Agriculture news this week shares ag groups E15 and USMCA priorities for farmers, USDA updates and an interview discussing what growers should consider as they plan for the upcoming season. Top agriculture headlines from across the country include the E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council expected to submit proposals by February 15, with lawmakers aiming for an agreement by the end of the month. A new report outlines the agricultural impact of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, while Donald Trump’s tariffs face renewed scrutiny in the U.S. House. Additional agricultural policy news covers updates to farmer payments, increased scrutiny of USDA data and the U.S. expanding beef imports from Argentina following an executive order signed last week. Looking ahead to the start of the growing season, Eric Scherder, Ph.D., U.S. crop protection technical lead at Corteva Agriscience, joins the podcast for this week’s interview discussing how growers can approach weed control and herbicide programs in an economically challenging year. He emphasizes using an integrated strategy that combines herbicides with cultural practices, such as cover crops, to create an effective and flexible plan regardless of crop or geography. The conversation also highlights his background and appreciation for science and agriculture in this first interview of the Why Enlist series, featuring agronomy and crop leaders. Stay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!
This week’s agriculture headlines focus on what the U.S. Treasury’s announcement on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit means for farmers, the EPA’s expectation to reapprove dicamba and new guidance surrounding the right to repair, along with a conversation on manufacturing and safety with Bernard Krone of KRONE. On today’s show, news includes the clarity welcomed by farmers and biofuel stakeholders following the U.S. Treasury Department’s proposed rule for the 45Z tax credit, analyzed on today’s show by Continuum Ag CEO and seventh-generation farmer Mitchell Hora. Additional ag policy updates include the EPA expected to reapprove dicamba for over-the-top use on tolerant soybeans and cotton for the 2026 growing season, a Farm Bill 2.0 markup session scheduled for late February and biofuel and farm groups warning Congress in a letter this week that the U.S. farm economy is under serious strain. Policy priorities set at CattleCon, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s annual conference, are also highlighted. This week’s interview features Bernard Krone, owner of KRONE, who speaks with Tanner Winterhof at the U.S. Custom Harvester, Inc. annual convention. The conversation focuses on equipment safety and the latest technology in KRONE manufacturing. Stay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!
This week’s agriculture news covers the latest developments around year-round E15 fuel, ag policy updates and new insights into pork consumers. Agriculture headlines include continued frustration from ag groups after a House funding bill excluded language that would have allowed nationwide, year-round access to E15 gasoline, CF Industries Holdings and POET launching a pilot project to build a low-carbon fertilizer supply chain aimed at reducing the carbon intensity of corn and ethanol and the House Natural Resources Committee advanced the Enforcing Safety for Animals Act of 2025 with bipartisan support, raising implications for the Mexican wolf. Meanwhile, the Rural Mainstreet Index climbed above the growth-neutral mark of 50.0 in January, reaching 52.0 — its highest level since July 2023. This week’s interview covers consumer preferences, particularly when it comes to pork and how producers can use this information. Sarah Showalter, National Pork Board director of consumer and business insights, and Morgan Wonderly, NPB board member and animal science lecturer at California Polytechnic State University–San Luis Obispo, join the podcast to discuss how pork preferences differ across generations. They explore the roles of convenience, nutrition, culture, and social media, and how third-party insights can help the pork industry connect with consumers in new and meaningful ways. Learn more at porkcheckoff.org/sizzle. Stay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!
This week’s agriculture news highlights growing demand for U.S. grains, including increased soybean exports during the 2024–25 marketing year, along with continued efforts to expand corn demand. We also take a closer look at challenges facing the animal agriculture sector and how industry groups are working to address them. In the agriculture headlines this week: China has purchased about 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans, fulfilling its pledge by the end of February. The U.S. Supreme Court will review Durnell v. Monsanto (Roundup), a case with major impacts for farmers. We also cover new efforts to boost corn demand, congressional funding for some agencies in fiscal year 2026, potential expansion of farmer aid and Canada’s newly announced trade framework with China. This week’s interview focuses on some ways groups are advocating for animal agriculture and the resources available for producers and ag groups, featuring Animal Agriculture Alliance’s Director of Communications and Marketing Emily Ellis. She shares how recent food and nutrition reports are being interpreted and what the nonprofit organization has learned over the past year. Stay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!
