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Ag News Daily

Ag News Daily was created in 2017 by Mike Pearson and Delaney Howell!

Your daily dose of agriculturally related news, commodity markets, discussions with folks in the industry, and more!

Latest Episode

January 24, 2025: Ag Policy News This Week and a Carbon Program Overview

In this week’s episode, we cover key executive orders signed by President Trump earlier this week that are significant to agriculture and dive into the details of a carbon program. This week’s top ag news includes new data showing that 2024 was the warmest year on record in the United States. We also cover updates on agricultural policy, including tariffs, the reintroduction of the Farm to Fly Act and its potential impact on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and 45Z tax credit opportunities. Additionally, we discuss what we learned from the USDA Secretary of Agriculture nominee Brooke Rollins after yesterday’s senate of ag committee hearing. Other notable headlines include an Iowa senator’s controversial proposal to purchase Minnesota land, a house bill in Indiana aimed at acquiring Illinois land, and good news about a young dairywoman known as #LoveForLexi, who received a life-saving heart transplant this week. In this week’s interview we hear about the Bayer Carbon Program from Ben Runge, who interviewed with us before transitioning to a new career after serving as a sustainable systems agronomist with Bayer. Runge provides insights into the program, discussing how it’s gone from an idea to an opportunity for farmers. He explains the program's incentives, the practices that qualify (including up to four years of historical practices) and more. Story ideas, or event opportunities for Ag News Daily to cover? Send them to michelle@agnewsdaily.com or delaney@agnewsdaily.com. As always, the episode includes the latest agricultural weather and market updates. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

January 24 • 31m 28.4s

Episodes

January 24, 2025: Ag Policy News This Week and a Carbon Program Overview

January 24 • 31m 28.4s

January 17, 2025: 45Z Tax Credit Update, and Farmland Values Insights

In today’s episode, Delaney and Tanner discuss the USDA announcement clarifying the Climate-Smart Agriculture rule and its role in shaping the path for the 45Z tax credit. This week’s agricultural headlines also feature reactions from ag groups to the revisions of the Packers and Stockyards Act, an update on Ukrainian agriculture and more top stories. This week’s interview we hear from Randy Dickhutt, a farmland analyst with agronomic economic insights. Dickhutt provides an in-depth discussion on current farmland values and offers insights into key considerations for the coming months, addressing issues impacting the agricultural marketplace. As always, the episode includes the latest agricultural weather and market updates. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

January 17 • 26m 31.7s

January 10, 2025: Ag Exports and Navigating Potential Tariff Impacts

In this week’s podcast, we discuss a recent survey indicating a decline in farmer sentiment during December, as reported by the latest Purdue University and CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Additionally, we cover the new six-year contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX), which has averted a potential strike and brings positive news for agriculture. More ag news includes an H5N1 outbreak update and guidance expected on the 45Z tax credit in the coming days. This week’s featured conversation is with Andrew Brandt, Director of Trade Policy at the United States Grains Council. He shares insights on the organization’s expectations regarding tariffs under the new administration and their strategies for exploring new market opportunities, including in India. As a bonus, we include quotes from a recent panel discussion on agricultural export opportunities and challenges. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

January 10 • 34m 12.4s

January 3, 2025: Renewable Fuel Opportunities and Challenges, Ag Policy Updates and More

Today’s episode includes two insightful conversations with ag leaders and key quotes from a renewable fuels panel discussion, alongside top agricultural headlines to kick off 2025. This week’s top agricultural headlines includes a farm bill update, with growing optimism for the passage of new legislation in early 2025. Additionally, the beneficial ownership filing requirement has been paused once again, a ports labor dispute potential impact on the agricultural supply chain and corn growers receiving encouraging news as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) made progress in addressing Mexico’s restrictions on genetically engineered corn. In our first interview, we spoke with Dan Leo, the owner of Safety Zone Calf Catchers. Dan shares the story of identifying this need for the calving season, creating a solution locally and scaling it to a global level. Then we highlight key moments from a panel discussion focused on renewable fuels, exploring the challenges and opportunities within the sector. We also hear a one-on-one interview with Donnell Rehagen, CEO of the Clean Fuels Alliance America, where we discuss the future of renewable fuels, the association’s priorities and upcoming industry challenges. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

January 3 • 41m 25.6s

December 20, 2024: Ag Policy Updates and Key Environmental Topics for Farmers

In the final Ag News Daily episode of the year, we dive into the latest developments in agricultural policy, pressing challenges for pork producers post-election and other key updates shaping the ag industry. We also have your weekly weather and market updates in addition to top ag headlines. This week’s ag headlines cover what’s been happening in Washington D.C. this week as a government shutdown looms with tonight’s midnight deadline and cattle imports from Mexico on halt due to the discovery of the New World Screwworm, a flesh-eating pest. More headlines include what’s at stake with the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in the new year, a H5N1 update and in-depth perspectives about the discussion between the relationship of agriculture and the environment. This week’s interview we’re having a conversation with the National Pork Producers Council President Lori Stevermer. She highlights recent ballot wins supporting pork producers and what they’re advocating for in the farm bill to find a solution for California’s Proposition 12. While the farm bill and federal government funding for farmers conversations evolve throughout today before midnight, we will update you more on our next show on January 3rd, 2025. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

December 20 • 31m 14s

December 13, 2024: Avian Influenza Updates, a Special Market Update and More Ag News

