As funding is still waiting to be passed in DC a government shutdown looms on the horizon, John Deere has recently announced a startup collaboration project for ag tech companies, oil prices have hit an 18 month low, Japan is just 2 weeks away from lowering beef tariffs on countries engaged in the CPTPP, and China has bought another small purchase of US soybeans. Derrick Josi , a dairy farmer from Oregon and ag advocate, joins for today's episode.
Signing of the Farm Bill on the horizon, Congress is working on a short-term funding bill, and Exxon Mobil gets a small refinery waiver. Josh Sewell of Taxpayers for Common Sense joins to discuss the Farm Bill.
President Trump approves the second round of MFP payments for producers, confirmation on the wires that China has purchased another shipment of an unknown amount of US soybeans, updates from across the livestock industry related to health and disease, and the Farm Bill may be signed into law as early as Thursday by President Trump.Joe Dales Vice President and Cofounder of farms.com joins for today's #TechTuesday interview.
Secretary Perdue meets with President Trump about the second tranche of MFP payments, and the latest on trade with the EU and the Farm Bill.Ted Seifried from the Zaner Group joins for today's #MarketMonday episode.
Iowa farmland value decreasing USDA launching a rural broadband program and Brazil not expecting any changes if China removes their tariffs on US soy.Michael Dolch of the Iowa Soybean Association joins to discuss the Farm Bill and the second MFP payment.
More information about the Farm Bill while the cultured meat industry might be growing.High Ground Dairy's Director of Operations Alyssa Badger joins today to talk about dairy markets.
In the news today: a honeybee vaccine is on the horizon, China purchases soybeans from the US, Syngenta lawsuit finally paying out, and a report talks about increased soybean crushing capacity over the next three years. David Miller of the Iowa Farm Bureau joins to discuss world trade insights.
It's a little late today, but that's because we had an 807 page Farm Bill drop today that we had to read! Just kidding, we haven't read it, but we do have some important points to discuss. Also, there may be a new focus coming on child labor in agriculture with a new report from the Government Accountability Office.Plus, it's #TechTuesday and Delaney brings us a conversation with Michael Ott from Rantizo, a young company utilizing drones for herbicide application. Be sure to subscribe!
Trade talks with China continue while Farm Bill text is approaching. New GMO labeling rule to be out at the end of the year. Brian Hoops of Midwest Market Solutions joins for this #MarketMonday episode
Release of a new WOTUS rule, crop insurance deadlines are fast approaching, OPEC announces a production cut, and John Deere issues a 10% larger dividend. Kristen Nichols of Hemp Industry Daily shares insight on the hemp industry.