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Agriculture Today: August 21, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: -AFBF President discusses need for trade aid -Illinois farmer expecting average crop, says more rain is needed -Plant Based Products Council backs Ag BIO Act in Senate -Strong export sales expected to continue - Changes in USDA policies could impact the future of solar energy expansion See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: August 20, 2025

Headlines on today's episode include: -NCGA says Brazil's ethanol tariff burdens U.S. commerce -US Senator Chuck Grassley outlines China's leverage in trade negotiations -New Iowa Corn president sees ethanol potential in India -Boosting fungicide use with spray drone technology -Shifting weather pattern is a welcome change See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: August 19, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Grain farmers see lowest earnings over the last decade in 2024 -Ag lender understands farm profit concerns -Confirming a Record Crop? -Where do the soybeans go? -August heat impacting crops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: August 18, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Decline in placements expected -Farmer concerned about corn carryout data -Farm Credit Illinois seeing increased concern; land values drop -Tip back could knock top off yield projections -Spotty soybean aphid pressure See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: August 15, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include:  -Another element in the fight against New World Screwworm  -Farmers voicing concerns at the fair  -Equipment market facing issues  -More becoming known on the next MAHA report  -Long-term potential in the corn market  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: August 14, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: -WASDE brings soybean opportunities -Farm leaders concerned about ag financial outlook -Grassley concerned about low crop prices, higher input costs -Farmer hopeful trade policy gives ag a boost soon -Be cautious when making soil fertility decisions See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: August 13, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Uncertainty is here, producers should plan ahead -New MO Soy CEO Talks Soy Demand -Beck’s helping farmers find ROI -Ernst says farm bill is needed this year -Exciting potential markets for soybeans See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: August 12, 2025

Headlines on today's episode include: -Ag trade deficit hits record high -Ernst says Prop 12 fix needed in skinny farm bill -U.S. and China trade: actions louder than words -Tax wins included in OBBBA could benefit farmer-owned businesses -Corn crop still faces some challenges -Kansas farmer concerned about early onset of fall armyworms -Economy and uncertainty slowing climate-smart adoption practices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: August 11, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: -USDA outlines commitment to ag research funding -New World Screwworm announcement expected soon -Urgency growing to work on skinny farm bill -More improvements planned for Illinois State Fairgrounds -Taste of Indiana Farms now open at the Indiana State Fair See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: August 8, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: -The Clock is ticking on the farm bill -Coalition pushes for H-2A wage adjustments -Fertilizer prices keep rising -India trade -A boost for crop insurance -Plus much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: August 7, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: -The impact of cull cow prices on herd expansion -Indiana FFA focused on agricultural education at this year’s state fair -Window for fungicide applications closing -Farm Bureau president conveys importance of crop protection tools to Trump -New state fair buildings will showcase MO ag See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: August 6, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: - Northern Illinois farmer sees high potential -Farmer says more rain critical for root development -More farmers seek mental health resources -Prevent plant expectations -Earlier than expected detections of SDS See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: August 5, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include:  - A lot of work to do on the farm bill  - Southern Rust picking up steam  - Farmers shouldn’t worry about China  - Not as much old crop out there this year  - Farmer sentiment declines, but optimism remains  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: August 4, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include:  - An Under Secretary for Trade and Agricultural Affairs has been confirmed  - U.S. Grains Council renamed - The latest weekly crop progress reports - Managing expectations for the 2025 crop - Apples creating opportunity in rural Kentucky See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: July 31, 2025

Headlines from this episode: President Trump’s tariff deadline is here, more about the U.S. – South Korea trade deal, and an improved weather forecast across the U.S. Corn Belt. Plus, much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: July 30, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include:  -The US Seante hears about USDA’s restructuring -Weather and trade uncertainty impacting grain markets  -Tassel wrap and southern rust hampering the corn crop  -The cost of weeds is increasing  -A lack of farmer survey participation is worrisome for ag See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: July 29, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Damaging storms move across Upper Midwest -Monday’s storm damage widespread -Vaden To Take Questions on USDA Reorg -Low commodity prices challenges farmers -Cost of borrowing also factoring into herd expansion See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: July 28, 2025

