America's Ag Economic Outlook with Danny Munch

In this episode of Arizona Agriculture Connection, host Nicole interviews Danny Munch, an economist at the American Farm Bureau Federation. Danny shares his background and journey to becoming an economist, detailing his northern upbringing and experience in agriculture. The conversation touches on various pressing issues, including the delayed 2018 Farm Bill, challenges faced by farmers due to outdated policies, the importance of public lands for ranchers, and the potential impacts of tariffs on agricultural markets. The discussion also covers the growing practice of using beef genetics in dairy cows to diversify revenue and address beef shortages. Danny emphasizes the importance of educating Congress about agricultural policies and the critical role of farmers and ranchers in managing federal lands. The interview concludes with a focus on the value of Maryland’s agricultural contributions and a call for better legislative support for the farming community.