This week’s episode features the latest agriculture news including a special update from Delaney Howell, who is currently in Vietnam as part of the I-LEAD Iowa Corn program. Agriculture news this week includes updates from the USDA related to recent firings, Secretary of Agriculture Rollins honoring previously paused contracts made directly with farmers under the Inflation Reduction Act and the forecasts for the future of animal agriculture. Additionally, we highlight our team’s involvement with the National FFA Organization in celebration of FFA Week and hear the impact of U.S. dairy on tariffs. In market news, farmers are expected to shift more acreage to corn this spring, driven by strong prices and tight global stocks. Meanwhile, soybean acreage is projected to see the largest decline, according to a recent report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange. Today’s interview we hear from the U.S. Soybean Export Council CEO Jim Sutter, who discusses global trade relationships, particularly with China. Our reporter and producer, Michelle Stangler, spoke with him at the recent International Production & Processing Expo hearing what the opportunities ahead for U.S. grain farmers Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!
In today’s episode, stay informed on key agricultural policy updates alongside the top ag headlines from the past week. Learn about available mental health resources for farmers from Purdue University Extension and get the latest agriculture weather and market updates. This week’s headlines cover important considerations for crop insurance, insights from the recent House Ag hearing on the “Economic Crisis in Farm Country,” a pause on certain agriculture-related funding and bipartisan legislation gaining traction. Plus, we explore updates on ag chemical pricing from Farmers Business Network and the latest on avian influenza. Today’s interview is with Tim Dahl, a regional sales manager at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.. He shares expert insights on drainage and water retention, discussing how farmers can efficiently manage water resources amid high input costs. He also talks about the current sentiment around tiling and optimal timing. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!
In this week’s episode, hear how a recent survey indicates an increased positive outlook for U.S. farmers and some tough profit margins for agricultural manufacturers in addition to more ag headline stories. Key policy updates include the latest on President Trump’s cabinet nominations, a bipartisan introduction of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act and tariff developments impacting the ag industry. Our featured interview is with Donald Chase, Vice Chairman of the Georgia Peanut Commission. He shares insights into how the commission allocates checkoff funds to support peanut growers, as well as the unique aspects of the peanut checkoff program. As a farmer himself—growing peanuts, sweet corn, and raising chickens—Chase also discusses the challenges and opportunities in both the poultry and peanut industries. Our reporter and producer Michelle Stangler caught up with Chase at the recent International Production and Processing Expo in Atlanta, Georgia. As always, the episode includes the latest agricultural weather and market updates. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!
In today’s episode, catch up with the latest agricultural policy news, including what the American Farm Bureau Federation—the nation’s largest general farm organization—will be advocating for this year. Additionally, we feature an interview discussing the first-ever sustainability framework released by a poultry organization and what lessons other agricultural sectors can take from it. This week’s top ag news includes updates on confirmation hearings for President Trump’s cabinet, along with reactions from agricultural groups. We also cover the recent scrutiny of the Panama Canal, the first outbreak of the H5N1 strain in poultry and the key issues the Farm Bureau will support or oppose in its lobbying efforts. Today’s interview we are hearing from the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs (US-RSPE) Executive Director Ryan Bennett at the recent International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE). He explains how this sustainability report, based on 90 data points, provides valuable insights policymakers, advocates and industry leaders can use to define sustainability beyond just the environmental impact. As always, the episode includes the latest agricultural weather and market updates. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!
In this week’s episode, we cover key executive orders signed by President Trump earlier this week that are significant to agriculture and dive into the details of a carbon program. This week’s top ag news includes new data showing that 2024 was the warmest year on record in the United States. We also cover updates on agricultural policy, including tariffs, the reintroduction of the Farm to Fly Act and its potential impact on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and 45Z tax credit opportunities. Additionally, we discuss what we learned from the USDA Secretary of Agriculture nominee Brooke Rollins after yesterday’s senate of ag committee hearing. Other notable headlines include an Iowa senator’s controversial proposal to purchase Minnesota land, a house bill in Indiana aimed at acquiring Illinois land, and good news about a young dairywoman known as #LoveForLexi, who received a life-saving heart transplant this week. In this week’s interview we hear about the Bayer Carbon Program from Ben Runge, who interviewed with us before transitioning to a new career after serving as a sustainable systems agronomist with Bayer. Runge provides insights into the program, discussing how it’s gone from an idea to an opportunity for farmers. He explains the program's incentives, the practices that qualify (including up to four years of historical practices) and more. Story ideas, or event opportunities for Ag News Daily to cover? Send them to michelle@agnewsdaily.com or delaney@agnewsdaily.com. As always, the episode includes the latest agricultural weather and market updates. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!