In this episode of Agriculture Today, Brownfield's Jared White talks about the latest USDA crop conditions across the Midwest, the strong storms moving into parts of the country, a closer look at cattle placements, and NCGA's launch of a project to clarify carbon markets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: July 25, 2025

In this episode of Agriculture Today, Brownfield's Jared White talks about China's suspension of tariff exemptions for U.S. ag exports, RVOs & refinery exemptions, EU's tariff retaliation plan, and the USDA's latest Cattle Inventory report. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: July 24, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: -It’s going to stay hot -Variability in the Dakotas -Balancing the commodity and cattle markets -Helping farmers navigate a tough economy -Current ag climate a learning opportunity See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: July 23, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Trio of trade deal frameworks point to additional market access -Testifiers want Congress to change Prop 12 law -Concerns farm bill remains on backburner -Skinny farm bill could clear up potential confusion -Ag is bracing for upcoming MAHA report See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: July 22, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Tar spot back in Missouri -Tassel wrapping impacting Indiana corn pollination -Northern corn leaf blight in Iowa -Qore opens $300M bio-based solutions plant in Iowa -A Warm, Dry August Possible, But No Major Soybean Hits Expected See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: July 21, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Rain Good for Corn Pollination, But Watch for Disease -Missouri pastures some of best in U.S. -Warm, wet weather having mixed impact on alfalfa -Previewing this week’s USDA cattle reports -Survey shows ag economy slowdown contributing to less precision ag adoption See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: July 18, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Economist concerned about struggling farm equipment market -Bill would protect US farmland from foreign ownership -China cuts off U.S. sorghum imports -Where are the corn exports going? -Learning about tassel wrapping in real time, agronomist says See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: July 17, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Declines in migration expected to exacerbate labor shortages -NEFB: now is the time to fix ag labor -Uncertainty could influence farmland values -Farmers face challenging soybean prices -See & Spray impacting soybean traits See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: July 16, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: -New security threat in ag industry -Push for year-round E15 continues -MO Cattle Producer Gets Update on NWS -Farm bill future unknown -Risk vs Reward with precision ag See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: July 14, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Tariff roller coaster continues -USB’s July board meeting underway, trade a major focus -Flood says OBBB delivers critical improvements to farm safety net -Managing corn rootworm -Nationwide E-15 legislation is needed first step to expanding demand See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: July 8, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Cattle group concerned with port reopening amid NWS spread in Mexico -Pork industry profitability good news for 2025 -Japanese beetles are back -Is Ad-Hoc Disaster Aid Here to Stay? -Ag continues to battle labor uncertainty See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: July 8, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: -USDA unveils farm security action plan -Chairman Thompson discusses National Farm Security Action Plan -Biofuel groups testify at EPA hearing on 2026-27 Renewable Fuel Standards -Petroleum groups push back on EPA’s RFS proposal -Farmers say let's get the deals done See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: July 7, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: -What’s next after the One Big Beautiful Bill? -Trump rallies for farmworker exemption -SCOTUS denies Iowa Pork Prop 12 petition -Potential for cattle prices to move higher -Low commodity prices, exports impacting farmer profitability See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: July 4, 2025

On this special Independence Day edition of the show, we’ll dive into Thursday’s developments in the US House after lawmakers passed President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. You’ll hear interviews reacting to the bill’s passage with agricultural and commodity groups.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: July 3, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Ag groups react to House passage of Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill -Cotton Growers Pleased with Farm Program Updates in Reconciliation -Missouri Attorney General Investigates Grain Belt Express -Tar spot prevalent in 5 Iowa counties -Watch for volunteer wheat after harvest  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: July 2, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Trade Deals Trickling In -RFA looking for more biofuel wins in 2025 -An increase in biodiesel demand -Interest rates loom over farmers -Bunge and Viterra Merger Completed See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: July 1, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Supreme Court still quiet on Roundup request -Idled biodiesel plants benefit from high RVO levels -Ongoing trade tensions adds volatility to U.S. trade -Beef export challenges to China continue -Sen. Ernst praises EPA for WOTUS goal See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: June 30, 2025

