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Agriculture Today

Agriculture Today is a daily wrap-up of agricultural news and markets, highlighting the key developments in agriculture. It includes updates on crop and livestock prices, market trends, weather conditions affecting agriculture, and major news events or policy changes impacting the industry. This wrap-up aims to provide farmers, traders, and industry stakeholders with the essential information they need to make informed decisions and stay current with the evolving agricultural landscape.

Latest Episode

Agriculture Today: October 1, 2026

Stories on this episode include: -U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s optimistic about trade negotiations between the U.S. and Mexico. -A Dekalb/Asgrow field agronomist says even though the calendar just turned to October, 2026 is already feeling like a long harvest season. -The high cost of fuel is squeezing margins on an east-central Wisconsin dairy farm. -The August soybean crush was the largest for the month on record. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Agriculture Today: October 1, 2026

October 1 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: September 29, 2026

Stories on this episode include: -The chief economist at the USDA says rising diesel costs are becoming a greater concern for agriculture as harvest continues. -Outside influences continue to cause volatility in the cattle market. -Corteva has agreed to a $35 million proposed settlement that the Federal Trade Commission says “could lower pesticide prices for American farmers.” -An ag weather and climate specialist says a growing network of weather stations is helping farmers access critical data. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

September 29 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: September 28, 2026

Stories on this episode include: -A commodities economist says the grain markets are disappointed with the lack of immediate purchases from China as more details are unveiled from last week’s meeting. -The Environmental Protection Agency recently awarded $15 million in research grants to study how PFAS, or forever chemicals, can move through crops and livestock. -Rain in some key growing areas limited corn and soybean harvest activity over the past week. -Three cattle organizations say recent activity from Immigration and Customs Enforcement has caused additional challenges for the beef supply chain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

September 28 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: September 25, 2026

Stories on this episode include: -A new corn leaf disease has been identified in Michigan and researchers say it’s likely widespread in the Great Lakes Region. -The president of Minnesota Farmers Union hopes farm bill negotiators can find middle ground on the federal nutrition program. -A rancher in the Nebraska Sandhills says soaring diesel prices are hitting every part of her cattle operation. -A leader with the National Agricultural Law Center says understanding farm bankruptcy trends requires looking at more than just Chapter 12 filings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

September 25 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: September 24, 2026

Stories on this episode include: -The American Farm Bureau Federation says President Trump’s action to increase beef imports has yet to provide meaningful savings for consumers. -Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts has introduced a bill that he says would provide producers the right to own their data. -U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says there’s a way to alleviate high diesel prices. -The CEO of equipment dealer AgRevolution says producers are looking to add new technology to older equipment as machinery costs continue to rise. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

September 24 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: September 22, 2026

Stories on this episode include: -An ag lending expert says early financial planning could help farmers manage economic uncertainty heading into 2027. -President Trump says the U.S. is working on a deal to buy potash from Belarus (Bella-ruse) instead of Canada, and a fertilizer expert says it’s a negotiation tactic. -The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says he’s still bullish on the cattle market. -Minnesota is seeing an early onset of highly pathogenic avian influenza cases heading into the heart of fall migration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

September 22 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: September 21, 2026

Stories on this episode include: -Cattle placed into feedyards in August were down 9 percent from last year. -The chief marketing strategist with Zaner Ag Hedge says he wants more clarity on China’s $17 billion U.S. ag purchase commitment as the two countries meet this week. -An agricultural economist with the University of Illinois says the pre-harvest market rally can be attributed to several factors. -Importers from more than a dozen countries are in the U.S. this week as part of a U.S. Dry Bean Council’s buyers’ mission. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

September 21 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: September 17, 2026

Stories on this episode include: -U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley suggests partisan politics remain a stumbling block for the farm bill. -The National Agricultural Law Center says farm bankruptcies are on pace to increase in 2026. -The Propane Education and Research Council says some farmers are looking for alternative fuel sources to reduce energy input costs. -USDA’s Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation says more than 30 million new base acres have been added to this year’s crop safety net programs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

September 17 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: September 15, 2026

