Jerry Gidel commented on the meaning of the USDA's Ag Outlook forecasting record planting for both corn and soybeans in the U.S. along with the resulting market reaction. The second part of the show came out focusing on the export pace for both of the crops and the possible impact on price. In addition, Gidel analyzed what would the opportunities to other producing countries like Ukraine, Brazil, and Argentina. The analyst also weighed in on the odds of having inadequate weather during the 2021 crop season. Following up, Gidel gave marketing options for corn and commented on the wheat upside.

The USDA's Ag Outlook was the main topic of the new "All About Commodities" episode with Mike Zuzolo and Luis Vieira. The record surface for both corn and soybeans would require perfect weather in Zuzolo's opinion to have an acreage base sold in an adequate time period. Continuing, Zuzolo spoke about the possible scenario on the US carryover. Yet, among the possibilities discussed were the imports of soybeans to the United States, most likely from South America. The analyst later explained why there would be less domestic demand for corn in the Untied States in the coming months or even years, therefore becoming more reliant on external demand. The macroeconomic factors in a marketing strategy were highlighted by Zuzolo as a risk items to be remembered by the farms. Wheat came out in the conversation in a context of winter snow storms and possible reduction of the Hard Red Winter Wheat output. Some options were brought for farmers in the wheat belt. Finally, Mike is asked by Luis what would happen to the livestock supply chain if the U.S. crop ends up being a poor one.

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Mike Zuzolo, president of Global Commodity Analytics, during the "All About Commodities" section, speaks about recent rebounds on both corn and soybeans at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. He emphasizes the need for ration demand and why he still thinks that corn is the leading commodity. One of the reason listed by Zuzolo to ration demand is a possible reduction of corn produciton in South America, especially in Brazil, with recent drought with updated estimates from other sources. In addition, the analyst mentions possible future purchases from China and the implications of shorter crops in the Asian country. Finally, consumer and production trends in China that would impact both chicken, hog and beef producers in the U.S. are also discussed.

During Jerry Gidel's Weekly Commentary, the conversation started on the significant reduction of corn reserves in China in recent weeks and its effects for future demand from the U.S. and South American origin. Secondly, the weekly exports of corn and soybeans from the United States were discussed on ConnectedFarmer. Jerry Gidel also brought Midland Research's own estimates for the numbers of USDA's new World Agricultural Supply And Demand Estimates (WASDE) s well as for the new crops in both Brazil and Argentina. Finally, Gidel gives his perspective on the possible ralies for corn, soybeans or wheat.

ConnectedFarmer traveled throughout the Northwest of Rio Grande do Sul, the Brazilian state most affected by the drought, this season. A corn and soybean farmer from the municapality of Santa Rosa told how the drought has impacted his production and his neighbors.

In his weekly commentary, analyst Jerry Gidel comments on the 230 millions bushels purchased by China in just four days, the second largest exports in U.S. history. Gidel was asked by Luis Vieira also on the recent improvement of weather in Brazil and Argentina, while the market has rebounded in the Chicago Mercantile Exchange for soybeans. The third part of the program was related to the weather in the Souther Plains of the U.S. and the consequences for the American winter wheat production. Finally, as usual, Gidel responds on his expectation for the coming week and the USDA's WASDE report.

Analyst Jerry Gidel from Chicago gives his take on the current profit takings for corn and soybeans in the Mercantile Exchange.

The question opening "The All About Commodities" section on ConnectedFarmer was about the reasons for a correction of soybean and corn prices. In htis first segment, the Brazilian crop estiamtes by private experts were also discussed.

Jerry Gidel analyzed point by point of the USDA Report and later responded a question about a shift in acres in the U.S.

In a new "All About Commodities" episode, Mike Zuzolo, president of Global Commodity Analytics weighed in on the USDA report data and its effects on different commodity prices. Zuzolo also analyzed the impact of an Argentinean corn and soybean crop that is nearly 60% damaged. In addition, Zuzolo brought his perspective on wheat after Brazil allowed free imports of U.S. wheat - without quotas or redtape. Finally, Zuzolo brought his marketing recommendations in this scenario of drought in South American and twisted economic recovery in the U.S.

Gary Schniteky, Farm Management Professor at the University of Illinois, explais the different options that U.S. producers have in the Midwest when the issue is choosing a crop insurance.

In the All About Commodities section, Mike Zuzolo, president of Global Commodity Analytics, brought his perspective on the recent corn and soybean rallies. Like in 2008, when Argentina faced a turmoil of farm strikes, Zuzolo uses that season as a model to forecast the prices for grain and oilseed in 2021. Secondly, Zuzolo analzyed how much a weaker dollar, stronger emerging markets and higher crude are impacting most farm commodities. On the other hand, he emphasized about the risks of rationing too much demand. Zuzolo yet foresees a scenario where wheat might not be the leader, but that would depend a lot on the weather.

