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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.

Agriculture Today: April 24, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: Less soybean acres in Upper Midwest, Scout covers extra for cutworms, Cover crops help with moisture, A new market for soybeans, and SAF investor predicts 100x growth in 10 years. 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 23, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: Lawmakers push for E15 solution this year, Corn profitability remains strong in conservation research, Corn planting ahead of USDA estimate, Ideal planting conditions in parts of the Corn Belt, Winds posing a challenge this spring, and Early spring storms bring unwanted pests. 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 22, 2025

Ag news headlines on this episode include: Farm bankruptcies on the rise, Rural Mainstreet Economy falls again over tariff uncertainties, Accounting plays a role in farm viability, Some Iowa farmers are increasing their corn acres, Indiana farmer focused on safety this planting season, and Tariffs could create long-term disruptions for 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: April 21, 2025

News headlines on this episode include: Smith confident E15 legislation gets across the finish line, IRFA says Trump admin needs to issue nationwide E15 waiver, Bipartisan legislation would prevent tariff abuse, and 12% of U.S. corn and 8% of soybeans planted. We’ll also hear an interview report with the executive director of Illinois Corn. 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 18, 2025

On this Good Friday edition of Agriculture Today, we’ll hear some interviews conducted by members of the Brownfield team over the last week. The reports feature commentary from Illinois farmer Derek Martin, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, and Iowa State University agronomist Meaghan Anderson. 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 17, 2025