Stories on this episode include: -The Senate Ag Committee is scheduled to vote again on the farm bill on Wednesday, and the South Dakota Farmers Union president expects it to advance. -The USDA has announced a new plan to chart a path forward for American renewable energy. -An ag economist says 2027 is expected to be another record cost year for farmers. -CHS plans to begin construction on a new soy processing plant in south-central Wisconsin soon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

September 15 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: September 14, 2026

Stories on this episode include: -Crop diversification provides opportunity to add value to operations. -The latest ag technology will be front and center at this year’s Husker Harvest Days. -The vice president of government and public affairs with The Mosaic Company says continued constraints on global sulfur supplies are dramatically impacting the company’s ability to produce phosphate fertilizer. -A dairy market analyst says expanded school milk options this fall could help boost long-term demand. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

September 14 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: September 11, 2026

Headlines on this episode include: The latest from the USDA’s September supply and demand report Preparing for another farm bill vote Fuel surcharges eating into farmer profitability Trump administration meeting with farmers on fertilizer Ukraine export woes could offset some of the record corn production in South America See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

September 11 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: September 8, 2026

Headlines on today’s episode include: Canadian tariffs take effect and economist says it could recreate North American trade flows High inputs mean high break-evens for 2027 crop More challenges facing cattle producers More on mandatory country of origin labeling The latest USDA state and national crop condition reports See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

September 8 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: September 7, 2026

Headlines on today’s show include: Creating opportunities for the next generation of cattle producers Market rally likely to reduce some producer payments El Nino could limit harvest windows across the Midwest Fordyce on building domestic fertilizer production Inconsistent summer weather limits corn disease impact See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

September 7 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: September 4, 2026

Headlines on today’s show include: Trump signs beef executive order WOTUS rule gets feedback Stormy summer leading to crop insurance reminders ahead of harvest Higher fuel and fertilizer costs pressure 2026 farm income See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

September 4 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: September 3, 2026

Headlines on today’s program include: · Unanswered questions about the Trump administration’s plan to import up to 300,000 metric tons of beef · Farmer sentiment improves · Farmers reflect on the 2026 growing season · 2026 corn and soybean production could end up being highly regional · Drought expands See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

September 3 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: September 2, 2026

Headlines on today’s program include: · USDA rolls out its data modernization plan · The Ag bioeconomy and national security · Potential changes to the CRP program · Rising costs are making it harder for food banks to meet increased demand · Corn and soybean exports See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

September 2 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: September 1, 2026

Headlines on the latest episode of Agriculture Today on Brownfield include: · The USDA announces plan to increase producer confidence · Coverage of the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa · This week’s heat wave on crop conditions · Iowa’s first case of red crown rot confirmed See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

September 1 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: August 31, 2026

Headlines on the latest episode of Agriculture Today on Brownfield include: A preview of this week’s Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa Credit conditions remain tight as bankruptcies continue to rise The latest USDA crop conditions reports from across the Midwest A check-in from the Nebraska State Fair Illinois cash rents expected to decline slightly…maybe See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 31 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: August 28, 2026

Stories on this episode include: -The nation’s largest ag cooperative, CHS, is partnering with a major phosphate fertilizer producer to build a fertilizer production facility in Louisiana by the end of the decade. -A market analyst says the rally in corn heading into harvest is unusual. -A pair of farmers say they’re frustrated by the lack of clarity surrounding the Trump administration’s biofuels policy. -A fourth-generation Alabama farmer says implementing the 4R nutrient stewardship strategy has helped improve fertilizer efficiency on his operation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 28 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: August 27, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -The CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation says increased dairy processing in the U.S. is helping increase demand for producers. -Some Iowa producers are urging Congress to address Proposition 12 as lawmakers work toward a new five-year farm bill. -The recent runup in commodity prices is providing opportunity for farmers to mitigate some risk. -A market analyst says some Northern Plains farmers are starting to back off from making aggressive crop sales ahead of harvest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 27 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: August 26, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -Some ag groups are asking President Trump to reverse a proposed plan to import beef that he says would lower prices for consumers. -A California cattle feeder says the reopening of the border to live cattle imports from Mexico is a welcome first step. -An ag economist says global export and shipping challenges could continue to be supportive for the U.S. wheat complex. -An eastern Iowa farmer says USDA's effort to gather producer feedback could help improve agricultural data collection. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 26 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: August 25, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -An ag economist says he doesn’t expect much relief from high diesel prices anytime soon. -The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says diesel prices are eroding margins for cattle producers. -There’s potential for some corn and soybean varieties to be in tight supply next year. -U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is criticizing the Trump administration for temporarily easing restrictions on imported beef. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 25 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: August 24, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -US Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says she supports President Trump's proposal to temporarily ease restrictions on imported beef. -Some members of Iowa's congressional delegation are raising concerns about President Trump's proposal to temporarily increase imported beef supplies. -A dairy market analyst says recent closures of beef processing plants are pressuring producer profitability. -The Trump administration is updating its guidelines for federal school meal programs to incorporate food raised by U.S. farmers and ranchers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 24 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: August 21, 2026

