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.

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

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

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