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The effects of Mother Nature are some of the most unpredictable parts of agriculture. Learn about the weather and climate, as well as how to mitigate the risks these forces bring.
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November 29, 2025 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
Pro Ag's Top rated market analyst Ray Grabanski highlights this weeks Ag Market movements;
Cattle and metals were sharply higher, leading to gains in grains as well. See this week's "Ten
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November 22, 2025 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
Cattle tumble lower, and grains seem poised to rally.
Can you understand this week's market action? Progressive Ag's top rated
market analyst Ray Grabanski "clears the mud" for you in this weekly video series. -
November 16, 2025 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
Can you read the market chaos, of tops in cattle/silver/gold, and the newly emerged grain bull market doused with a bearish USDA report Friday???
To translate the market chaos, see Progressive Ag's top ranked analyst Ray Grabanski's translation here. -
Harvest Loss, Think Zinc, Seed Germination Tests | Ag PhD
This week, the Heftys count every grain, load up on an important micronutrient, and get your seeds ready for April. The cows are glad we're talking whorled milkweed control. And we test drove some new concaves this harvest, Darren has all the details.
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Seed Germination Tests | Ag PhD
Testing offers a preview, but not a promise. Brian and Darren provide a crash course to make sure your seeds are ready for their final exam next spring.
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Foamy Waters | Ag PhD
Foam happens. Darren breaks down the natural phenomenon behind this "soap opera."
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November 8, 2025 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
Grains and metals pause their rally while cattle prices plummet.
Weekly summary of Ag Market News and trend developments for Nov. 8, 2025 from Progressive
Ag, a top grain marketing firm. -
November 1, 2025 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
"You've got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em!"
This week lead analyst Ray Grabanski of Progressive Ag reviews market tops
and bottoms, and how to recognize them and make good marketing decisions in them. -
October 25, 2025 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
Potential tops in gold, silver, and cattle this week. What's a good way to sell a potential top?
Find out as Pro Ag's top rated, 'old guy' marketer Ray Grabanski explains. -
The Benefits of Frozen Soil, Managing Phosphorus, Breaking Down Residue | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren invite you to start prepping for winter: freezing, fertilizing, and freeing your soils. And don't miss the nutty non-grass Weed of the Week, with an Iron Talk that helps you lime your field, not your guacamole.
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Breaking Down Residue | Ag PhD
The Heftys talk trash, and help you get a head start on spring cleaning in your fields.
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The Benefits of Frozen Soil | Ag PhD
There's an upside to subzero temps. The Hefty boys lay out the cold hard truth.
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October 18, 2025 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
Gold, silver, and cattle all were sharly lower Friday, with gold/silver forming downside daily reversals after running to new 6000 year highs. Have these markets topped? And if so, will fund money move into grains now? See Pro Ag's weekly 10 minute market summary for answers.
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Soil Compaction, Base Saturation Calcium, Planning for XtendFlex Beans | Ag PhD
This week the Hefty brothers break down tough soils, build soils up with Ca, and share their strategy for spraying beans without dicamba. Stink grass is the Weed of the Week, and Darren's got the straight talk on strip-till.
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Soil Compaction | Ag PhD
It's a hard topic to talk about. Brian and Darren loosen up and discuss how farmers ease the pressure.
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October 11, 2025 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
Ag Market News this week includes Trade War Escalation Between the US and China, and smaller
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October 4, 2025 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
Progressive Ag's top analyst Ray Grabanski summarizes the week's ag market news, in 10 minutes or so.
This week's news includes an upside reversal in soybeans, rapid harvest, $10-14 billion in Ag aid, and
a government shutdown. How did markets react? -
Residue Breakdown, HPPD Resistance in Corn, Base Saturation Mg | Ag PhD
After harvest, the work isn't done yet. The Hefty brothers talk about the value of leftovers, their corn herbicide plan for 2026, and getting the most out of magnesium. Spotted spurge is the Weed of the Week. And there's more fall work to be done in Iron Talk.
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Residue Breakdown | Ag PhD
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September 27, 2025 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
Corn and soy yield potential declines, and marketing plans need to be adjusted.
Time to buy soybeans? Corn? -
September 20, 2025 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
The Progressive Ag Marketline outlines the most important weekly ag market news, in 10 minutes or less, that affects grain and livestock markets.
There is no better way to stay updated on market developments - in a very short period of time. Its designed to help farmers make
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Winter Annual Crops | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss winter survival of crops (and weeds!)
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Fall Perennial Weed Control | Ag PhD
Tips and tricks from expert agronomists to kill those thistles permanently on your farm. It's more than the products, it's when you apply them, say Brian and Darren.
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Managing Harvest Soil Compaction | Ag PhD
Fall brings heavy equipment - and hidden underground damage. Darren offers many ways to protect your soil.