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Ep. 18 Seeking Participants for a Rice Crop Insurance Participation Study!
Riley is joined by Dr. Ryan Loy, who is seeking participants for a new study focused on rice crop insurance. This research aims to better understand the challenges and needs of rice producers when it comes to crop insurance options. Dr. Loy shares details on how farmers can get involved…
Ep. 17 Can Yield Upside Risk Eclipse Price Downside Risk Protection in ECO Crop Insurance?
Join Riley and Hunter tackle a pressing question: Can yield upside risk eclipse price downside risk protection in ECO crop insurance? With a blend of industry insights and market analysis, they’ll explore how current trends in crop yields and prices impact the effectiveness of ECO crop insurance..
Ep. 16 Arkansas Net Farm Income to Decline for Second Straight Year
Riley Smith welcomes Dr. Hunter Biram for a deep dive into the latest updates on Arkansas net farm income, which is projected to decline for the second straight year. They discuss the key factors driving this decline, including market conditions, input costs, and weather challenges…
Ep. 15 USDA’s October WASDE Yields Few Changes, Stable Price Outlook
Join your host Riley Smith in this episode of Morning Coffee and Ag Markets as he welcomes Scott Stiles for an insightful discussion on the latest developments in the agricultural sector. Fresh off the press, Scott brings an in-depth update on the WASDE report released on October 11th…
Ep. 14 Views from the 2024 Southern Outlook Conference – Looking at Risk Management for 2025
Join Hunter and Ryan in this insightful episode of Morning Coffee and AG Markets as they attend the Southern Extension Outlook Meeting, featuring special guests Dr. Grant Gardner from the University of Kentucky and Dr. Will Maples from Mississippi State University…
Ep. 13 Port Strikes – How it affects Cotton Producers in Arkansas
Riley is joined by Mr. Scott Stiles via Zoom for our very first remote podcast! Tune in as Scott dives deep into the port strikes on the Gulf and East Coast. He discusses how these disruptions are impacting cotton producers in Arkansas and the broader implications for the global market….
Ep. 12 – Oklahoma State University: Wildlife Food Plot Budgeting Tool
Join Riley and Ryan in this insightful episode of Morning Coffee and Ag Markets as they dive into the OSU Wildlife Food Plot Budgeting Tool. They’ll explore how this innovative tool can transform your land management strategies and enhance your hunting opportunities…
Ep. 11 Rate Shift: The Fed’s Bold 50 Basis Point Cut
Join Riley and Ryan on this episode of Morning Coffee and Ag Markets for your go-to source on the latest in agricultural markets and financial trends. In this episode, we dive into the recent updates on federal fund rates, exploring the implications of the Fed’s bold 50 basis point cut…
Ep. 10 Price Risk Protection for the 2025 Crop Year Using Margin Protection Crop Insurance
Riley and Dr. Biram are back in the studio at the state office, as they break down how Margin Protection Crop Insurance works, its benefits, and its impact on managing financial risk in agriculture. Whether you’re a seasoned farmer, a new entrant in the industry, or simply curious about how insurance can shield your crops and bottom line…
Ep. 9 Review of September 2024 USDA Farm Sector Income Forecast
Join Riley, Hunter, and Ryan gather around the roundtable to dissect the September 2024 USDA Farm Sector Income Forecast. Dive into their expert analysis on how the latest forecast impacts agricultural markets, farm incomes, and what it means for the future of farming…
Ep. 8 Prospects for 2023 ARC and PLC Payments
In this exciting episode of the Morning Coffee and AG Markets podcast, we hit the road to cover the grand opening of the Northeast Arkansas Rice Research and Extension Center! Join Riley, Hunter, and Ryan at the round table as we dive into the latest agricultural insights and developments…
Ep. 7 Low Water Levels on the Mississippi River: Not the Three-Peat We Want
Dr. Loy and Dr. Biram delve into the critical impact of the Mississippi River on commodity markets. They explore how fluctuations in the river’s water levels affect transportation costs, regional basis differentials, and overall market dynamics for agricultural commodities…
Ep. 6 Review of 2023 STAX Payments and Implications for Price Risk Management in Cotton
Riley and Dr. Biram offer an in-depth analysis of the STAX (Stacked Income Protection Plan) payments for the year 2023. They evaluate the effectiveness of these payments in supporting cotton producers…
Ep. 5 Measuring the Influence of Economic Indicators on Farm Income
Riley and Dr. Loy explore the crucial role of economic indicators in shaping farm income, with a special focus on the federal funds rate. They’ll break down how changes in the federal funds rate, alongside…
Ep. 4 Comparing Historical Fertilizer Prices in Arkansas to Crop Futures Prices
Your go-to source for in-depth analysis of the agricultural markets and beyond. In today’s episode, we delve into the historical interplay between fertilizer prices and crop prices…
Ep. 3 The Disparity Between Agricultural Prices Paid and Received
Welcome to the Morning Coffee and Ag Markets podcast! Join Riley and Dr. Ryan Loy as they dive into a critical topic impacting every corner of the agricultural sector…
Ep. 2 Farm Bill Proposals
Join Riley and Hunter this week on “Morning Coffee and Ag Markets,” where they delve into the intricate world of agricultural policy…
Ep. 1 Introduction
Start your day right with the premiere episode of “Morning Coffee and Ag Markets,” where we introduce you to the trio of Riley, Hunter, and Ryan. In this inaugural episode…
Ep. 27 Farmer Marketing, Perspectives of Consultant Trey Morris
Trey Morris, owner of Morris Crop Marketing LLC, discusses farmer marketing strategies. Trey is a crop marketing expert, and his company provides crop marketing services focused on the Delta.
Ep. 26 Perspectives on Farmer Marketing
Jason Wheeler and Roger Gattis discuss their thoughts with Andy McKenzie on farmer marketing strategies.
Ep. 25 Crop Markets and Risk Management Considerations
John Anderson and Aaron Smith (University of Tennessee) discuss the crop market situation and outlook along with seasonal market risk factors.
Ep 24. Prevented Planting Provisions in the Federal Crop Insurance Program
Hunter Biram joins John Anderson to discuss what producers need to know about prevented planting coverage in crop insurance products.
Ep 23. Crop Market Update and Pre-Harvest Risk Management Considerations
John Anderson and Aaron Smith (University of Tennessee Associate Professor and Extension Specialist) discuss factors affecting corn, soybean, and cotton markets this summer and look ahead to risk management challenges as harvest time approaches.
Ep 22. Do Large Export Sales Reports Move Futures Prices?
John Anderson and Andy McKenzie talk about information in government reports that change market expectations and drive futures prices. Andy discusses some of his most recent research on the topic, which investigates if large export sales of US grains to China impact futures prices.
Media Contact
Mary Hightower
U of A System Division of Agriculture
(501) 671-2006 | mhightower@uada.edu