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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.

Agriculture Today: March 4, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about the latest impact of the Trump administration’s tariffs, countries taking retaliation on ag goods, tariffs already affecting ethanol exports, as well as an update on Mississippi River levels, the Panama Canal debate, NOAA disruptions anticipated, and special reports from the 2025 Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado. 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 3, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about the latest in trade priorities and tariffs, a proposed H-2A wage freeze bill, rollercoaster Midwestern weather, pork margins improving, staffing challenges at U.S. EPA, and special reports from the 2025 Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: February 28, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we'll learn about the current state of farm credit conditions, the Poultry Federation's reaction to the USDA's new avian influenza response plan, how livestock viruses are impacting producers in Minnesota, and an update on President Trump's staffing cuts at the National Weather Service - of the potential impacts there to forecasting capabilities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: February 27, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about the latest farm bill developments in Congress, whether the House GOP budget plan will impact farm bill negotiations, we’ll hear from U.S. Senator Joni Ernst on the country’s response to avian influenza, and farm updates from cattle producers 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: February 26, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about USDA’s plan that was announced Wednesday to combat avian influenza, how Illinois producers are combating the HPAI virus, an update on consumer sentiment and how it’s impacting demand for U.S. ag products, and a report from the American Farm Bureau Federation on a rise in U.S. farm bankruptcies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: February 25, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll hear from Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins in an exclusive long-form interview conducted by Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner, we’ll also learn about the latest developments around President Trump’s tariff threats, and how bitterly cold temperatures have been impacting major US winter wheat areas.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: February 24, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll hear from Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins regarding the administration’s response to avian influenza, we’ll also learn about the EPA’s recent announcement on E15 sales in the Midwest, where the farm economy is headed amid some U.S. trade uncertainty, and how the weather is impacting the decision-making of cattle 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: February 21, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll hear from the American Farm Bureau Federation on the USDA’s evaluation of program funding in the Inflation Reduction Act, how President Trump’s recent round of funding freezes and job cuts is being felt by farmers, concerns about precipitation deficits across the Midwest, and how cattle farmers have handled the recent winter cold snap. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: February 20, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about the trends of U.S. egg prices with an expert from Purdue University, the avian influenza situation in Indiana, African swine fever developments in the Western Hemisphere, U.S. trade opportunities with India, and a short-term outlook for the U.S. corn market and some opportunities for growers to sell old crop 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: February 19, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about continued efforts to get year-round E15 legislation passed out of Congress, optimism on the E15 issue from the Trump administration, how the renewable fuels industry can help agriculture navigate a down economy, inflation’s impact on grain prices, and a call from Ohio farmers for increased farmland protections. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: February 18, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll hear from a U.S. Senator on the recent firings at the USDA, we’ll also dive into some Brownfield On The Ground updates from the National Ethanol Conference, we’ll learn about continued detections of avian influenza, what the Trump-USDA is doing to combat the HPAI crisis, and we’ll take a look at the impact of Brazil’s record-large soybean 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: February 17, 2025