This week, we bring you top agricultural headlines, including updates on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), ag policy developments and an Illinois Farm Bureau dispute in addition to many conversations with ag leaders. In this week’s first interview we hear from Dr. Megan Niederwerder, Executive Director of the Swine Health Information Center, about a $4 million research initiative looking at risks with avian influenza. She discusses key questions producers should consider to protect their farms and addresses concerns about cross-contamination between industries, following the first detection of avian influenza in swine this fall. After more ag news, we also hear from John Newton, Executive Head at Terrain, about the critical weeks leading up to the transition to a new administration in January. Newton reflects on the recent election, key economic factors such as interest rates and his projections for the farm economy in 2025 and 2026. For this week’s special market update, Tommy Grisafi, a market expert and associated person with Nesvick Trading, shares insights about his recent career move from joining the team as the founder and owner of Ag Bull Media LLC. Grisafi provides an overview of the past week's market activity and discusses strategies to consider as we approach the new year. Follow us daily with ag content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

December 13 • 34m 55.4s

December 6, 2024: Insights on Tiling and Ag Policy Updates

This week’s Ag News Daily episode features an in-depth interview about tiling with Advanced Drainage Systems, updates on the Farm Bill and the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, and a roundup of the top agricultural headlines. Top ag headlines include recent layoffs impacting agricultural workers, the detection of bird flu in raw milk in California, and a halt in the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act. On the ag policy front, highlights include the appointment of Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture by President-elect Trump, a Farm Bill update with discussions about potentially attaching a one-year extension to the Continuing Resolution to maintain government funding and conflicting reports regarding the release of guidance on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit before the current administration's term ends. Additionally, key topics include a water resources development act and a panel discussion analyzing post-election results and their implications for agriculture moving forward. In this week’s featured interview, Logan Riker Chamberlain, Agriculture Market Manager at Advanced Drainage Systems, discusses tiling trends for 2024 and 2025. The conversation highlights key water management issues the company is addressing and offers insights on how these topics can facilitate productive discussions with financial partners. Don’t miss our weekly updates on weather and market trends, where we explore global crop developments and analyze the potential impact of tariff changes under the incoming administration. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

December 6 • 37m 29.8s

November 22, 2024: Ag Labor Challenges and Opportunities

In this week’s episode, we bring you the latest agricultural headlines, including an increase in avian influenza cases among farmworkers, insights from a panel discussion on ag labor challenges and opportunities from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention and an update on the Farm Bill. Additionally, we highlight findings from the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Thanksgiving Cost Survey, which shows that this year’s Thanksgiving meal costs are lower than last year’s. This week’s featured interview is with co-founder of the Farmers Business Network Charles Baron. He shares insights the organization has gathered from farmers nationwide on product pricing trends. Additionally, he discusses the latest developments with the Farmers Business Network, including how they are leveraging Artificial Intelligence to enhance the tools and products used by farmers. Don’t miss our weekly updates on crops, weather, and USDA news! Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

November 22 • 30m 36.8s

November 15, 2024: Ag leaders Weigh on Issues Including the Farm Bill and More

This week, we bring you the top agricultural headlines and highlights from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention in a lively and insightful episode. Tune in for updates on the ag markets, weather trends, and the latest industry news. This week’s news highlights a 7% surge in U.S. food and agricultural sales to Mexico during the 2024 fiscal year. We also cover the American Farm Bureau Federation’s decision to expel the Illinois Farm Bureau over a membership dispute. Additional topics include speculation about potential candidates for the next USDA Secretary of Agriculture and an overview of EPA Administrator nominee Lee Zeldin. Top agricultural leaders weigh in on the Farm Bill and share their perspectives on how Zeldin’s stance on renewable fuels could impact the agriculture industry. This week’s spotlight is on the fertilizer market. Josh Linville of StoneX provides an in-depth look at how the new president could influence fertilizer markets and what key developments the United States is monitoring in this critical sector. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

November 15 • 28m 15.9s

November 8, 2024: Post-election – What’s Next for Agriculture?

In this week’s episode, we dive into post-election news impacting agriculture, as well as hear about international opportunities that led to the creation of 4-D Ag Fashion and 4-D Ag World, both serving dairy farmers and industry professionals in the United States. Top agricultural headlines this week include changes in the House and Senate Agriculture Committee memberships, reactions from agricultural organizations to the results of the election of Donald Trump to be the 47th President of the United States, and potential impacts on agricultural tariffs under the new administration. We also discuss the introduction of the FARM Act, aimed at easing financial pressures on farmers, as well as ongoing conversations surrounding the Farm Bill. With Congress expected to return to session next week, these issues will be top of mind for officials. In this week’s featured interview, we speak with Bram DeVries of 4-D Ag World and Elizabeth De Vries-Dykstra of 4-D Ag Fashion. They shared their experiences at the recent World Dairy Expo and discussed how their companies are serving both men and women in the dairy industry. Having immigrated to the U.S. and traveled extensively, they are bringing a global perspective to the dairy sector in the United States. As always, we also provide an ag market update, weather forecast, and crop harvest progress report. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

November 8 • 33m 0.5s

November 1, 2024: How the Election May Impact Agriculture, and More Top Ag Headlines