On this latest episode, we’ll learn about the latest USDA acreage report; an update on the One Big Beautiful Bill; weekly crop progress reports; an update on HPAI; and the importance of exports across agriculture.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: June 27, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Administration remains focused on trade -Trade News Adds Market Volatility -Farmer has mixed views on trade -NFU: Farmers need new farm bill -Cattle group encouraged by tax provisions See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: June 26, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Big Storms and Their Impact on U.S. Crops -Storm runoff beginning to impact shipping -South-central Iowa rains beneficial to crop, livestock producers -Record rainfall across parts of Nebraska -Michigan plans for expanded phosphorus reduction efforts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: June 25, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: -USDA Acreage Report Expectations -Agroterrorism bill introduced in US House -NWS concerns a thousand miles away -BASF unveils new yellow-seeded canola hybrid -Removing E15 barriers amid Middle East tensions See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: June 24, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: -What does the big drop in beef cow slaughter mean? -Beef, pork exports down year-over-year amid U.S-China tariff dispute -Thou shalt not sell unpriced grain past July 1st -Grains monitor energy markets -Farm groups optimistic about next WOTUS rule See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: June 23, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: U.S. ag industry monitors conflict with Iran, USMEF discusses port congestion concerns, John Deere headed to court over FTC Right to Repair lawsuit, Illinois dairy industry showing stability, and 2024 RMA yields trigger some farm safety net payments.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: June 20, 2025

On this latest episode, we’ll learn about RMA yields leading to crop insurance payments; the latest cattle on feed numbers; summer heating up in the Midwest; USDA’s latest steps against New World Screwworm; a call for a tariff rollback; and a look at this week’s export sales summary. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: June 19, 2025

On today’s episode, we’ll hear some ag news interviews recently conducted by members of our Brownfield team. Topics include trends in the fertilizer markets, President Trump’s tariff strategy, the expansion of drone uses, and Brazil’s corn and soybean crop outlooks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: June 18, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: Global phosphate supplies tight, Tropical developments and the impact on agriculture, SCOTUS says DC Circuit only venue for SRE’s, Ethanol industry riding upswing, and Climate change cuts global crop yields - even when farmers adapt. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: June 17, 2025

On this latest episode, we’ll learn about Middle East tensions impacting fertilizer markets; farmer concerns over tariffs; tar spot and other disease pressure popping up; Brazil’s corn harvest delayed; a cattle on feed preview; and tips to celebrate National Pollinator Week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: June 16, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: RVO News is Good for Farmers, Assessing the used equipment market, Weather conditions perfect mix for tar spot in Kansas, Ag economist says inflation could be contributing to tighter margins, New World Screwworm Uncertainty, and Tick transmitted disease confirmed in Iowa cattle herd for first time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: June 13, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: Ethanol groups react to 26-27 RVO mandates, Domestic, international demand increases for U.S. ethanol, Increasing raids creating uncertainty in ag labor sector, Don’t get hung up on ag trade deficit, and Hail shreds corn and soybeans in north Iowa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: June 12, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: Pipeline veto draws mixed landowner reactions, Iowa House Speaker calls for special session to override pipeline veto, More steps against New World Screwworm forthcoming, Acreage Shifts Expected, RVO Announcement Expected Soon, Illinois FFA expands officer team, and Incentivizing ethanol producers and farmers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: June 11, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: U.S. and China Talk Responses, Limited Info on U.S. and China Framework, Nonprofits suing USDA for illegal grant terminations, Business is good for Iowa cattle producer, Beginning to scout for tar spot, Cross-species livestock disease threats, and Turkey producer speaks to recovering industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: June 10, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: Senate working on reconciliation package, Skinny farm bill concerns, Clock ticking for idled biodiesel plants, Mahomet Aquifer vital to central Illinois ag, EU Influence Could Trickle into U.S. Ag, and High risk environment already impacting 2026 cropping decisions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: June 9, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: Gov. Reynolds close to pipeline bill decision, Dairy farmer says labor solutions few and far between, Farm Bureau leaders head to D.C., Watching for Soil-Borne Soybean Disease, Scout for waterhemp, A Forage Snapshot, and Crop condition ratings improve over the last week See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: June 6, 2025

