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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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  • S1 · E252
    Friday · 6 min

    Dairy Processing Investment, Protecting the Ranch Legacy, Prep for Loan Conversations

    Send us Fan Mail Today we start with a report from IDFA on the $15 billion in processing investments going on in dairy, then switch to how ranchers can protect their legacy and transition the business to the next generation. We wrap up with what farmers can do to be prepared for loan conversations going into 2027.

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  • S1 · E251
    Thursday · 7 min

    Dairy and SNAP, Packer Margins, GOvernment Commodity Programs

    Send us Fan Mail Today we start with a look at the level of dairy's contribution to SNAP purchases, and an update on packer and feedlot margins. We finish with government risk management programs available to corn and soybean growers.

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  • S1 · E248
    October 26 · 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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  • S1 · E247
    October 23 · 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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  • S1 · E246
    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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  • S1 · E245
    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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  • S1 · E244
    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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  • S1 · E243
    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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  • S1 · E241
    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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  • S1 · E240
    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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  • S1 · E236
    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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