
Morning Coffee and Ag Markets
This podcast delivers weekly insights for the agriculture industry, covering everything from farm-level risk management to market volatility and production challenges. Beyond the farm, we discuss key supply chain issues, like Federal Reserve policies, port strikes, and Mississippi River disruptions, affecting everyone from producers to those all along the supply chain. Join host Riley Smith every Monday morning for engaging conversations with agricultural economists and industry experts about the agricultural economy at both the micro and macro level. Each episode also features a market report, offering current and historical futures price trends.
Episodes
39 episodes
Episode 37 Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) Sign-Up is Live
Join Riley Smith on Morning Coffee and Ag Markets as he brings in Dr. Hunter Biram, Assistant Professor and Extension Agricultural Economist at the University of Arkansas, to discuss the launch of the Emergency Commodity Assistance Progra...
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Episode 37
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14:34

Episode 36 Tariff, Trade Wars, and United States Commodities Exports
Join Riley Smith and Dr. Ryan Loy on this episode of Morning Coffee and AG Markets as they break down the latest on tariffs and the trade war’s impact on U.S. agriculture. With the U.S. administration focusing on tariffs to address nation...
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Episode 36
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23:39

Episode 35 Recap of USDA March 2025 Supply/Demand Estimates
Join Riley Smith for this morning's Morning Coffee and Ag Markets as he is joined by Mr. Scott Stiles as they discuss the March 2025 USDA WASDE report, released on March 11th. This month’s update saw few changes, with no adjustments to U....
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Episode 35
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19:56

Episode 34 Takeaways from the Agricultural Outlook Forum, Tariffs on Agricultural Commodities, and Pre-Harvest Marketing
On this episode of Morning Coffee and Ag Markets, Riley is joined by Hunter, Ryan, and Scott Stiles for a polished roundtable discussion on the latest Ag Outlook Forum hosted by the USDA on February 27-28, 2025. The forum brought together agric...
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Episode 34
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39:21

Episode 33 Recent BRICS+ Efforts Amid Global Trade Shifts
On this episode of Morning Coffee & Ag Markets, Riley is joined by Dr. Ryan Loy to explore the growing influence of the BRICS+ coalition on global trade. The BRICS+ nations, now producing a substantial share of the world’s key commodities, ...
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Episode 33
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20:53

Episode 32 Projected Economic Assistance for Arkansas Crops Under the American Relief Act
Welcome to Morning Coffee & Ag Markets! Today, Riley sits down with Dr. Hunter Biram, to discuss the projected economic assistance for Arkansas crops under the American Relief Act. With $10 billion in relief funds for U.S. crop produc...
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Episode 32
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26:03

Episode 31 Leveraging Enterprise Budgets to Calculate Breakeven Points
In this episode of Morning Coffee and Ag Markets, Riley and Ryan sit down to discuss a key tool for farmers and ranchers: leveraging enterprise budgets to calculate breakeven points. They break down how using Extension Crop Enterprise Bud...
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Episode 31
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37:50

Episode 30 - Crop Insurance Decision Maker 2025 Decision Tool
In this episode of Morning Coffee and Ag Markets, Riley is joined by Dr. Hunter Biram in the studio, as they dive deep into the usefulness of crop insurance. Dr. Biram provides valuable insights into the complexities of crop insurance and...
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Episode 30
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23:49

Episode 29 - Serving Arkansas Agriculture Through the Land Grant Mission with Dr. Lanier Nalley
In this episode of Morning Coffee and Ag Markets, Riley Smith sits down with Dr. Nalley, the newly appointed head of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness at the University of Arkansas. Dr. Nalley shares his journey fr...
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Episode 29
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28:54

Episode 28 - Structure of the USDA-FSA Farm Loan Program and 2025 Financial Update
In the latest episode of Morning Coffee and Ag Markets, Riley and Ryan dive into the Federal Reserve’s recent rate cuts and how these monetary policy shifts affect agriculture. With fewer cuts expected in 2025, they discuss the potential pressu...
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Episode 28
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32:19