Headlines from this episode: More about New World screwworm. We'll talk weed management. Trade opportunities with Vietnam. It's June Dairy Month. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: June 5, 2025

Highlights of this episode: We have more from World Pork Expo. More on current U.S. trade negotiations. An update on prevent plant. We look at the Federal Milk Marketing Orders. Plus a closer look at the grain and livestock markets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: June 4, 2025

Headlines from this episode: There are several countries interested in trade deals with the U.S. There is strong support for the CLARITY Act. Mark Dorenkamp provides updates from World Pork Expo. John Deere announces a new forage harvester lineup. Plus, we have crop updates with growers across the Midwest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: June 3, 2025

Headlines from this episode: More on a potential trade agreement between the U.S. and India. The weather forecast for the Midwest and its impact on the grain markets. And we'll take a look at what's happening in Washington D.C. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: May 30, 2025

Headlines for this episode: The latest tariff rulings, More concerns over MAHA, Ag lending is up and land values are down, The weekly export sales summary, and A few updates on the wheat crop.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: May 29, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: A Little Rain Goes a Long Way, Pest pressure picking up steam in Iowa, Weed scouting before and after spraying, Could the southwest monsoon season deliver relief from high winds in the WCB?, Planting wet causes long-term issues, SNAP cuts in budget reconciliation bill could hurt rural communities, and Iowa’s first-ever B99 biodiesel pump open for business. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: May 28, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: The impact of interest rates on herd expansion, USDA Increases Meat Processing Funds, USDA approves Indiana's SNAP waiver, Cash prices decent, Local farmland preservation groups say contracts are unamendable to state intervention, Avian metapneumovirus a mystery, and we’ll hear an interview update on Corn Belt weather conditions with a climatologist from the National Drought Mitigation Center. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: May 27, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: Grassley pleasantly surprised by MAHA report, Rep. Hinson praises House-passed reconciliation package, Early indicators suggest farm labor cost increases ahead, Poor expectations for winter wheat crop, Replant decisions weighing on some, and EU Tariffs Impact Ag Prices. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: May 26, 2025

On this special Memorial Day holiday episode, we’ll hear some recent agribusiness news interviews conducted by some of our Brownfield broadcasters. Topics include recent weather trends, the 2025 growing season, and the future of the 45Z clean fuels production tax credit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: May 23, 2025

On this latest episode, we’ll learn about the next step of the reconciliation process; how the Byrd Rule will impact reconciliation in the Senate; the latest cattle on feed numbers; judge rules on USDA funding freeze; more reaction to the MAHA report; and an update on the ag equipment market. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: May 22, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: Assessing the Make America Healthy Again Commission report, Missouri farmer says MAHA report has no reassurance, Clean Fuels letter asks EPA to boost RVO levels, Fertilizer supplies are tight, Metapneumovirus exacts heavy toll on turkey industry, and R-CALF, Farmers Union urge cattle producers to file claims. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: May 21, 2025

On this latest episode, we’ll learn about the latest in House reconciliation efforts; a biofuels policy coming soon; Ag Secretary addresses farm labor crisis; Midwest farmland values up slightly; a rising number of farm exits; John Deere investing in the U.S.; and Beck’s Hybrids expanding west. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: May 20, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: Ag groups brace for expected MAHA report, Michigan wheat just about to flower, Illinois wheat crop under examination, Baling Wet Alfalfa, Previewing Friday’s Cattle on Feed report, and Trade mission to Mexico aims to expand reach of US beef cattle genetics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: May 19, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: Reference Price Refresh, 2026 farm income projections worrisome, Sec. Rollins calls NWS “a very big deal”, Live cattle import ban continues to impact cattle industry, Sec. Rollins says Trump admin supports year-round E15, and the USDA releases its weekly crop progress reports. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: May 16, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: Spring weather extremes hit the Midwest, Driest planting season in 45 years, Strong winds lead to dusty fields in northwest Iowa, Lack of rain affecting weed programs, Water Rights Bill Passes in Missouri, Iowa House Speaker praises carbon pipeline legislation, and Iowa farmer hopeful Summit carbon pipeline project continues. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: May 15, 2025