Jerry Gidel brought a new update on his expectation for the USDA's WASDE Report, which he expects to be the biggest in many years. As usual, he also analyzed the soybean and corn prices on his weekly commentary. In addition, Gidel opines on the impact of the Argentina issues on corn and soybean rallies.

Jerry Gidel brought a new update on his expectation for the USDA's WASDE Report, which he expects to be the biggest in many years. As usual, he also analyzed the soybean and corn prices on his weekly commentary. In addition, Gidel opines on the impact of the Argentina issues on corn and soybean rallies.

Midland Research's analyst Jerry Gidel commented on recent developments impact the corn and soybean markets, such as the export ban in Argentina, the strike in the Rosario port, the weather in South America and domestic factors with a focus on the oilseed rallies. One question that Gidel responded was on how long the rally would last. In the end of the show, the analyst updated his forecasts for the market with specific numbers on crush, output export and the ending stocks in comparison to the previous USDA WASDE report to anticipate the upcoming report.

In a measure that will be in effect until March, the government of Argentina has decided to ban corn exports in what was announced as an effort to control domestic prices. The exportable volume in the South American country was nearly four million metric tons. Mike Zuzolo, president of Global Commodity Analytics, weighed in on the impact of that measure in the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. As the West Texas Intermediate reached nearly $ 50 a barrel, Zuzolo commented on the corn impact for the farmer of that and the lower ethanol production in a context of rationing more demand. The importance of a good makreting strategy was highlighted in the third segment as the costs continue to increase to producers. On soybeans, Zuzolo emphasized the factor of the La Nina in South America and the historic high level prices in Chicago. He also responded to the question if whether or not the oilseed would reach $ 14 a bushel. The adverse weather in the Southern Plains of the U.S. was brought up to the conversation and Zuzolo was asked if there could be any wheat crop losses with the snow forecast. The analyst also revealed his perspective on a more long-term basis for the grain. Finally, alternative crops like sorghum, the livestock markets and the macroeconomic factors were discussed at the end of the program.

During the weekly conversation between Jerry Gidel (Midland Research) and Luis Vieira, the Chicago analyst spoke on the reasons behind strong soybean and corn rallies before Christmas in the Mercantile Exchange. In Gidel's view, the weather would be still one of the major factors that explain the rallies.

Heverly Morais, a researcher at the Agronomic Institute of Parana, speaks about the weather issues in the fields of corn and soybeans throughout the Southern Brazil State of Parana.

Mike Zuzolo, president of Global Commodity Analytics, analyzes the Fed decision and the fiscal stimulus bill effects on the farm at the first part of the All About Commodities conversation featured on ConnectedFarmer. In the second part, Zuzulo is asked on the supply and demand impact for the corn and soybean grower that could appear as a result of possible trade frictions with new countries, possibly with Vietnam, which was recently labeled as currency manipulator. In addition, the analyst put into that perspective the weather issues in South American, especially in Argentina. Several factors were listed by Luis Vieira, the host of ConnectedFarmer, and Mike Zuzolo, as positive factors for a corn upside in a short-term period. Besides during several parts of the video, Zuzolo emphasizes the "sell and defend" model and what is behind this marketing strategy. In his wheat analysis, the analyst brought up how much he thinks the weather is going to have an impact on future prices. Australia missing in some exports was something discussed as well. Finally, the short and mid-term analysis is made by Mike Zuzolo for the livestock sector.

Jerry Gidel, an analyst at Midland Research, does his weekly commentary and weighs in on the current market prices of corn and soybeans, when the oilseed reached the $ 12 mark. In addition, the US Weekly Exports market impact is discussed.

Jerry Gidel (Midland Research) weighed in on the USDA's WASDE report and saw a complicated scenarios for the soybean crop both in Argentina and Brazil due to La Niña, comparing to the stocks unseen since 2014. "We're really on a knife edge on the situation of US supply and demand," said the analyst. In terms of what the market can show in the next few weeks and months, Gidel stated that $ 12 could be next magic number for soybeans and perhaps wheat would be the major factor looming.

After the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates' Report was released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for December 2020, Mike Zuzolo, president of Global Commodity Analytics, broke down the numbers for carriovers and stocks for soybeans. In the initial analysis, Zuzolo included the effects of the South American weather market. Brazil's private projections on the crop were released during the show, while Zuzolo brought up the computer models forecasts. Secondly, Brazil's currency appreciation was put into perspective in terms of competitiveness. Then, Luis Vieira, the host of ConnectedFarmer, asked Zuzolo what would happen with the soybean market when finally Argentina sells its mounting oilseed stocks. Following up, the Russian export taxes that could impact wheat is exposed in a context of overtimation of wheat supplies in the world. In the segment about livestock, Zuzolo revealed the numbers of the Australian government agency.

