Markets Hold the Line as Producers Look Ahead

This morning on Boots and Bushels, we break down yesterday’s closing prices across grains, livestock, and dairy — and the message is clear: the markets aren’t shouting, but they are speaking. From steady corn and cautious soybeans to firm feeder cattle and stable milk futures, today’s update gives producers a grounded look at where confidence is holding and where global pressures continue to shape expectations.

We also look at weather conditions for this morning and tomorrow across the Corn Belt, Plains, Delta, and Southeast, plus a quick check-in on South America’s rainfall and how it’s influencing global soybean sentiment. In ag news, we touch on USDA signals, transportation factors influencing basis, the state of global trade demand, and the early wave of producer planning for the next growing season.

If you’re waking up needing clarity — not chaos — today’s episode brings the steady guidance you’re looking for. Pull up a chair, pour your coffee, and let’s get into it.