Next week’s election could significantly affect the agricultural sector, and this week’s headlines will cover topics including the spending from political action committees (PACs) sponsored by farm organizations, agribusiness firms, and electric cooperatives. Additionally, we’ll explore why other nations are closely watching the United States in the lead-up to the presidential election. In this week’s episode, we’ll also discuss the first detection of H5N1 in swine, an update on the devastating losses faced by poultry contract growers in Iowa following the Pure Prairie Poultry incident and frustrations regarding the upcoming rule mandating electronic identification tags, which goes into effect on November 5. We’ll also touch on the lack of guidance on the 45Z production credit. This week’s featured interview will provide insights on crop planning for 2024 and beyond into 2024, featuring experts from Redstar. We’ll hear from Tom Stanton, Head of Redstar Branded Fertilizer, agronomist John Person, and sales agronomist Coltin Schachtner. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

November 1 • 27m 26.6s

October 25, 2024: Feeding cows efficiently and wins for farmers and veterinarians

In this week’s episode, we’ll dive into a weather update from the impact of drought conditions, particularly how the low water levels of the Mississippi River are disrupting commodity transportation in addition to bringing you the latest agriculture news and a market update. Some of this week’s ag headlines include what a recent nationwide tax survey found with America’s cattle producers, the recent recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee proposing to replace proteins like beef with beans, peas and lentils and USDA news. In addition, we’ll hear the damaging effects of trade tariffs from two recent economic studies and a recent win for farmers and veterinarians with the United Nations’ decision to reject proposed on-farm target reductions of antimicrobials. This week’s interview, we’re hearing from an animal nutrition company, Zinpro, from the recent World Dairy Expo where the annual event brings in thousands of dairy farmers and industry experts. The conversation with Jeff Weyers, the north american dairy technical service manager, discusses how adding specific nutrients to dairy rations can improve feed efficiency in addition to offering valuable insights for dairy farmers. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

October 25 • 30m 35.1s

October 18, 2024: Looking Ahead with Optimism as This Year’s Harvest Season Passes the Halfway Mark

As harvest continues across the nation, farmers are already looking forward to opportunities for improvement in the coming year. In this week’s episode, we bring you important conversations and updates. Along with our weekly market insights and top agriculture news, we’ll cover weather trends and predictions as we head into the fall and winter months. This week’s ag news includes USDA updates, the impact of Hurricane Helene on crops like cotton and Christmas trees, and more about trends in ag tractor sales including 19% decline in September. We’ll also discuss ongoing talks about the Farm Bill. In other top stories, we cover how Pure Prairie Poultry abruptly cut ties with its contracted poultry growers and how one of the many checkoff organizations is utilizing Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. Plus, you’ll hear from our co-host Tanner, who shares his passion for sports! We have two interviews lined up this week. First, we’ll hear from the team at Redstar, a company specializing in fertilizers and seeds. They’ll explain why certain crop diseases, not seen in the Midwest for over a decade, may be reappearing. They’ll also offer insights on preparing your fields for next year, with a focus on nitrogen management. A special thanks to Redstar team members Tom Stanton, John Person and Coltin Schachtner for joining the Ag News Daily Podcast and sharing their expertise. In another interview, we take a closer look at Geringhoff’s new product, the XFR 50. This equipment has been field-tested for several years to ensure it meets farmers' needs. Developed with global expertise, the engineering work comes from Geringhoff’s team in Germany. Hear from Geringhoff’s Director of Sales for North America, Craig Lee, and President of the North America division, Bill Dickhut, as they discuss the product’s flexibility and the steps the team takes to ensure its suitability for farmers worldwide. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

October 18 • 38m 4.8s

October 11, 2024: AI and Imagery Transform Crop Scouting, Plus Top Agriculture News

This week’s episode we hear key issues and opportunities facing the agricultural community including the impact of recent hurricanes on the industry, important USDA updates, and McDonald’s newly filed lawsuit against the four largest U.S. meat processors. We also discuss the White House’s Farmers and Ranchers in Action event, and how the bankruptcy of a major poultry processing company in late September is affecting farmers. We also highlight celebrations happening this week including National 4-H Week and National Farmers Day, which takes place tomorrow, October 12th. In this week’s interview conversation with leaders in agriculture, we hear from Intelinair, a company leveraging aerial imaging and AI to help farmers make informed decisions throughout the growing season. Iowa farmer Mathew Burt shares how this technology has transformed his farm operations, particularly in understanding crop health during the season rather than waiting for harvest. We also hear insights from Kevin Krieg, Intelinair’s Director of Business Development. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

October 11 • 34m 46.1s

October 4, 2024: Farming, from a Global Perspective, and Insights from the World Dairy Expo

In this week’s episode, we cover the widespread devastation to crops in the southern United States, insights from attendees of the World Dairy Expo — the largest dairy-focused trade show — and the potential impact of a multi-day strike between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) on consumers and the agricultural industry on the East Coast. We also hear other top agriculture headlines, including the expiration of the Farm Bill earlier this week and an update on the ag markets. This week’s interview we hear from members of the Global Farmer Network, an organization that connects farmers of all sizes and regions. Farmers from around the world, including Marcus Holtkötter from Germany, Gabriel Carballal from Uruguay, and Bill Couser from Iowa, share how networking with other farmers has helped them overcome challenges and find new opportunities. We’d love to see your first day of harvest photos! Tag us or send them to michelle@agnewsdaily.com, and feel free to get creative—our team will be sharing theirs too. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

October 4 • 45m 51.9s

September 27, 2024: Insights on Nitrogen Management for Farmers, 45X Tax Credit Updates and More