Headlines on today’s episode include: - Trump’s plan: “It’s a terrible idea” - Former ag leaders increase calls for Congressional action on farm economic crisis - Optimism about a Canadian trade deal - Corn futures move above $5 - 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.

August 21 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: August 20, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -Keystone Cooperative's senior technical agronomist says this year's record-breaking rainfall could have an impact on the 2026 crop. -From farm policy and industry concerns, to a longstanding fair tradition, ag was front and center at the Missouri Governor’s Ham Breakfast. -An ag economist says managing risk starts with understanding farm financials. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 20 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: August 19, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the USMCA review process has had both successes and challenges. -The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says the closure of a Tyson beef processing facility in the western part of the state is another example of consolidation’s negative impact on agriculture. -An American Farm Bureau economist is eyeing a small window for Congress to provide certainty for agriculture. -A new digital platform could help farmers make more informed management decisions in corn and soybeans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 19 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: August 18, 2026

Headlines on today’s episode include: - High fuel costs pressuring cattle industry from all angles - Weather challenges in South America bode well for prices - What’s happening at FSA? - Farm Bureau calls for produce sector reforms - Red Crown Rot expanding footprint See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 18 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: August 17, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -The US Trade Representative says expanding export opportunities for US agriculture remains a top priority for the Trump administration. -The USDA’s chief scientist says farmer input is vital to the department’s ongoing data modernization efforts. -The cattle industry continues to digest the news that Tyson has shuttered additional beef processing plants. -Several farm families that have been around since Missouri became a state are being recognized as Founding Farms during the Missouri State Fair. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 17 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: August 14, 2026

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Concerns about USDA’s ongoing reorganization - A call for Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger to be rejected - Tyson announces restructuring to its beef business - Bracing for a more expensive 2027 - Concerns about a farm bill See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 14 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: August 13, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -An extension grain market economist is confident a floor has been set under corn prices. -A partnership in West Michigan is helping food companies and farmers adopt more regenerative agriculture practices. -The business and supplier strategist at Beck’s says keeping seed costs in check remains a priority for the industry. -The new Governor Michael L. Parson arena is now open at the Missouri State Fair. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 13 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: August 12, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -The USDA has raised their expectations for 2026 U.S. corn and soybean production. -The president of Farmers National Company says a major shift in farmland ownership is underway across rural America. -The Minnesota Farmers Union is prioritizing the Conservation Title of the next farm bill. -Soaring fertilizer prices are leading many farmers to adjust their nutrient management plans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 12 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: August 11, 2026

Headlines on today’s episode include: - Ag impacts of Senate continuing resolution - Grassley sees no controversy on passing more farmer aid - Reasons for optimism in the cattle market - Average August weather likely to benefit crops - Previewing USDA’s August supply and demand estimates See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 11 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: August 10, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -A leader with the Minnesota Corn Growers Association is encouraged by steps taken by the federal government to address rising input costs. -The general counsel of U.S. Hemp Roundtable is celebrating a potential extension to the hemp ban that threatens to decimate the industry. -According to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, there's a sentiment gap between crop and livestock producers. -The 2026 Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions has raised more than $396,000 for ag youth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 10 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: August 7, 2026

In the latest Agriculture Today on Brownfield, learn what happens next with the Senate Ag Committee’s farm bill, a look at hay, farmland and used farm equipment prices, crop updates, state fair visits and so much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 7 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: August 6, 2026

