Joe Nikruto and Dan Hussey dive into this week's grain market & livestock market price action to provide analysis on corn, soybeans, wheat, & the cattle complex. As planting seasons begin, weather concerns begin to heighten: how are these forecasts affecting grain prices? 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/40918250

Mixed Market Action. What Happens Next? 04/10/2026

Mixed Market Action. What Happens Next? Market Strategists Joe Nikruto and Dan Hussey dive into this week's grain market & livestock market price action to provide analysis on corn, soybeans, wheat, & the cattle complex. Markets showed some mixed price action amongst uncertain headlines: where are grains and livestock going to go from 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/40807835

How Did Trump's Address Affect Markets? 04/02/2026

How Did Trump's Address Affect Markets? Market Strategists Joe Nikruto and Dan Hussey dive into this week's grain market & livestock market price action to provide analysis on corn, soybeans, and wheat. Trump's national address shook up the markets: how are they reacting, and what needs to happen to keep them in positive price ranges? 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/40715645

Planting Intentions & Grain Stocks Estimates 2026 03/30/2026

Planting Intentions & Grain Stocks Estimates 2026 In this special episode of the Zaner MarketCast, market strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto look at the analyst estimates for the upcoming USDA Prospective Planting and Quarterly Grain Stocks Reports, providing valuable insights into what these numbers could mean for your operations as we head into planting season. 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/40674610

Has Corn Reached It's Tipping Point? 03/13/2026

Has Corn Reached It's Tipping Point? Market Strategists Joe Nikruto and Dan Hussey dive into this week's grain market price action to provide analysis on corn, soybeans, and wheat. As grain markets close up on the week off the strength of global tensions, many analysts see them at a tipping point now. Are they going to break through their moving averages and reach new highs, or fall back into older, lower ranges? 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/40457565

A Great Week For Grains 03/07/2026

A Great Week For Grains Market Strategists Joe Nikruto and Dan Hussey dive into this week's grain market price action to provide analysis on corn, soybeans, and wheat. As worldwide tensions heighten, Dan and Joe look at the positive market movements seen by many of the grain markets and where they might go from 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/40347420

Live From Commodity Classic! (w/ Karen Braun, Sherman Newlin & Curtis Knobbe) 02/27/2026

Live From Commodity Classic! (w/ Karen Braun, Sherman Newlin & Curtis Knobbe) In this very special episode of the Zaner MarketCast, market strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto report live from Commodity Classic 2026 to discuss grain markets and the upcoming planting season. They are joined by a variety of guests--including legendary analyst Karen Braun, market strategist Sherman Newlin, and Curtis Knobbe from Flyover Whiskey--to let farmers know what to look out for in 2026. 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/40250495

Tariffs Ruled Illegal...Now What? 02/21/2026

Tariffs Ruled Illegal...Now What? Market strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto dive into this week's grain markets, includig analysis on corn, soybeans, and wheat. The Supreme Court officially ruled Trump's tariffs as illegal, and the spotlight goes to soybeans! How is the market reacting? Also, hear some tidbits on cattle's price action. Talk with us at Commodity Classic: Karen Braun's Market Context 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/40182950

Wild Cards In The Grain Markets 02/14/2026

Wild Cards In The Grain Markets Market strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto dive into this week's grain markets, includig analysis on corn, soybeans, and wheat. The two look at some "wild cards" in the markets, including wheat's postive close, corn's possible positioning for breakout, and cattle's bullish movements. Is this a sign of rising markets, or a sign of bad things to come? Talk with us at Commodity Classic: Karen Braun's Market Context 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/40104885

Beans Breakout! Will The Momentum Last? 02/07/2026

Beans Breakout! Will The Momentum Last? Market strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto dive into this week's grain markets, includig analysis on corn, soybeans, and wheat. The two break down soybeans' possible breakout and ponder on where the market could go from there. Also, the cattle markets suffer some volatile price action: is it going to rise or pull back? 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/40026240

Markets Face WASDE Aftermath 01/17/2026

Markets Face WASDE Aftermath Market strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto dive into this week's grain markets, includig analysis on corn, soybeans, and wheat. The two go over this week's WASDE report numbers, how this affected the markets for the week, and the report's implications on the markets for the coming days. Sign Up For Karen Braun's Market Context Newsletter: Sign Up For The Ag Hedge Hotline: 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/39764915

What To Know Before The WASDE (January 2026) 01/10/2026

What To Know Before The WASDE (January 2026) Market strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto dive into this week's grain and livestock markets, including analysis on corn, soybeans, wheat, live cattle, & feeder cattle. Also, the two go over analyst trade estimates for the upcoming WASDE and Grain Stocks Reports, and provide insights on how these reports could impact market movement. 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/39680290

Grain Markets Wrapped! (2025 Year In Review) 01/06/2026

Grain Markets Wrapped! (2025 Year In Review) Market strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto provide a SPECIAL episode of the Zaner MarketCast, analyzing all the grain and livestock market action for 2025. They also dive into some of the year's biggest headlines, including how US tariffs affected soybeans, the screwworm fiasco affecting cattle prices, and why wheat just can't catch a break. 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/39620695