In this week’s episode, we provide updates on weather, harvest conditions across the Midwest, market trends, and top agricultural news. We cover former President Donald Trump's warning to John Deere over potential tariffs if they shift production to Mexico, and how an FFA alumnus is raising awareness with a 2,000-mile tractor and camper journey. You'll also hear about USDA investments and a new bill aimed at tightening eligibility for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production tax credit. Additionally, we discuss the looming threat of a port strike affecting more than 30 U.S. ports and its potential impact on agriculture, along with the latest Farm Bill developments. In our featured interview, Dr. Clayton Nevins, senior agronomic scientist with Pivot Bio, explains the importance of nitrogen management for crop growth and how his research is enhancing crop resiliency. We’d love to see your first day of harvest photos! Tag us or send them to michelle@agnewsdaily.com, and feel free to get creative—our team will be sharing theirs too. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

September 27 • 32m 54.5s

September 20, 2024: Automation with Mach, Corn and Soybeans Harvest Underway

This week, we provide updates on the corn and soybean harvest, along with tips for maintaining your mental and physical health during National Farm Safety and Health Week, which is being observed now. Additionally, we discuss how recent Federal Reserve rate cuts could benefit farmers. You'll also get the latest on the Farm Bill, including how a recently passed act in the House aims to protect U.S. farmland from foreign ownership. Plus, we cover updates on market trends and fertilizer prices. In this week's interview, we speak with Mach, a company collaborating with numerous brands behind the scenes, to explore the future of autonomous agricultural equipment. Colin Hurd, CEO, and Rhett Schidroth, CTO—both industry pioneers with years of experience in ag tech innovation—share insights on the state of the industry. We’d love to see your first day of harvest photos! Tag us or send them to michelle@agnewsdaily.com, and feel free to get creative—our team will be sharing theirs too. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

September 20 • 30m 29.4s

September 13, 2024: Innovations at Kubota and Latest USDA Reports

This week, agricultural organizations welcomed Congress back from summer recess by urging the swift passage of the 2024 Farm Bill. Also in the spotlight is the potential impact of a looming East Coast dockworkers' strike on agricultural products, as well as a continued decline in August tractor sales. Additionally, the USDA is increasing investment in research for specialty crops and organic agriculture. You'll also get an update on USDA’s recently released farm sector income forecast, plus the latest fertilizer insights from Josh Linville of StoneX. In this week’s interview, we highlight Kubota’s latest innovations, including an inside look at their new equipment. Eighth-generation watermelon farmer and NASCAR driver Ross Chastain shares his experience riding Kubota’s RTV-X with Ag News Daily Reporter/Producer Michelle Stangler. We’d love to see your first day of harvest photos! Send them to michelle@agnewsdaily.com, and feel free to get creative—our team will be sharing theirs too. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

September 13 • 34m 58.9s

September 6, 2024: Key Insights for the Upcoming Harvest and Global Ag Trends

This week, we cover cooler temperatures, the opening of what will soon be one of the largest cattle feedlots in the U.S., U.S. cropland rent increasing since 2023 by 3.2% to $160 per acre, and the significance of Koch Ag & Energy Solutions' acquisition of an Iowa nitrogen fertilizer plant for agriculture. We also discuss major takeaways from the European Union’s final strategic agricultural report among many other headlines! In this week’s interview, BASF shares how they are innovating seed traits and crop protection resources for farmers. Not only are we talking about what research is being done to impact farmers in the next few years, but the next decade and beyond. We’d love to see your first day of harvest photos! Send them to michelle@agnewsdaily.com, and feel free to get creative—our team will be sharing theirs too. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

September 6 • 30m 8.1s

August 30, 2024: Largest outdoor ag show brings together international and domestic farmers

While at the Farm Progress Show, we heard from many farmers and businesses providing both international and domestic resources and opportunities. These next few weeks you will hear many of those interviews. This week’s interviews provide a glimpse from a Kubota ride-and-drive event with watermelon farmer and NASCAR driver Ross Chastain and from the CEO of Horsch’s American subsidiary Lucas Horsch. This week’s headlines include special remarks related to the Farm Bill’s reference prices, highly pathogenic avian influenza vaccine trial starting soon and trade from USDA’s Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. We also hear an update from the Canadian railroad strike and this week’s ag markets. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

August 30 • 29m 38.5s

August 23, 2024: Introducing Dairy-Lover Michelle Stangler to the Ag News Daily Team

One of the last USDA crop progress report updates before harvest, yield and in-the-field updates from the Pro Farmer Crop Tour, how agriculture was included at the Democratic National Convention, an update on an ongoing Canadian rail worker strike and global market expectations for crop resources including Nitrogen, Phosphate and Potash are some of this week’s headlines. This week, we’re welcoming a new Ag News Daily team member and recent University of Wisconsin-River Falls undergraduate Michelle Stangler. We hear what she’s looking forward to at the Farm Progress Show next week, what started her love for agriculture and storytelling on her family’s dairy farm and how she’s creating ways to share resources and opportunities for young people in agriculture on the Positivity in Ag podcast. You can connect with Michelle and send her ideas at michelle@agnewsdaily.com! Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

August 23 • 26m 57.1s

August 16, 2024: Zack Smith, the Stock Cropper

This week's top headlines include weather, the crop progress report, a new fungicide spraying tool by BASF, the latest on Avian Influenza, the August WASDE report, and more! This week we are joined by Zack Smith, farmer in Scarville, Iowa to talk about his stock cropping system. Don't forget to follow Zack on X @Zebulousprime, and be sure to register for their upcoming field day, on August 24th!

August 16 • 28m 31.3s

August 9, 2024: BioLumic - the new future for genetic expression?

