August 14, 2026: Farmland Values Rise, New Soybean Herbicide

Farmland values are trending higher, bringing new attention to rental agreements, lease structures, and the overall agricultural economy. Today’s episode covers the latest land value reports, trade updates, Farm Bill discussions and the cattle industry’s response to the New World Screwworm threat. In today’s top agriculture headlines, we discuss renewed efforts to bring Farm Bill discussions forward in September, the latest U.S. and Canada trade conversations and new reports from the American Farm Bureau Federation and Purdue University sharing data related to farmland values. We also share insights from the American Farmland Trust on considerations for landowners and farmers, along with agriculture company earnings outlooks and additional agricultural policy developments. This week’s interview covers a new soybean herbicide from Corteva Agriscience aimed at delivering longer residual activity and improved control of larger-leaf broadleaf weeds. Eric Scherder, Ph.D., U.S. agronomy leader for herbicides and nitrogen stabilizers, shares details on the product’s development, spray timing considerations and its role in helping farmers manage weed control challenges. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!