On this special Presidents’ Day edition of Agriculture Today, we’ll dive into some longer form ag news interviews recently conducted by members of our Brownfield team. Hear commentary from new U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, a winter calving update from eastern Iowa farmer Lance Lillibridge, a look at egg and grocery prices with an expert from Purdue University, and some background on wolf legislation with Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: February 14, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about the importance of starting farm succession planning sooner rather than later, the management of red crown rot, whether recent snowfall will help replenish soil moisture for the upcoming growing season, and some uncertainty for US ethanol exports. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: February 13, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about key confirmations by the U.S. Senate, acreage projections for 2025, farmers take tax concerns to Congress, fertilizer prices could jump soon, farm economy shows need for new farm bill, livestock producers dealing with extreme cold, and CONAB’s latest projections are out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: February 12, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn more about the USDA funding freeze, weather patterns have changed, tariff risks, a new use for soybean oil, the latest ethanol production numbers, tight milk supplies likely in 2025, and pre-enrollment open for the new I-COVER program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: February 11, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about the latest from Tuesday’s Supply and Demand report, the importance of a new farm bill during tough economic times, an update on President Trump’s funding freeze, and how highly pathogenic avian influenza transmission occurs within dairy cattle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: February 10, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about President Trump’s pick for U.S. Trade Representative and some of his recent comments about the biofuels industry, the future of the soybean industry as it relates to demand and profitability, concerns about the efficacy of spray drones in agriculture, and an outlook for U.S. cattle 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: February 7, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll have some Brownfield team member updates from the Wisconsin Corn-Soy-Pork Expo and the 2025 Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show, we’ll also dive into some ag industry reaction to tariff threats, where things stand in the ag equipment market, and an outlook for farmland 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: February 6, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll dive into a series of reports filed by Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner from the 2025 Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas, a look at the spring crop insurance price that’s set in February, the importance of weed management on the farm, and the push to get year-round E15 legislation across the finish line. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: February 5, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett is broadcasting to you from the Buffalo Bill Farm and Ranch Expo in North Platte, Nebraska. We’ll have some interview updates from the event, and we’ll hear from a Wisconsin farmer who recently sat down with Brownfield’s Larry Lee to discuss his different soybean planting experiments.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: February 4, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about a volatile start to 2025 in the commodity markets, pork producers focused on HPAI, updates on key Cabinet nominations, beef producers committed to sustainability, and Congress’ upcoming tax discussion’s impact on ag.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the Ground (PM Episode)

Brownfield's Erin Anderson interviews National Pork Producers Council director of animal health Anna Forseth at the 2025 Ohio Pork Congress in Lima, Ohio. Forseth talks about the latest with H5N1. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: February 3, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll dive into continued ag industry reaction over the ongoing tariff-trade war developments out of the Trump administration, the issue of live cattle imports out of Mexico, how highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to impact the livestock industry, and some corn fungicide evaluations for 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: January 31, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll dive into the latest regarding President Trump’s tariff threats and how the ag industry is reacting, uncertainty in the ag economy, low river levels along the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, and some continued optimism for the pork 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: January 30, 2025

On this latest episode, we’ll dive into the live cattle import ban from Mexico and its impact on the markets, the potential impacts President Trump’s tariff threats could have on the ag industry, the cattle industry awaiting a major report on Friday, and the importance of crop insurance for 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: January 29, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll dive into RFK Jr.’s hearing before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday, tensions between the U.S. and Colombia and why agriculture is watching the developments, upticks in avian influenza cases across Indiana, and how mild winter conditions could impact cover 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: January 28, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll have several Brownfield “On The Ground” updates from the 2025 American Farm Bureau Convention in San Antonio where anchor/reporter Mark Dorenkamp has been stationed this week. We’ll also dive into concerns about the future of new and expanded soy crushing facilities, continued discussions around the next farm bill, and potential impacts of another trade war. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: January 27. 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll have several Brownfield “On The Ground” updates from the 2025 American Farm Bureau Convention in San Antonio where anchor/reporter Mark Dorenkamp has been stationed this week. We’ll also have news updates on cropping plans for the spring amid lower commodity prices, farmer cutbacks on fertilizer applications, and how the pork industry is working to reach younger domestic consumers.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: January 24, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll dive into how some farmers are navigating the challenges of lower commodity prices, the growing demand for U.S. corn on the global market, the potential record year in 2024 for U.S. pork exports, South American crops and weather, and a new conservation opportunity for Missouri 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: January 23, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll dive into the confirmation hearing for Brooke Rollins as US Ag Secretary, how the biofuels industry helps cut emissions, the increasing interest in sustainable aviation fuel, how hog farmers are battling the bitter cold conditions, and how many producers have been taking advantage of a recent rally. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: January 22, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll dive into some E15 optimism from the Trump administration, trading relationships with China, Brownfield On The Ground reports from the MN Ag Expo, Iowa Pork Congress, and Clean Fuels Conference, plus we’ll talk about the future of AI in 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: January 21, 2025

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll dive into President Trump’s proposed tariff plans, an outlook on interest rates, Brownfield’s latest “On The Ground” reports from the 2025 Clean Fuels Conference, and a missed opportunity to get year-round E15 across the finish line. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agriculture Today: January 20, 2025

On this special holiday edition of the show, we’ll dive into some ag news interviews conducted by members of our Brownfield Ag News team over the last week from events that took place across the Corn Belt.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.