This week, milder temperatures across the corn belt may not be in store for the long term. This week's top headlines included an update on crop progress, a quick take on the Farm Bill, a change to FSA loan programs and more. Then stay tuned as Delaney catches up with Steve Sibulkin the CEO of BioLumic. BioLumic is the world’s only company treating seeds with light to activate genetic expression for new crop traits.

August 9 • 30m 15s

August 2, 2024: A market update with Tommy Grisafi

This week's top headlines included new weather, crop progress, ECO coverage expansion, John Deere and others company layoffs and more. The team is also joined by Tommy Grisafi of ATI PRO MEDIA to get an update on the commodity markets. #corn #soybeans #commoditymarkets #cropproduction

August 2 • 25m 56.4s

July 26, 2024: Iowa State study reveals why H5N1 is found in raw milk, and more

Another company submitting a proposed label for a new product containing dicamba to the EPA, farm bill update, demand for U.S. ethanol-based products led to the first shipment of ETBE to Japan and what one state is doing to mitigate risks associated with the highly pathogenic avian influenza are some of this week’s headlines! This week’s interview we hear how an Iowa State study took approximately two months to complete offering a potential explanation for how cattle and milk is being infected. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

July 26 • 29m 45.7s

July 19, 2024: Technology allows tractors to operate without a driver

690 miles of pipeline transporting carbon dioxide from ethanol plants in Iowa update, avian influenza reported in poultry, workers and dairy cattle and news related to farm income weakening recently are some of this week’s headlines! We’ll also hear more about new market opportunities from Delaney Howell’s recent trip to Washington D.C. attending the National Corn Growers Association’s Corn Congress. This week’s interview we hear about a technology in sod farming from founder of Sabanto Craig Rupp and Sales Director Michael Burdick. We’ll not only hear about what it is, but how the start-up began with much of the organization’s background in row crop farming. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

July 19 • 28m 3s

July 12, 2024: Answering your questions about drones

Weather update throughout the Midwest, an interview answering your questions and what to know about agricultural drone usage, what's happening in the grain markets and an update on Tyson Food's pork plant shutdown in Perry, Iowa are some of this week's headlines! This week's interview we hear from Terraplex Ag's Field Operations Manager Owen Jenks and our weekly update agronomic advice from REDSTAR. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

July 12 • 32m 46.1s

June 28, 2024: Crop protection resources in a wet year

Flooding throughout the Midwest, how a project is testing a method for land appraisers to assign an accurate value to farmland that has various soil health practices and more about the Farm Bill are some of this week's headlines. This week's interviews we hear from Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist Meaghan Anderson of what to know as the growing season continues alongside our weekly update agronomic advice from REDSTAR. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

June 28 • 29m 51s

June 21, 2024: World Issues Impacting Grain Markets

Heat wave throughout the Corn Belt, Farm Bill’s unlikeliness of passage this year with one out of eight steps being completed and EPA and multiple agriculture organizations lawsuit requiring automakers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are some of this week’s headlines. If you’ve seen the viral video of what’s happening with Idaho groundwater, Ag News Daily has that update in addition to more news with a Boone, Iowa 75,000-square-foot fertilizer production and distribution facility. Helping you with more agronomic advice is our friends at REDSTAR. Likewise, hear what’s happening in the grain markets this week with a national holiday and exports with Partner at Consus Ag Consulting Angie Setzer. Follow us daily for content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos.

June 21 • 31m 27.2s

June 14, 2024: SHIC's focus on Foreign Animal Disease Research

This week brought more hot temperatures to the US, and wildfires to Canada, but planters continued to roll. Delaney caught up with Dr. Megan Niederwerder, Executive Director of SHIC, to talk about their work at the Swine Health Information Center with a specific focus on foreign animal disease research. This week's headlines include weather, planting progress, the latest Avian Influenza updates, cash rents, and a daily agronomy update with REDSTAR! And be sure to stick around for the very end of the show, when we cover a weekly recap of the markets. Don’t forget to hit subscribe! Follow us on social media!

June 14 • 25m 27.7s

June 7, 2024: Lending a helping hand

This week's headlines include weather, planting progress the first weekly crop conditions report, and pork exports to China. We also kick off our first weekly agronomic update with the folks at REDSTAR LLC. World Pork Expo brought in folks from around the nation this week into Des Moines, and with Iowa's first case of H5N1 reported in dairy cattle, biosecurity remains a top concern. Delaney caught up with Dr. Megan Niederwerder, Executive Director of SHIC, to discuss the potential impact of the disease on the pork industry. Then Delaney sits down with Terry Johnston of Farm Rescue! Lending a helping hand to families in times of need, Farm Rescue's mission is to help farmers and ranchers who have experienced a major illness, injury, or natural disaster by providing the necessary equipment and volunteer workforce to plant, hay or harvest their crop. Livestock feeding assistance is also available to ranchers. Farm Rescue helps farm and ranch families in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota, and will soon be expanding to Wisconsin! And be sure to stick around for the end of the show, when we cover a weekly recap of the markets.

June 7 • 32m 9.8s

May 31, 2024: The history of Ihle Fabrication

After a holiday-shortened week, Tanner and Delaney are back in action. This week's headlines include weather, planting progress, Avian Influenza, Chinese trade news, and more! Ihle Fabrication is a leading provider in manufacturing agriculture wear parts for combines and other equipment. The team sits down with Todd Harmeyer to chat about all things equipment on today's show! Use code AND24 for a discount on your next order!

