Welcome to Inside D.C. on Brownfield where your host, Carah Hart, talks about agriculture policies issues in Washington D.C..
Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how decisions in Washington shape the tools you use on your farm. This week, Brownfield’s Carah Hart and House Ag Committee Chairman GT Thompson talk about the progress of the “skinny farm bill,” additional farmer ad-hoc assistance and ag policy. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNews Subscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News: ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445e Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.
Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how decisions in Washington shape the tools you use on your farm. This week, Brownfield’s Carah Hart and Randy Russell, an ag lobbyist, talk about movement on a skinny farm bill, the push for year-round E15, rising fertilizer costs, and what potential farmer assistance could look like in the months ahead. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNews Subscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News: ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445e Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.
Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how decisions in Washington shape the tools you use on your farm. This week, Brownfield’s Carah Hart and panelists explore rising input costs tied to the Middle East conflict—and what policy solutions could help farmers weather the storm. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNews Subscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News: ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445e Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content. 00:00 Inside DC 00:50 Middle East Conflict 04:30 - Higher Input Costs 05:45 - Farmers Respond to Price Hikes 07:11 Strait of Hormuz 11:28 Getting Fertilizer 13:25 Short Term Solutions 16:11 Transparency and Competition 18:00 Unfair Advantages 19:10 Can Policy Stabilize Prices 22:00 Closing Thoughts
Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how decisions in Washington shape the tools you use on your farm. This week, Brownfield’s Carah Hart and a panel of extension weed scientists dive into the return of over-the-top dicamba, tighter EPA restrictions, and uncertainty farmers face. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNews Subscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News: ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445e Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content. 0:00 Inside D.C. 00:45 OTT Dicamba Returns for 2026 05:03 A Useful Tool in the Toolbox 08:38 Legal Challenges Remain 10:21 A Shrinking Toolbox 12:20 A Resistance Problem 15:51 Battles Raising Pressure on EPA 18:23 Endangered Species Act 20:14 EPA Decisions Shape Farm Practices 24:22 Inside D.C.
Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how the policy decisions made in Washington can impact your farm. This week, Brownfield’s Carah Hart and Richard Fordyce talk about the progress of USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, and how the program is helping farmers manage rising input costs while discussions continue about potential additional federal support. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNews Subscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News: ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445e Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.
Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how the policy decisions made in Washington can impact your farm. This week, Brownfield’s Carah Hart and Ian Sheldon talk about the evolving U.S.-China trade relationship, uncertainty surrounding export markets, and what it all means for soybean demand and farm profitability. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNews Subscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News: ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445e Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.
Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how the policy decisions made in Washington can impact your farm. This week, Brownfield’s Carah Hart and Rob Larew talk about the farm economy, the path forward for the Farm Bill, and why Farmers Union members want stronger support for family farmers. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNews Subscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News: ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445e Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.
Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how the policy decisions made in Washington can impact your farm. This week, Brownfield’s Carah Hart and Seth Meyer talk about the farm economy, tight crop margins and how ag policy could shape the outlook for farmers. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNews Subscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News: ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445e Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.
Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how the policy decisions made in Washington can impact your farm. What will it take for a Farm Bill 2.0 to actually cross the finish line? This week, Brownfield’s Carah Hart and Jonathan Coppess at the University of Illinois talk about it, along with a markup expected in the House Ag Committee soon. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNews Subscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News: ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445e Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.
Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how the policy decisions made in Washington can impact your farm. This week, Brownfield’s Carah Hart talks with Richard Gupton of the Ag Retailers Association about the EPA’s recently approved over-the-top dicamba labels and what they mean for applicators. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNews Subscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News: ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445e Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.
Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how the policy decisions made in Washington can impact your farm. This week, Brownfield’s Carah Hart talks with Duane Simpson about the ag economy, trade, ag labor and more. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNews Subscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News: ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445e Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.
Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how the policy decisions made in Washington can impact your farm. This week, Brownfield’s Carah Hart talks with Scott Irwin at the University of Illinois about ethanol policy: year-round, nationwide E15, the Renewable Fuel Standard and the 45Z tax credit. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNews Subscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News: ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445e Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.
Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how the policy decisions made in Washington can impact your farm. This week, Brownfield’s Carah Hart talks with Rich Morrison of NAU Country Insurance about the changes taking effect for federal crop insurance in 2026. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNews Subscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News: ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445e Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.
Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how the policy decisions made in Washington can impact your farm. This week, Brownfield’s Carah Hart talks with Kurt Kovarik, the Vice President, Federal Affairs, Clean Fuels Alliance America about biofuels policy. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNews Subscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News: ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445e Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.
Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how the policy decisions made in Washington can impact your farm. This week, Brownfield’s Carah Hart talks Val Dolcini, the Head of Public Affairs North America for Syngenta, about the U.S. EPA and farm policy. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNews Subscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News: ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445e Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.
Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how the policy decisions made in Washington can impact your farm. This week, Brownfield’s Carah Hart talks with Pat Westhoff, the former director of the University of Missouri’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) about the farm economy and ag policy. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNews Subscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News: ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445e Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.
Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how the policy decisions made in Washington can impact your farm. This week, Brownfield’s Carah Hart talks about the good and challenging parts of trade agreements with former chief ag negotiator Gregg Doud, who is currently the President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNews Subscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News: ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445e Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.
Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how the policy decisions made in Washington can impact your farm. Brownfield’s Carah Hart catches up with USDA Under Secretary Richard Fordyce for more details about USDA’s new Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNews Subscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News: ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445e Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.
Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how the policy decisions made in Washington can impact your farm. This week, Brownfield’s Carah Hart is digging deeper into tax policy with Roger McEowen, focusing on the changes made in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNews Subscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News: ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445e Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.
Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how the policy decisions made in Washington can impact your farm. In our inagural episode, Brownfield’s Carah Hart takes a look at ag policy issues like farmer aid, trade, ag labor and more with Bart Fischer of Texas A&M University. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNews Subscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News: ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445e Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.