Headlines on today’s episode include: Brazil poised to grow potash production, protecting U.S. agriculture from biotechnology threats, Congressman Adrian Smith says new farm bill could improve trade uncertainty, and Illinois ag groups stress export importance. 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 16, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about the future of Roundup in a feature report with an official from Bayer Crop Science, we’ll also dive into President Trump’s trade strategy, expanded access for meat and poultry products, disaster assistance from USDA, and the uncertain future for Iowa’s biodiesel 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: April 15, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll hear from farmers in Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota about their 2025 planting intentions and timelines, we’ll also get updates on highly pathogenic avian influenza and how the markets have reacted to recent tariff news. And, the show will feature an interview report from the Iowa FFA State Convention. 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 14, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about a cattle on feed preview, a bipartisan effort to protect US organic markets, marketing reminders, tight margins a concern, the latest USDA crop reports, and an update from the Iowa FFA Convention.  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 11, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll hear from several sources about the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and China, a producer from Kentucky’s perspective on the trade situation and what it means for growers in the long run, we’ll also learn about the latest drought developments across the Corn Belt, and how farmers are adjusting to the weather in their planting 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: April 10, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about the data from USDA’s supply and demand report that was released late Thursday morning, a look at the USMCA trade agreement amid trade tensions involving the U.S., a drought outlook for Corn Belt farmers, planting timelines across the Midwest, and the need for year-round E15 certainty for corn growers.  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 9, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about the latest updates regarding President Trump’s tariff actions on China and other trading partners, the need for farmers to focus on their marketing plans, a quickly approaching deadline for 45Z public comments, and we’ll hear from Corn Belt producers on their planting intentions. 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 8, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll hear from U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley on his recent letter to EPA administrator Lee Zeldin regarding Renewable Volume Obligations, we’ll also learn about the continued push for year-round E15, an economist’s pre-report take on the USDA’s upcoming supply and demand report, and we’ll take a look at the 10-year anniversary of the first major outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the U.S.   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 7, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll break down the national data from USDA’s first crop progress report of the season, we’ll also dive into a state-by-state break down of the crop progress reports and hear commentary from local farmers, we’ll also get updates on the fertilizer market and how the supply is looking this spring. 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 4, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll hear from the Trump administration on efforts to advance year-round E15 legislation, we’ll also learn about where cash rents are heading and how it’s impacting producers, timelines for planting decisions across the Corn Belt, Brownfield updates from some state FFA conventions, and we’ll hear continued reaction to the current trade war and tariff situation. 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 3, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll hear from many in the ag industry about their reactions this week to President Trump’s tariff announcements, we’ll also learn how growers across the Corn Belt are feeling about planting conditions and the need for more moisture this spring, and we’ll get an update on year-round E15 legislation. 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 2, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll hear from people in the ag industry about President Trump’s tariff announcements, the impact high fertilizer prices are having on farmers, the current state of the U.S. farmland market, the USDA’s response to highly pathogenic avian influenza, and some weather optimism for growers heading into planting season. 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 1, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll hear from U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins regarding the farm bill and trade uncertainty amid the tariff situation, we’ll also learn about the fertilizer market and how prices are impacting producers, and how sorghum acres could help offset input costs for some livestock producers in 2025. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: March 31, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about more corn, less soybeans in 2025; the latest on tariffs; global weather events could impact the markets; cash rents on the decline; and cattle producers reminded to look at price per head. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: March 28, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about the ag industry’s anticipation for next week’s latest tariff announcements, former U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack’s take on the trade war situation, a bill in Congress that crack’s down on China’s ability to manipulate global trade, and a look at seed supplies heading into planting season with Stine Seed.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: March 27, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about some of the latest farm bill talks in Congress, how the wheat markets have been reacting to recent Russia-Ukraine news, a farmer’s perspective on wheat acres in the U.S., and the current direction of land values in 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: March 26, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about the recent talks regarding a possible renewed Black Sea Grain Deal, how the markets are positioned ahead of some key USDA reports next week, a look at corn acres in the Upper Midwest, and we’ll hear an interview report with a crop expert from Minnesota Extension. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: March 25, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll hear from farm organizations about USTR’s proposal to impose fees on Chinese-built ships, we’ll check in with Brownfield’s Erin Anderson from the 2025 Indiana Ag Threats and Security Summit, and we’ll dive into other agricultural topics including Proposition 12, U.S. corn exports to Japan, and President Trump’s tariff strategy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: March 24, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about some of the latest farm bill updates in Congress, corn and soybean acre estimates ahead of the upcoming Prospective Plantings report, increased access to potash, and a breakdown of the recent Cattle on Feed report and what it means for producers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: March 21, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about far-reaching repercussions of tariffs, calls for transparency in federal cuts, those cuts causing unprecedented instability in ag, potential seed supply shortages, short planting windows for some, and the latest cattle on feed numbers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: March 20, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about the latest farm bill negotiations and updates in the Congress, some optimism from a Midwestern lawmaker that a new farm bill will get done this year, assessing President Trump’s tariff strategy, and a look at interest rate takeaways from the Federal Reserve’s March meeting that took place this 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: March 19, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about some reports that the USDA will once again be distributing, takeaways from the most recent USDA supply and demand report, continued debate over the RFS, and some comments from the U.S. EPA administrator on the review of crop protection tools. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: March 18, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about the USDA’s Tuesday announcement regarding ECAP funds for producers, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins’ comments on the country’s response to avian influenza, a look at the Federal Reserve’s March meeting this week and whether a rate cut is likely, and we’ll hear from a new National Pork Producers Council board member on some 2025 priorities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: March 17, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about an upcoming roundtable on WOTUS, how farmers are navigating risk management amid the tariff situation, a new agreement between the U.S. and Vietnam on ethanol usage, and whether 2025 is the year a federal solution for E15 gets 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: March 14, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about some bipartisan legislation in Congress that aims to protect the nation’s food supply, how the National Farmers Union is working to ensure producers have fair and open markets, producers cutting costs amid the tough economic conditions, and how the sudden termination of two USDA food programs has some producers seeking new marketing channels. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: March 13, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about how different areas of the ag industry are responding to work from the Make America Healthy Again Commission, we’ll hear the National Farmers Union’s perspective on funding freezes and job cuts within USDA, ag input costs and how they’re impacting farmers heading into planting season, plus an interview with former NCGA CEO Jon Doggett.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: March 12, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about an announcement Wednesday from USDA that it’s expected to roll out the first round of ECAP funds next week, the EPA announcing some more work on the Waters of the US Rule, new marketing opportunities for farmers, and the CEO of Growth Energy gives an outlook on year-round E15 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: March 11, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about the data that came out of USDA’s Supply and Demand Report on Tuesday, the continued shutdown of a number of biodiesel plants in the Midwest, the need for conservation programs for farmers and ranchers, and how farm managers and their employees are learning to use new technologies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: March 10, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about the gameplan for USDA’s high path avian influenza vaccine plan, risk management options for cattle producers, weather issues in South America and the U.S., and we’ll join Brownfield’s Jared White for a series of reports from the National Farmers Union Convention in Oklahoma City. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: March 7, 2025

On this episode, we’ll learn about Canada’s latest retaliatory move against the U.S. amid the ongoing trade war, U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson’s take on the trade war situation and what it means for producers long-term, the uncertainties farmers are facing as the growing season nears, and we’ll hear an interview report with Jim Mintert from Purdue University at this year’s Commodity Classic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: March 6, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about the latest trade news involving the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, we’ll also dive into some avian influenza updates across the country, U.S. ethanol exports, and what soybean growers were discussing at the Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado this 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: March 5, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about Trump’s appearance before Congress, more reaction on the Trump administration’s tariffs, impacts of government firings, potential issues for Brazil’s safrinha crop, a proposed 2 4-D ban in one I-state, the latest on farm financials, and special reports from the 2025 Commodity Classic in Denver.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.