I spend a significant amount of time following the feed ingredient market and studying the factors that influence pricing, supply, and purchasing decisions.

Ingredient markets can change quickly. Production issues, global demand, imports, tariffs, freight costs, inventory levels, weather, currency, and livestock conditions can all affect the market. I enjoy taking that information and explaining it in a way that is direct, practical, and useful.

The topics I regularly follow include:

• Ingredient pricing and market direction

• Amino acid, energy, and protein markets

• Import and export trends

• Freight and transportation conditions

• Domestic and global supply changes

• Poultry and swine industry developments

• Company announcements and acquisitions

• Trade policy and regulatory developments

• Purchasing timing and supply risk

My goal is not to predict every market move. It is to understand the information available, recognize meaningful changes, and provide context that helps people make more informed decisions.