The first part of the All About Commodities conversation between Luis Vieira and Mike Zuzolo was about if the soybeans prices in Chicago would stabilize within the $ 11 and $ 13 range with talks of worsening weather in South America and other connecting factors. The second issue analyzed in the conversation was the mid-term competitiveness compared between Brazil's soybeans and US-based soy. The third line of the program was about the impact on corn prices within a context of coming vaccines, OPEC increasing oil output and the United States Congress negotiating a stimulus bill. The final part of the show was about the wheat and livestock markets.

In the Jerry Gidel's Weekly Commentary, the analyst talks about different scenario for USDA's WASDE report, the energy markets and about the current grain prices.

Responding to a questions of Luis Vieira, Mike Zuzolo, president of Global Commodity Analytics, started a new episode of the All About Commodities section on ConnectedFarmer talking on the detachment of soybean prices in the U.S., Brazil, and Argentina, and the relationship of the soybean reallies with the American election. In his answer, Zuzolo also spoke about the relationship of those commodities with the currency markets. Going forward, the ConnectedFarmer host asked on the effects of the Dollar value on other major commodities such as wheat and corn with the factor of rationing demand on soybeans. Following up, the weather conditions in Brazil and Argentina are updated with a picture of the drought in both South American countries. The Buenos Aires Cereal Exchange puts planting at 4% in Argentina, which is half of the previous year. Due to the weather issues in Russia and Ukraine, Mike Zuzolo keeps his opining on wheat being the leading commodity with updated data on the crop in major producing locations of Kansas. Zuzolo weighs in on changes that the livestock sector would face with his marketing strategy recommending to "sell and defend". The scenario of a Biden win with a divided government is seen as a possibility for future strict lockdown that could hurt the most cotton, the meats and the energy. The interesting factor of Brazil and the environment is also put into consideration. Finally, Zuzolo spoke on the corn momentum with the Chinese ethanol purchase and other factors.

Jerry Gidel (Midland Research) analyzes US's weekly ethanol ouput and monthly stocks as well as the conversion rates with the sorghum and corn use with the number of the US Energy Information Agency. Plus, Gidel brought to the table the issue of China importing ethanol and the quality of the American crop in the framework of commited purchases of commodities by the Asian country. The second issue in the discussion was the overall demand by the Chinese for proteins and the recent exports. Gidel brought the number of the reduced Ukrainian and Argentinian crop. The Midland Research analyst responded a question on whether or not major importers are attempting to guarantee the supply for the coming years or if there is more significant demand overall. Gidel weighed in on how much of a factor is the Brazilian dryness on the soybean trade. In addition, the soybean stocks of Argentina were part of the conversation. Yet, Jerry Gidel spoked on the possibility of the USDA changing carryover stocks given the reduced yields in the country.

In a context of new spikes of coronavirus cases in the U.S. and lockdowns in Europe, Mike Zuzolo, president of Global Commodity Analytics, highlights the rise of the U.S. Dollar as a safe haven in times of a lot of uncertainty and low energy markets. "All roads lead to buying the dollar back," said Zuzolo. On the other hand, he emphasizes what could come after the election with China and other players demanding more commodities as drought deepens in parts of Brazil. When asked about some commodities like cotton, which rely also on the U.S. economy, Zuzolo opined that China seems not to be so well as advertised, based on data from the International Back of Settlements and the International Monetary Fund. Luis Vieira brought data on the state of the drought in the Brazilian state of Parana with the issue of laying hens being discarded due to hugher costs. Zuzolo analyzed the impact on the demand side due to these weather problems and the possibility of Brazil importing U.S. soybeans was discussed. Zuzolo yet laid out his view over the beef market and what would be ahead for 2021 in a sector very affected by the pandemic. Finally, the Kansas analyst opined on the commodity market scenario in a contested election and summarized his current marketing advice.

Tim Dufault, who this year planted half wheat half soybeans, returned to ConnectedFarmer to tell how his crop has grown after his appearance on planting time. Dufault is from Northwestern Minnessota, had snow and other weather issues on planting, but he is now optimistic about the harvest. The farmer told also about the general situation of the region. Dufault spoke about the turnaround that the market had since planting and his marketing plans, specially regarding wheat. At the end of the conversation, the farmer spoke about his expectations on trade policies after the election and the coming months.

Midland Research analyst Jerry Gidel commented on the fundamentals of the rallies registered in the week ending on Friday 23rd. The conversation advanced on the question regarding a possible soybean price of $ 11 a bushel with Jerry bringing the S. American weather into perspective and the possible reductions of the US crop carriover. Then, Gidel analyzed corn with a focus on U.S. weather and yield projections during the current season. Immediately after, the analyst jumped into the issue of whether or not a strong corn price would remain high emphasizing the competition from Southern Hemisphere places like Argentina and Australia combined with the problems in Russia. He revealed yet new trading possibilities for U.S. wheat. Like every weekly commentary, Jerry Gidel brought his expectations for the starting week. Don't miss that and much more!