Headlines on today’s episode include: - Farm Bill dies in Senate Ag Committee - August is pivotal for grain markets - Remote sensing indicates strong US corn crop - Cyclospora outbreak highlights food supply consolidation concerns - National FFA membership reaches 1.05 million members See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 7 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: August 5, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -The USDA has announced crop insurance changes to strengthen coverage and give farmers more flexibility. -An agronomist says the role of artificial intelligence will have a larger role in the future of ag production. -A U.S. Senator from Nebraska says bipartisan support has positioned nationwide, year-round E15 to advance in the Senate’s farm bill. -Monitoring cattle for signs in infestations remains a priority as the industry continues to navigate New World screwworm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 5 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: August 4, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -A pair of ag economists say strong export demand could help tighten grain supplies and provide some price support for farmers. -The general counsel of U.S. Hemp Roundtable says an extension to the November nationwide hemp ban is in the works. -Kansas could harvest its smallest wheat crop since the 1960s. -The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says delaying state cost-sharing requirements for the nutrition program by one year helped reach a compromise on the draft farm bill. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 4 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: August 3, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says legislation for nationwide, year-round E15 was added to an updated draft of the farm bill because there wasn’t another legislative vehicle available. -The vice president of Nebraska-based Moving Parts, LLC says several factors have led to an overall positive price outlook in the wheat market. -U.S. crop condition ratings generally declined over the past week. -The executive director of the Nebraska Pork Producers Association says any disruption to the USMCA agreement could devastate the industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 3 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: July 31, 2026

Stories on this episode include: -The CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association says rail transportation delays into Mexico are just one issue being addressed as U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement negotiations continue. -The new CEO of the United Soybean Board says the organization is focused on creating new market opportunities for U.S. soy in 2027. -A group of researchers at Purdue University are looking to expand the use of biofuels in traditional diesel engines. -The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is searching for new groundwater sources in northeast Missouri to improve drought resilience. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 31 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: July 30, 2026

Headlines on today’s episode include: -In-depth look at reopening the southern border to live cattle imports -What’s moving markets -Competition for U.S. producers -Disease and pest pressure across the Midwest -Crop development conditions See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 30 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: July 29, 2026

Headlines on today’s episode include: - USDA continues implementation of reorganization - Record El Nino likely to impact Midwestern harvest season - Thoughts on another round of economic relief - USDA working to improve data collection - Drought expansion in the Dakotas See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 29 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: July 28, 2026

Headlines on today’s episode include: - Hot July brings pollination concerns - Price decline in the cattle sector - Grassley encouraged by latest USMCA comments - Farmer Aid….Again - Buy inputs now and later See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 28 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: July 27, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -The USDA has announced plans to resume live cattle imports from Mexico. -The CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says Senate Ag Committee leaders are optimistic about marking up a bipartisan farm bill before the August recess. -The president of the National Pork Producers Council says he’s optimistic a fix for Proposition 12 can still be included in the Senate’s version of the farm bill. -An economist says today’s agriculture policy isn’t built for the future of the industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 27 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: July 24, 2026

Headlines on today’s episode include: Specialty crop growers feeling the squeeze financially Vaccine for Theileria now available Bipartisan Lawful Hemp Protection Act offers industry hope USMCA review must address tariff circumvention 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.