May 31 • 28m 22.5s

May 24, 2024: Aqua-Yield, the future of Nanotechnology?

Across the country this week, many in the corn belt faced severe weather conditions including multiple deadly tornadoes, flooding, and extreme thunderstorms. This week's headlines include weather, planting progress, an update on the Farm Bill, H5N1, tar spot research, and more! Throwing things back with a little technology-themed episode with the CEO and Co-founder of Aqua-Yield, Clark Bell. And be sure to stick around for the end of the show, when we cover a weekly recap of the markets. Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on social media!

May 24 • 26m 57.9s

May 17, 2024: A weather update from Eric Snodgrass and Kyle Bennett of Brandt

With weather dominating the headlines, the team hosts Eric Snodgrass to chat all things weather. Kyle Bennett of Brandt also joins to discuss equipments sales from Brandt's perspective. This week's headlines include weather, planting progress, an update on the Farm Bill, H5N1, tractor and combine sales, and more! And be sure to stick around for the very end of the show, when we cover a weekly recap of the markets. Don’t forget to hit subscribe! Follow us on social media!

May 17 • 44m 20.1s

May 10, 2024: Disc Speed, Biologicals, and more!

In today's episode, sponsored by Azotic Technologies, Delaney and Tanner sit down with Tim Strahm of Brandt to talk disc speed, and later in the episode Tom Tregunno of Azotic Technologies to chat about their Envita Biologicals product. This week's headlines include an update on the flooding in Brazil, planting progress, a few Bayer headlines, the next US Farm Bill, the next World Food Prize Laureates, an update on H5N1, and a wild machinery auction! And be sure to stick around for the very end of the show, when we cover a weekly recap of the markets. Don't forget to hit subscribe! Learn more about this week's podcast sponsor, Azotic Technologies.

May 10 • 35m 16.7s

May 3, 2024: The GREET Model Makes Big Waves

We have an action-packed episode this week as multiple stories dominated the headlines. First up, Delaney and Tanner sit down with Mitchell Hora of Continuum Ag to chat about the recently dropped GREET model. Then on the docket Dean Barke with Fastline shares an update on the equipment market. To catch Mitchell's extended GREET Conference, check out his YouTube channel.

May 3 • 44m 5.7s

April 26, 2024: Dan English of FBN Financial; The McBee Family

In today's episode, Delaney and Tanner catch up with Dan English, General Manager of FBN Financial, to discuss exciting new developments for them. Delaney also sits down with Cole McBee and Steve McBee Sr. for part 2 of their interview, where they talk more about the success of their show, The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys, and what it’s like to be a first generation farm family in the reality TV space. This week's headlines include news from DJI, H5N1 updates, a surprising organ transplant, news in the carbon market space, and a hands-on research program at the University of Illinois. And be sure to stick around for the very end of the show, when we cover a weekly recap of the markets. Ag News Daily will now be available with video on the Ag News Daily YouTube channel every Friday — check it out!

April 26 • 45m 17.8s

April 19, 2024: The McBee Dynasty

In today's episode, Delaney sits down with Cole McBee and Steve McBee Sr. to talk about the success of their show, The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys, and what it’s like to be a first-generation farm family in the reality TV space. This week's headlines include John Deere's new CTO position, an encouraging report from The American Farm Bureau Federation, a carbon dioxide pipeline-related lawsuit in Iowa — and the animal that's statistically more of a threat to humans than sharks. And be sure to stick around for the very end of the show, when we cover a weekly recap of the markets. Ag News Daily will now be available with video on the Ag News Daily YouTube channel every Friday — check it out!

April 19 • 29m 54.4s

April 12, 2024: The evolution of biotechnology at Novonesis; Predicting the future with BASF

In today's episode, Tanner and Delaney sit down with Adam Kayser, technical agronomist for Novonesis, to discuss the company’s recent merger and its rich history in the biotechnology space. They also catch up with Brady Spangenberg of BASF about his role as marketing director of crop protection, as well as BASF’s ambitious 10-year forecast and future projects. This week's headlines include agriculture relief funds in Texas, new Iowa farmland ownership requirements, bovine influenza, updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, and more. And be sure to stick around for the very end of the show, when we cover a weekly recap of the markets. Ag News Daily will now be available with video on the Ag News Daily YouTube channel every Friday — check it out!

April 12 • 41m 27.6s

April 5, 2024: Elizabeth Burns-Thompson and Barrett Ersek

In today's episode, Delaney gets the chance to sit down with Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, Head of External Affairs for Landus, to discuss the partnership with Talus Renewables and other focuses for the company. Tanner and Delaney also talk with Barrett Ersek, CEO of Holganix, about the company’s unique microbial technology. This week's headlines include the upcoming solar eclipse, an AGCO/Trimble joint venture, the devastating earthquake in Taiwan, an announcement from Anheuser-Busch, an exciting collab between Pioneer and one NFL quarterback, and more. And be sure to stick around for the very end of the show, when we cover a weekly recap of the markets. Ag News Daily will now be available with video on the Ag News Daily YouTube channel every Friday — check it out!

April 5 • 39m 8.7s

March 29, 2024: Truterra's Carbon Program and Winter Canola Opportunities with Corteva

In today's episode, Tanner and Delaney talk with Mariah Murphy, Director of Field Services for Truterra, about the company’s carbon program that’s earning real profits for farmers. They also sit down with Courtney Fara, U.S. Marketing Portfolio Lead for Corteva, to learn about winter canola and its opportunities as a new revenue source. This week's headlines include the Baltimore bridge destruction, a vaccine for BRD, a huge farmland sale in Iowa, and illegal giant sheep breeding in Montana. And be sure to stick around for the very end of the show, when we cover a weekly recap of the markets. Ag News Daily will now be available with video on the Ag News Daily YouTube channel every Friday — check it out!