As Brazil eliminates its tariffs for corn and soybeans originating from outside of the Mercosur bloc, Steve Cachia, a grain analyst and now Global Director, Business at Trade Help, explains the market implications of the measure and the likeliness of Brazil importing more from the United States. Cachia also brings information on the current state of planting in Brazil and the effects that the current weather events could generate during the second corn crop in the South American country. Steve Cachia brings also his outlook for the week in the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

Midland Research's Jerry Gidel commented over the increased demand from China over U.S. corn, having it surpassing Mexico as the top destination for the coarse grain and his perspective on the increased trade. Gidel shared his opinions about the possible reduction of projected yields for the output of both corn and soybeans along with his projected stocks and exports.  The analyst also spoke on the possibility of Brazil missing the second corn crop window due to current dryness in Mato Grosso. "The corn side of things is a sleeping giant," said Gidel. In the end, Jerry Gidel told what he expected for the starting week.

The All About Commodities section brings a new episode with Mike Zuzolo, president of Global Commodity Analytics, where he starts explaining the major issues behind wheat as a driver for grain upsides in the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. In this context, more information about the weather in the top wheat producing regions in the United States are brought with special emphasis to Colorado, Illinois and western Kansas. Market-wise, the coming holiday season is also part of the discussion over wheat and overall coarse grain demand. Jumping into soybeans and corn, Zuzolo is asked over the effects of the delayed planting and diseases in Brazil along with the yields in the United States. The analyst opines that all crop price will be really connected in the short and mid terms. For Zuzolo, key states that would see yield loss would be Indiana, Illinois and Nebraska with a focus to corn on corn fields. The rotation areas area is expected to be less affected. The president of Global Commodity Analytics weighs in on the outlook for farm investment in the coming months and throughout 2021. Producer inflation is also part of the conversation. A marketing strategy for ranches and the economy of the dairy farms is the final part of this edition of All About Commodities.

After the release of the USDA's October Wasde report, Jerry Gidel weighed in in his weekly commentary about the impact of the corn and soybean carriover on the prices as the week ended. Gidel highlighted the unplanted acres in Illinois and other states. The U.S. Soybean and Corn Sales were also unfolded with the exports being pushed by China and the numbers compared to previous years. He analyzed, in addition, the impacts of La Nina and palm oil effects over the soybean prices.

Mike zuzolo, president of Global Commodity Analytics, commented on the USDA's WASDE Report for October with his estimate for the corn and soybean carriovers with also technicals for trade volume. In the second part of the "All About Commodities" conversation, Zuzolo spoke on the wheat market with a possible rebound after the second part of the U.S. harvest. In addition, the Kansas analyst brought his perspective on a longer term price and the odds of this good paying reward to remain in place. He cited the drought problems around the world. A key part of this new "All About Commodities" episode on ConnectedFarmer was when Zuzolo was asked on marketing recommendations for those farmers who already sold a lot of grain or soybeans. The Kansas economist compared the three major crops in the U.S. in terms of profitability and marketing options. Zuzolo commented on the improvement of farmer sentiment shown on Purdue University's Ag Economy Barometer and the impact of the Brazilian delayed soybean planting on the oilseed market. The corn market was evaluated within the energy markets perspective as the West Texas Intermediate topped $ 40 a barrel over the week. Zuzolo emphasized the impact of the U.S. election and the Green New Deal on those markets. Finally, the U.S./China trade war was one of the issues discussed during the end of this episode and the meat markets.

Mike Zuzolo, president of Global Commodity Analytics, commented on what has suprised him over the USDA September Stocks Report for corn and soybeans. Zuzolo also responded to the major question of this week's episode of All About Acommodities about the need to ration demand, specifically on corn, wheat, and soybeans. This scenario is pointed out by Zuzolo as a window of opportunity. In his guide for the farmer to have more profit, he said it is time to "sell and defend. In this episode, Zuzolo explained the math of his marketing advice with an ideal price and yield for both crops. As every episode of All About Commodities on ConnectedFarmer, the fundamentals of the energy markets were discussed. Mike Zuzolo commented on the delayed soybean plating in Mato Grosso, Brazil, and the tax cuts amid financial stress in Argentina - and yet the Russian wheat crop dryness. Repercussions related with the U.S. election debate and the trade with Brazil and Biden's Green New Deal possible consequences. Finally, Zuzolo was asked about recent developments in the meat industry such as automations and boosting "buying local" laws by legislators with the impact for the farmer.