July 24 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: July 23, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -A professor of weed science at the University of Illinois says a new analysis finds the economic cost of a glyphosate ban would be monumental. -The American Farm Bureau Federation says the financial pressure on U.S. crop producers is expected to intensify. -The founder of an ag market intelligence firm suggests agriculture has never faced so much uncertainty. -An ag meteorologist says he’s closely watching how another heat wave could impact crop conditions in parts of the Midwest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 23 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: July 22, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -Several state corn growers associations have asked the Senate Judiciary Committee to expedite an investigation into the U.S fertilizer industry. -The cattle industry continues to look for any signs of herd expansion. -A grain merchandiser says having a marketing plan can help farmers take advantage of rallies. -China has resumed buying U.S. ag goods, but USDA's trade chief says the country’s purchases are running slightly behind. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 22 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: July 21, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -The United Soybean Board has named Courtney Knupp as its next CEO. -As global leaders assess solutions to hunger and food insecurity, the head of the World Food Prize Foundation says the United States must also take a hard look at the amount of food wasted each year. -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s investigation into the source of a cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands of people across the country continues. -U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he supports efforts in the House to provide more financial aid to farmers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 21 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: July 20, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -The USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Ag Affairs says he’s confident the review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement can strengthen top U.S. export markets. -Bayer subsidiary Ruveon has withdrawn its petition to request antidumping and countervailing duties on glyphosate imports from China. -A U.S. EPA official says the agency’s proposal to end Diesel Exhaust Fluid system deratements would be a win for farmers and truckers. -An extension ag economist sees reasons for optimism as farmers struggle with tight crop margins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 20 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: July 17, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -A Michigan food safety official says lessons learned from the multistate Cyclosporiasis outbreak will likely shape food safety protocols long into the future. -A trade specialist believes trade between the U.S. and China will continue to decline. -An ag economist says feeder cattle margins are expected to tighten heading into 2027. -A commodities economist says demand, not weather, has been driving the grain markets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 17 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: July 16, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -A state climatologist says this week’s heat dome and a strengthening low-pressure system have pushed dense wildfire smoke from Canada across the Great Lakes into the Northeast. -U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says President Trump’s decision to temporarily suspend duties on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco could provide much-needed relief for American farmers. -The struggling ag economy is leading some producers to explore diversification. -The global crop intelligence lead at Earth Daily says more farmers are using precision ag technology to make better crop management decisions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 16 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: July 15, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -A farm business management instructor says several factors are currently influencing the grain markets. -The state climatologist for Iowa says river levels have been a mixed bag across the Corn Belt. -The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association amended its policy on the Asian longhorned tick during this week’s summer meeting, noting the tick has now spread halfway across the United States. -A pair of Midwestern farmers say the wet spring and summer has them keeping an eye out for crop diseases. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 15 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: July 14, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -The 2026 Water Resources Development Act is on its way to the full U.S. House. -USDA Undersecretary Richard Fordyce says the department’s One Farmer, One File program will be transformative for producers. -Cattle producers are wondering when the stretch of high beef prices might come to an end. -U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley suggests time could be running out to get an E15 bill passed out of the Senate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 14 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: July 13, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -An environmental group is petitioning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to uphold the Trump administration’s MAHA mandate and add cancer warning labels on all pesticides. -A farm management analyst suggests there were some positives in Friday’s USDA supply and demand report. -Trade experts say tariffs are likely to remain a key part of U.S. trade policy despite the Supreme Court striking down the administration’s use of emergency powers to impose them. -The president of the National Farmers Union says any effort to weaken protections under the Packers and Stockyards Act would be a step in the wrong direction for farmers and ranchers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 13 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: July 10, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -The USDA has raised its 2026 corn and soybean production estimates, while trimming the outlook for wheat. -The U.S. EPA has proposed changes to federal diesel emissions regulations that would eliminate vehicle deratements caused by Diesel Exhaust Fluid system failures. -The CME Group will launch two new futures contracts to help manage risk across the cattle supply chain. -As the U.S. corn crop faces increased disease pressure, two farmers in the Western Corn Belt say crop health remains a top priority. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 10 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: July 9, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -The USDA is expanding disaster assistance coverage to help producers recover from losses. -The director of the University of Missouri’s Food and Agricultural Policy Institute says tight margins have U.S. farmers exploring all avenues of affordability. -An ag economist says the profitability prospects for the 2026 soybean crop have improved due to the recent uptick in soybean prices. -The U.S. Justice Department and 17 states have reached a settlement to resolve price-fixing allegations within the egg industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 9 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: July 8, 2026

