The Grain Feed (AUDIO ONLY): Crops Strong, Cows Struggling – Heat Hits Midwest Hard - July 2, 2025
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It’s a jam-packed edition of The Grain Feed heading into Independence Day weekend. Host Jim Matthews is joined by Jake Kingsley and Cody Koster to break down the latest market action, crop conditions, and how scorching Midwest temps could hit milk production hard.
🌽 Grain markets bounce back midweek with corn, wheat, and soybeans all flashing green ahead of the July 4th holiday.
🥛 Cody brings key dairy insights from the heartland—export demand is firming, but extreme heat is taking a toll on milk yields and reproduction rates.
🌾 Jake dives into acreage and stocks reports, a weather outlook for corn, and why risk management matters as we head into July's critical crop window.
Plus: Trade policy deadlines, global dairy price gaps, and what to watch after the fireworks fade.
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