There's Hope For Cattle Yet 12/20/2025

There's Hope For Cattle Yet Market strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto take a deep dive into the grain and livestock markets this week. Cattle has been seeing some rough price action, but the markets' recent movements may show some hope at filling the gap. Also, wheat and soybeans end the week on sour notes: what should you do about it? Subscribe to Karen Braun's Market Context Newsletter: Sign Up for the Ag Hedge Hotline for free, daily commentary: 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/39479410

Are Soybeans Losing Steam? 12/06/2025

Are Soybeans Losing Steam? Market strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto take a deep dive into the grain and livestock markets this week. As soybean markets begin to falter, Dan and Joe take a look at the supposed US-China deal and speculate whether it is enough to save soybeans for the year. Also, they continue to discuss the headlines around cattle, debating whether or not the chance of a Mexico border re-opening will help rescue the markets. Plus, hear their analysis on corn and wheat markets Subscribe to Sign Up for the for free, daily commentary 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/39304300

Are US Soybeans Not Competitive Enough? 11/23/2025

Are US Soybeans Not Competitive Enough? Market strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto take a deep dive into the grain and livestock markets this week. China has started to buy our soybeans, but the prices may not be competitive enough: how are the markets reacting, and how long will China buy are beans for? Also, the cattle market continues its downtrend, and Friday's open shows signs of volatility. Will it recover? Subscribe to Karen Braun's Market Context Newsletter: Sign Up for the Ag Hedge Hotline for free, daily commentary: 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/39130475

Cattle Continues to Plunge 11/09/2025

Cattle Continues to Plunge Market strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto take a deep dive into the grain and livestock markets this week. Soybeans find some instability in their price action as the US-China trade deal has yet to be confirmed. Also, the cattle complex continues its downward momentum, but is that a good thing? Plus, get analysis on the corn and soybeans markets. Subscribe to Karen Braun's Market Context Newsletter: Sign Up for the Ag Hedge Hotline for free, daily commentary: 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/38956735

China Buys Beans! What Now? 10/31/2025

China Buys Beans! What Now? Market strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto take a deep dive into the grain and livestock markets this week. The US-China trade deal is finally underway, and it looks bullish for beans! However, how are the bean markets going to react long-term? Also, cattle tries to recover from its limit downs, but will it ever reach the highs it so recently achieved again? Subscribe to Karen Braun's Market Context Newsletter: Sign Up For The Ag Hedge Hotline: 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/38869880

Is Cattle's Rally Finally Over? 10/24/2025

Is Cattle's Rally Finally Over? Market strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto take a deep dive into the grain and livestock markets this week. Presidents Trump and Xi might finally have a solid meeting scheduled to discuss trade: how is this affecting the markets? Also, cattle locked limit down. Does this mean its rally is finally over, and what does this mean going into markets next week? 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/38774975

Will We Actually Sell Soybeans To China? 10/17/2025

Will We Actually Sell Soybeans To China? Market strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto take a deep dive into the grain and livestock markets this week, taking a special look at the drama surrounding the soybeans market and discussing whether China is likely to buy US soybeans. Also, as the cattle market continues to rally, hear some insights on where this momentum is coming from and what could possibly end it. 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/38626045

The Trade War Escalates 10/10/2025

The Trade War Escalates Market strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto take a deep dive into the grain and livestock markets this week, take a special look at the escalating tensions between China & the US and how this is affecting soybeans markets. Also, as cattle continues to rally higher and higher, hear some insights on why this could be and what is next for the cattle complex. 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/38545145

Government Shutdown Causes Lots Of Market Movement 10/03/2025

Government Shutdown Causes Lots Of Market Movement Market strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto take a deep dive into the grain and livestock markets this week, looking at market developments and price action for corn, soybeans, wheat, & the cattle complex post-government shutdown. 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/38460615

Grain Stocks Analysis September 2025 09/30/2025

Grain Stocks Analysis September 2025 In this special midweek episode of the Zaner MarketCast, market strategists Dan Hussey and Joe Nikruto unpack one of the year's most anticipated USDA reports, taking a deep look at the Grain Stocks findings and analyzing how this numbers have (and maybe will) affect the grain markets. 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/38415075

What's Going On With Argentina? (+ Grain Stocks Estimates) 09/26/2025

What's Going On With Argentina? (+ Grain Stocks Estimates) Join Market Strategists Dan Hussey & Joe Nikruto as they take a deep dive into the grain & livestock markets (corn, soybeans, wheat), as well as looking into the big headlines related to Argentina this week and how it could affect the soybeans market long-term. Plus, hear the duo's insights on Grain Stocks Estimates for this month's upcoming report. 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/38373340

US & China Talk: How Are Markets Affected? 09/22/2025

US & China Talk: How Are Markets Affected? 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 look into the US & China's recent discussion and discuss how the markets reacted. 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/38286930

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 kelly@riskcomm.biz 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

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