In his weekly commentary on ConnectedFarmer, Jerry Gidel (Midland Research) revealed his perspective on the USDA September Stocks Report, which he classified as a "shocker" and explained why. Gidel analyzed on why corn and soybean prices have jumped in the Chicago Mercantile Exchange by the end of the week. The Chicago analyst spoke about the ideal prices for the farmer to have a profit for both the coarse grain and the oilseed and the reasons for the improvements. Another subject discussed between Jerry Gidel and Luis Vieira was the outside factors for the markets, including the Argentinean economics, the weather and the crop in that South American country, U.S., and Brazil. In addition, there was a a question was on the Gidel's expectation for the week and the specific size of the crop in Iowa.

Ben Buckner, an analyst at the AgResource Company, based in London, analyzes the market implications of the new South American Soybean Futures available at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and how likely it would be that the Brazilian growers use this contracts this time. Buckner also brought his view on the U.S. Dollar Index and the disparity with emerging market currencies. The final point of the conversation with ConnectedFarmer was the sice of the Russian drought and its effects on the wheat export market.

The first question of the "All About Commodities" conversation of this week with Mike Zuzolo, president of Global Commodity Analytics, is whether or not U.S. farmer should sell soybeans at this point as the harvest in the United States gets into full swing and a lot of fundalmentals reports come over the week. Zuzulo has put into perspective the U.S. dollar against the emergent market currencies amid the instability generated by the American election. The second part of the conversation was on the different yields that could be observed throughout diverse parts of the United States, Brazil, and Argentina for both corn and soybeans. The drought level in places like Colorado, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Texas and Cordoba (Argentina) was another issue mentioned related to the wheat market. An export chart on the video reveals the major wheat importing countries from the U.S. and the reasons for more demand for the grain are explained by Zuzolo. The third part of the ConnectedFarmer episode is related with some recent Chinese operations re-selling soybeans and the possibility of repeating in a similar way with wheat. Finally, the meat markets are discussed for both the U.S. and the Brazilian perspective, including beef, hog, and poultry.

Midland Research's Jerry Gidel comments corn and soybean prices after the best weekly sales of both crops in quite some time. Gidel's weekly commentary emphasized harvest information for the coarse grain and the oilseed. In addition, the Chicago analyst reveals his assessment for yields on corn production in the United States. When asked about the delayed soybean planting in Brazil, Mr. Gidel analyzed that as just a background situation and spoke on how this situation would evolve with the La Nina element in Argentina and Southern Brazil. The third question answered by Jerry on ConnectedFarmer was on the September USDA Stocks Report and why this year that would be more important than previous years. In addition, the analyst respondend about possible issues for the U.S. corn and soybean harvest in 2020. "I think that the basis levels will continue to be pretty strong," opined Gidel.

Mike Zuzolo, president of Global Commodity Analytics, starts the "All About Commodities" segment speaking about a tour he has done recently over the states of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana with his thoughts on the possible yield reductions of corn and soybeans. Secondly, he analyzed the possibilities of soybean rationing both from the demand and the supply perspective. In addition, Zuzolo commented on the recent news about China re-selling Brazilian soybeans and its effects on trade. The third issue discussed is about the Brazilian drought element as the South American country still plants the coarse grain and the oilseed. Plus, wheat was again highlighted as a leader for the upside of agricultural commodities and analyzed in comparison to both corn and soybeans. "We need the wheat more than ever," said Zuzolo. Corn hedges and the meat markets were also part of this edition of the weekly conversation added to the overall economy analysis.

Midland Research's Jerry Gidel debuts his weekly commentary that will be premiered every Monday with analysis over the corn and soybean market data brought on Friday. In this episode, Gidel analyzes point by point of the new data and brings optimism for the first half of the new year if the the trend of soybean crushing continues. In Gidel's opinion, the USDA forecast could fall short. For Gidel, the corn market is now looking at different areas of the U.S. that could compesate lower yields through the Midwest.

In a laid-back conversation over different crop projections, Midland Research's Jerry Gidel reminds about his Illinois crop tour and compares different estimates prior to the USDA's WASDE report of Friday. Gidel also talks over the impact of less competition of soybeans with wheat and yet the poor conditions of Iowa crops.

The spreading of African Swine Fever to more countries like Germany and the worsening of the disease in China creates hurdles for hog herd re-population in the Asian country are analyzed by the president of Global Commodity Analytics, Mike Zuzolo, as favorable factors for soybean premiums.

The second part of the "All About Commodities" conversation, released on Mondays, discusses the impacts on agriculture of the Chinese trade balance numbers and that is put in perspective of a corn crop that is likely to shrink in the U.S.

The third issue discussed in the episode is about how big the U.S. competitiveness compared to its major competitors and the current mindset as American farmers brace for harvest. In this segment, the skyrocketed demand for key Brazilian commodities is also analyzed.

Finally, the U.S. economy data brought by the Atlanta's Federal Reserve is added as an ingredient for Zuzolo's analysis on the energy markets as the West Texas Intermediates was below $ 40 a barrel.

