by evanware | Jun 23, 2025 | Ag Markets
Prices are down, breakevens are up — and Arkansas producers are stuck in the middle. In this episode, Dr. Hunter Biram and Dr. Ryan Loy walk through the latest crop market trends and how the updated Arkansas Profit/Loss Tool can help producers make sense of where they stand. With the June WASDE confirming price pressure for corn, cotton, rice, and soybeans, the duo explores how to use the tool to evaluate your own breakeven points, marketing windows, and risk. Whether you own, rent, or crop share, this episode of Morning Coffee and Ag Markets gives you the data and decision support to take control of your 2025 bottom line.
by evanware | Jun 16, 2025 | Ag Markets
In this episode, Scott Stiles and Dr. Hunter Biram unpack the June WASDE (World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates) report and its big surprises for U.S. rice and cotton production. The duo also dives into the latest Senate proposal on farm safety net reform, including a 15% increase to PLC reference prices, expanded ARC-CO guarantees, higher crop insurance subsidies, and extended benefits for beginning farmers. Grab your coffee for a data-packed discussion on shifting ag markets and evolving safety net policy.
by evanware | May 26, 2025 | Ag Markets
Pour yourself a fresh cup and join Riley, Hunter, and Ryan at the table for this special episode of Morning Coffee and AG Markets. Today, the trio dives into the surprising 22% increase in Arkansas’ net farm income — a jump largely driven by federal economic support and weather-related disaster assistance. They unpack what’s behind the numbers, how one-time payments are masking deeper volatility in the ag sector, and what this means for producers heading into the next crop year. With their signature blend of insight, straight talk, and a touch of humor, the crew brings clarity to the policies and pressures shaping rural economies today. From the sectors that saw the biggest gains to the long-term sustainability of this income spike, this episode delivers timely analysis on what matters most to ag producers. Your morning coffee never tasted so informative.
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