After the Bell — Friggin' Farm & Ranch Report (April 1, 2026)

After the Bell for Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The Dow rallied 274 points on ceasefire hopes while the Pentagon loads a third carrier strike group into the Gulf. Wheat lost 3% in a single session the day after USDA said we're planting the fewest wheat acres since 1919. Diesel is $5.40 a gallon. Nobody in cattle country is laughing. Today's show covers USDA Prospective Plantings fallout, cattle board recap with fats at 244.05 and feeders at 368, the disconnect between Wall Street and the war, diesel at $5.40 nationally, JBS Greeley Strike Day 17, War Desk update on Operation Epic Fury Day 33 with a third carrier group and 82nd Airborne deploying, Colorado wolf program, E15 politics, On This Day, and tonight's MLB slate. Brought to you by Lonestar Stockyards — Wildorado, TX. Sale every Tuesday at 11 AM. lonestarstockyards.com Subscribe at burnindaylight.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices