Cattle markets, avian influenza updates and new whole milk legislation kick off today’s show, followed by an interview recapping 2025 equipment trends and expectations for a busy stretch ahead.

This week’s agriculture news includes continued disappointment across the industry after Tyson Foods announced last week it will shut down its Nebraska plant in January, a New World screwworm update, and a recent horse disease outbreak. We also break down newly analyzed cost data highlighting the need to address financial strain for farmers, a new USDA trading program, available biofuel production payments and ongoing pressure from ag groups for year-round E15 sales.

This week’s interview highlights factors influencing the equipment market with BigIron co-founder and co-owner Mark Stock. He discusses what’s selling from tractors to planters and which regions are seeing the most activity.

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