Pro Farmer Podcast
Pro Farmer Podcast, your go-to source for expert insights and analysis on the agricultural markets. Each Monday, our team takes a deep dive into the commodities from the prior week—breaking down what happened, why it matters, and offering in-depth analysis that gives you the edge in your operation. We don’t stop there—looking ahead to the week to come, we explore the trends emerging in the ag markets and how they might affect your bottom line. Hosted by our top editors, this podcast is designed to help you navigate market shifts and make smarter decisions in the ever-changing agricultural landscape. With the Pro Farmer Podcast, you’ll stay informed, prepared, and ahead of the curve.
Economist Lane Akre takes the host seat this week and covers news and a discussion on China trade with Economist Spencer Langford before covering the impact of the Iranian war on energy and fund positioning with Market Analyst Hillari Mason.
Editor Bill Watts covers markets and headlines with Market Analyst Hillari Mason before tackling the potential implications of the JBS plant strike with Economist Spencer Langford.
Editor Bill Watts leads a discussion with Lane Akre covering markets and how the war has affected crop prices before tackling what impact the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has on crop acres with Hillari Mason.
Spencer takes the host seat this week and covers the news with Market Analyst Hillari Mason before Editor Bill Watts gives an inside look into what U.S. involvement in Iran could mean for the ag markets.
Lane and Spencer cover what is going on in the cattle market before Editor Bill Watts gives an idea as to what the tariff ruling could do to the market.
Hillari and Bill cover the market-driving events of last week, and Spencer discusses what lower cotton acreage means in the acreage competition.
Spencer recaps the market action from last week with Bill, and Lane gives an in-depth look at how stocks-to-use ratios may influence price action.
Davis tackles the news with Spencer before Bill Watts gives insight into the recent volatility in precious metals and the U.S. dollar.
Davis and Hillari discuss the potential impact of frigid temps on the winter wheat crop before editor Bill Watts discusses the impact weather is having on trade across the marketplace.
Davis and Spencer recap last week’s price action and what to watch out for before Lane reviews last week’s USDA reports and what that could mean for 2026.