March 29 • 34m 49.8s

March 22, 2024: Comprehensive Value of Biologicals with Mick Messman

In today's episode, Tanner and Delaney talk with Mick Messman, CEO of DPH Biologicals, about their efforts to quantify the comprehensive value of biologicals—a tall order. This week's headlines include Cargill's FFA donation, rebuilding after the Smoke Creek Fire, a new collaboration between John Deere and Kinze, RAPP funds, and an unusual potential source of protein. And be sure to stick around for the very end of the show, when we cover a weekly recap of the markets. Ag News Daily will now be available with video on the Ag News Daily YouTube channel every Friday — check it out!

March 22 • 28m 36.6s

March 15, 2024: Ag News Daily Goes Video!

Welcome to the first week of Ag News Daily with video! This weekly roundup of headlines includes Tyson Foods, US Protein labeling, Ethanol and Oil headlines and the latest updates from the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. This week we are also joined by Liz Knutsen, the Soybean Marketing Lead at Pioneer, as we chat through the launch of the new Z-Series Soybean! And stick around for the very end of the show, when we cover a weekly recap of the markets. Ag News Daily will now be available with video on the Ag News Daily YouTube channel every Friday — be sure to check it out!

March 15 • 26m 40.5s

March 8, 2024: Beef Advocacy and the Trailblazers Program with Macey Hurst

In today's episode Delaney and Tanner sit down with Macey Hurst, a cattlewoman from Jefferson City, Missouri, who is one of many young producers representing the beef industry with the help of the Beef Trailblazers program.

March 8 • 27m 28.7s

March 7, 2024: Avian Influenza Update with Dr. Stephanie Wire

Tanner and Delaney sit down with Dr. Stephanie Wire, National Incident Coordinator (NIC) for HPAI, for updates on the avian influenza outbreak and what producers can be doing to help protect their flocks.

March 7 • 18m 35s

March 6, 2024: State of the Farm Report with Julie Christensen

In today's episode, Delaney and Tanner talk with Julie Christensen, Product Marketer for Bushel, as she shares highlights from the company's annual State of the Farm report.

March 6 • 26m 0.8s

March 5, 2024: Growing Season Challenges with Meaghan Anderson

Tanner and Delaney sit down with Meaghan Anderson, field agronomist for Iowa State University Extension, to discuss potential challenges for the 2024 growing season.

March 5 • 23m 30.7s

March 4, 2024: #MarketMonday with Ted Seifried

Delaney and Tanner talk with Ted Seifried, VP and Chief Market Strategist for Zaner Ag Hedge, in today's #MarketMonday episode.

March 4 • 25m 20.7s

March 1, 2024: Comedy and Mushrooms with Jerry Carroll

In today's Fri-YAY episode, Delaney gets an opportunity to chat with Jerry Carroll, farmer and farm comedian/speaker, about his background and how he got into farming mushrooms.

March 1 • 27m 45s

February 29, 2024: Fertilizer Market with Josh Linville of StoneX

In today's interview, Delaney and Tanner are joined at Commodity Classic by Josh Linville, Vice President for Fertilizer for StoneX, to talk all things fertilizer.

February 29 • 25m 39.8s

February 28, 2024: Cuban Trade Discussions with Ted McKinney

Tanner and Delaney talk with Ted McKinney, CEO of NASDA, about the organization's recent trip to Cuba and trade discussions that are taking place.

February 28 • 28m 57.4s

February 27, 2024: #TechTuesday with Ryan Dwyer of Cargill

Delaney and Ineka chat with Ryan Dwyer, Cargill Elevate Product Leader, as he announces the launch of Cargill's new grain marketing tool.

February 27 • 20m 17.9s

February 26, 2024: #MarketMonday with Shawn Hackett

In today's Market Monday episode, Delaney talks with Shawn Hackett of Hackett Financial Advisors.

February 26 • 23m 13.6s

February 23, 2024: Meeting the Ag News Daily Intern, Ineka Dykzeul

Delaney and Tanner chat with the new Ag News Daily intern, Ineka Dykzeul, as she covers her farm background, education and interests.

February 23 • 22m 16.6s

February 22, 2024: German Farmer Protests with Jana Gäbert

Tanner and Delaney sit down with Jana Gäbert, a German farmer, who outlines the reasons behind recent farmer protests in Germany.

February 22 • 29m 32.9s

February 21, 2024: Logistics and Shipping Challenges with Jay O'Neil

Delaney sits down with Jay O'Neil, Proprietor of HJ O'Neil Commodity Consulting, to discuss how geopolitical issues are causing challenges within the logistics and shipping industry.

February 21 • 27m 57.9s

February 20, 2024: #TechTuesday Extreme Weather Effects on Corn with Rajib Saha

Today Delaney is joined by Rajib Saha, Associate Professor in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, as he breaks down how extreme weather events impact corn on a molecular level.

February 20 • 28m 22.1s

February 16, 2024: Farm Bill with Roman Keeney

Delaney sits down with Roman Keeney, Associate Professor for Purdue, to discuss the status of the farm bill and the process for getting it finalized.