Headlines on today’s episode include: - Weather fueling this week’s rally - Phosphate supplies questioned as conflict continues to disrupt global market - Misuse of 2-4-D could threaten future weed control - John Deere agrees to 10-year right-to-repair deal in FTC antitrust lawsuit - Latest EPA update on Gulf hypoxia zone shows mixed results See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 8 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: July 7, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -An ag economist says producers remain concerned about the future of the farm economy according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. -Sterile flies are crucial as the cattle industry fights New World screwworm, and a new technology could play a key role in eradicating the pest. -The president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says the clock is ticking on getting nationwide, year-round E15 across the finish line. -Several agricultural groups are encouraging the U.S. Trade Representative to impose a 25 percent reciprocal tariff on Brazilian ethanol. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 7 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: July 6, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -A new report from the University of Illinois suggests rural Americans are concerned about the impact of data centers. -Many farmers are pricing old and new crop grain. -An ag meteorologist says the heat dome in the forecast for the U.S. Plains in mid-July isn’t expected to have a widespread impact on pollinating corn, the growing crops, and livestock. -County fairs across Illinois are receiving a much-needed boost this summer thanks to COUNTRY Financial. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 6 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: July 2, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson says his new ag labor bill opens the door for U.S. dairy farmers to have access to the H-2A program. -U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says President Trump made the right call to lift countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco. -A trade expert with the American Farm Bureau Federation says the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement has moved into uncharted territory. -Purdue University Extension's corn agronomist says recent high humidity and saturated soils have created optimal conditions for disease development. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 2 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: July 1, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says the United States isn’t renewing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement in its current form and will pursue changes. -The president of the National Corn Growers Association says Bayer’s move to seek duties on Chinese glyphosate is frustrating for farmers. -The USDA is investing $500 million to increase domestic fertilizer production. -The chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says he’s supportive of a farm bill draft that’s been released in the U.S. Senate See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 1 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: June 30, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -Midwestern corn farmers should be on high alert for tar spot. -An ag economist says USDA’s latest quarterly stocks figures are positive for grain prices. -President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation temporarily lifting countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco, and several ag groups say they are pleased with the decision. -The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says the heat has had an impact on some cattle sales. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 30 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: June 29, 2026

Headlines on today’s episode include: - The latest USDA weekly crop reports from across the Midwest - A look at acreage expectations ahead of the June 30th report - Economist expects drawn out USMCA negotiations - Ag groups say call for more farm support is warranted - AI helping to narrow fungicide application windows See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 29 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: June 26, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -An agriculture lender says ongoing volatility makes reviewing crop budgets more important than ever. -A north Iowa grain farmer suggests there are few if any pathways to profitability this year. -Wisconsin’s agriculture secretary wants to see the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement renewed. -An ag economist says uncertainty continues to surround a memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 26 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: June 25, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -The Trump administration is asking Congress to pass a spending bill that includes priorities for the ag sector. -The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled federal pesticide law takes precedence over added state labeling requirements. -A central Iowa farmer says breaking into agriculture isn’t easy for young producers, but it can be done. -The vice president of public affairs with The Mosaic Company says current countervailing duties on Moroccan and Russian fertilizers are critical to U.S. phosphate production. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 25 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: June 24, 2026

Headlines on today’s episode include: - Strong El Nino expected to impact global crop production - Farm Bureau leader sees farm bill momentum - Sulfur woes leading to phosphate worries - Wet cool stretch results in tar spot - Factors impacting volatility in cattle placements See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 24 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: June 23, 2026

Stories on today's show include: -Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman has released the Agricultural Act of 2026, which he says provides long-overdue stability to the industry. -Nationwide labor shortages continue to put pressure on the U.S. dairy industry. -As disease pressure ramps up across the Corn Belt, many growers are trying to determine the return on investment for fungicide. -Some producers in the Central Plains say that despite recent moisture, the on-going drought continues to impact crop conditions and feed supplies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 23 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: June 22, 2026

Top stories on today's show include: -The president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association says the review of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement could boost U.S. ethanol exports. -The USDA has confirmed three more cases of New World screwworm in Texas, bringing the total to fifteen. -U.S. corn and soybean condition ratings held over the past week. -A southwest Iowa crop insurance agent says producers impacted by damaging storms should focus first on documenting losses and contacting their agent. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 22 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: June 19, 2026

Headlines on today’s episode include: - A mixed ag response to US & Iran MOU - Urea prices down, but for how long? - Dairy farmers now able to access H-2A - The latest Cattle on Feed numbers - Farm Action releases plan to lower beef prices and rebuild US cattle production See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 19 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: June 18, 2026

Top stories on today's show include: -The USDA has announced its final slate of reorganization plans. -Cattle producers want the USDA to be more transparent about New World screwworm. -Tommy Grisafi with Ag Bull Trading says China has been back in the market for U.S. commodities. -The Indiana Soybean Alliance is giving FFA members a firsthand look at innovation with a donation of soy-based Goodyear tires. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 18 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: June 17, 2026