Mike Zuzolo, president of Global Commodity Analytics, talked about the fundalmentals of the possibility of soybeans getting close to $ 10 in the longer term during the usual "All About Commodites" conversation on ConnectedFarmer. Zuzolo also spoke about possible shipment cancellations of Chinese purchases, the Brazilian continued forward sales, analyzed the corn fundamentals, the effects of the U.S. election on the commodity markets and the hedges on wheat. Plus, the analyst commented on the financial stress faced by farmers this year.

Journalist Larry Dreiling, know for his long-time work at the High Plains Journal, is challenging Republican Senator Rick Billinger in his new bid for reelection for the Kansas Senate representing the 40th District. In this interview, Dreiling shared his platform on infrastructure and state of it in the most rural district of Kansas, his opinions on taxes, immigration, and Donald Trump's farm and trade policies.

Ryan LeGrand, president and CEO of the U.S. Grains Council, was the guest of this ConnectedFarmer edition. He talked mostly about his expectation on the phase 1 of the U.S. trade deal with China. LeGrand highlighted the market potential for DDGs, ethanol, and sorghum in the Asia giant and yet spoke about the new possibility of exporting barley to China through a new phyto-sanitary protocol. In addition, the president of the U.S. Grains Council mentioned the importance of the North American Trade Agreement update for the American agricultural sector and thanked port workers that enabled strong exports during the Covid-19 pandemic. The U.S. Grains Council boosts export markets for U.S. barley, corn, sorghum and related products including distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and ethanol. The council has a presence in 28 locations and programs in over 50 countries.

Four major issues discussed on the ¨All About Commodities¨ episode on ConnectedFarmer this week. The worsening crop conditions of both corn and soybeans in the U.S., the market effects of Brazil lifting tariffs to U.S. soybeans, the larger Brazilian output recognized by the National Supply Company (Conab) and all the fundamentals of a possible wheat rally in September. All in a conversation between the host Luís Vieira and the president of Global Commodity Analytics, Mike Zuzolo, an analyst based in the state of Kansas.

Professor Garry Schnitkey, who teaches Farm Business Management at the University of Illinois at Urbana, spoke on ConnectedFarmer over the current key issues related to the crop insurance in the United States. As the Derecho winds have hit the state of Iowa, he also gave some advice for farmers seeking premiums and provided some forecast on the industry.

Mike Zuzolo, president of Global Commodity Analytics, updates his perspective on lower yields for both corn and soybeans in the US in a new episode of All About Commodities on ConnectedFarmer. He mentioned the case of an Indiana producer with lower pod counts as an example of the current trend throughout the Midwest. In addition, Zuzolo weighed in on the record low farm confidence revealed by DTN/Progressive Farmer, the market position of US top corn competitors and the rally opportunities in some commodities like wheat or hedges in feeder cattle.

Jack Scoville (Price Futures Group) and Jerry Gidel (Midland Research) comment as ConnectedFarmers' guests on the USDA and the Pro Farmer Tour numbers. Especially in the state of Iowa, the analysts expected that the corn and soybean crops would be reduced - not mostly of the Derecho winds, but due to dryness. Scoville and Gidel recently have toured throughout the state of Illinois.

Ben Buckner, Grain Analyst at the AgResource Company, speaks from London about his company's projections on the U.S. corn and soybean crops. He also spoke about the market expectations for both crops, the European wheat harvest and the U.S. dollar value.

Mike Zuzolo, president of Global Commodity Analytics, weighed in on August's USDA WASDE Report and its impact on the agricultural markets. Zuzolo highlighted that the markets are starting to realize the supply/demand issues, particularly in the state of Iowa. The analysts' expectation is that the yields could be reduced over the course of August because of the tip-backs reported by farmers, though there is high population. ¨I stick below 180 on national corn yields and I probably stay below 50 bushels, maybe 51, when it comes to soybeans," forecast Zuzolo. Also in this video, the comparison between different crop projections.

Matt O'Neal, Professor at the Iowa State University, talks about the different studies on bee pollination on grain and soybeans over the years in the United States. He also speaks about the potential benefits of adding perennial vegetation into the land.
 

In a new episode of ¨All About Commodities¨, always released on Monday, Mike Zuzolo, president of Global Commodity Analytics, comments about the states with significant dry fields, the Chinese strategy for purchasing commodities this fall and the market effects of open air stored corn in Brazil. Besides, Zuzolo provides some tips for livestock producers.

Jack Scoville, an analyst at the Price Futures Group, and Jerry Gidel, a Grain Strategist at Midland Research, present corn and soybean estimates based on a recent road tour in Central Illinois, a state that had to replant.

Jay Brandt, Product Advisor at Walnut Creek Seeds, brings all of the details to implement cover crops in the Buckeye state.

All About Commodities is a conversation released every Monday with Mike Zuzolo, president of Global Commodity Analytics, and Luis Vieira, host of ConnectedFarmer. In this episode, Zuzolo explains the fundamental that would give an upside to corn and the U.S. coarse grain becomes more competitive in the starting month. In addition, the analyst talks about export possibilities for wheat and the hedges for livestock producers.