February 16 • 27m 47.6s

February 15, 2024: Farm Profitability with Scott Brown

Today, Delaney and Tanner sit down with Scott Brown, an agriculture economist at the University of Missouri, to chat about the factors affecting farm profitability in 2024.

February 15 • 24m 6.1s

February 14, 2024: John Deere Equipment Mobile with Kaylene Ballesteros

In a special Valentine's Day episode, Tanner and Corey Hillebo get the chance to chat with Kaylene Ballesteros, Marketing Manager for Hay & Forage for John Deere, out at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, California.

February 14 • 22m 50.4s

February 13, 2024: #TechTuesday Sustainability Solutions with Kurt Alles

On today's Tech Tuesday episode, Delaney chats with Kurt Alles, Head of Sustainability for Farmers Business Network, as he looks ahead to sustainability programs in 2024.

February 13 • 22m 23.3s

February 12, 2024: #MarketMonday with Matt Bennett

Delaney talks with Matt Bennett of AgMarket.Net on today's Market Monday episode.

February 12 • 23m 32.3s

February 9, 2024: Shipping Logistics Impacts with Sandro Steinbach

Tanner and Delaney sit down with Sandro Steinbach, Professor at North Dakota State University, to talk about how international shipping logistics can impact the U.S. agricultural industry.

February 9 • 30m 49.2s

February 8, 2024: Renewables Industry with Susan Stroud

Today, Tanner and Delaney talk with Susan Stroud of No Bull Ag about opportunities and challenges in the renewables industry.

February 8 • 26m 4.2s

February 7, 2024: Sustainable Aviation Fuel with Dan Keitzer

Tanner and Delaney talk with Dan Keitzer, Iowa Corn Industrial Usage & U.S. Production Chair for the Iowa Corn Growers Association, about a potential new demand for Iowa corn.

February 7 • 30m 41.5s

February 6, 2024: #TechTuesday Planter Technology with Caleb Schleder

Delaney sits down with Caleb Schleder, Director of Technical Services and Support at Precision Planting, to talk planter technology.

February 6 • 29m 8.8s

February 5, 2024: #MarketMonday with Naomi Blohm

Delaney chats with Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing on today's Market Monday episode.

February 5 • 26m 1.3s

February 2, 2024: Viral ISU Pork Campaign with Kevin Hall

Delaney and Tanner chat with Kevin Hall, the communications director for the Iowa Pork Producers Association, about their award-winning "Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon" campaign that went viral a few months ago.

February 2 • 23m 20s

February 1, 2024: Brazil Farmland Tour with DeLoss Jahnke

Delaney and Tanner catch up with DeLoss Jahnke, RFD Radio Network at the Illinois Farm Bureau, as he recounts his recent experiences on the Commstock Brazil Farmland Tour.

February 1 • 33m 40.2s

January 31, 2024: Equipment Trends with Casey Seymour

Today, Delaney and Tanner chat about 2023 and 2024 equipment trends with Casey Seymour of the Moving Iron Podcast.

January 31 • 29m 20.3s

January 30, 2024: #TechTuesday with Shekhar Gupta of MyAnIML

On this Tech Tuesday episode, Tanner sits down with Shekhar Gupta, CEO & Founder of MyAnIML, to discuss the latest research on the company's technology.

January 30 • 22m 19.6s

January 29, 2024: #MarketMonday with Ashley Bettenhausen

For today's Market Monday episode, Tanner sits down again with Ashley "The Grain Lady" Bettenhausen.

January 29 • 21m 27.5s

January 26, 2024: Ag Leadership with Andrew Mauch of the North Dakota Corn Growers Assn.

Delaney and Tanner chat with Andrew Mauch, President of the North Dakota Corn Growers Association, about his leadership journey and getting involved.

January 26 • 20m 8.9s

January 25, 2024: SHIC and Iowa State University standardized outbreak web-based investigation program

Iowa State University, in partnership with the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) recently released their web-based standardized outbreak investigation program. The tool was developed in response to an industry need for a standardized tool to make sustainable progress on biosecurity, this expert-built application provides for consistent investigation and data collection.

January 25 • 30m 39.6s

January 24, 2024: Cattle Production with Patrick Davis of MU Extension

Today Delaney sits down with Patrick Davis, MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist, to discuss cattle production.

January 24 • 28m 5.1s

January 23, 2024: #TechTuesday with Lars Dyrud of EarthOptics

In today's Tech Tuesday episode, Tanner and Delaney sit down with Lars Dyrud, CEO of EarthOptics, to discuss the company's soil mapping technology.

January 23 • 24m 37s

January 22, 2024: #MarketMonday with Darin Newsom

For today's Market Monday conversation, Delaney and Tanner sit down with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst for Barchart.

January 22 • 24m 48.6s

January 19, 2024: Food Security & Sustainability Research with Dorivar Ruiz Diaz

Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, professor of soil fertility and nutrient management at Kansas State University, discusses a recently-funded research project led by the university that focuses on improving yields sustainably amidst changing climates.

January 19 • 24m 41s

January 18, 2024: USDA's Weaned Calf Risk Protection Program with Marcia Bunger

Marcia Bunger of the USDA's Risk Management Agency joins us today to talk about the pilot of the Weaned Calf Risk Protection Program.

January 18 • 29m 48.1s

January 17, 2024: Manure Disposal Regulations with Wally Taylor

Today we're sitting down with Wally Taylor, an attorney for the Sierra Club of Iowa, to discuss the organization's concerns about a Clayton County livestock facility that is seeking approval from state regulators on how to dispose the manure they produce.

January 17 • 29m 54.7s