August 7, 2026: Farm Economy Pressures Continue as Farm Bill Hits Another Roadblock

Farm policy and financial pressure are taking center stage this week as lawmakers hit another Farm Bill roadblock and producers continue navigating tight margins. Other headlines this week include improving farmer sentiment, new USDA efforts to protect the U.S. cattle industry from New World screwworm and growing ethanol opportunities in Asian markets. This week's interview is with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition. He joins us to discuss the current state of agricultural transportation, challenges facing barge, rail and truck movement, and how transportation infrastructure can impact grain marketing and farm profitability as harvest approaches. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!