Steve Cachia, an analyst based in Malta and owner of the consulting firm Cerealpar in Curitiba, Brazil, explains the reason behind the strong exports of Brazil's corn and soybeans

Andrew Jackson, a marketing advisor at Producers' Hedge, based in Lancaster, Kentucky, shares some of the marketing tools that farmers can use at this and suggests selling soybeans quickly. He also comments on the crop in Kentucky and Illinois.

During the usual ¨All About Commodities¨ conversation, always released on Monday, Mike Zuzolo, president of Global Commodity Analytics from Atchison, Kansas, analyzes the possibility of a significant upside of some commodities and the results of a new release of China's food stocks. In addition, Mike analyzes the USDA's numbers compared to the same period of last year and yet brings his macroeconomic analysis.

Luke Gatiboni, an Extension Professor at North Carolina State University, tells ConnectedFarmer how the corn and soybean crops have been in this season and the impacts of Covid-19 for agricultural production in the state.

Jerry Gidel, analyst from Midland Research, brings to ConnectedFarmer his new crop estimates numbers for corn and soybeans in the United States, commenting his differences with the United States Department of Agriculture. In addition, Gidel reveals his outlook for grain exports.

On Monday's ¨All About Commodities¨ conversation, Luis Vieira and Mike Zuzolo discuss the weather issues involve the current corn crop season and major trade issues like the large Chinese imports of corn and the Brazilian imports of soybeans.

Ademir Calegari, Senior Researcher at the Agronomic Institute of Parana (Brazil), Keith Berns, CEO of Green Cover Seed, Laercio Dalla Vecchia, the winner soybean yield contest in Brazil and the host of ConnectedFarmer, Luis Vieira, talked about the importance of Cover Crops and key concepts of Calegari's research on implementing it.

Steve Groff, who is lauching his new book ¨The Future-Proof Farm¨, responds to frequented asked questions on Cover Crops and gives an idea on what his has to offer in the new book. Among the questions he responded: What is Cover Crop? Can a Cover Crop also be a Cash Crop? No-Till alone can save the Soil? Is hemp a good Cover Crop?

Marco Lizárraga, a board member of a migrant peasant organization in California, discusses the changes regarding the difficulties for migrant farm workers in the United States and the recent impact of Covid-19 for farm workers.

In the interview done before the Fourth of July holiday, Mike Zuzolo, president of Global Commodity Analytics, explained the reason behind the missing acres of the USDA report. Zuzolo says that the weather became more important in the United States and changed the whole dynamic of supply and demand for corn and soybeans. The continued conversation with Luis Vieira had anticipated weather problems in previous editions and now the analysis was expanded coming from that standpoint. In addition, the analysis considered the macroeconomic numbers of the U.S. economy with the Labor Departments's Jobs Report data and the ethanol consumption.

Andrew Jackson, a market advisor in Lexington, Kentucky, revealed his assessments about the USDA Report and about the corn and soybean crops in Kentucky.

Scott ¨The Cow Guy¨ Shellady gave a new interview to ConnectedFarmer a month after the May Jobs report. Shellady assessed that we are ¨way better¨ than a month, but highlighted that this is still a very difficult situation to farmers and recommended precaution.

The president of Global Commodity Analytics, Mike Zuzolo, assesses on ConnectedFarmer the ripple effects on grains and agricultural commodities as a result of a deeper world economic recession diagnosed by the International Monetary Fund. In the view of Zuzolo, the energy market will still be key for a delayed economic recovery as new outbreaks of Covid-19 are reported in the U.S. and around several other countries. The analyst also assesses a mid-term market perspective for corn, wheat, and soybeans in a time that government agencies estimate major crops around the world.

Nebraska analyst Alan Brugler brings his estimates regarding the U.S. hog backlog and his perspective on the effects of the crisis for U.S. pig producers in the mid-term.

Elliot Uphoff, a farmer from Shelby County, Central Illinois, told ConnectedFarmer that this a ¨pretty long season¨ and all of the details regarding weather and the agronomic part of the crop both for his corn and soybeans. Uphoff also commented on his expectations for the second half of the year and politics.

The harvest of the second corn crop started in Brazil. What volume would be harvested? Steve Cachia, a farm consultant for Brazilian farmers and based in Europe, comments on the issue and reveals his corn export estimates. Cachia also brought his comments on the effects of Covid-19 over the agricultural sector in Europe.

During the All About Commodities program on the ConnectedFarmer channel, uploaded every Monday, Mike Zuzolo, president of Global Commodity Analytics, analyzed the possibility of the world getting out of soybeans in the second half of the year as Brazil sold more than 90% of its 2019/2020 season output and committed a significant part of the 2020/2021 season. Agroconsult's new projections regarding the Brazilian second corn crop and the U.S. climate also bring a positive perspective for future prices. In addition, the wheat market is discussed in the show hosted by Luis Vieira.