Episode 27 - Highlights of the January 2025 USDA WASDE Report
On this edition of Morning Coffee and AG Markets, Riley is joined by Scott Stile to dive into the January WASDE Report, which revealed significant changes to U.S. crop projections. The USDA’s unexpected reductions in U.S. corn and soybean produ...
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Episode 27
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27:39

Episode 26 - Analyzing Crop Choice Using the Arkansas Crop Profit/Loss Calculator
In the first episode of Morning Coffee and Ag Markets for 2025, Riley, Hunter, and Ryan sit down to dive deep into the Arkansas Crop Profit/Loss Calculator, a web-based tool designed to help producers make informed crop decisions. The ...
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Episode 26
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28:57

Episode 25 - Year-End Recap and Reflecting on 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the growth and success of Morning Coffee & Ag Markets. This year has been filled with insightful episodes, exciting guest interviews, and, of course, your continued support. We’re thrilled...
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Episode 25
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33:14

Episode 24 - Finances, Wealth Management, and the Current Financial State of Agriculture
In today’s episode, Riley and Dr. Ryan Loy are joined by Mr. Levi Price and Mr. Darin Drennan from Arvest Bank for a roundtable discussion on the financial landscape of agriculture. They cover:Current Financial State of Agricultu...
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Episode 24
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45:09

Special Edition - Farm Bill and Economic Assistance
Dr. Hunter D. Biram provides an update on the state of the Continuing Resolution being considered in Congress as the December 20th deadline and a government shutdown looms. Implications for the magnitude and likelihood of economic disaster assi...
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Episode 24
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5:25

Episode 23 - December 2024 USDA WASDE Report
Join Riley and Scott Stiles for the latest edition of Morning Coffee and Ag Markets, as they dive into a detailed analysis of the December 2024 WASDE Report. This key update from the U.S. Department of Agriculture provides important insig...
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Episode 23
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20:47

Episode 22 - Farm Policy Outlook for 2025
On this episode of Morning Coffee and Ag Markets, the conversation centers around the big questions facing agriculture as we look ahead to 2025. Riley, Hunter, Ryan, and Scott sit down over their coffee to discuss the current economic pressures...
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Episode 22
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48:53

Episode 21 - 2025 Crop Enterprise Budgets Review
In today's edition of Morning Coffee and Ag Markets, Riley is joined by Breana Watkins to dive into the latest discussions surrounding the 2025 crop enterprise budgets. Breana explains what’s on the horizon for the upcoming farming year, offeri...
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Episode 21
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20:19

Episode 20 - Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage Rainfall Index Insurance Deadline is December 1st
In today’s episode of the Morning Coffee and Ag Markets podcast, Riley and Dr. Biram are joined by special guests Dr. James Mitchell, Professor and Extension Livestock Economist Specialist at the University of Arkansas, and graduate student Wal...
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Episode 20
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44:39

Episode 19 (Part 2) - Just Having Fun!
In this lighthearted episode, we continue the conversation from Part 1 with our special guest, John McMinn from Arkansas Farm Bureau. What started as a roundtable discussion on the latest ag news and markets quickly transforms into a casual cof...
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Episode 19
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26:00

Episode 19 - 2024 Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention and Advocacy Efforts with John McMinn
In Episode 19 of Morning Coffee & Ag Markets, Riley hosts a roundtable discussion with Dr. Biram, Dr. Loy, and special guest John McMinn from Arkansas Farm Bureau. The panel dives into the exciting details surrounding the 90th Annual Ar...
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Episode 19
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36:13

Episode 18 - Seeking Participants for a Rice Crop Insurance Participation Study!
In today’s episode of Morning Coffee and Ag Markets, 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...
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19:26

Episode 17 - Can yield upside risk eclipse price downside risk protection in ECO crop insurance?
Join Riley and Hunter this week for a lively Morning Coffee and Ag Markets session. This week, they tackle a pressing question: Can yield upside risk eclipse price downside risk protection in ECO crop insurance?With a blend of industry i...
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Episode 17
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28:09

Episode 16 - Arkansas Net Farm Income to Decline for Second Straight Year
In this episode of Morning Coffee & Ag Markets, host 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...
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Episode 16
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20:39

Episode 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 ...
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Episode 15
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25:50