In today’s episode, Delaney and Tanner discuss the USDA announcement clarifying the Climate-Smart Agriculture rule and its role in shaping the path for the 45Z tax credit. This week’s agricultural headlines also feature reactions from ag groups to the revisions of the Packers and Stockyards Act, an update on Ukrainian agriculture and more top stories. This week’s interview we hear from Randy Dickhutt, a farmland analyst with agronomic economic insights. Dickhutt provides an in-depth discussion on current farmland values and offers insights into key considerations for the coming months, addressing issues impacting the agricultural marketplace. As always, the episode includes the latest agricultural weather and market updates. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!
In this week’s podcast, we discuss a recent survey indicating a decline in farmer sentiment during December, as reported by the latest Purdue University and CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Additionally, we cover the new six-year contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX), which has averted a potential strike and brings positive news for agriculture. More ag news includes an H5N1 outbreak update and guidance expected on the 45Z tax credit in the coming days. This week’s featured conversation is with Andrew Brandt, Director of Trade Policy at the United States Grains Council. He shares insights on the organization’s expectations regarding tariffs under the new administration and their strategies for exploring new market opportunities, including in India. As a bonus, we include quotes from a recent panel discussion on agricultural export opportunities and challenges. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!
Today’s episode includes two insightful conversations with ag leaders and key quotes from a renewable fuels panel discussion, alongside top agricultural headlines to kick off 2025. This week’s top agricultural headlines includes a farm bill update, with growing optimism for the passage of new legislation in early 2025. Additionally, the beneficial ownership filing requirement has been paused once again, a ports labor dispute potential impact on the agricultural supply chain and corn growers receiving encouraging news as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) made progress in addressing Mexico’s restrictions on genetically engineered corn. In our first interview, we spoke with Dan Leo, the owner of Safety Zone Calf Catchers. Dan shares the story of identifying this need for the calving season, creating a solution locally and scaling it to a global level. Then we highlight key moments from a panel discussion focused on renewable fuels, exploring the challenges and opportunities within the sector. We also hear a one-on-one interview with Donnell Rehagen, CEO of the Clean Fuels Alliance America, where we discuss the future of renewable fuels, the association’s priorities and upcoming industry challenges. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!
In the final Ag News Daily episode of the year, we dive into the latest developments in agricultural policy, pressing challenges for pork producers post-election and other key updates shaping the ag industry. We also have your weekly weather and market updates in addition to top ag headlines. This week’s ag headlines cover what’s been happening in Washington D.C. this week as a government shutdown looms with tonight’s midnight deadline and cattle imports from Mexico on halt due to the discovery of the New World Screwworm, a flesh-eating pest. More headlines include what’s at stake with the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in the new year, a H5N1 update and in-depth perspectives about the discussion between the relationship of agriculture and the environment. This week’s interview we’re having a conversation with the National Pork Producers Council President Lori Stevermer. She highlights recent ballot wins supporting pork producers and what they’re advocating for in the farm bill to find a solution for California’s Proposition 12. While the farm bill and federal government funding for farmers conversations evolve throughout today before midnight, we will update you more on our next show on January 3rd, 2025. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!
This week, we bring you top agricultural headlines, including updates on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), ag policy developments and an Illinois Farm Bureau dispute in addition to many conversations with ag leaders. In this week’s first interview we hear from Dr. Megan Niederwerder, Executive Director of the Swine Health Information Center, about a $4 million research initiative looking at risks with avian influenza. She discusses key questions producers should consider to protect their farms and addresses concerns about cross-contamination between industries, following the first detection of avian influenza in swine this fall. After more ag news, we also hear from John Newton, Executive Head at Terrain, about the critical weeks leading up to the transition to a new administration in January. Newton reflects on the recent election, key economic factors such as interest rates and his projections for the farm economy in 2025 and 2026. For this week’s special market update, Tommy Grisafi, a market expert and associated person with Nesvick Trading, shares insights about his recent career move from joining the team as the founder and owner of Ag Bull Media LLC. Grisafi provides an overview of the past week's market activity and discusses strategies to consider as we approach the new year. Follow us daily with ag content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!