Luis Vieira, host of the ConnectedFarmer channel, explains the funds put into financing agriculture in Brazil as the government launched the 2020 Crop Plan, the Brazilian version of the Farm Bill. Understand the differences.

Keith Berns, CEO of Green Cover Seed, chats about key definitions for soil health, covers crops and reveals the history of his company. Besides, Berns opines about what he is seeing throughout the U.S. Midwest in this year's crop season.

Madison Andersen, Communications Coordinator at the Colorado Wheat Committee, and Tessa Albrecht, Plant Pathologist, reveal the consequences of the drought for Colorado wheat growers in the 2020 harvest.

Mike Zuzolo, president of Global Commodity Analytics, about the wheat oversupply estimate reported by the USDA, while there is drought observed in SW Kansas and Colorado as the agency estimated raised overall wheat yields in the U.S. "It is disappointing [report]", said Zuzolo. Top private estimates for corn and soybeans in the U.S. are also revealed in the video and compared to USDA numbers. Zuzolo also analyzes that in comparison to the perspective of his clients. The estimates for S. American countries are another crop overestimated by the U.S. agency. Finally, a major issue coming out of Argentina is reported by Luis Vieira that would affect the soybean market in a mid-term basis.

Steve Groff, a farmer in PA and author of the book ¨The Future Proof Farm¨, spoke over three common mistakes faced by farmers when adopting cover crops: insufficient nitrogen on the land, seeds are not deep enough, and avoiding the potential to lodge.

Romulo Lollato from Kansas State University shared what has seen over the Kansas Wheat Crop Tour. The crop conditions, according to Lollato, are worse in the Southwestern and South Central parts of the state, but the overall yields are close to average in most places.

A significant of the corn belt had to replant both corn and soybeans due to excessive rain in recent weeks. That was one of the issues discussed with Mike Zuzolo during the Monday - All About Commodities interview, joining Luis Vieira on ConnectedFarmer. Replanting could affect 20% to 30% of the foremost producing regions. Zuzolo also commented on the possible wheat rallies for July, the stock market and the shape of the U.S. economy.

Carrie Balkcom, president of the American Grassfed Association, explained the benefits of this nitche market for both consumers and producers. She also responded in this interview the most common questions about the issue.

Researchers from South Dakota Jason Miller and Ruth Beck shared data and guidance over the success of No-Tillage farming the U.S. They also provided the concepts behind the advantage of adopting No-Till and yet talked over the state of the current corn crop in the state.

Scott Shellady, the "Cow Guy", joined the ConnectedFarmer and discussed several issues: the stock market, the phase one of the US/China trade agreement, the slow recovery of the U.S. economy and the connection of each crop (corn or soybeans) with either the export market or the domestic consumption.

Mike Zuzolo, President of Global Commodity Analytics, on Mondays W/ Mike Zuzolo - All About Commodities, analyzed the USDA report and his information regarding the S. Dakota dry areas. In addition, the analyst argued about the fundamental of an eight-year tipping point for soybeans. The US/China trade war was also an issue discussed between host Luis Vieira and Zuzolo, and yet the disruption of the supply chain, including the effects of the African Swine Fever. Finally, the factors that work in favor of more demand for wheat and livestock in July with new recommendations regarding on possible rallies and the market reality for livestock farmers.

Chad Leman, a hog farmer from Eureka, Illinois, shared his difficult situation with ConnectedFarmer. Leman described the occurrences as "unprecedented" after a Tyson Foods facility in Ames, Iowa, had to close due to Covid-19 cases in the plant and producers had to euthanize hogs. He compared to difficult times in 1998 when prices went too low as a result of an oversupply, but highlighted that having nowhere to send the pig to become pork is worse. Leman also highlighted that his situation is "not different from every farmer that he knows".

The president of Global Commodity Analytics, Mike Zuzolo, emphasized the opportunities for the ranchers and farmers with school reopening and the summer grilling season that is about to start, besides the U.S. government direct payment. Zuzolo also commented over the pace of the macroeconomic recovery, systemic risks and the wheat rebound.

Angie Setzer, Grain VP of the Citizens Elevator, in Charlotte, Michigan, spoke about her recommendations to local farmers over when to sell their crops, the economic activity in Michigan and a recovery from a bad season in agriculture. Angie Setzer is also a podcaster at Economic End of Farming.

Lyle Benjamin describes the challenges of farming on the high desert of Northern Montana. He is a young wheat and barley grower. During the interview, Benjamin also revealed the crop and the weather conditions, while spoke about his expectation for the 2020 harvest in the Toole County too. Wheat grower Benjamin commented over the national policies for farming and ranching in Montana, the importance of railways for his region and yet the trends over other crops in the state.