Agriculture Today: May 14, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: Dr. Mariangela Hungria named 2025 World Food Prize winner, Vilsack says threats to global food system are increasing, House Ways and Means signs off on tax portion of the budget reconciliation bill, Ethanol leaders pleased with 45Z inclusion, Syngenta says MAHA Commission needs to use sound science, and Winter wheat tour in Kansas shows more signs of drought, disease pressure. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: May 13, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: Senator Grassley supports New World screwworm action, Domestic production facility needed to prevent the further spread of New World screwworm, Ranking member questions support for nutrition cuts, More Certainty Needed for Biofuels: A Policy Driven Market, and the Iowa Senate passes controversial carbon pipeline eminent domain bill. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: May 12, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: USDA suspends imports of live cattle, bison, and horses from Mexico, Grain Markets Respond to U.S. and China Agreement, Trade agreement in principle good for beef and pork exports, Farmers for Free Trade encouraged by tariff reduction, Trade agreement in principle is good news for soybean farmers, and Gene-edited pigs approved for U.S. market. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: May 9, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: NCGA president says UK trade deal a good sign, UK trade deal could create opportunity for U.S beef, Rep. Hinson lauds Trump and the UK trade deal, U.S. farmers & Purdue University helping solve corn storage concerns in Mexico, Chairman says Congress plans to deliver the President’s “one big, beautiful bill”, and National FFA and Microsoft expanding FarmBeats for students to all 50 states. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: May 8, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: Trade deal with UK good for America’s farmers and ranchers, RFA says UK trade agreement expands market access, NCGA pushing for corn & ethanol’s inclusion in India trade deal, Opportunities to advance biofuels production in Indiana, Leader of idled Iowa biodiesel plant speaks to ongoing uncertainties, and an Iowa farmer discusses importance of on-farm research. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: May 7, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: Accurate forecasts vital for farmers, Million dollar rain in the Nebraska Sandhills, Sen. Ricketts sees bright future for U.S. ethanol, Strong stands in southeastern South Dakota, Sand management on dairies, Water quality efforts continue in Iowa, and a trading view of Mexico being a success story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: May 6, 2025

Agriculture Today: May 5, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include:Cotton Growers Monitor U.S. and China, Efforts to increase interest in ag education, Study shows biodiesel industry created $42.4 billion in economic activity in 2024, Cattle prices are in uncharted territory, Farmers tackle purple henbit, and The doldrums of the ag economy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: May 2, 2025

On this latest episode, we’ll learn about an outlook on the farm bill; potential impacts of losing USDA research; waiting on trade agreements; corn leafhopper detected; planting updates from across the country; Chinese phosphate concerns; and ag retailers addressing H-2A concerns. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: May 1, 2025

Agriculture Today: April 30, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: Lindberg addresses ag trade deficit during confirmation hearing, Ag Secretary Rollins comments on workforce reductions, Second crop corn conditions favorable in Brazil, Mizzou economist says fuel retailers still seek E15 certainty, USDA launches complaint portal, and Tar spot is not much of a concern for South Dakota farmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: April 29, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: Soybean Innovation Lab spared through donation, Rollins says E-15 waiver is a win for U.S. corn farmers, E15 Waiver is good – but not good enough, Check seed tags for germ quality, A farmers’ approach to tight margins, and Keep an eye on seeding rates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: April 28, 2025

On this latest episode, we’ll learn about the latest in USDA crop progress reports; a nationwide E15 waiver granted; the Senate’s #2 Democrat retiring; another pesticide ruling handed down; Brazil’s corn outlook; and rootworm pressure to be determined. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: April 25, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: Severe weather forecast for Monday, National Weather Service saga might be over - for now, Wisconsin weather monitoring network expands, Input costs remain a concern, Rapid planting progress in southern Ohio, Crop pests migrating into Midwest, and Soy Foods Month winding down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.