Headlines on today’s episode include: - Another round of severe weather impacting the Midwest - A modernized acreage pilot program - Corn and soybean disease concerns on the rise - Updates from R-CALF USA’s annual meeting - Widespread variability in the Kansas wheat harvest See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 17 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: June 16, 2026

Top stories on today's show include: -The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to have a negative impact on U.S. corn and soybean prices. -The cattle industry continues to battle tight supplies, and a livestock economist says that’s not expected to change anytime soon. -A southwest Iowa cattle farmer says his family is still picking up the pieces after a devastating storm system hit his area on June 11th. -The CEO of Circularity Fuels says for the first time raw agricultural biogas has been turned into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 16 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: June 15, 2026

Top stories on today's show include: -An extension livestock veterinarian encourages producers in the Upper Midwest to have a level-headed response to New World screwworm. -It’s official. El Nino has arrived. -Consistent rains are greening up pastures in Missouri, but cattle producers say that same moisture is slowing hay production and threatening forage quality. -An ag economist says a new tool from Purdue's Center for Commercial Agriculture could help producers calculate the cost of production. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 15 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: June 12, 2026

Top stories on today's show include: -An extension plant pathologist says tar spot has been confirmed for the first time this year. -2026 could be another record year for U.S. ethanol exports. -A grain market analyst says summer weather could offer farmers another pre-harvest pricing opportunity. -A meteorologist with Aura Commodities says the past week’s severe storms have left a swath of damage 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.

June 12 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: June 11, 2026

Top stories on today's show include: -A grains and oil seeds analyst says the latest supply and demand report didn’t include any surprises. -Weather and rising input costs have likely made an impact on U.S. farmer planting decisions this spring. -A leader on the American Soybean Association executive committee told members of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement benefits farmers. -Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins faced questions Wednesday over USDA’s delay of a poultry grower payment rule. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 11 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: June 10, 2026

Top stories on today's show include: -Ag groups are expressing concern following President Trump saying he is not looking to renew the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. -Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins was questioned about the USDA’s reorganization during a U.S. Senate Ag Committee hearing on Wednesday. -An ag lobbyist says he's optimistic a delay in the Senate Agriculture Committee's farm bill timeline won't derail the legislation this year. -An ag meteorologist says more rounds of severe weather across parts of the Midwest could create additional challenges for producers this week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 10 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: June 9, 2026

Top stories on today's show include: -A market analyst says tight margins is contributing to the decline of small cow-calf operations. -The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says access to land is contributing to the slow rebuild of the cattle herd. -The Deputy Secretary at USDA says the agency’s reorganization is on track, with most elements expected to be completed by the end of the year. -Leaders in the U.S. Senate say meetings are underway to begin work on an E15 bill. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 9 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: June 8, 2026

Top stories on today's show include: -A plant pathologist with University of Missouri Extension says conditions are right for tar spot in corn to show up this month. -The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed two additional cases of New World screwworm in Texas, and one in New Mexico. -USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden says he’s optimistic the renegotiation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement will expand market access for U.S. agriculture, not just maintain the status quo. -The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids bill was signed into law, but some farmers and lawmakers are concerned that the new milk options won’t make it to school this fall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 8 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: June 5, 2026

Top stories on today's show include: -Now that New World screwworm has been confirmed in the United States, what happens next? -An ag economist with Allendale says it’s been a rough stretch for the grain markets. -The Deputy Secretary at the USDA says he’s confident China will continue to meet its purchase commitments made to the United States. -CHS, the nation’s largest agricultural cooperative, is closing three grain elevators later this year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 5 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: June 4, 2026

Today's show takes a deep dive into the confirmed case of New World Screwworm in the U.S., the potential impact on cattle producers, and how the USDA is working to respond to the case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 4 • 24m 59.9s

Agriculture Today: June 3, 2026

Top stories on today's show include: -The USDA is testing to confirm a possible case of New World screwworm that was found inside the United States. -A market analyst says USDA officials have pointed to increased soybean buying activity from China. -The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers is challenging the EPA’s recently finalized 2026-27 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes, and the CEO of Growth Energy says she’s not worried. -There is growing concern that data centers will pose a threat to the future of the ag industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 3 • 24m 59.9s