On today’s show, we cover lawmaker agriculture priorities, global ag news and crop protection considerations as farmers plan for the 2026 growing season following a challenging year of disease pressure. Agriculture news this week covers what federal lawmakers will be prioritizing these upcoming few weeks from a discussion heard at the American Farm Bureau Convention earlier this week, and the group’s top policy priorities for the year ahead. Today’s show also shares the newly signed Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act and what it means for schools and dairy farmers, delays to USDA’s ARC and PLC programs until after the 2026 planting season, developments involving Venezuela and the energy industry and a new report showing U.S. agricultural equipment sales declined compared to the previous year. This week’s interview is with Dean Grossnickle, Technical Development Lead at Syngenta, who joins the show to discuss pre and post-emerge crop protection strategies, especially in light of late-season disease pressure seen last year including Southern rust. The conversation highlights why weed control is more critical than ever and the questions Grossnickle is hearing from farmers this winter as they build their weed management plans. Stay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!
This week’s agriculture news highlights both the wins and challenges facing ethanol, biodiesel, poultry and beef markets, along with a timely interview focused on keeping farms safe during the winter months and the resources available to help. Top agriculture headlines include what recent surveys reveal about the current state of the farm economy, what the northernmost detection of New World screwworm in Mexico — approximately 200 miles from the U.S. border — could mean for ranchers, an update on China purchasing more soybeans, plus the latest weather and market outlook. Today’s interview focuses on farm safety considerations and the important role local fire departments play on farms. Pittsville Fire Company Chief Jerry Minor shares insights for producers, along with the challenges and rewards of serving as a rural firefighter. He also explains how firefighters can access resources through the National Farm Medicine Center and how those tools support emergency preparedness in rural communities. Stay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!
This week’s agriculture news covers USDA priorities for the year ahead, newly released commodity payment rates, and a drone ban that could impact farmers. We also take a closer look at the tools producers can use to help prevent New World screwworm from entering their herds. Agriculture headlines this week include what the USDA will be prioritizing in 2026, reports projecting a trade deficit this year, and an official report showing USDA has lost 18% of its workforce. Additional coverage includes lawmakers divided on whether a farm bill can be passed in 2026, a historic rail merger application being filed, and a study estimating the economic impact of a beef packing plant closure in Nebraska. Today’s interview features Elanco Beef Technical Consultant Dr. M. Wayne Ayers, who discusses available tools and ongoing conversations around preventing New World screwworm, Asian longhorned tick, lice, and other parasites. Stay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!
This week’s agriculture news includes an avian influenza update, ongoing water challenges impacting agriculture, and what it will take to rebuild the U.S. cattle herd alongside insights producers and growers should know as the year wraps up. Agriculture headlines this week on today’s podcast cover major policy and trade developments, including the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 passing both the House and Senate and now awaiting President Donald Trump’s signature. Plus, the U.S. and Mexico have reached an agreement to meet water delivery obligations, and we break down what to know as the 45Z clean fuel tax credit is set to take effect at the end of the month. Today’s featured interview looks ahead to 2026, with Rabobank Senior Beef Economist Lance Zimmerman sharing insights on cattle herd rebuilding, total inventory trends, demand outlook, and regional perspectives on the beef market. Stay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!
This week’s show breaks down the latest national agriculture policy developments from new USDA farmer aid efforts to a closer look at the growing use of the prefix “bio” and what it means for today’s farmers. This week’s episode dives into top agriculture policy headlines including USDA’s $12 billion in one-time bridge payments to support farmers, a new $700 million Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program and updates on USDA reorganization and crop insurance. We also cover what the latest Federal Reserve rate cuts mean for producers, China’s extended deadline to purchase additional soybeans now until February, and takeaways from last week’s USMCA public hearings. Bio is a word used often in agriculture, but what’s the story behind the prefix and how is it defined today? James Glueck, executive director of the Plant Based Products Council, explains what “bio” means for both farmers and consumers in today’s interview, and shares insight into the expanding bioeconomy, and outlines the group’s farm bill priorities. Stay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!
This week’s agriculture news highlights global trade discussions involving China and other countries, along with an in-depth look at the fall grain harvest and the broader global context for demand of U.S. grains. Coverage includes updates on China’s pledge to purchase U.S. soybeans and where the United States currently stands regarding access to the European and Indian trade markets. Additional stories include comments from U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer about the possibility of the U.S. withdrawing from the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement next year, as well as expectations for a potential ad-hoc farmer payment announcement in the coming week. Other developments touch on what the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative could mean for corn and fresh produce organizations, along with tax and healthcare considerations for farmers. Today’s show also features insights from CoBank Knowledge Exchange Grains and Oilseeds Lead Economist Tanner Ehmke on record crop production, storage capacity challenges, transportation logistics and the global demand outlook. The discussion explores both short and long-term strategies to strengthen demand certainty for U.S. corn, soybeans, wheat and sorghum. Stay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!