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Chat BDC

Mike Opperman

Chat BDC is the executive briefing for farm CEOs, CFOs, and senior managers running America's largest farms. Each episode delivers concise, actionable business intelligence across all market categories.

Hosted by Mike Opperman, Chat BDC delivers concise market information to help farmers make more informed business and investment decisions. Whether you manage 2,000 cows or 20,000 acres, this is the ag business podcast built for farmer CEOs.

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Yesterday · 6 min
New HPAI Cases, New Government Programs for Cattle Producers
Send us Fan Mail Today we review several new cases of HPAI in dairy herds in Washington, Texas, and Kansas. We also review new government programs for cattle producers up and down the supply chain.
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Tuesday · 6 min
Dairy Cow Slaughter, Cattle Market Rallies, Brazilian Elections and U.S. Commodities
Send us Fan Mail Today we get an update on dairy cull cow numbers and a report on how cattle markets seem to rally on Fridays. We finish with a look at how Brazilian elections will impact U.S. commodities.
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S1 · E248
Monday · 6 min
Milk Production Rises, Cattle Placements Fall, And USDA Admits Mistake
Send us Fan Mail Today we start with the October Milk Production report with milk production continuing to rise on more cows. We also look at the latest Cattle on Feed report and a third straight month of double digit drops in cattle placements. We finish with a data error admitted USDA on corn yield data, but no revisions to estimates in sight.
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Friday · 5 min
Class I Above $20, A New USDA Cattle Report, The Bottom of the Corn Market
Send us Fan Mail Today we start with a report on the November Class I uniform price going above $20 for the first time since July. We also learn about a new USDA cattle report that will take out a big "black hole" in the market. We finish with a look at corn markets looking for a bottom.
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October 22 · 6 min
New IDFA Leadership, The BRAND Problem, and Building Solid Partnerships
Send us Fan Mail Today we review the new President and CEO that will lead the International Dairy Foods Association, then pivot to a look at how USDA's new heifer retention insurance for cattle producers will impact markets. We wrap up with a quick look at five tips for establishing a strong farm partnership.
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October 21 · 5 min
Cheese Slides, Cattle Rally, Diesel Payments
Send us Fan Mail Today we start with a look at how cheese prices are sliding thanks to changing consumer habits, then pivot to a look at whether cattle markets can continue a bull run after last week's success. We finish with an announcement from USDA that there will be support for high diesel prices.
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October 20 · 5 min
Dairy Had A Bull Run, Dissecting the Rebuild Dilemma, El Nino Is Coming
Send us Fan Mail Today we start with a look at a bullish run in dairy markets last week, then pivot to a deep dive on the beef cow herd rebuild. We finish with a look at how El Nino could finally be here and how it could impact spring planting.
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October 19 · 6 min
September Milk Prices Slump, Fall Calves Aren't Filling Auctions, How to Transition the Business
Send us Fan Mail Today we start with a report on September uniform milk prices and how they continue to slide. We then transition to auction markets and how we're not seeing fall calves coming to town. Finally we look at how transitioning the farm business is more than just assets. It's an opportunity to leave a legacy and mentor the next generation.
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October 16 · 5 min
Protein Drives Whey Prices Higher, High Cost Females are Slowing Rebuild, and Think Before Selling Grain
Send us Fan Mail Today we talk about how protein prices are driving up the cost of whey, and how replacement beef female prices are rising, which is slowing the herd rebuild. We finish up with what to consider before selling grain this fall.
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October 15 · 6 min
Chaos In The Cattle Complex and Tax Tips for Buying and Selling Farmland
Send us Fan Mail Today we focus on two topics. First is the convergence between a tight supply of beef and the stalling of prices in wholesale beef markets. We finish with a look at tax tips for those buying or selling land before the end of the year.
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October 14 · 6 min
Powder Strengthens and Cheese Rebounds, Cattle Rally, Payments Offset Higher Crop Costs
Send us Fan Mail Today we start with a look at how milk powder prices continue to strengthen as cheese prices rebound, but butter continues to slump. We also look at how cattle prices rallied late last week and what could be on the horizon. We finish with how government payments could help offset higher input crop input costs, including diesel prices.
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October 13 · 5 min
New Dairy Checkoff Leadership, New USDA Grazing Initiatives, Corn Futures Rebound
Send us Fan Mail Today we start with news on the new Dairy Checkoff leader, then pivot to new initiatives from USDA for grazing lands allotments. We finish with and update on commodity markets after the WASDE surprise from last week.
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October 12 · 6 min
A Drop In Milk Production Forecast, Bumpy Roads Ahead for Cattle, and A Corn Surprise
Send us Fan Mail Today we start with a look at the latest WASDE report and a drop in milk production forecast. Then we go through a report from Dave Weaber at Terrain regarding Q4 cattle markets, and finish up back at the WASDE report and a surprise increase in projected corn yield.
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October 9 · 6 min
Dairy Export Rebound, Risk Management for Fall Feeder Calves, and Commodity Market Volatility
Send us Fan Mail Today we start with a look at dairy exports from the August USDEC report, then offer some tips on risk management practices when purchasing fall feeder calves. We finish with a look at volatility in grain and oilseed markets.
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October 8 · 5 min
Protein Is King, Feeder Margins Stink, and Get Your Red-Dye Diesel
Send us Fan Mail Today we start off with a look at how protein is reshaping the dairy market from farm to table. We shift over to a look at plunging feeder margins, and wrap up with the news from the White House about making red-dye diesel more available.
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October 7 · 6 min
A Dairy Workforce Plan, ICE Impact in Kansas, and Five Tips for Financial Success
Send us Fan Mail Today we briefly talk about a new workforce option for dairy farmers, then we shift to an update on the Kansas ICE raids and how that impacted the beef industry in southwest Kansas. We finish up with a look at five tips to help your farm reach financial success.
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October 6 · 7 min
Dairy Diverges, Fall Marketed Calves, and Advantages of Leasing or Buying Equipment
Send us Fan Mail Today we start with how the dairy market continues to diverge toward protein products. We then talk about the advantages beef producers will have when marketing fall calves. We wrap up with the IRS implications of leasing or buying equipment.
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October 5 · 4 min
Milk Prices And Beef Crosses, Japanese Demand for U.S. Beef, and a New Farmworker Minimum Wage
Send us Fan Mail Today we start with a look at how the value of beef cross calves is keeping milk prices from growing, and how Japanese consumers are driving demand for U.S. beef. We also look at new legislation in California that raises the farmworker minimum wage to $19.75.
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October 2 · 5 min
Class IV Rebounds, Ranchers Push Back on Imports, Commodity Stock Surprise, and A Strong Q2 Economy
Send us Fan Mail Today we start with a report on Class milk prices, with a rebound on Class IV. Then we see how ranchers are pushing back on beef imports and asking President Trump to calm down on his import plans. We then look at USDA Stocks report and an analyst surprise, then finish up with a financial report on a positive Q2 economic summary.
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October 1 · 6 min
Dairy DMC Triggered, Dealing with Low Beef Cull Cow Prices, and Maintaining Farm Cash Flow
Send us Fan Mail Today we start with a report on the triggering of DMC payments in dairy, then pivot to how beef producers can deal with lower cull cow prices. We wrap up with opportunities to manage cash flow on farms.
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